Southern Columbia Area School District is looking for individuals who are interested in becoming a Substitute Teacher! New compensation rate of $150 a day! If you have a Bachelor's Degree and are interested, please click on the Employment tab on our website at www.scasd.us for more information!
Beginning on January 8, 2025, Tiger Café will open at Southern Columbia MS/HS. This option will serve to enhance our daily offerings and increase the choice that students have regarding their meal. This option will evolve and go through some changes to make it more efficient, but initially, we are excited by this new model. Initially, due to staffing and trial and error, we will have this open three days per week. Monday and Friday will be limited to our premade salads and the traditional menu items in our normal serving area. Tuesday through Thursday we will open the rest of the Tiger Café.
Students will use the Tiger Cafe for two primary functions. First, all a la carte sales (chips, cookies, bottled waters, flavored waters, etc.) will be sold from there. This will reduce foot traffic in the kitchen serving area, but also provide a better space for students to purchase these items, if they choose to do so. All a la carte sales will be from this room Monday through Friday.
Secondly, during our lunch service, this room will house our new Deli Line. Tuesdays through Thursdays, Students may choose to eat a meal of their making in this line. We will have a wide range of deli items for them to “Make their own” sandwich or wrap. A full list of our potential deli offerings will be posted on the Food Service Page of the school website. These students will also be able to pair a bowl of soup with their meal. The soup variety will change on a weekly basis and will be posted where appropriate. Soup will also be available for purchase for $1.75 as an a la carte item. The Deli Line will also house a selection of premade Chef Salads, should the student or staff member wish to have a salad. A Soup and Sandwich Meal or a Chef Salad Meal will fall under the current lunch pricing structure for students, which is $3.10. Free and Reduced Pricing applies to all reimbursable meals. Adult pricing remains the same. Our traditional menu will be served from our current serving lines.
Tiger Café is designed to enhance our department and the school it serves, but will be subject to change based on availability, staffing, and overall popularity of the offerings. We may continue to add or remove items based on need. These changes will be communicated. As the service model evolves, our hope is to enhance the satisfaction and enjoyment that our customers receive from our meals and offerings.
Questions can be directed to John Rosselli, Food Service Director: 570-356-3457 or jrosselli@scasd.us
Happy Holidays from the Food Service Department!!
Sincerely-
John Rosselli
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our Kindergarten friends! ❄️🎅🏻🎄
5th Grade held their December Celebration yesterday. Students earned the celebration by following the SoCo Stars. They played Holiday Kahoot and Blooket games. 🎄
Today, members of the Varsity Club volunteered their time to help a local organization deliver food and presents from a holiday drive. The Varsity Club recognizes, supports, and rewards High School student-athletes who achieve excellence in academics and athletics. Our core beliefs promote good citizenship, sportsmanship, competition, moral character, and friendship—on and off the field. Pictured are Jace Malakoski, Kaden Zachman, Joey Williams, Blaise Kissinger, Jake Gehret, and Ayden Hockenbroch.
Students in Mr. Major’s 9th grade Physical Science classes recently completed a “Scientist Ugly Sweater” activity to start Christmas Break. Students created an ugly sweater for a scientist that included symbols, icons, and graphics that represented the work the scientist did during their careers. Shown with their completed sweaters are students Josh Knoebel, Grady Garcia, Hope Hopper, Macie Swank, and John Giannotta.
Today the HS Student Council members delivered handwritten Christmas cards and gifts to all staff in the HS. Happy Holidays and have a wonderful break!! 🎄
Middle and High School S.A.V.E. (students against violence everywhere) spent lunches facilitating the Sandy Hook Promise remembrance tree creation. All students and staff grade 5-12 were invited to pledge their commitment to the safety and wellbeing of their peers by signing a hand and adding it to the tree. This tribute is on display in the cafeteria.
