The Mustang Messenger
February 24th, 2023
Greetings Mustang Families!
I hope you are doing well. We had a short, cold, and busy week. Next month we will be working on the transition process from 8th to 9th grade and 6th to 7th grade. We had our future Mustangs come over from Pico Canyon, Oak Hills, and Stevenson Ranch Elementary Schools for a DFY SCV assembly on Thursday. It was exciting to meet our incoming 7th grade class.
Stay safe,
Catherine Nicholas, Ed.D.
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DFY SCV Leaders
Our amazing DFY SCV leaders, Thomas Anayi, Molly Rose, Beau Jackson, Carter Browning, Evan Mcgee, Akhil Puviarasu, Elijah Sanchez, and Najee Berry, led our incoming students through fun activities at the assembly and shared what they do to stay drug free.
The Calm Before the Storm
Science Olympiad
On Saturday, our Science Olympiad Team competed at Antelope Valley College. We placed 10th overall. We earned metals in the following events:
2nd place in Meteorology
3rd place in Green Generation and Fast Facts
4th place in Code Busters and Crave the Wave
5th place in Bridge Building, Can't Judge a Powder, Flight, Road Scholar and Rocks and Minerals
6th place in Solar Systems
We are so proud of these students who are on our Science Olympiad Team!
Evan Friedman
Ayanth Theyver
Matthew Poberezhskiy
Eylin Binu
Arundhathi Jathin
Jayden Hwang
Sheryl Sony
Ian Lee
Esther An
Ava Lim
Avantika Jangeesh
Lucas Jones
Zyan Zaman
Strategic Game Day in the Library
The Rancho Pico Library introduced new games to students on Tuesday, February 21st during Strategic Game Day at lunch. Students were able to try out new strategy games like Catan, Risk, and Code Names.
Parent Survey
Thank you to the parents who have already filled out the survey.
Each year I send out a Needs Assessment Survey to staff, students, and parents to gather input about Rancho Pico. The data is used to make data-driven decisions to improve our school's climate and programs.
I value your input. If you have not done so already, please complete Rancho Pico Parent Survey by today, Friday, February 24th.
New Student Event
On Wednesday, our counseling department partnered with our ASB to host an event for our students new to Rancho Pico.
Resources to support your teen
To support our students in academic success, studies have shown that fostering social development improves grades as well as healthy study habits. Below is a link to free resources as well as information on how helping our youth navigate the social world supports thriving in school.
Spring CJSF Due Friday, March 3rd
Important Reminders about CJSF:
- Spring applications for CJSF are due next Friday, March 3. Students are encouraged to submit their applications early, as no late or incomplete applications will be accepted for any reason
- Applications must be returned in-person to Ms. Wright in Room 206 - they cannot be emailed or dropped off in the office
- Applications must include a printed copy of the Unofficial Transcript and the Community Service Log, showing at least 10 hours of volunteer work completed
- 8th graders who were members in the Fall must reapply if they want to continue this semester
- Any student who is interested in running for CJSF officer must attend a lunch meeting next Wednesday, March 1 in Room 206
Rancho Pico Night and the LA KIngs
Rancho Pico Night at the LA Kings!
Saturday, March 18th
Tickets start at $47
Buy tickets here to sit in the RPJH section
8th Graders' Grad Night at Universal Studios
8th GRADERS' GRAD NIGHT at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS - Friday, May 19
Students have brought home an information sheet and permission slip (a link for these is in the Web Store for printing at home)
Please read both carefully and return the completed permission slip to the ASB Office, where payment can also be made, or pay online at the ASB Web Store.
Full payment and permission slips are due Friday, March 17.
Behavior reminder for 8th Graders
8th GRADERS' GRAD NIGHT at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS - Friday, May 19
Students have brought home an information sheet and permission slip.
Please read both carefully and return the completed permission slip to the ASB Office, where payment can be made, or pay online at the ASB Web Store.
Full payment and permission slips are due Friday, March 17.
William S. Hart UHSD Non-Discrimination Policy
The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of any student, employee or job applicant on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively at any District site and/or activity. The William S. Hart Union High School District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. All inquiries regarding discrimination, civil rights, 504 complaints, Title II, and/or Title IX should be directed to Mark Crawford, Director of Human Resources, William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, or by phone (661) 259-0033, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org.