SCA is very excited to welcome a new organization, Youth in Philanthropy (YIP). YIP empowers high school students to make a positive impact on their community through hands-on learning and grantmaking.
Seven high school students, along with their YIP advisors—Señora Borys and Mrs. Long—attended a YIP kick-off event to learn more about philanthropy and the needs assessment process. By the end of the year, the students will select one deserving organization to receive a grant based on the needs of our community.
Seven high school students, along with their YIP advisors—Señora Borys and Mrs. Long—attended a YIP kick-off event to learn more about philanthropy and the needs assessment process. By the end of the year, the students will select one deserving organization to receive a grant based on the needs of our community.
Tomorrow's Lunch Menu and Friday's Lunch Menu will be swapped due to product availability. Thursday October 23 will be Max Sticks w/ Marinara Sauce. Friday, October 24 will be French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage Patties and Potato Cakes. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
🍎 The Farm to Table class enjoyed a delicious taste of fall by making homemade applesauce from scratch. We are incredibly grateful to Greens Fruit Farm for their generous donation of apples. Your support makes hands-on learning experiences like this possible!
🏫 It’s been a busy start to the school year, but we’re finally taking a moment to spotlight five incredible new educators who joined Southern Columbia this fall! Each one brings something special to our Tiger community, and we’re excited for you to get to know them.
📝 Journalism staff member Abigail Apichell connected with the newcomers to learn more about their backgrounds, passions, and what drives them in the classroom. Check out the graphics to discover what makes each of these educators a great addition to our team!
📝 Journalism staff member Abigail Apichell connected with the newcomers to learn more about their backgrounds, passions, and what drives them in the classroom. Check out the graphics to discover what makes each of these educators a great addition to our team!
Students in Ms. Charlton's Honors Anatomy & Physiology class investigated slides prepared from their own cheek and skin cells. Students were tasked to identify any organelles that were visible and relate this to their current unit on cells and tissues. 🔬
Yesterday, High School Art Club members participated in The Exchange's annual Halloween Window Painting Contest in Downtown Bloomsburg under the advisership of Mrs. Roulin. After finishing their paintings, students had the chance to explore The Exchange's current gallery exhibition, gaining inspiration from the incredible work on display by local artists. It was a wonderful day for our student artists! 🎃👻🦇
Students in Mrs. Becker's Accounting class had an incredible opportunity to meet Tim DeFoor, Pennsylvania’s Auditor General, and Stacey Garrity, the PA State Treasurer today. They also explored the PA Treasury Vault and toured the stunning State Capitol Building in Harrisburg. 🏛️
On Saturday, the Southern Columbia Marching Band participated in their first band competition in decades. The competition took place at Shamokin High School and five other schools participated. The SCA band received a Silver trophy in their category, which means they received a proficient score. Congratulations to the band on this achievement!
Since this was the band's first competition in some time, the experience was especially meaningful. In addition to earning a Silver rating, they received a special award and grew as musicians through the event, proudly representing our school district in the community.
Contributors: Karlene Wiehe, Brooke Knorr, and Kylee Henry, Journalism Staff Members
Since this was the band's first competition in some time, the experience was especially meaningful. In addition to earning a Silver rating, they received a special award and grew as musicians through the event, proudly representing our school district in the community.
Contributors: Karlene Wiehe, Brooke Knorr, and Kylee Henry, Journalism Staff Members
At their final home game yesterday, the Boys Soccer Team presented the Southern Columbia Band with a donation for Breast Cancer Awareness. This is yet another great example of our school community coming together for a meaningful cause. ⚽🎶
🎤 Get Ready for SoCo Showdown! 🎶
Attention Tigers in grades 5 - 12! Something exciting is coming to Southern Columbia — our very first SoCo Showdown Talent Show! This is your chance to step into the spotlight and show off your skills, whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, or have a unique talent to share.
Over the next few months, take some time to plan, practice, and polish your act! Stay tuned for sign-up details, auditions, and performance dates. — we want to see students and staff join in on the fun! Whether you’re performing or cheering from the audience, this event is all about celebrating the amazing talent and spirit that make Southern Columbia so special.
Start practicing, Tigers — showtime will be here before you know it! 🐯✨
Attention Tigers in grades 5 - 12! Something exciting is coming to Southern Columbia — our very first SoCo Showdown Talent Show! This is your chance to step into the spotlight and show off your skills, whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, or have a unique talent to share.
Over the next few months, take some time to plan, practice, and polish your act! Stay tuned for sign-up details, auditions, and performance dates. — we want to see students and staff join in on the fun! Whether you’re performing or cheering from the audience, this event is all about celebrating the amazing talent and spirit that make Southern Columbia so special.
Start practicing, Tigers — showtime will be here before you know it! 🐯✨
Students in our Career Readiness classes stepped into the shoes of future entrepreneurs as they researched and presented on franchise ownership. Each group selected a franchise and delivered a professional presentation to their peers, covering key business elements like start-up costs, staffing needs, and a timeline for launching their franchise. We’re proud of their hard work and growing confidence in career planning!
