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Sat, 08/30/2014 - 11:22 — pcaputo
Student Achievement
We were pleased with the results of our efforts last year as PSSA and Keystone data released this summer showed significant improvement in student achievement. We look to build on this progress. PSSA Math: 3rd Grade 10.2% gain, 5th Grade 12.4% gain; PSSA  Reading: 3rd Grade 8.2% gain, 4th Grade 11% gain, 6th Grade 7.4% gain;  PSSA Writing: 5th Grade 25% gain!; Keystone Exams: All Algebra I students in grades 6-11 made a 13.4% gain, Biology 15.4% gain, Literature 5.1% gain.

Back to School News

Sat, 08/30/2014 - 11:09 — pcaputo

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Laptop Program Presentation - Grades 8-12

Wed, 09/03/2014

For 8th - 12th grade students & Parents/Guardians- Only 1/2 hour - "Laptop Borrow Program Overview & Guidelines", in the HS Auditorium at 6:00pm & 7:30pm

Elementary Meet the Teacher Night (Gr. 1-2: 6:00 to 6:50)(Gr. 3-4: 7:00 to 7:50)

Thu, 08/28/2014

This opportunity is for you to come meet your child's first through fourth grade teacher.

Teacher In-Service Days Mark the Start of the 2014-2015 School Year!

Sun, 08/24/2014 - 21:09 — pcaputo
Teachers Megan Habowski, Michele Petro and Michelle Faust engage in a brainstorming activity entitled "roping around." The activity called for the teachers to detach themselves from each other without cutting the rope or removing it from their wrists.This was one of the many activities held during the August 21st in-service workshop which allowed the professional staff to wo

Bloomsburg Fair Day

Fri, 09/26/2014

All schools and offices are closed.

Winter Recess

Wed, 12/24/2014 - Fri, 12/26/2014

Winter Recess - All schools and offices are closed.

In-service Day

Thu, 09/25/2014

Today is a non-instructional day.  There are no classes for students.

New Medication Guidelines In Effect

Fri, 08/22/2014 - 09:44 — pcaputo
Effective with the 2014-2015, school year, the following medication guidelines are in effect:
  • For any student needing a medication during school hours,  parents/guardians must bring the medication to their child's school and hand the medication directly to the school nurse.
  • A Physician's Order is required for all over-the-counter medication and prescribed medication.

Student Accident Insurance and Free and Reduced Price Meals Applications Now Available

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 16:28 — pcaputo
Business Manager Mike Sokoloski has announced applications for Voluntary Student Accident Insurance are now available. "Typically, medical bills as a result of injuries to a child while at school are the parent/guardian’s responsibility," stated Mr. Sokoloski. "The Voluntary Student Accident Insurance program offered by the School District could help offset these costs."  For $30 a year, parents/guardians can purchase protection which covers their child during school hours. "Round-the-clock," 24-hour-coverage is available for $112 a year.

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Special Features

Southern Columbia Area School District's draft Special Education Plan is now posted and available for public review. Comments and questions should be directed to Director of Special Education Jenn Snyder at jsnyder@scasd.us or (570) 356-3510.  Please click this link to review the Special Education Strategic Planning document.Learn More

Take a look back at the summer 2017 facility renovation projects and check on the progress of the Tiger Stadium project via Sway's storyline. Summer projects through August 27, 2017. Tiger Stadium- Start to Present (updated February 2, 2018)Learn More

Southern Columbia Area High School eaned lifetime status as National Blue Ribbon School in 2016, being named a National Blue Ribbon School for Exemplary High Performing School. Click the links below to read more about the school's National Blue Ribbon Schools award recognition. Learn More

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