
On Monday, students in Ms. Atkinson’s Honors Anatomy and Physiology class had the unique opportunity to visit Lock Haven University and tour their cadaver lab. After touring the campus, the students learned about the intricacies of the respiratory system, gaining a deeper understanding of its anatomy and functions. They also had the chance to study muscles and closely examine the human body’s structure, further enhancing their knowledge of human biology. The visit provided an engaging, hands-on experience, offering students a glimpse into college-level anatomy studies and a deeper appreciation for the complexity of the human body.
Contributor: Makayla Baylor, Journalism Staff Member





As schools prepare to kick off Autism Awareness Month, the CSIU is excited to share details about the next installment in their CSIU Community Engagement Series.
The CSIU is thrilled to welcome Ben Hartranft of Benergy 1 Productions—an autism advocate and dynamic public speaker—who will share his powerful journey from diagnosis through adulthood. Ben’s message of inclusion, kindness, and motivation is one you won’t want to miss. He truly thrives on the energy of a live audience, so let’s pack the house!
The CSIU would greatly appreciate your support in spreading the word. Please share this event with families, community members, and through your social media channels. If sharing via social media, please be sure to include the ticket link referenced below.
Event Details:
Living with Autism: A Personal Perspective
Featuring Ben Hartranft – Benergy 1 Productions
Thursday, April 24, 2025
7:00 to 8:30 PM
Lewisburg Area High School
545 Newman Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
🎟️ Reserve free tickets at: www.ticketstripe.com/ben2025


Come out and support senior Will Swank, who has been selected to play in the PHAC All-Star basketball game! He will be representing the PHAC East team on March 28th at 7:30 PM at Lewisburg High School. 🏀


We are thrilled to announce that our students are participating in the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" contest for the Central Susquehanna region. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to showcase their creativity and learn more about the manufacturing industry.
We need your support! Please visit the following link to view and vote for our students' projects: https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/central-susquehanna-pa/
You may vote as many times as you like, and your votes can make a big difference and help our students win! Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.


Fullington School Bus is currently hiring school bus drivers for the Southern Columbia location.


On Friday, our school proudly celebrated Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Students and staff came together to show their support by wearing specially designed t-shirts, blue and yellow clothing, and crazy socks. The event was a vibrant display of solidarity and inclusivity, highlighting our commitment to raising awareness and promoting understanding of Down Syndrome. The colorful attire and enthusiastic participation created a positive and uplifting atmosphere, making the day memorable for everyone involved. Thank you to all who participated and helped make this event a success!











We are delighted to celebrate our Southern Columbia 8th Grade Star Students for February! 🎉
From left to right: Malachi Morris (History), Olivia Rhoads (Math), James Crumb (Science), and Jackson Koch (ELA).
Congratulations to all of you on your outstanding achievements! Keep up the great work!


Representatives from Geisinger Encompass Health Rehab visited 3rd Grade students last week to discuss brain health and injury prevention. 🧠


Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:
Anticipated Intervention Support Specialist - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
Anticipated Aviation Educator - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
Anticipated Secondary Biology Teacher - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
Anticipated K-6 Art Teacher - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
(2) Anticipated Middle School Math Teachers - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Full-time Paraprofessionals
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information


🏀 Good Luck, 4th Grade SCA Boys Basketball Team! 🏀
Our 4th Grade SCA Boys Basketball team is heading to State College tonight for the Pennsylvania Middle School State Championships! 🎉 Their first game is today at 5 PM, and we're all wishing them the best of luck!



Dear Tiger Community,
Our high school / middle school building water issue has been resolved.
School will operate normally on Friday, March 21st, 2025.
Thank you.

Recently, students in Mrs. Brown’s 5th and 6th Grade art classes brought their creativity to life by designing 8-pointed stars that showcased radial symmetry. Not only did the students enjoy the artistic challenge, but they also honed their measuring skills throughout the process. To guide them, Mrs. Brown used a large wooden ruler—gifted to her by Mr. Rarig, the technical education teacher—as a visual tool to teach the students about measuring in inches and quarter inches. This project was a fantastic example of how the art and technical education departments can collaborate to enrich students' learning experiences.
Contributor: Makayla Baylor, Journalism Staff Member





Dear Tiger Community,
The high school / middle school building experienced a water issue today. Due to the lack of water, we will be dismissing students in grades 5 through 12 at 11:30 am today, Thursday, March 20th, 2025. All students will be offered lunch before dismissal.
Students in kindergarten to fourth grade will remain in school and be dismissed at normal time. We continue to investigate the water system issue related to operating the secondary school building tomorrow and will update you when more information is available.
Thank you.

Our 3rd Grade students have been thriving in the Accelerated Reader program, earning both individual and class rewards for their dedication to reading. So far, the five 3rd Grade classes have accumulated an impressive 3,380.5 points, unlocking exciting rewards like movie and popcorn celebrations, pajama days, game days, stuffy days, extra recess, and lunch in the classroom. These rewards have inspired a love of reading that their teachers hope will last a lifetime! 📖📚
Contributor: Makayla Baylor, Journalism Staff Member





Good luck to Senior Saira Sodergren as she competes at the Regional Choir competition over the next three days. Saira will audition for a chance to advance to the State level and will perform in a concert on Friday evening at Lewisburg High School. Congratulations on your achievement, Saira. You make SCA proud!


Dear SCASD Community,
Please read the Superintendent's message regarding the failure today, March 19, 2025, with our notification system, Thrillshare, that resulted in incorrect messages going out to many of you indicating that your child/children were absent today. Thank you.
https://5il.co/3aytm
www.scasd.us

Dear Tiger Community, we are aware of an issue with the attendance alert system this morning. Many families received incorrect messages indicating that your child is absent today, March 19th, 2025. We are working on this issue now and will update our community asap.

Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:
Anticipated Social Worker - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
Anticipated Aviation Educator - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
Anticipated Secondary Biology Teacher - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
Anticipated K-6 Art Teacher - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
(2) Anticipated Middle School Math Teachers - Starting 2025-2026 School Year
Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information


Though today’s weather is dreary, last week students in Miss Yoder and Mrs. Powell's classes had the chance to enjoy the sunshine while learning outdoors! ☀️



The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:30pm - Curriculum Meeting, 7:00pm - Board Meeting. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8SyvqUUStw
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUQkRTQTlUUUFYOEkzNlpFQ1dIRTlaNDk2ViQlQCNjPTEu
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DE3T6W7575CA