Miss Sharrow and Mrs. Gaul's 1st Grade classes had an exciting visit from Valley Chemical Fire Company members and Smokey the Bear, who shared his story and safety tips. Meanwhile, Officer Glenn Wonsock delighted Mrs. Madden's class by reading "Fox in Socks." The students had a fantastic time meeting Smokey and enjoying a fun-filled reading session! 🐻👮♂️
The following students were selected as Southern Columbia Middle School as February 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!
February 2025: Mollie Dermes, Makayla Fracalossi, Firman Abdill, Brady Boucher
Meet Mr. Ryan Coller, our next featured student teacher! Ryan is currently working in Mrs. Long's 10th grade History class, bringing his passion for teaching and fresh perspectives to the classroom. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the amazing student teachers who are making a lasting impact in our schools every day! 🎓✨
Congratulations to Coach Woytowich and the SCA Boys Basketball Team on capturing 3rd place in the PIAA District 4 AAA Boys Basketball Championships. The team defeated North Penn Mansfield 42-40 to earn the 3rd place medal. The team next competes in the PIAA AAA state basketball tournament by taking on Riverside out of District 2 on Saturday March 8th. This is the 3rd time in the last 4 years that Coach Woytowich has led the Boys Basketball team into the PIAA State Tournament.
On Friday, February 28, members of the Southern Columbia FFA Chapter competed in the Area Public Speaking Competition in Stillwater, PA.
The results of the competition are as follows:
Russell Longenberger - 1st Place Junior Prepared Speaking
Madison Kerstetter - 1st Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Chase Compton - 3rd Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Congratulations! These individuals will advance to the regional level in April at Penn College.
Due to an ordering error on my part, tomorrow's Crunchy Tacos will now be Soft Tacos. Students will still receive two tacos, but the shell will be a flour tortilla rather than an corn taco shell. My apologies for the error and change of plans.
The Southern Columbia Varsity Club will be holding a bake sale for Middle School and High School students on Tuesday, March 4, in front of the cafeteria. All proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the family of SCA Class of 2014 student athlete, Josh Tripp. While in college, Josh participated in a concussion research study. During a recent MRI in Indiana as part of the study, radiologists discovered a concerning abnormality. Further testing confirmed that Josh has a brain tumor. He underwent surgery to remove as much of it as possible, but pathology has determined it is cancerous. As he and his wife, Lauren, navigate this challenging time, they will face significant medical bills and unexpected expenses, and we hope that our efforts will help them in their time of need.
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
Full-time Paraprofessionals
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other current job openings.
Southern Columbia ENCORE tickets are now on sale!! You can buy tickets by going to the website or by scanning the QR code!
The Southern Columbia Class of 2026 will be hosting this year's prom, "The Great Gatsby Gala," on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The event will be held at Route 61 Events, with dinner and dancing beginning at 7:00 PM. The Promenade will take place at 5:30 PM in the High School Gym.
Tickets will be available for purchase starting today and will be on sale until March 22. Tickets cost $35 per person, which includes dinner. Please note that only Juniors and Seniors are eligible to purchase tickets.
To buy your ticket, use the link provided:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/southerncolumbia/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzMyNA==
Congratulations Southern Columbia swimmers on a great District IV Championship meet.
Grayson Reck continues his strong performance at the PIAA District 4 swimming championships by capturing 1st place in the 100-yard backstroke. SCA students participate with Bloomsburg School District for their swimming team.
Southern Columbia Elementary and Middle School students had a unique educational opportunity when the Mobile Ag Lab rolled onto campus this week. This traveling classroom offered a fun and interactive way to explore the world of agriculture, providing students with lessons that highlighted how farming and related industries can improve their daily lives. The Lab educated approximately 470 students this week. The Mobile Ag Lab, a fully equipped mobile classroom, is designed to bring agricultural education directly to students. The program, which is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, provided an engaging, hands-on learning experience that covered topics ranging from how glue is made from milk to water analysis. Experiments taught in the lab also included germinating seeds under different conditions, creating crayons from soybeans, and testing the water capacity of different soils. High School FFA members helped with set-up, clean-up, supervision, and student assistance for the sessions. 🐄🌽
Congratulations to SCA High School Students Grayson Reck, Anna Yancoskie, and Audry Reuter on their recent success at the PIAA District 4 Swimming Championship. Grayson was the 200 Yard Freestyle Champion and Anna and Audry were members of the 2nd Place 200 Yard Freestyle Relay Team. SCA students participate with Bloomsburg School District for their swimming team.
REMINDER! Don't miss your chance to own a yearbook and capture memories from this school year! The deadline to purchase a copy is tomorrow, Friday, February 28th. Remember, extra copies are not guaranteed to be available at the end of the school year, so make sure to order yours now before it's too late!
Purchase Link:
http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A07125300
The Southern Columbia Boys Basketball team kicked off their playoff journey with an impressive win over Mifflinburg last week. Despite a setback in their second playoff contest, they remain determined and focused. This Saturday, they have an exciting opportunity to secure a spot in the state playoffs with a victory. The boys will play NP Mansfield on Saturday, March 1, at Loyalsock HS in the District IV 3rd place game. Tipoff is set for 4:00pm. Let's cheer them on to victory! 🏀🎉
Contributor: Lola Cecco, Journalism Staff Member
📢 Important Update for Parents & Guardians 📢
Starting tomorrow, February 27th, the High School and Middle School will begin following new procedures outlined in this video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0gLRzDFEs0&t=119s ). The Elementary School will implement these procedures starting Monday, March 3rd.
To help answer any questions, we’ve posted an FAQ page on our website. Be sure to check it out for all the details!
🔗 https://5il.co/38sga
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth transition!
Mrs. Gaul's First Grade class enjoyed a story from a classmate to learn more about Heart Awareness during February's Heart Awareness Month.
Over the past two weeks, Mr. Kelchner's 8th Grade science students shared their knowledge with students from Mrs. Spotts' 3rd Grade science classes. Since the 3rd Graders have been learning about the moon, they visited Mr. Kelchner's 8th Grade classroom for a more in-depth study of the moon's cycle of phases. First, Mr. Kelchner used bright lights at the front of the classroom to represent the sun and provided each student with a Styrofoam model of the moon. He guided students through the cycle of phases as they used their models to watch the patterns of light change on the moon's surface. Since the 8th Graders learned about this topic in great detail, they made the perfect helpers to assist the 3rd Grade students. The 3rd Graders were given Oreo cookies and tasked with the challenge of scraping away the icing to create each of the eight phases of the moon. Then, they used their Styrofoam models to help them place the cookie phases in the correct order. If they got them all correct, they were awarded with new cookies that they could eat! 🌑🌒🌓
Friday is the deadline to purchase a yearbook for all three schools! Extra copies will be very limited.
Link to purchase:
http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A07125300
