Good evening, this is Mrs. Shupp.
I want to let you know that a new bus form has been added to the Document Center in Sapphire. I am asking that each family complete this form for every child by Sunday, January 11th.
Due to a shortage of bus drivers and buses operating below capacity, we are working to streamline the process to ensure students can get to and from school safely and on time.
I also want to thank all of our families for their patience and support during this difficult time with busing challenges. Your cooperation means so much as we work through these issues.
Please take a few moments to fill out the form as soon as possible. Thank you again for your understanding and support.
1 day ago, Ashley Harmon

Congratulations to our FBLA students!

They made their mark at the Regional Leadership Conference yesterday as 41 students placed and qualified for the State Leadership Conference in Hershey in April. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!

1st Place

- Aiden Williams- Future Business Leader

- William Victory- Advertising

- Chase Compton- Banking and Financial Systems

- Ashley Wilkins- Insurance and Risk Management

- Carter Mensch- Introduction to Business Communication

- Makala Baylor- Personal Finance

- Grayson Reck- Securities and Investments

- Vivien Miller- Technology Support and Services

- Dillen Brassard and Kay Hicks- Broadcast Journalism


2nd Place

- Jake Scherer- Entrepreneurship

- Jack Garrigan- Introduction to Information Technology

- Johnny Barnette and Connor Knorr- Management Information Systems

- Leah Fenstermacher- Technology Support and Services

- Morgan Laughlin and Elise Bingaman- Introduction to Business Presentation


3rd Place

- Austin Shaffer- Economics

- Alana Reuter and Maddison Yost- Hospitality and Event Management

- Sarah Martin and Isabella Slusser- International Business

- Madison Kerstetter and Madalyn LeVan- Management Information Systems


4th Place

- Caius Morrow- Economics

- Ethan Mika- Introduction to Business Communication

- Kylie Leck- Project Management

- Joanna Chen- Retail Management

- Gavin Brown and Destiny Deeter- International Business


5th Place

- Daphney Bingaman and Holly Schmidt- Banking and Financial Systems

- Ander Zanella- Economics

6th Place

- Grace Victory- Business Communication

- Lainey Jones- Introduction to FBLA

- Tyler Reibsome- Introduction to Information Technology

- Arya Welch- Introduction to Supply Chain Management

- Yanqiu Chen- Marketing

- Karlene Wiehe- Organizational Leadership

- Aidyn McHale- Real Estate

- Noah Esworthy and Gage Tobias- Sports and Entertainment Management


1 day ago, Ryan Mensch
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Save the date for the 2026 Daddy/Daughter Dance on April 3rd from 6:00 to 7:30 PM for girls in grades K–5. See the flyer for more details! 🩰
1 day ago, Ryan Mensch
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🎉 6th Grade Students of the Month! 🎉

Congratulations to our outstanding students for December!

📚 ELA (Mrs. Powell): Christopher Bilby
➗ Math (Mr. Leslie): Tucker Hartranft
🌍 Social Studies (Mr. Visnosky): Caleb Trometter
🔬 Science (Mr. Kaseman): Rhylin Faus
4 days ago, Ryan Mensch
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SCA Football Championship Apparel - Carhartt Exclusive! Available in short sleeve tees, long sleeve shirts, crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies in adult sizes only! All orders and money are due by January 14, 2026. Please submit your order by using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/uYi6SdEijG
Thank you for supporting SCA Athletics!
4 days ago, Ashley Harmon
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Southern Columbia School District is seeking a Head Varsity Track & Field Coach to lead our student-athletes and continue our tradition of excellence. 🐯💛

If you’re passionate about coaching, mentoring, and building a competitive program, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply here:
https://www.scasd.us/page/employment-opportunities

Please share to help us spread the word!
5 days ago, Chris Medon
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Southern Columbia Middle School Presents: 5th Grade 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!

December Honorees:
Emily Jeffrey
Audrey Maciejewski
Cooper Williams
Hudson Hoffman
Nathan Reefer
5 days ago, Ryan Mensch
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Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:

School Psychologist
3 - Full-time Paraprofessionals

Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other current open positions!

