
Don't forget: Our fantastic May display of musical and artistic talent begins tonight. Doors open at 6 pm for the Catawissa Military Band Concert and the SCA Art Show. Every student who is enrolled in a High School Art elective will have at least one piece on display. 🎺🎨







CONGRATULATIONS to our two nominees for the CTL's Ray of Light Awards!!✨✨
Ethan Rush- Supporting Role in a Musical
Alasia Gaines- Student Design Choreography
Our whole cast and crew were also nominated for Outstanding Scenic Design.
We’re all so proud of everyone!



Kayleigh Gavlick is finishing her student teaching assignment in Third Grade with Mrs. Hower. Learn more about the Larksville native in this edition of "Student Teacher Feature." 🏫


The following students were chosen by Fifth Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as April SoCo Stars of the Month. These students were chosen because they have displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
April 2024: Colton Richard and Emma Jones


Ms. Merook's 2nd Grade class conducted investigations with light. They are currently learning about transparent, translucent, opaque, reflective, and other properties of light. 🔦💡☀️




First Graders went on a shape hunt to find shapes around our school. 🟡⬛


Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for the following positions: Anticipated Secondary Math Teacher, Anticipated Secondary Spanish Teacher, (2) Anticipated Elementary Teachers, Anticipated Special Education Teacher, Anticipated Middle School, 5th Grade Teacher, Exclusive Substitute Secondary Biology Teacher, School Police Officer, (2) Full-time Paraprofessionals, (1) Part-time Cafeteria Worker, (1) Full-time 2nd Shift Custodian, Secretary to the Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment. Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other job openings.


"Feed the body food and drink, it will survive today. Feed the soul art and music, it will live forever." -Julie Andrews
We at SCA are excited to showcase a fantastic May display of musical and artistic talent. Please see the flyer for more details on next month's events. 🎶🎨


Students in Third Grade read chapter books and created dioramas which they presented to their classmates. 📚📖





A Pre-Prom Mock DUI presentation was conducted on campus for all 11th and 12th Grade students yesterday. This presentation included a response from local fire, police, EMS and Life Flight. The demonstration's intention was to raise awareness for our students as well as assist local first responders in training.






The 2024 Senior and Junior Prom Courts were recently named. The King, Queen, Prince, and Princess will be crowned at the conclusion of Promenade. Promenade will be held on Saturday, May 4th at 4:30 in the Charles T. Nesbitt gymnasium.
Juniors-
(Front row, left to right)- Jillian Kehler, Noelle Davis, Lillian Konyar, Genna Madden, Aubree Malakoski, Siena Rovito
(Back row, left to right)- Mick Shingara, Ethan Reidinger, Dominic Fetterolf, Jude Bremigen, Travis Wegrzynowicz, Joseph Yancoskie
Seniors-
(Front row, left to right)- Jadyn Jankowski, Anesa Brown, Sayla Chapman, Tori Conway, Kate Moncavage, MolliLyn Petro
(Back row, left to right)- Colden Bloom, Mason Barvitskie, Louden Murphy, Gavin Krebs, Sean Buhay
Not pictured- Garrett Garcia



The National Honor Society recently partnered with the Columbia County Victim Witness Program to collect items for individuals who visit their office. NHS members collected an assortment of over 75 items including puzzle books, coloring books, crayons, and children's book.


Students in Mrs. Becker's Office Applications class are working on a culminating Food Truck Project that requires them to use the skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access) that they have learned throughout the year. With the help of student teachers Miss Savoy and Miss Speece, students are designing and creating the necessary files and materials needed to start a Food Truck business. One of the first phases of the project involves constructing a prototype of their truck, seen in these photos.




We will begin offering Biology-specific tutoring starting today, Wednesday, and Thursday for 1 hour after school. Biology tutoring will be offered weekly on those specific days until May 15th. Transportation will only be offered on Tuesday and Thursday. If your child attends tutoring on Wednesday, you will need to provide transportation after tutoring. If you have any questions, please call the High School office 570-356-3450.


"Friendship is More Powerful than the Sun Itself." This quote is by 5th Grade student Alex Frields. Sun drawings for this installation were created by all 5th graders. Alex, thank you for inspiring the idea for this creation with your original quote!


Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for the following positions: Anticipated Secondary Math Teacher, Anticipated Secondary Spanish Teacher, (2) Anticipated Elementary Teachers, Anticipated Special Education Teacher, Anticipated Middle School, 5th Grade Teacher, Exclusive Substitute Secondary Biology Teacher, School Police Officer, (2) Full-time Paraprofessionals, (1) Part-time Cafeteria Worker, (1) Full-time 2nd Shift Custodian, Secretary to the Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Substitute Secretaries. Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other job openings.


Landon Traugh was recently selected as the "Citizen of the Month." Congratulations on all of your hard work and dedication, Landon!


Jocelyn Rarig placed 1st in the "Poppy Poster Contest" sponsored by the Bloomsburg Legion. Her drawing is moving on to the next level of judging. Marlowe Schock placed 2nd and Charlotte Paul placed 3rd. Great job ladies! 🎨





Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for the following positions: Anticipated Secondary Math Teacher, Anticipated Secondary Spanish Teacher, Exclusive Substitute Secondary Biology Teacher, School Police Officer, (2) Full-time Paraprofessionals, (1) Part-time Cafeteria Worker, (1) Full-time 2nd Shift Custodian, Secretary to the Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Substitute Secretaries, Substitute Cafeteria Workers. Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other job openings.


Attention Seniors and their family members: The Daily Item is offering a free ad with a short bio and picture to each senior in all school districts that the newspaper serves. It will be part of a special Graduation section to be published on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
