Southern Columbia Area School District

The Southern Columbia Girls Basketball team continues to push through mid-season, working hard and staying focused on teamwork, strong defense, and making every possession count. The energy is high as they aim to secure their spot in the postseason. 🏀

Throughout the season, the girls have faced tough opponents, yet still secured several big wins, including victories over Mount Carmel, Danville, and Shamokin. Their hard work is truly paying off as they attempt to finish the regular season strong.

Contributor: Kayelle Laubach, Journalism Staff Member

Photos Courtesy of Noah Hockenbroch and VSN

about 14 hours ago, Ryan Mensch

Our first graders have been busy painting beautiful symmetrical butterflies. With a little paint and a simple fold, their artwork came to life in bright, creative designs! 🦋

about 14 hours ago, Ryan Mensch

We are excited to begin preparations for our Senior Annual Awards Ceremony, tentatively scheduled for the last week of May. This event celebrates our hardworking seniors and the generosity of our scholarship sponsors.

To make the process easier this year, we are collecting scholarship information through a Microsoft Form. Whether your scholarship is new or offered annually, we appreciate you taking a moment to complete the form so we can ensure all details are accurate. A follow-up form will be sent closer to the ceremony to collect recipient names and award amounts.

Southern Columbia's Annual Awards Ceremony:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfe4cNjiWfWpBrSN5-Nv0hV5UQVVPTVVMRkVEMjhNNFFKMVk5TlY5S1hHSC4u&route=shorturl

Please Complete by: February 20,2026

Thank you to all of our sponsors for your continued support in helping our seniors achieve their dreams!

about 15 hours ago, Ryan Mensch

7th grader Aaliyah Rowe stepped into the role of teacher as she designed and led a presentation and hands‑on activity for Mrs. Pfirman's 3rd grade class. Aaliyah created an interactive lesson on the solar system and then guided students as they designed their own planets. 🌟🪐

about 20 hours ago, Ryan Mensch

The Southern Columbia Boys Basketball team continues to gain momentum, improving to 11–3 overall after a big win on Tuesday against Hughesville. The Tigers remain in second place in the Heartland III Conference and are positioning themselves well heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The Tigers have been strong on both ends of the court, combining tough defense with balanced scoring. With playoffs nearing, the Tigers will look to carry their momentum forward and finish the regular season strong as they prepare for postseason play. 🏀

Contributor: Cullen McGinley, Journalism Staff Member

Photos courtesy of VSN and Noah Hockenbroch

1 day ago, Ryan Mensch

Michaela Williams has qualified for District Orchestra and will be auditioning for Regional Orchestra this Thursday and Friday. The auditions will take place during the day at Bloomsburg University, followed by a concert at Bloomsburg University on Friday night. We are proud of her hard work and dedication, and we wish her the best of luck! 🎵

2 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Southern Columbia Field Hockey Open Gym 🏑

Interested athletes planning to attend open gym must have a completed permission form on file. This is a great opportunity to build skills, stay active, and prepare for the upcoming season. Please see the attached file.

3 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Our Adventure Sports class took advantage of the winter weather with cross‑country skiing right on campus! Students learned the basics of both traditional and kick‑and‑glide skiing while experiencing an activity they can enjoy for a lifetime. This served as a great way to stay active, learn new skills, and embrace the outdoors. ⛷️❄️

3 days ago, Ryan Mensch

On Friday, SCA middle and high school students participated in the Columbia-Montour County Band Festival, held at Bloomsburg High School. Throughout the day, students rehearsed their music in preparation for the evening concert. High school students earned their spots through a competitive audition process, while middle school students were selected by Mr. McWilliams.

Congratulations to the following students who proudly represented SCA by participating in this event:

High School Students: Sarah Jarrard, Karlene Wiehe, Isabelle Honabach, Olivia Hagan, and Lillian Lynch, who was also chosen as a County Band Scholarship Recipient.

Middle School Students: Kinsley Wiehe, Ainsley Gajkowski, Amelia DeWald, Sophia Stewart, Lincoln Barnette, Harlyn Benshoff, Levi Race, Allison Bauman, and Jovie Stahl.

Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member

4 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Middle school students are invited to our Valentine’s Dance on February 13! Join us for a fun night with friends. See the flyer for more details. 💕

4 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Southern Columbia will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 20.

4 days ago, Jillann Shupp

The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:30pm - Curriculum Committee, 7:00pm - Board Meeting. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch/uOa4lgpsgck
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DN5PAR63A781

5 days ago, Chris Medon

Yesterday, middle school students participated in the Columbia/Montour Middle School County Choir. The festival was organized and hosted by Mr. McWilliams and held at Commonwealth University. The students had the opportunity to work with Dr. Amelia Garbisch, a professor of music at the university, and put together a concert with over 100 other students from seven different school districts in our area.

Southern Columbia participants:

Ainsley Gajkowski
Tia Tobias
Haley Hampton
Aubrey Helwig
Jocelyn Rarig
Reese Thorpe
Amelia DeWald
Michael Williams

9 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Last evening, for the first time under one roof, our junior high and varsity girls’ wrestlers faced off against Muncy. Our Lady Tigers made history this season by becoming the first-ever Southern Columbia Girls Wrestling Team.

Our school is incredibly proud of our new girls’ wrestling team and the hard work, dedication, and trailblazing spirit they bring to the mat!

9 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Tomorrow, January 15, the Soup/Sandwich Line at SCA HS/MS will not be open due to staffing shortage. A la carte snack offerings will be sold from the main kitchen area. Normal service will resume on Friday, January 16. Thank you for your understanding.

10 days ago, John Rosselli

5th Grade Science students recently learned about how to make it rain using varying water temperatures for the atmosphere and the surface water. In this lesson, students developed a model to explain how water cycles from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back again. In the activity, Make It Rain, students created simple models of the ocean and sky to see how these two systems interact. Students compared how the temperature of the ocean and the temperature of the sky affected evaporation and condensation. 🌧️

10 days ago, Ryan Mensch

There will be Indoor Field Hockey Open Gyms for girls in Grades 5–8 in the Elementary Gym on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Sessions will run from January 22 through February 26. Parent permission forms will be available for pickup and completion when you bring your child to their first open gym. Please see the flyer for more details.

***Girls will need shin guards, sneakers, mouth guard, and a stick if they have one.*** 🏑

11 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Congratulations to Senior Sadie Boucher for participating in District 8 Choir at Susquehanna University. Out of 22 singers, Sadie placed 8th and will be moving on to Regional Choir in February. You make Southern proud!

Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member

11 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Congratulations to Senior Brayden Andrews on reaching a major milestone Saturday by earning his 100th career wrestling win at the PHAC Tournament. This accomplishment reflects his hard work, dedication, and consistency throughout his high school career. Reaching 100 wins is a significant achievement in wrestling and showcases the effort he has put in during practices, matches, and the offseason.

Contributor: Alyssa Conner, Journalism Staff Member

11 days ago, Ryan Mensch

SCA Athletics is pleased to offer exclusive Carhartt-branded SCA Football Championship apparel. Don’t miss your opportunity — place your order today! Detailed ordering instructions can be found by clicking the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/uYi6SdEijG

12 days ago, Ashley Harmon