It doesn’t get any BUTTER than this! 🧈
Students in Miss Yoder’s "Farm to Table" class recently learned about milk production, benefits of milk, and the dairy industry. To finish off the unit before Christmas break, students got to make and sample their own butter! 🐄
Last Friday, Miss Yoder’s Ag Science class got into the holiday spirit by decorating the Christmas tree in the courtyard. They hung lights, strung garland, and hung ornaments they made in class. These ornaments, made from a simple mixture of water, flour, and salt, were shaped and decorated by the students. After making the ornaments, the students added a protective finish to ensure they lasted through the season. It was a great way to blend learning with holiday spirit!
Contributor: Karleigh Sommers, Journalism Staff Member
Yesterday the Music Department traveled to two local nursing homes to spread some holiday cheer! 🎄❄️
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as 7th Grade Students of the Month: Dylan Searfoss-Math, Joey Serafini-ELA, Tori Haupt-Geography, Carly Heintzelman Science.
Due To Bread Delivery Shortage, the Menu for SCA HS/MS has changed for Thursday, December 19. The HS/MS will serve Chicken Noodle Soup w/ a PBJ Sandwich (sides and other offerings will remain the same). The Elementary School will still serve Cheese-steaks as the original menu lists. Dinner Rolls will also not be served this week as a result of the bread shortage.
The Southern Columbia Area School District will be operating on a two hour delay today, December 16, 2024. Again, the Southern Columbia Area School District will be operating on a two hour delay.
Southern Columbia High School Student Council members delivered 205 blankets and squishmallows to Janet Weis Children’s Hospital and AGAPE as part of our annual holiday blanket drive! Over the past 11 years our school community has collected and donated over 1500+ blankets to make the holidays brighter for those less fortunate. We're proud to be a part of such an amazing community.
Pictured: Lola Cecco, Madi Kerstetter, Braylon Feese, Madalyn LeVan, Harper Thompson
Congratulations to Dr. Crystal Gajkowski!
The Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development recently honored Dr. Crystal Gajkowski, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Southern Columbia Area School District, as the 2024 Outstanding Research and Publication Award recipient!
Dr. Gajkowski is honored for her outstanding textbook chapter, "Can Technology Contribute to Physical Activity? A Case for Utilizing Technology in PE Instruction," published by IGI Global.
Her work presents a compelling argument for leveraging technology in physical education to enhance learning and promote lifelong physical activity. By addressing the intersection of pedagogy and technology, her research provides actionable strategies that empower educators to transform physical education meaningfully.
Thank you, Dr. Gajkowski, for your impactful research and dedication to advancing education!
With only 5.5 days left until Christmas break, excitement is building throughout the Southern Columbia Area School District! While students and staff eagerly anticipate the holidays, the focus on learning and community spirit remains strong.
Tomorrow's Spirit Day theme is "Mad with Plaid!" Everyone is encouraged to join in the fun by wearing their favorite flannel or going all out with plaid from head to toe. It's a wonderful way to bring festive cheer and unity to our school community.
We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our students and staff as we approach the holiday season. We wish everyone a joyful and productive final week before the break. Happy Holidays! 🎅🎁
On Sunday, the Southern Columbia Softball team hosted a heartwarming fundraiser that brought the community together. Elementary students joined in on the fun by creating festive crafts and baking cookies. The event was made even more magical with a special visit from Santa Claus! Families enjoyed capturing memories with pictures, and every student left with a box of cookies and a warm cup of hot cocoa to celebrate the season. 🎅🏻
We wish our student teachers the best of luck as they move forward in their teaching careers. Their hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication have made a positive impact, and we are excited to see the great things they will achieve in the future. Farewell and good luck on your next adventure! Southern Columbia looks forward to welcoming new student teachers in the spring, and our Journalism class is excited to continue to provide recognition of these aspiring educators! 🐯
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization is selling Knoebels' tickets. These tickets are $18 for a $20 pack. Discounts are offered if you buy four packs ($70 total) or eight packs ($138 total). These tickets will be given to you upon payment and make a great stocking stuffer! Please see/email Mrs. Long at clong@scasd.us if interested. 🎟️
