Our International Cooking class recently partnered with 6th grade Social Studies for a meaningful cross‑curricular, cross‑grade learning experience. Students prepared Egyptian dip and flatbread, bringing ancient civilizations to life through food and culture. This hands-on activity gave students a chance to explore global traditions, apply classroom learning in a creative way, and connect with younger classmates.
Congratulations to Rose Breskiewicz, who earned 1st Place in the Bloomsburg American Legion Auxiliary Art Contest. Her artwork powerfully captured the symbolism of the poppy, honoring those who gave their lives so that we can live ours in freedom.
We also want to recognize Sutton Andrews and Eli Haas for their participation and for earning placements in the contest. We are incredibly proud of all of our students for using their creativity to remember, reflect, and show gratitude for the sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes.
We also want to recognize Sutton Andrews and Eli Haas for their participation and for earning placements in the contest. We are incredibly proud of all of our students for using their creativity to remember, reflect, and show gratitude for the sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes.
Due to product availability, the following changes will be made to next week's lunch menu at G.C. Hartman Elementary Center and SCA HS/MS:
Monday, April 20:
French Toast Sticks
Sausage Patty
Baby Cake Potatoes
Warm Cinnamon Apples
Wednesday, April 22:
Orange Chicken w/ WG Seasoned Rice
Steamed Broccoli
Mandarin Oranges
We apologize for the change and thank you for your understanding.
Monday, April 20:
French Toast Sticks
Sausage Patty
Baby Cake Potatoes
Warm Cinnamon Apples
Wednesday, April 22:
Orange Chicken w/ WG Seasoned Rice
Steamed Broccoli
Mandarin Oranges
We apologize for the change and thank you for your understanding.
Mr. Deljanovan’s Adventure Sports class visited Three Ponds Golf Course this week for an instructional session with local golf legend Jonathan Clark. Students were highly engaged as Mr. Clark provided hands-on instruction in golf etiquette, proper grip, and effective striking techniques.
A big thank-you to Bob Medon and the Knoebel’s team for supporting our students and helping make this valuable, real-world learning experience possible. ⛳
A big thank-you to Bob Medon and the Knoebel’s team for supporting our students and helping make this valuable, real-world learning experience possible. ⛳
This week, 32 FBLA students attended the State Leadership Conference in Hershey. Individuals and the chapter received multiple awards at the SLC.
The following students placed in their event:
-Vivien Miller; 2nd place, Technology Support and Services
-Leah Fenstermacher; 7th place, Technology Support and Services
-Grayson Reck; 9th place, Securities and Investments
Additionally, Chase Compton won 5th place out of the entire state for his accumulation of service hours through the Big 33 program .
Furthermore, eight students were accepted into the Business Honor Society this year. To receive this recognition, students must submit a resume, transcript, and an application. Congratulations to Isabelle Baylor, Chase Compton, Madison Kerstetter, Aidyn McHale, Vivien Miller, Sarah Martin, and Karlene Wiehe, and Maddison Yost.
Four students completed Business Achievement Awards this year, which are online courses about leadership. Congratulations Madi Kerstetter, Aidyn McHale, Vivien Miller, and Karlene Wiehe.
As a chapter, SCA FBLA won two awards.
7th Place- Local Market Share award for 21.47% of our student body being in FBLA
10th Place- Feeding Pennsylvania Largest Contributors
The following students placed in their event:
-Vivien Miller; 2nd place, Technology Support and Services
-Leah Fenstermacher; 7th place, Technology Support and Services
-Grayson Reck; 9th place, Securities and Investments
Additionally, Chase Compton won 5th place out of the entire state for his accumulation of service hours through the Big 33 program .
Furthermore, eight students were accepted into the Business Honor Society this year. To receive this recognition, students must submit a resume, transcript, and an application. Congratulations to Isabelle Baylor, Chase Compton, Madison Kerstetter, Aidyn McHale, Vivien Miller, Sarah Martin, and Karlene Wiehe, and Maddison Yost.
Four students completed Business Achievement Awards this year, which are online courses about leadership. Congratulations Madi Kerstetter, Aidyn McHale, Vivien Miller, and Karlene Wiehe.