Curious about girls wrestling?
Join us in the High School Wrestling Room on October 21st from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for an introductory session! This event is open to all girls in grades K–12 who want to learn more and give wrestling a try.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to tpowell@scasd.us.
Join us in the High School Wrestling Room on October 21st from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for an introductory session! This event is open to all girls in grades K–12 who want to learn more and give wrestling a try.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to tpowell@scasd.us.
The High School Student Council is thrilled to invite you to our annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 23rd, from 6:00–7:30 PM! Join us for a festive evening filled with decorated trunks, sweet treats, and plenty of Halloween fun. Check out the flyer for all the details! 🎃👻🦇
Students in Agricultural Science II and Forestry & Wildlife recently combined creativity and precision with their string art projects. Each design reflected not only artistic flair but also a deep appreciation for natural themes and agricultural elements. 🌳
FBLA and 7th Grade Gifted students attended Manufacturing Day at SEKISUI KYDEX. Students rotated through eight stations as they learned about color testing, design, fire safety, and more! They toured the facility, decorated our school logo on KYDEX plastics, participated in a fire extinguisher simulation, and heard from Pennsylvania College of Technology. Students were escorted by FBLA advisors Mrs. Long and Mr. Fegley. Thank you so much, KYDEX, for hosting our school!
On Friday, the elementary school hosted its annual Fall Festival. During this event, students in the Art Club, Student Council, and National Honor Society volunteered at the event. Students from the Art Club painted faces, while students from Student Council and National Honor Society managed the games. Students enjoyed being able to help with this because it allowed them to make memories with others in their school community. Student Council advisor Miss Stine believes helping with this event is important because "The three pillars of Student Council are spirit, social, and service, so it is important for Student Council to serve others in our school community."
Contributors: Brooke Knorr, Kylee Henry, and Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Members
Contributors: Brooke Knorr, Kylee Henry, and Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Members
Ben Gehret reached a major milestone last night, scoring his 50th career goal in dramatic fashion to lead Southern Columbia to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Warrior Run. The historic goal came on a go-ahead penalty kick late in the second half. With the win, the Tigers improved their season record to 9-4-1, continuing their strong push toward postseason play. Congratulations to Ben on this incredible achievement and to the entire team for a hard-fought victory! 🐅⚽
A proud moment for one of our talented students, Grace Victory! 🎨
Her artwork was featured in the High School Art Department’s booth at the Bloomsburg Fair, where it caught the eye of a local community member. He reached out shortly afterward to inquire about purchasing the piece—and the rest is history! We love seeing our students’ creativity recognized and celebrated beyond the classroom.
Her artwork was featured in the High School Art Department’s booth at the Bloomsburg Fair, where it caught the eye of a local community member. He reached out shortly afterward to inquire about purchasing the piece—and the rest is history! We love seeing our students’ creativity recognized and celebrated beyond the classroom.
On Friday, Mr. Johnston’s Speech and Debate class was tasked with rehearsing a scene from a funny movie, show, or speech, and then presenting it in front of the class. Three people went per day and were graded based on how accurate they were, their movements, their facial expressions, and tone of voice. This exercise was to help students get in front of people and confidently perform without fear of embarrassment. The three students who performed on Friday were as follows: Johnny Barnette, who performed Gollum’s scene from The Lord of the Rings, Dillen Brassard, who performed the final courtroom scene from Liar Liar, and Mara Turner, who performed an argument scene from The Breakfast Club.
Contributor: Emily Valencik, Journalism Staff Member
Contributor: Emily Valencik, Journalism Staff Member
This morning, Mr. Deljanovan’s Sports Performance class welcomed Mr. Dave Fegley as a guest speaker. Along with teaching 6th grade math at Southern Columbia, Mr. Fegley has a strong background in sports media. He writes for the Press Enterprise, News-Item, and PA Football News, broadcasts for the Black Diamond Sports Network, and serves as President of the Southern Columbia Area Athletic Hall of Fame.
During his visit, Mr. Fegley shared stories from his experiences covering high school sports. He talked about the importance of being prepared, telling meaningful stories, and staying honest in journalism. Students learned how media can highlight athletes and teams, and how it influences how people view sports. They asked great questions and were clearly interested in the different careers connected to sports writing, broadcasting, and promotion.
Mr. Fegley’s presentation helped students see how what they learn in class connects to real-world opportunities, and it inspired many to think about future careers in sports media.
During his visit, Mr. Fegley shared stories from his experiences covering high school sports. He talked about the importance of being prepared, telling meaningful stories, and staying honest in journalism. Students learned how media can highlight athletes and teams, and how it influences how people view sports. They asked great questions and were clearly interested in the different careers connected to sports writing, broadcasting, and promotion.
Mr. Fegley’s presentation helped students see how what they learn in class connects to real-world opportunities, and it inspired many to think about future careers in sports media.
