
Students in Mrs. Becker's Accounting class played Accounting Monopoly today. Miss Joyce, the student teacher, had students document their transactions in a ledger as they proceeded through the game. Transactions like rental income, rental expenses, salary transactions when passing go, and revenue and expenses incurred from the Chance and Community Chest cards were recorded in an Excel spreadsheet ledger.




⭐Congratulations to our 8th Grade SoCo Stars for January!⭐
Left to right: Isabella Long - ELA, Gavin Richard - History, Orion Wojtowicz - Math, Noah Esworthy - Science


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
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information


Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are writing to inform you of important updates regarding our district's safety protocols and traffic patterns. Please take a moment to view the attached video, which provides detailed information on the new metal detector policy and the revised traffic patterns. These changes will be implemented on February 27th for the high school and middle school, and on March 3rd for the elementary school. The link to the video will be posted on scasd.us and our Facebook for future reference.
Your cooperation and support in ensuring the safety and smooth operation of our schools are greatly appreciated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0gLRzDFEs0

The Southern Columbia Area School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Friday,February 21st.

The Elementary School got into the Valentine's Day spirit last Friday with a day packed full of exciting activities that brought joy to both students and teachers alike. In preparation for the holiday, students designed and decorated Valentine bags and boxes, showcasing their creativity as they eagerly anticipated the exchange of cards and treats. The festivities continued as some classrooms cozied up with movies. Meanwhile, other classes shared delicious snacks, further adding to the fun. Both students and teachers had a blast. 💌
Contributors: Makayla Baylor, Tori Heffner, and Ava Bixler - Journalism Staff Members










Southern Columbia High School kicked off a thrilling morning with a special Shark Tank-themed assembly, featuring Jared Ebersole, a 2019 alumnus, who shared his remarkable experience of appearing on the popular TV show Shark Tank.
Ebersole, now a successful entrepreneur, captivated students with his inspiring story of perseverance, creativity, and self-confidence. He recounted his journey from high school, where he first became interested in business, to presenting his product to a panel of seasoned investors.
Students were eager to hear firsthand how Jared navigated the competitive world of business and were given the opportunity to ask questions about the fascinating process, with Elementary Gifted students also having the chance to engage with him after the high school presentation, leaving them inspired by his journey. Ebersole made sure to emphasize the importance of pursuing one’s passion, taking risks, and never giving up.
The assembly was an exciting opportunity for students to gain insight into entrepreneurship and the world of startups, leaving them motivated to chase their own dreams with determination.
Contributor: Saira Sodergren - Journalism Staff Member





Meet Miss Gracie Brosious, our newest featured student teacher! Gracie is currently teaming up with Mrs. Hower in 3rd Grade, sharing her enthusiasm for teaching and innovative ideas with the students. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the incredible student teachers who are making a real difference in our schools every day! 🎓✨


Congratulations to Aubrey Haile, Southern Columbia's Citizen of the Month! 🌟
Aubrey is celebrated for her outstanding contributions to the community and her positive influence on those around her. Her dedication and kindness make her a true role model. We are proud to honor Aubrey for her remarkable efforts and achievements. Keep shining, Aubrey! 🌟


Lunch at GC Hartman Elementary today will be CHICKEN CHEESE STEAKS due to product mislabeling by our food vendor. This is only at the Elem. School. Thank you!!

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=YVDSVBNC53Q
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUMDI0UTVXWlNaVE1GM1g1NjFLRUxaTkxPWiQlQCNjPTEu
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DDRNVJ619EB8

Cooking on Your Own students made connections between the current chapter of study, vegetables, and international foods when they were treated to an authentic Italian cooking demonstration by Italian exchange student, Vanni. Vanni prepared one of his favorite dishes, spinach gnudi. Students then had the opportunity to sample the dish. Bon appetit!



Meet Mr. Kyler Gunuskey, our next featured student teacher! Kyler is currently working alongside Mrs. Nestico in 6th Grade, bringing his passion for teaching and fresh perspective to the students. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the amazing student teachers who are making a real difference in our classrooms every day! 🎓✨


We're thrilled to announce a new feature showcasing the amazing student teachers in our school district! 🌟 Our talented journalism students will be highlighting individuals who are shaping the future of education. Our first student teacher is Miss Julian Wheeler, who is teaching in Mrs. Spotts' 3rd Grade classroom.
Stay tuned as we continue to help you get to know more incredible student teachers making a difference in our classrooms! 🎓✨


Audrey Maciejewski, a 4th grader, developed a digital presentation and an interactive lesson on basic Spanish vocabulary for her independent project in the Gifted class. She presented the lesson to Mrs. Gaul's 1st Grade students, with the assistance of Paisley Major.



The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:00PM - Activities Committee , 6:30PM - Policy Committee , 7:00PM - Facilities/Finance Committee . The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miDaqXvudlU
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUMU1MSFo3WlVBVUVCT1BKVENLTE43RUJINCQlQCNjPTEu
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DB2PH264A08E

Congratulations to the following students who participated in District Choir the past two days. They're only 6 of 191 students who make up this beautiful choir. Southern is so proud of you! Keep up the amazing work! 🎼
Sarah Eyer, Alasia Gaines, Kemilyn Hill, Saira Sodergren, Benjamin Karnes, and Elijah Abdill🎶


These 5th Grade students were chosen as Southern Columbia Middle School January SoCo Stars of the Month. They were chosen because they have displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
January 2025: Isaiah Esworthy, Leah Mensch, Beau Little, Brandon Sperle


The following 6th graders were celebrated this week for being named January Students of the Month!
ELA- Colton Richard
Math- Jovie Stahl
Science- Ava Hayman
Social Studies- Marlowe Schock






Lunch Menu Changes:
SCA HS/MS:
Today, Feb 7: Popcorn Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, WG Dinner Roll, Sliced Peaches
Tuesday Feb. 11: No Changes
Wednesday Feb 12: Grilled Cheese w/ Tomato Soup, Steamed Green Beans, Diced Pears
NO CHANGES FOR GC HARTMAN