As a chapter, SCA FBLA won two awards.
7th Place- Local Market Share award for 21.47% of our student body being in FBLA
10th Place- Feeding Pennsylvania Largest Contributors
This message is regarding our school lunch program:
While students in grades K–8 have been offered all meal components under the Offer vs. Serve model, some students are not selecting a complete meal. Beginning Wednesday, students in grades K–8 will be required to take all components of a school lunch to ensure they receive a balanced, nutritious meal. This change supports student health and wellness. Thank you for your cooperation.
While students in grades K–8 have been offered all meal components under the Offer vs. Serve model, some students are not selecting a complete meal. Beginning Wednesday, students in grades K–8 will be required to take all components of a school lunch to ensure they receive a balanced, nutritious meal. This change supports student health and wellness. Thank you for your cooperation.
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 6:00pm – Facilities & Finance Committee Meeting. The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL4dQfJIAvA
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DSD3GQ06D7A5
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL4dQfJIAvA
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DSD3GQ06D7A5
Middle school students had the opportunity last week to build and code Ultimate 2 robots, putting teamwork, patience, and problem-solving skills to the test. With guidance from Mrs. Long, multiple teams successfully completed their robot builds and brought them to life using block coding. 🤖
Attention parents/guardians of athletes entering grades 7–12 for the 2026–2027 school year:
FREE sports physicals will be offered May 26, 2026, from 2:00–6:00 PM in the Old Gym at school.
Please read this entire message before signing up.
📌 Scheduling Information
6th & 7th Graders (Future 7th & 8th Grade Students)
These students may schedule physicals between 2:00–3:00 PM, during the last hour of the school day.
However: Students who ride the bus will miss the bus if scheduled during this time.
If you schedule between 2–3 PM, you MUST be able to pick your child up after school.
If you cannot guarantee transportation, please choose a time after 3:00 PM so your child is not left unsupervised.
8th–11th Graders (Future 9th–12th Grade Students)
Not permitted to schedule appointments between 2:00–3:00 PM.
Any appointment made during this time will be canceled.
These students may schedule anytime from 3:00–5:45 PM.
Families with Multiple Athletes
Please schedule appointments close together after 3:00 PM.
💲 Pay‑to‑Participate (PTP) Option
Families may submit Pay‑to‑Participate payment at the time of the physical, but it is NOT required to receive a physical.
Physicals remain completely free.
Paying onsite simply makes it easier to avoid limited summer office hours.
A receipt will be provided for any payment submitted on May 26.
SCASD is not responsible for money sent with students prior to their appointment time—please do not send cash early.
The PTP form will now be an additional form on Healthy Roster.
📄 Required Forms on Healthy Roster
All PIAA forms must be completed in Healthy Roster before the student can receive a physical.
No student will be permitted to complete a physical without all forms finished.
The Pay-to-Participate form must be completed if you plan to pay at the physical.
Important Date:
2026–2027 PIAA forms cannot be completed until AFTER May 1, 2026.
(This is a PIAA rule.)
Forms will reset on May 1 and must be completed between May 1–May 25.
Geisinger forms (HIPAA and Consent to Treat) will reset June 1. These two forms can be completed over the summer.
You may sign up for a physical appointment now, but forms must be completed after May 1.
🏥 If Your Child Has a Doctor’s Physical Scheduled
If your child has a well‑visit/annual physical between May 1–August 1, please do not sign up for a school physical.
Your doctor can complete the PIAA Section 6 form during that visit, and you can upload it to Healthy Roster.
Please avoid taking a school appointment slot if your child already has a physical scheduled elsewhere.
School-offered PIAA sports physicals do not replace:
annual well‑child visits, or
physicals required to obtain a driver’s permit.
🖥️ New Athletes: Access to Healthy Roster
First-time SCA athletes must have a Healthy Roster account.
This secure platform is used by Geisinger Athletic Trainers for:
PIAA paperwork
Injury documentation
To obtain access to your child’s profile, email Athletic Trainer Alexcis Hower:
📧 ahower@scasd.us
Sign up link:
https://outlook.office.com/book/Gf2d05377b02f441ab46bea00dfa5cf01@scasd.us/
FREE sports physicals will be offered May 26, 2026, from 2:00–6:00 PM in the Old Gym at school.
