Southern Columbia Area School District

FBLA Regionals was a success! 32 students have qualified thus far for the State Leadership Conference in Hershey with a few results pending. Placing first in their event 🥇 *Todd Brosius- Future Business Leader *Addison Charnosky- Business Communication *Vivien Miller- Help Desk *Austin Shaffer- Introduction to Financial Math *Caius Morrow- Personal Finance *Grayson Reck- Securities and Investments *Makayla Baylor- Supply Chain Management Placing second in their event 🥈 *William Victory- Advertising *Joanna Chen and Kylie Leck- Hospitality and Event Management *Grace Victory- Introduction to Business Procedures *Aidyn McHale- Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure *Johnny Barnette- Management Information Systems *Saira Sodergren- UX Design *Leah Fenstermacher and Lauren Hauer- Introduction to Social Media Strategy Placing third in their event 🥉 *Chase Compton- Help Desk *Victoria Heffner- Insurance and Risk Management *Madalyn LeVan and Madison Kerstetter- Management Information Systems *Blaise Kissinger and Joe Williams- Marketing Placing 4th in their event ✨️ *Aiden Eby- Introduction to Financial Math *Ethan Mika- Introduction to Information Technology *Maya Williams- UX Design Placing 5th in their event ✨️ *Joshua Knoebel- Healthcare Administration *Tyler Reibsome- Introduction to Information Technology *Isabelle Baylor- Journalism Placing 6th in their event✨️ *Sarah Martin and Isabella Slusser- Hospitality and Event Management *Carter Mensch- Introduction to Information Technology *Lexi Leshinski- Supply Chain Management

On Monday, January 6, 2025, the Southern Columbia Agriculture Department officially received their FFA charter at the 96th Pennsylvania FFA Mid-Winter Convention held at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. In addition, twenty-eight Southern Columbia students received their own blue corduroy FFA jackets. Each jacket was generously donated by a sponsor or business who supports agricultural education and the FFA. Congratulations to all! 🌽🐄

Southern Columbia Area High School will be hosting a Financial Aid Night followed by a FAFSA Completion Workshop on January 14, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the HS Library.  A representative from PHEAA will be on hand to help students and families navigate the financial aid process and complete their FAFSA form.  Students have received an email with detailed information about this event, including the RSVP information.  Students should be in attendance with their parent / guardian for this event!

Mr. Lindenmuth's Contemporary Issues class had the opportunity to hear two guest speakers from the Navy on Tuesday January 7th.  Mr. Jason Lee and Mr. Antonio Kandrot-Oshman (former alumni of Southern and also former student in Contemporary Issues) spoke about their experience in the military and how it impacted their lives.  They also spoke about some global issues that were discussed in class previously.  Students observed and asked questions.  It was a great interaction that allowed students to talk to active military personnel who have traveled around the world. 

High School Life Skills students helped with the recycling today. This is a responsibility they complete weekly to help out the school ♻️❄️

Congratulations to Michaela Williams who was selected for District Orchestra and to Sarah Eyer, Evelyn Staugaitis, and Issy Honabach who were selected for District Band! All four of these students completed a rigorous audition against many students from other counties in order to be awarded acceptance into the District Orchestra and Band. Michaela will be performing with the District Orchestra on Friday, January 10th, at 7:00 PM at Montoursville High School. Evelyn, Sarah, and Issy will be performing with the District Band on Friday, January 24th, at 7:00 PM at Berwick High School. Both of these events are open to the public. Congratulations to all four of our dedicated and talented musicians! 🎶

SCA alumna Emily Snyder recently received a national teaching award. Emily graduated from SCA in 2010 and is currently teaching in Alaska. Congratulations Emily! Read the story below: https://alaskapublic.org/news/education/2024-12-20/nenana-reading-instructor-wins-national-award-for-excellence-in-teaching

Congratulations to the Middle School 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 again to each student and their families! December 2024: Cecilia Krieger, Reid Narke, Caleb Trometter and Nathan Gajkowski

Congratulations to the December 6th Grade Students of the Month! Lawrence Mitchell Izzy Leffler Kinsley Wiehe Molly Sarcharczyk

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! 🎄❄️