The SCA Baseball Team will take on Mifflinburg on April 30th at 4:00 PM at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in the city of Williamsport. The cost to attend the game is free. GO TIGERS!
🎉 SCA Track & Field Update 🎉
Congratulations to our amazing athletes for their outstanding performances at the Blue Mountain Invitational on Friday! 🏅
Boys:
🥇 John Quinton - 1st place, Shot Put, 48-7.5
🥈 Ethan Reed - 2nd place, Javelin, 174-5
🥈 Grady Garcia, Ben Gehret, Landon Rarig, Ethan Reed - 2nd place, 4x400m, 3:31.49
🥉 Jaden Carter - 3rd place, Shot Put, 44-6.25
Girls:
🥇 Linsey Donlan - 1st place, Discus, 111-8
🥈 Makenna Golden - 2nd place, Pole Vault, 9-6
🥉 Tatum Klebon - 3rd place, High Jump, 4-8m
🥉 Haley Conner - 3rd place, 3200m, 12:06.52
👏 Honorable Mentions:
Boys:
Jaden Carter, 4th place, Discus, 137-7
Aaron Leffler, 4th place, Javelin, 153-2
Ethan Reed, 5th place, Discus, 130-6
Grady Garcia, 6th place, 400m, 52.47
Girls:
O. Jones, L. Cecco, M. Shingara, M. Golden, 4th place, 4x100m relay, 52.71
Brook Charnosky, 4th place, Javelin, 106-5
Linsey Donlan, 4th place, Shot Put, 32-1.25
Lola Cecco, 5th place, Pole Vault, 8’PR!
Haley Conner, 5th place, 1600m, 5:36.20
Evelyn Staugaitis, 6th place, 100m Hurdles, 18.07
Lainey Jones, 7th place, 300m Hurdles, 53.19
Great job, everyone!
🎉 Congratulations to the Southern Columbia Prom Court! 🎉
Seniors:
Front Row: Kelsey Ambrose, Ava Bixler, Noelle Davis, Jillian Kehler, Gia Kramer, Siena Rovito, Back Row: Todd Brosious, Ethan Reidinger, Mick Shingara, Dylan Stine, Travis Wegrzynowicz, Missing from Photo: Jude Bremigen
Juniors:
Front Row: Katie Carl, Lola Cecco, Kylah Heath, Liana Murphy, Emma Potter, Leah Sheriff, Back Row: Braylon Feese, Ben Gehret, Braydon Griscavage, Caden Hopper, Rowen Humphrey, Parker Pesarchick
📅 Prom Details:
Date: May 3rd
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Route 61 Events
👑 Promenade:
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Charles Nesbit Gymnasium
*Crowning of Prom King, Queen, Prince, and Princess will take place at the conclusion of the promenade.
Southern Columbia's Promenade on Saturday, May 3, has been moved to 5:00 PM to accommodate more attendees. The doors will open at 4:30 PM. All prom-goers are requested to park between the elementary and high school buildings. All spectators are requested to use the high school parking lot. The crowning will take place at the culmination of Promenade. Prom will be hosted by Route 61 Events at 7:00 PM.
6th Grade students and their teachers kicked off the week with the annual 6th Grade PSSA Olympics. Each homeroom competed in four events: Hungry Hungry Hippos, Speed Shoe Box Skating, Scooter Bobsled Races, and Toilet Paper Hockey. Mr. Fegley's homeroom brought home the Gold Medal, while the teachers dominated the Hockey Championship for the third year in a row. Congratulations to all the competitors, and good luck this week!
The Childcare & Education class recently visited the Danville Child Development Center. Students had the opportunity to tour the center and gain hands-on observation experience. The Childcare & Education class is a required course for both the General Education and Early Education Career and Technical Education programs within the Family and Consumer Sciences department.
Elementary staff and students rocked the stage at our PSSA Idol celebration on Tuesday, boosting excitement for state testing! 🎤📚
The event was filled with energy and enthusiasm as teachers and students showcased their talents, from singing and dancing to creative performances. The auditorium buzzed with cheers and applause, creating a supportive and fun atmosphere. Students felt motivated and encouraged, knowing their hard work and preparation for the PSSA tests were being celebrated.
Teachers also enjoyed the opportunity to connect with students outside the classroom, fostering a sense of community and teamwork. The celebration not only aimed to reduce test anxiety but also to remind everyone that learning can be enjoyable and rewarding.
Overall, the PSSA Idol celebration was a memorable experience for all involved, leaving everyone feeling pumped and ready to tackle the state tests with confidence!
Congratulations to Rhylin Faus and Marlowe Schock for winning 1st Place in the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster contest. Rhylin and Marlowe were winners at both the local level and at the 6 County Council. Both students were presented with a certificate and a monetary prize. Mrs. Brown is very proud of their hard work and would like to thank the 5th and 6th graders who entered. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for our veterans. For those who wish to learn more, you can look up the poem "In Flanders Fields" by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF ATHLETES IN GRADES 6-11:
Free PIAA sports physicals will be held on Tuesday May 27, after school from 3pm to 6pm. This is the ONLY date available for free physicals.
After opening the link, please put in the athlete's SCASD email address to sign up. Healthy Roster paperwork will need to be filled out to receive a physical BUT will not be available to complete until May 1 when the program resets.
