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Southern Columbia High School Student Council is proud to announce this year's HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK themes. Spirit Week will run from September 18 through September 22. Please pay attention to the themes that correspond with each building.
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Please see the attached flyer about a "Safer Choices" presentation in the High School Auditorium on September 11 from 6:30-7:30. Mike Domritz from The Center For Respect will be speaking. This presentation is free to the community thanks to contributions from the CSIU and SCA's S.A.V.E. club.
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Ecology students recently used a kick net to collect macroinvertebrates from Roaring Creek.
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If you haven't already ordered your child's 2024 Yearbook, now is the time to do so. Jostens is offering the best deals and lowest prices over the next 7 days. Don't miss the chance to order your book(s) in the most affordable manner possible. Use the link below to order a copy for any of our three schools. Those looking to buy an Elementary book will need to search "G.C. Hartman Elementary." Buyers for the other two schools will search "Southern Columbia" and the associated school name. https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks#affiliate
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Amanda Strocko has experienced significant successes during her time in FBLA. This past school year, she won a competitive election to become Vice President of Region 7. She placed first in Business Ethics at the regional level, and 4th at the state level, qualifying her for Nationals. At Nationals, she placed 3rd in the nation in Business Ethics and first in her capstone project on water quality, earning her the $5,000 prize. She also has earned a Keystone Leadership Award and was accepted into the Business Honor Society this past school year. SCA is proud of you, Amanda!
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The first day might have been exhausting, but not for these Tigers. The band spent the evening gearing up for Friday Night's game against Berwick!!
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It's already time to order your child's 2024 Yearbook. We understand that this not at the forefront of your mind with back-to-school preparations in progress, but Jostens is offering the best deals and lowest prices over the next 24 days. Don't miss the chance to order your book(s) in the most affordable manner possible. Use the link below to order a copy for any of our three schools. Those looking to buy an Elementary book will need to search "G.C. Hartman Elementary." Buyers for the other two schools will search "Southern Columbia" and the associated school name.
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Despite last year's dry summer, our native species meadows, that were planted in the fall of 2021 by Native Creations, are in bloom and once again providing blankets of color throughout the campus.
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All K-12 Parents - if you are interested in having your child attend the SCA Summer STEM Camp here on campus from August 1-3, 2023, from 9 am to noon, please complete registration for each child using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/uyiBzLRfLr
Please be sure to read the documents on our social media pages prior to registering so you understand the responsibilities of both the parent and the camper. Please complete registration by June 12th.
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Miss Hoffman's Civics & American Government class practiced flag folding and etiquette in class yesterday.
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The ENCORE cast spent yesterday preparing and taping for the Ray of Light Awards which will be held on May 27. The recorded performance and ceremony will be shown on WNEP2.
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THIS MESSAGE ONLY PERTAINS TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12 AND THEIR PARENTS:
Attached is the finals exam schedule. There are NO permission slips needed to be turned in by students.
All students must report to school by 8:10am during finals. If students have a first final but not a second final, they may leave after their first final. If students have a second final and not a first, students MUST still report to school by 8:10am. If students do not have finals on a given day their parents MUST submit a note on Sapphire that the student will not be in school that day due to not having a final.
All students are dismissed after the second final on each day of finals. On June 1 and 2, if students do not have transportation to leave after finals that day, they must report to the cafeteria for Megasub and Lunch until dismissal at 2:50pm. If anyone has any questions, please contact alewis@scasd.us.
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Congratulations to all of the Seniors who were recipients of awards and scholarships at Tuesday evening's ceremony!
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Congratulations to our student artists, Hannah Reibsome and Brandon Williams. Their paintings have been selected to be a part of the CSIU's Student Art Repository in Montandon. They were honored at an Art Gallery Reception on Wednesday, May 17, along with other student artists from area school districts. Please take a moment to congratulate Hannah and Brandon when you see them, as this is a great honor.
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There is one more opportunity to view the High School Art Show on Wednesday, May 24. The doors open at 6:30 pm for the Middle School Spring Concert, and the Art Show will be open to the public during that time. The art is on display in the lobby located between the auditorium and the new gymnasium. All art students in Grades 9 through 12 have art featured in the show for you to enjoy. We hope to see you there!
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Mr. Lindenmuth took Seniors, who were already registered to vote, to cast their ballots in the primary elections today. These students had the opportunity to see the various polling places in their district. It was a great day for pupils to carry out their civic responsibility.
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Students in the Parenting & Child Development class recently completed a toddler simulation. Students were tasked with completing various activities a toddler may complete, but with an added level of difficulty to make the experience new to them to mimic what a toddler may experience. Activities included drawing a self-portrait with their non-dominant hand, tying a shoe with one hand, and putting a puzzle together blindfolded.
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Please see the attached flyer for a STEM Teen Leadership opportunity.
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The High School Art Show and Spring Band & Chorus Concert will take place on Wednesday. We hope to see you there!
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Congratulations to two cast members from ENCORE! These two performers have been nominated for a Ray of Light Award. The Ray of Lights is an Awards Ceremony honoring excellence in High School Theatre! This year two students were nominated and they are Sarah Eyer and Alaisa Gaines. Sarah was nominated for an Outstanding Performance in a Featured Role for her part of "Mama Peterson" in this year's musical "Bye Bye Birdie." Alaisa was nominated for an Outstanding Performance for a Supporting Role as "Rosie Alvarez" in "Bye Bye Birdie." Congrats to both nominees! The Awards Ceremony will be held at the Williamsport Community Arts Center on May 27th at 4:00 pm. There will also be a taped version via WNEP of the event as well!
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