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Mission Statement
The William S. Hart Union High School District will be a safe learning community, where students and staff create a culture of respect, based on equity and inclusion, and where differences are valued and are seen as an asset, not as a liability.
Welcome to the Hart District Diversity Web Page!
Ever since the Diversity Ad Hoc Committee began meeting in 2005, the need for stronger communications between various components of our community has been apparent. Students, staff, parents and also area residents who might not have children in our schools need to have a “go to” place where information and ideas about diversity-related activities in the Hart District can be found. We hope that this will become a site you visit regularly to find out about the great events and programs that have been implemented to meet our core mission to create a “culture of respect” in the Hart District.
Diversity News
Hart District Wins Regional Award for Diversity Programs
The Association of California School Administrators (Region XV) has awarded the Hart District the "Valuing Diversity" Award, for its outstanding diversity awareness programs and activities. In 2008, the District received similar recognition from the California School Boards Association. Currently, there are more than 1,200 students directly involved in diversity program leadership roles in Hart District schools.
Youth Summit Includes Visit by Young Veteran
More than 350 junior high school students gathered at the Santa Clarita Activities Center on October 19 to participate in leadership exercises designed to break down social barriers and to build strong relationships between students from all of the SCV communities. The theme of the event was "Respecting Ourselves Respecting Each Other" and was highlighted by a motivational presentation from Iraqi/Afghanistan War veteran LyVell Gipson. Mr. Gipson shared his personal story of perseverance and achievement, as a US Marine and as an entrepreneur in the music industry.
Other activities were led by members of Valencia High School's STRIVE program, which helped students explore topics like racism, stereotyping and prejudice.
West Ranch High School ASB students led activities that required the 7th and 8th graders to work together cooperatively to achieve a goal. The exercises were fun but challenging. The annual Youth Summit is sponsored in collaboration with the City of Santa Clarita, and hosts students from all six Hart District junior high schools, and Castaic Middle School.
School Recognition
Each year, the Valuing Diversity Award is presented to a school that has demonstrated exemplary effort in promoting diversity awareness and appreciation among its staff and students. Click the "Valuing Diversity Award" link above to read about the current honoree and to see a list of past Valuing Diversity Award recipients.
Greg Lee
Director of Human Resources and Equity Services
William S. Hart Union High School District
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"...because everyone matters at Hart."
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