5th Grade held their December Celebration yesterday. Students earned the celebration by following the SoCo Stars. They played Holiday Kahoot and Blooket games. 🎄
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.
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as 7th Grade Students of the Month: Dylan Searfoss-Math, Joey Serafini-ELA, Tori Haupt-Geography, Carly Heintzelman Science.
With only 5.5 days left until Christmas break, excitement is building throughout the Southern Columbia Area School District! While students and staff eagerly anticipate the holidays, the focus on learning and community spirit remains strong.
Tomorrow's Spirit Day theme is "Mad with Plaid!" Everyone is encouraged to join in the fun by wearing their favorite flannel or going all out with plaid from head to toe. It's a wonderful way to bring festive cheer and unity to our school community.
We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our students and staff as we approach the holiday season. We wish everyone a joyful and productive final week before the break. Happy Holidays! 🎅🎁
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization is selling Knoebels' tickets. These tickets are $18 for a $20 pack. Discounts are offered if you buy four packs ($70 total) or eight packs ($138 total). These tickets will be given to you upon payment and make a great stocking stuffer! Please see/email Mrs. Long at clong@scasd.us if interested. 🎟️
The following students were chosen by Fifth Grade Staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as November SoCo Stars of the Month: Sarah Davis, Tucker Hartranft, Jack McKelvie and Connor Wedekind. These students were chosen because they have displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
The following students were chosen by the 6th Grade Team at Southern Columbia Middle School as 's SoCo Stars of the Month for November. These students were chosen because they have displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families! November 2024: Caleb Cheddar, Britton Gum, Hannah McCole, Chloe Roughton.
In order to begin spreading Holiday Cheer, the Southern Columbia HS Student Council will be holding the "12 Days of Holidays" beginning on Thursday, December 5. All students and staff are encouraged to participate in these dress up days. Stay tuned for more holiday activities throughout the "12 Days of Holidays"! 🎅🏻❄️🎄
Congratulations to the newly inducted members of the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society. The National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society recognize students who excel in the area of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Eighth grade students in Mr. Kelchner's science classes recently built rubber band powered rovers and competed to see whose could travel the greatest distance across a simulated rocky Mars surface. Students were challenged to use the engineering process to identify weaknesses in the original prototype design and then modify it to improve its performance. All modifications to the wheels, drive system, and body had to keep their rovers within the design constraints that limited the size to no more than 12 inches in any direction and no more than 75 grams of total weight. This year, there were several records broken, including a new maximum travel distance of 87.5 inches on a single wind-up.
High School Student Council is currently holding their Blanket Drive to benefit the patients of the Janet Weis Children's Hospital and AGAPE. This year, by popular demand, we are expanding our efforts to include Squishmallows as well. Blankets and Squishmallows, whether store bought or handmade, need to be brand new. To best protect the young patients, you are asked to tie your donation in a plastic bag and keep it away from dust and pets. Donations can be dropped off in Miss Stine's classroom or in the High School Office through Thursday, December 12th.
This is the 9th year of our drive, and as a school community we have donated over 1,500 blankets. Our Student Council is hopeful you can support our cause and help brighten the holidays for those less fortunate! ❄️🎅🏻🎁
Thanksgiving Spirit Week continued yesterday with Twin Day. Upcoming theme days include Thankful Thursday, Farmer Friday, Mindful Monday, and Touchdown Tuesday (see the schedule for more details). Get ready for more photos in the coming days as our Tigers show their Thanksgiving spirit! 🦃🐯🍂
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Students of the Month:
Keyton Keefer - Social Studies
Atalie Major - ELA
Lincoln Barnette - Science
Aubrey Compton - Math
In a thrilling showdown under the lights at Tiger Stadium last evening, the End Zone Divas triumphed over the Declaration of Interceptions by a score of 12-7 in the annual Powderpuff Football game. Minna Shingara scored the decisive touchdown with under a minute left to issue the Divas' proclamation of scoreboard separation. Kailee Helwig also dazzled for the Divas, catching a touchdown pass and securing an interception in the win. 🏈
Thanksgiving Spirit Week will begin on Monday for all three schools. Showcase your Thanksgiving enthusiasm by participating during each of the seven days leading up to Thanksgiving break! 🦃🍂
Sixth Grade recently had their First Marking Period celebration which concluded with a kickball tournament. In the championship game, the Orange Otters defeated the Yellow Yaks 5-4 in walk-off fashion. 🏆
The following students were chosen by the 6th Grade Team at Southern Columbia Middle School as SoCo Stars of the Month for October. These students were chosen because they have displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families! October 2024: Haley Hampton, Olivia Condron, Gianna Boone, and Rowan Hauer.
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Dr. Cindy Reck recently treated 7th Grade Science students to a fun lesson on food chemistry! Students learned about emulsions by making and tasting their own vinaigrette dressing!
Mrs. Toczylousky's and Mrs. Coombe's 5th Grade classes helped Second Grade with their Pumpkinology activities last week. 🎃