Please read this entire message before signing up.
📌 Scheduling Information
6th & 7th Graders (Future 7th & 8th Grade Students)
These students may schedule physicals between 2:00–3:00 PM, during the last hour of the school day.
However: Students who ride the bus will miss the bus if scheduled during this time.
If you schedule between 2–3 PM, you MUST be able to pick your child up after school.
If you cannot guarantee transportation, please choose a time after 3:00 PM so your child is not left unsupervised.
8th–11th Graders (Future 9th–12th Grade Students)
Not permitted to schedule appointments between 2:00–3:00 PM.
Any appointment made during this time will be canceled.
These students may schedule anytime from 3:00–5:45 PM.
Families with Multiple Athletes
Please schedule appointments close together after 3:00 PM.
💲 Pay‑to‑Participate (PTP) Option
Families may submit Pay‑to‑Participate payment at the time of the physical, but it is NOT required to receive a physical.
Physicals remain completely free.
Paying onsite simply makes it easier to avoid limited summer office hours.
A receipt will be provided for any payment submitted on May 26.
SCASD is not responsible for money sent with students prior to their appointment time—please do not send cash early.
The PTP form will now be an additional form on Healthy Roster.
📄 Required Forms on Healthy Roster
All PIAA forms must be completed in Healthy Roster before the student can receive a physical.
No student will be permitted to complete a physical without all forms finished.
The Pay-to-Participate form must be completed if you plan to pay at the physical.
Important Date:
2026–2027 PIAA forms cannot be completed until AFTER May 1, 2026.
(This is a PIAA rule.)
Forms will reset on May 1 and must be completed between May 1–May 25.
Geisinger forms (HIPAA and Consent to Treat) will reset June 1. These two forms can be completed over the summer.
You may sign up for a physical appointment now, but forms must be completed after May 1.
🏥 If Your Child Has a Doctor’s Physical Scheduled
If your child has a well‑visit/annual physical between May 1–August 1, please do not sign up for a school physical.
Your doctor can complete the PIAA Section 6 form during that visit, and you can upload it to Healthy Roster.
Please avoid taking a school appointment slot if your child already has a physical scheduled elsewhere.
School-offered PIAA sports physicals do not replace:
annual well‑child visits, or
physicals required to obtain a driver’s permit.
🖥️ New Athletes: Access to Healthy Roster
First-time SCA athletes must have a Healthy Roster account.
This secure platform is used by Geisinger Athletic Trainers for:
PIAA paperwork
Injury documentation
To obtain access to your child’s profile, email Athletic Trainer Alexcis Hower:
📧 ahower@scasd.us
Sign up link:
https://outlook.office.com/book/Gf2d05377b02f441ab46bea00dfa5cf01@scasd.us/
Summer School information is now available. We encourage families and students to carefully read the attached document for important details regarding enrollment, dates, and requirements. 🏫
We are excited to feature Skyler Kriss in our latest Student Teacher Feature. Miss Kriss is student teaching with Mrs. Roughton in 11th grade. We are grateful to have her as part of our school community.
Be sure to check out the graphic to learn more about Skyler and her experience at SCA. ✏️
Be sure to check out the graphic to learn more about Skyler and her experience at SCA. ✏️
🍓 Sweet treats and even sweeter teamwork in Miss Johnson’s class! 🍫
From dipping strawberries to baking up something delicious, students worked together, shared laughs, and proved that collaboration makes everything better.
From dipping strawberries to baking up something delicious, students worked together, shared laughs, and proved that collaboration makes everything better.
Alasia Gaines and Hailey Gallup were selected as WVIA Artists of the Week for the spring filming session. Yesterday, they were professionally filmed at the WVIA studio in Pittston, where they participated in interviews and showcased five pieces of their original artwork. Their work will be featured in the final videos, which are expected to be released on WVIA’s website sometime in June. Stay tuned!
Alasia’s collection features visual art pieces completed in class. Hailey’s work includes pieces she created for SCA’s recent musical production, Sister Act, which is why the Virgin Mary appears in the group photo.
Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member
Alasia’s collection features visual art pieces completed in class. Hailey’s work includes pieces she created for SCA’s recent musical production, Sister Act, which is why the Virgin Mary appears in the group photo.
Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member
Students recently attended the Model United Nations competition, where they represented countries and engaged in discussions on pressing global issues.
Congratulations to our three award‑winning teams:
🌎Austin Shaffer and Jake Scherer (Somalia, Security Council): Best Delegation Award
🌎Johnny Barnette and Chase Compton (Venezuela, General Assembly): Best Peer Award
🌎Aidyn McHale and Russell Longenberger (Morocco, Human Rights Council): Runner‑Up Peer Award
Congratulations to our three award‑winning teams:
🌎Austin Shaffer and Jake Scherer (Somalia, Security Council): Best Delegation Award
🌎Johnny Barnette and Chase Compton (Venezuela, General Assembly): Best Peer Award
🌎Aidyn McHale and Russell Longenberger (Morocco, Human Rights Council): Runner‑Up Peer Award
⭐ SoCo Stars of the Month – March 2026 ⭐
Southern Columbia Middle School proudly recognizes the following 5th grade students as March SoCo Stars of the Month!
These students were selected for consistently demonstrating self‑control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Their positive choices and strong character help make our school community a great place to learn and grow.
🌟 March 2026 Honorees:
• Kinslee Benner
• Blakely Servose
• Jaxon Fritch
• Alaina Cuff
• Ava Kate Maciejewski
Southern Columbia Middle School proudly recognizes the following 5th grade students as March SoCo Stars of the Month!
These students were selected for consistently demonstrating self‑control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Their positive choices and strong character help make our school community a great place to learn and grow.
🌟 March 2026 Honorees:
• Kinslee Benner
• Blakely Servose
• Jaxon Fritch
• Alaina Cuff
• Ava Kate Maciejewski
Students in the Personal Finance and Accounting classes participated in the Personal Budgeting Challenge sponsored by First Keystone Community Bank. The activity challenged students to apply real‑world budgeting and financial decision‑making skills. In Accounting, Levi Everitt earned a 4th‑place finish, while Colton Starkoski placed 1st in the Personal Finance class. 💰
The final marking period is here, and time is running out. Fewer than 25 yearbooks remain available for purchase for each school.
📚 This is the last chance to secure a copy on a first come, first served basis.
Links to purchase for each school are below:
🔗Elementary:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1144189/G-C-Hartman-Elementary-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073104413031754/CATALOG_SHOP
🔗Middle School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1756583/Southern-Columbia-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073104230103054/CATALOG_SHOP
🔗High School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1045481/SOUTHERN-COLUMBIA-AREA-HIGH-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025073104315805054/CATALOG_SHOP
📚 This is the last chance to secure a copy on a first come, first served basis.
Links to purchase for each school are below:
🔗Elementary:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1144189/G-C-Hartman-Elementary-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073104413031754/CATALOG_SHOP
🔗Middle School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1756583/Southern-Columbia-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073104230103054/CATALOG_SHOP
🔗High School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1045481/SOUTHERN-COLUMBIA-AREA-HIGH-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025073104315805054/CATALOG_SHOP
Celebrate the creativity of our K–6 students at the Art Show on May 6 at 5:30 PM. Join us to admire their amazing work. See the flyer for more details! 🎨
This morning, the Adventure Sports class welcomed Shane Casey, a 2017 SCA graduate, who returned to speak with students about the upcoming trout season. Shane shared valuable information on safety, wildlife management, and effective fishing techniques, with a focus on applying those skills to the freshly stocked stream on campus. As a strong supporter of giving back, Shane spoke about the role the school played in developing him into the professional he is today. Students were excited to connect with an alumnus who knows the local area and could help enhance both their fishing skills and overall knowledge of the sport. 🎣
Another year, another collaborative project completed by the HS Art Club to help beautify our hallways. For this piece, a single image was divided into 25 squares, with each member responsible for completing one square using their medium of choice. The finished artwork reflects strong teamwork and creativity and is now displayed outside the band room entrance. What should they do next year? 🎨