16 days ago, Ashley Harmon
Employment Opportunities at SCA
The girls and boys wrestling matches scheduled for this evening have been postponed due to weather.
17 days ago, Ashley Harmon
Southern Columbia will be closed on Tuesday, December 23. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing everyone on January 5, 2026!
18 days ago, Ashley Harmon
Today, the SCA band and choir spread some Christmas cheer by visiting two nursing homes: Grandview and Mount Carmel Nursing and Rehab Center. The band played festive Christmas music while the choir sang along, filling the nursing homes with holiday spirit. Residents loved listening to the music and even joined in singing. 🎅🎄

Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member
18 days ago, Ryan Mensch
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⛄Congratulations to the 7th Grade Students of the Month for December⛄

We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work and dedication. Keep up the great work!

Math: Jackson Pfirman
Science: Ainsley Gajkowski
Geography: Kason Klinger
ELA: Kinsley Wiehe
18 days ago, Ryan Mensch
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❄️ Congratulations to our December Students of the Month❄️

A big thank you to BJ Snyder from State Farm Insurance for joining us in celebrating these outstanding students!

Front Row (L-R): Mason McHale, Cody Cuff, Amelia Eyer, Emma Murdock, Lucas Carl, Erin Avellino, Harper Medon

Back Row: BJ Snyder, Mason Weaver

Keep up the amazing work! 💛🖤
19 days ago, Ryan Mensch
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On Thursday, six juniors from Southern Columbia High School volunteered their time to help the Elysburg Food Pantry with the distribution of Christmas and New Year food baskets and gift bags. Their willingness to serve and support our community truly made a difference.

We are proud of our students for representing Southern Columbia with kindness and generosity. A heartfelt thank you as well to the Elysburg Food Pantry and the many community partners who work year-round to support families in need. This is a great example of our students giving back and making a positive impact beyond the classroom.
21 days ago, Ryan Mensch
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Each student in our Ag classes had the opportunity to choose their own greenery pieces. They then constructed a beautiful wreath to take home for Christmas. It was a fun and festive way to showcase creativity and celebrate the season! 🎄
22 days ago, Ryan Mensch
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Ag II students built a cardboard barn from scratch, complete with holiday lights and stockings for extra festivity, and named it Leroy’s Lodge. This is the cozy new home for their class hamster. Hands-on learning never looked so bright and cheerful! 🐹👩‍🌾🎄
22 days ago, Ryan Mensch
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Due to a power outage within the school district, all after-school events scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, are cancelled. This includes any practices, games, and concerts.
23 days ago, Brian Davis
We couldn’t be prouder of our students and the entire Southern Columbia community. ❤️💚

Twelve years ago, we launched the Covers for Kids Drive to collect blankets and Squishmallows for patients at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. This year, we collected 200 items, bringing our total to more than 1,700 over the past 12 years! Our students, school, and community continue to show just how generous and caring they are.
Happy Holidays! To celebrate a job well done, Student Council members enjoyed a special treat: Incredible Popcorn Ice Cream.
23 days ago, Ryan Mensch
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blanket drive
Last week, 30 of our high school students gave back to the community by volunteering at the Shamokin Salvation Army. They helped count kettles, unload toy and food deliveries, pack items, and organize toy bags for distribution.

Thanks to their hard work and dedication, hundreds of families will enjoy a brighter Christmas with presents under their trees and food on their tables. We are incredibly grateful for their efforts in lightening the Salvation Army’s workload during this busy season. Not only did they accomplish a tremendous amount, but they did so with enthusiasm and positivity.

The Salvation Army extends its thanks to SCA High School for the opportunity to work with such amazing young people. 🎁
24 days ago, Ryan Mensch
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Come one, come all to the Southern Columbia Area Music Department’s High School Band and Choir Concert this evening, December 16, at 7 o’clock in the auditorium. We hope to see you there! 🎶
24 days ago, Ryan Mensch
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