G.C. Hartman Elementary

On Friday, the Class of 2027 hosted Southern Columbia’s 2nd annual Kindergarten Prom, creating a fun experience for the district’s youngest students. Organized by junior class advisors along with several dedicated juniors, the event was designed to bring kindergarteners together to interact, build friendships, and practice social skills outside of the classroom. The prom featured a variety of activities to keep the children engaged, including flowers, coloring stations, face painting, snacks, drinks, and exciting raffle baskets. This event created lasting memories for both the young students and the high school volunteers.

Contributor: Abigail Apichell, Journalism Staff Member

This week our student teacher feature highlights Taylor Shapcott, who is completing her placement with Ms. Habowski in 2nd Grade. Taylor has been a great addition to the classroom, building positive connections with students while gaining valuable hands‑on teaching experience. Learn more about Miss Shapcott in the graphic!

This week we’re excited to spotlight Emma Freeswick, who is completing her student teaching in Mrs. Pfirman’s 3rd Grade classroom. Emma brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a genuine love for helping young learners grow. Check out the graphic for more fun facts about Miss Freeswick!

Lunch on Wednesday, March 25 will now be Turkey Noodle Soup instead of Chicken Noodle Soup. All other menus will remain the same. Thank you!

Some magically fun Saint Patrick's Day math in kindergarten! 🍀🌈

Yesterday, students in Miss Haines' kindergarten class used Lucky Charms marshmallows to practice their sorting, graphing, and addition skills!

There were lots of smiles, a little bit of counting, and a whole lot of learning! 💚

Congratulations to Vivienne Bobek, our Citizen of the Month! Vivienne stands out for her kindness, responsibility, and positive leadership. She consistently treats others with respect and contributes to our school community with a positive attitude and strong character. We’re proud to celebrate her achievements!

This morning, FFA members visited Kindergarten classrooms to assist with activities and engage with students. The visit provided an opportunity for the younger students to learn more about agricultural education and interact with positive role models from our high school program.

Students were especially excited to try on an official FFA jacket, which gave them a closer look at the organization and its traditions.

Ms. Maley’s 2nd graders had a blast playing Balloon Frenzy in Miss Manley’s gym class! The room was full of energy, teamwork, and lots of flying balloons as students practiced coordination and had fun staying active. 🎈

Our Student Teacher Spotlight this week features a future educator who is already making a meaningful difference in kindergarten.

We’re excited to introduce Marissa Coyle, who is student teaching with Mrs. Sharrow. Marissa brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a natural ability to connect with young learners as they grow and explore each day.

Check out the graphic below to learn more about Marissa and her path toward becoming an educator. 🍎

Congrats to the SCA 4th Grade Boys on winning the Freeland Wolfpack Tournament over the weekend! The boys went 4-0 beating Freeland in the Championship! It was a true team effort! 🏀

We want to extend one more heartfelt thank you to all of the amazing guest readers who visited our classrooms last week for Read Across America Week! 📚💛

We received so many awesome photos from Hunter’s Jersey Day that we just had to share a few more! Thank you to everyone who participated and supported such a meaningful cause. 🖤💛 #HuntersJerseyDay26

Today our students and staff proudly wore their favorite jerseys in honor of Hunter Beck Reynolds. Hunter’s Jersey Day supports the Hunter’s Heart & Hustle Foundation, a non‑profit dedicated to carrying on Hunter’s passion for helping others.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped continue his legacy of hustle, kindness, and community.

#Huntersjerseyday26

Mrs. Ivey’s classroom is officially sock‑tastic! 🧦

Yesterday they celebrated Silly Sock Day with wiggly toes, big smiles, and the silliest socks in town. Who knew learning could be this fun?

Today we continue our weekly Student Teacher Feature, where we spotlight the amazing future educators working in our district.

This week, we are excited to highlight Kaitlyn Sandri, who is student teaching in 2nd grade with Ms. Merook. Kaitlyn brings warmth, patience, and a genuine love for helping young learners grow each day.

Check out the graphic below to learn more about Kaitlyn and her journey in education.

We’re proud to share that Emma Brosius won the VFW Coloring Contest! Congratulations, Emma, and thank you to all who participated. 🎨

Throughout the week, so many parents and community members have stopped in to read with our students. The kids light up every time a new guest walks through the door. Their reactions have been priceless, and the stories shared have created moments they will remember.

Thank you to everyone who has taken time out of their day to be here with our classrooms. Your kindness, your presence, and your willingness to support our readers truly mean a lot. Our students can feel how much this community cares about them.

We are excited to keep the celebration going as Read Across America week continues. 📚

Mrs. Sharrow’s kindergarten class had a wonderful Read Across America Week surprise yesterday, enjoying a special Gallina family story time. The celebration got even sweeter with a delicious pizza party provided by the family’s restaurant, OIP in Elysburg. Enriching the brain and the belly was the perfect way to celebrate a love of reading! 🍕📚

Thank you to all of our wonderful guest readers who joined us on Monday to help launch Read Across America Week. Our students loved hearing new voices, discovering new stories, and sharing the excitement of reading with our community. 📚