High School

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

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

The CSO STEM Club recently made a trip to Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg for a hands-on tour of what happens behind the scenes at a hospital. 

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.

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

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!

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🎶

After placing 1st in District 4, the Southern Columbia competition cheerleading team earned the opportunity to compete in the State Championships. The competition took place last week, and the girls made it straight to the finals after their stellar day-one performance. They delivered another amazing performance on day two, and as a result, they finished 4th overall out of 26 teams in their division. For such a small team from such a small school to place this high in the state truly shows they are a force to be reckoned with, and many more accomplishments are sure to come. 📣 Contributor: Kylah Heath, Journalism Staff Member

Gearing up for Valentine's Day! Students in the high school Relationships course spend one day a week rotating between the Kindergarten classes.  This week they traveled to Mr. Hauer's class and made Valentine's Day headbands! 💌

We are thrilled to announce that Russell Longenberger and Brandon Leibensperger have been awarded scholarships by the PA FFA Alumni Association to attend the prestigious Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) this summer, organized by the National FFA Organization! Washington Leadership Conference, held in Washington, D.C., is a premier leadership experience for FFA members. Over the course of four days, attendees will engage in hands-on activities focused on personal development, diversity, advocacy, and service. They will explore the rich history of our nation's capital and participate in civic engagement activities. This incredible opportunity will empower Russell and Brandon to become changemakers and leaders in their schools and beyond. We are so proud of their achievements and can't wait to see the positive impact they will make! Join us in congratulating them and wishing them an inspiring and transformative experience in Washington, D.C. this summer!

SCA ALUM TO APPEAR ON ABC’S SHARK TANK FEBRUARY 7, 2025, AT 8 PM ON ABC Jared Ebersole, a 2019 graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School, developed his entrepreneurial skills as President of the Future Business Leaders of America club, guided by Lori Becker. These skills enabled him to launch his first company, selling DIY electric skateboard kits while still in high school. This early venture laid the groundwork for Lectec, the company he co-founded to bring hands-on STEM learning to students nationwide. Now, Jared is showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit on the national stage by pitching Lectec on Shark Tank, demonstrating how a small-town idea can grow into a national opportunity. Will the Sharks recognize the potential in a startup that's revolutionizing STEM education through hands-on building? Tune in on February 7 at 8 pm to find out! A link to the full press release has been included in the photos. Photos Courtesy of Disney/Christopher Willard For media inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact: Jared Ebersole team@lectec.com https://lectec.com @golectec

Congratulations to the SCA Varsity Competition Cheerleaders who are currently sitting in 1st Place in their division as they advance to the finals today. They compete at 2:30 pm this afternoon for a State Title. 📣

During December and January, our high school focused on team sports like Floor Hockey, Batball, and Volleyball. Teamwork is crucial not only in school but also in adult life. Physical Education plays a vital role in helping students develop essential skills such as effective communication and problem-solving through teamwork. Take a look at our action-packed photos! 🏐🏒

Today, a group of high school students visited Penn College of Technology to tour the campus, explore scholarship options, and learn about various academic programs.

On Saturday, January 25th, Ander Zanella, a 10th-grade student at Southern Columbia, was awarded over $1,000 for his impressive placement in the Voice of Democracy speech audio contest. He was invited to the Eisenhower Hotel in Gettysburg for the VFW's winter conference, where the winners of the competition were announced. Ander had previously won at the county and district levels, advancing to the state competition, where he placed 6th out of 4,705 contestants. This achievement marks the farthest any student from Southern Columbia has ever advanced in the competition.