SCA teachers and staff showed unity and Tiger Pride by wearing their "Different Stripes, Same Tiger" t-shirts to school today. The shirts were designed and distributed by S.A.V.E. Club.
Back in the fall, Mr. Williams and Mr. Roth took their science and geography classes down to the lower campus, and landscaper Justin Ulanoski, of Native Creations, spent the day explaining to their classes a new plan that they had to add some trees and plants to the school’s property.
The native trees, berry bushes and pollinator meadows on our lower campus and behind the Elementary school are now showing great progress. Everything appears to be getting well established and thriving. The plantings were designed to reduce soil erosion, lessen the effects of flooding, provide food for humans and animals, take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, add oxygen to the atmosphere, and provide habitat for animals. When Mr. Williams recently visited the area to take some photos, he saw a red fox, turkey vulture and a white tail doe on the lower campus, all within five minutes of each other.
Hopefully, in the future, students will be able to pick and eat blueberries, service berries, elderberries and other fruits off the trees. Maybe our pollinator meadows will help struggling honeybee and butterfly populations. Our lower campus may eventually see the benefits of reduced flooding and the resultant damage. Only time will tell, but the early results are promising.
The following students were chosen by 8th grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as SoCo Stars for the month of May. 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!
Top Row: Rachael Mummey, Emma Kittle
Bottom Row: Braydon Griscavage, Trent Golden
The following students were chosen by the sixth-grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as May's SoCo Stars of the Month. 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!
May 2022: Ellen Mika, Max Novak, Savannah Wydra, and Karlee Taylor
The following students were chosen by the 8th grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as SoCo Stars of the month for April 2022. 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!
Reagan Dorman, Madalyn Levan, Rowan Humphrey, Isabelle Baylor
5th grade science students in Mrs. Lupold's class dissected a plant stem to observe xylem.
The following 7th grade students placed in the Columbia County Conservation District's Annual Earth Day Poster Contest! From left to right: Destiny Deeter (Honorable Mention), Audrey Reuter (Honorable Mention), Lauren Hauer (3rd Place), Leah Fenstermacher (5th Place), and Kiera Wargo (4th Place). Congratulations!
Students in Mr. Kelchner's 8th grade Science classes recently built and launched model rockets as part of their study of the history and technology of human space flight. After assembling their rockets, they spray painted them, and then had a day of rocket launches where their goal was a successful flight, parachute deployment, and recovery. It was a great way to wrap up the year by having a blast!
Mr. Kelchner launching rockets in his 8th Grade Earth and Space science class.
The following students were chosen by sixth grade staff at Southern Columbia Middle School as May SoCo Stars of the Month. 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!
Alexis Richardson-Powlus,Samantha Cronin Lila Shirk, Levi Bartilomo
This week, students in all three schools received their yearbooks. These yearbooks will help them remember all the fun and exciting memories they've made this year.
6th graders recently took a Hunter Safety course and test to become officially hunting and trapping certified.
We were provided with some summer offerings that you may be interested in for your children from the Columbia County Traveling Library. There is additional information attached to provide you with an overview.
We were provided with some summer offerings that you may be interested in for your children from the Columbia County Traveling Library. There is additional information attached to provide you with an overview.
On Saturday, the Girls Soccer Program hosted the 7th annual Frank Fullmer Memorial Tournament. This tournament honors former coach Frank Fullmer and his contributions to the soccer program. This year our Junior High Girls Soccer Team placed 2nd.
Congratulations to the SCA Middle School Envirothon team of Elijah Bourgault, Vivien Miller, Johnny Barnette, Will Victory, and Memphis Ashton for their 1st place finish in the wildlife portion of the 2022 Susquehanna Valley Middle School Envirothon competition! The team also finished 4th in overall scoring. The competition included 31 teams from across 5 counties in the Susquehanna Valley.
Mr. Roth and Mr. Williams helping with 1st grade nature day.
On Tuesday, Middle School Envirothon students took part in the Susquehanna Valley Envirothon Competition at the Montour Preserve. Students were tested on their knowledge in 5 environmental science categories: wildlife, aquatics, forestry, soils, and a discovery station where they learned about the history of the bald eagle and got to view a nesting pair above Lake Chillisquaque. Each station included demonstrations from professionals in each field, who also served as judges.
7th graders recently cleaned up the nature trail in preparation for 1st grade's Nature Day, which was held on Wednesday May 11.
Congratulations to Middle School Band for their fantastic performance!