For new parents, email Alexcis ahower@scasd.us to request access to Healthy Roster.
https://outlook.office.com/owa/calendar/Gbfa59300e9614a97b95b9cdb2ad59149@scasd.us/bookings/
Meet our 8th Grade Stars for March! Left to right: Cheyenne Steiner - ELA, Lana Stank - History, Joseph Katch - Math, Ralen Ferrara - Science. These students have shown exceptional dedication and achievement in their subjects. Congratulations!
The 52nd Annual John Steiner Gold Mathematics Competition was held at Bucknell University on March 12. Mr. Brian Leslie accompanied eight students from SCA to compete against almost 150 students from 22 schools. The 2-hour exam, which prohibits the use of calculators, consisted of 36 challenging questions from many areas of mathematics. The overall mean score of all 151 students was 11 out of 36, while the median score was 8 out of 36; that shows the difficulty level of these questions.
The students from Southern Columbia who participated were Makayla Baylor, Joanna Chen, Aiden Eby, Braylon Feese, Josh Knoebel, Austin Shaffer, Mara Turner, and Will Victory. Southern's top scorer was Aiden Eby who received a certificate and a mathematics book as a gift.
The 53rd Annual John Steiner Gold Mathematics Competition will be held on March 11th, 2026.
Up next for our "Student Teacher Feature" is Miss. Daisy Bailey! She’s currently working alongside Mrs. Becker and Mr. Williams, gaining hands-on experience in the classroom. We’re proud to support passionate future educators like Daisy as they help shape the minds of the future. Learn more about her journey below! 📚✨
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:30 – Curriculum Committee, 7:00 – Board Meeting. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK_ciESLGA4
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUNDI3N01aWElMSDNQU0dUTTZGSFZTNFFWTSQlQCNjPTEu
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DEVHH84889EE
Congratulations to the following Juniors and Seniors who have been named to the Prom Court for this year’s Great Gatsby Gala! Prom will be held on May 3rd at 7:00 PM at Route 61 Events. The crowning of the King, Queen, Prince, and Princess will take place during the Promenade, which will be held at 5:00 PM in the Charles Nesbitt Gymnasium.
On April 10 and 11, after a nearly eight-week learning process, 8th graders in Mr. Kelchner’s science classes presented their sustainable building design projects to a panel of engineers. 🏢
The winning group was selected by a guest engineer who played the role of the building owner, and it included Noah Esworthy, Graer Christian, and Gavin Trometter. These students presented their design with knowledge and professionalism. Their building had a unique terraced design and a gentle curve at each end that required complex calculations of overall square footage. They included a vast array of thoughtfully chosen energy-saving features and state-of-the-art amenities, while still managing to come in just under their allotted budget of $20 million. Their “design firm” was able to win the contract by efficiently and enthusiastically demonstrating how their systems reduced operating costs through lowered electricity and water bills, using their calculated reductions to justify their design choices. In addition to planning a striking and environmentally friendly building, the group researched the Sustainable D.C. 2.0 Initiative, a set of standards that seek to make Washington the most sustainable city in the world, and they explained how their building fits into that broader context. Among other prizes, they will have their names engraved on the classroom trophy that features all past winners of the competition. 🏆
A big thank you to the guest judges who generously gave their time to be with us for two days. These included Eric Fedder, 2005 SCA valedictorian, architectural engineer, and senior project manager for Project Management Advisors Inc. of San Diego, California; John Kelchner, retired electrical engineer and former President & CEO of Citizen’s Electric Power Company in Lewisburg, PA; and Noah Blusius, SCA alumnus, architectural engineer, and project engineer for Alexander Building Company in Harrisburg, PA. Congratulations to all 8th grade students for your outstanding effort and successful collaboration on a very challenging real-world project. 🏫
G.C. Hartman Elementary hosted a fun-filled Egg Hunt today for students in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade to enjoy! A group of selected students also got the chance to take part in the “Bunny Hop,” a lively sack race where participants hopped to the finish line with their legs inside potato sacks. Students also got the opportunity to enjoy the Egg Decorating Station, where they made unique and beautiful creations. All of this was made possible by HART, as well as donations from parents and local businesses. Thank you for your invaluable support in creating an exceptional experience for our students! 🐰
Contributor: Ava Bixler, Journalism Staff Member
Mrs. Traugh's and Mrs. Huntington's classes enthusiastically crafted delightful Easter treats last week, bringing joy and creativity to the holiday season. 🐰🐣
Students in Ag 1 are learning about different components of Food Science. Last week, they learned about the process of fermentation. Students combined yeast, sugar, and hot water together to produce enough carbon dioxide to inflate balloons on their water bottles. The hot water works as an activator for the yeast and the sugar acts as a food source. The food science industry and food production are crucial parts of the agricultural economy in Pennsylvania.
This dedicated group of 11th and 12th graders volunteered their time every Wednesday after school to tutor 3rd and 4th graders in math and reading. Their tutoring sessions began in December and successfully concluded for the year on April 9th. Thank you for your commitment and hard work!
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 6:00 - Facilities/Finance Committee. The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JomAo42tZY
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Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DEVL7N553402