Southern Columbia Area School District

Susquehanna Kids recently visited Mrs. Singley's and Mrs. Long's classrooms to lead an AI/coding workshop. Students got to create a dancing character while applying coding concepts and creativity.

about 4 hours ago, Ryan Mensch

Today, we had the privilege of welcoming Chris Herren to our high school auditorium for a powerful presentation on addiction and recovery. Chris shared his personal story with honesty and courage, inspiring our students to think carefully about their choices and the impact those choices can have on their lives.

We are grateful to Journey Bank for sponsoring this event and to Chris for delivering such an impactful message.

We also want to thank our counseling team for being available to support anyone who needed to process today’s presentation.

Together, we remain committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where every student feels empowered to make positive choices. 💛🖤

If you would like to learn more about Chris Herren’s mission, search his name on YouTube to find inspiring videos and resources.

about 22 hours ago, Ryan Mensch

Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:

School Psychologist
Long-term Substitute - 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher (for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year)
3 - Full-time Paraprofessionals

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

2 days ago, Ashley Harmon

🎉 Congratulations to Our 6th Grade Students of the Month! 🎉

We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to learning:

📚 ELA (Mrs. Powell): Sarah Davis
🌍 Social Studies (Mr. Visnosky): Savannah Funkhouser
🔬 Science (Mr. Kaseman): Olivia Carl
➗ Math (Mr. Fegley): Makayla Fracalossi

3 days ago, Ryan Mensch

The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 7:00pm - Board Reorganization Meeting followed by regularly scheduled Board Meeting. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDmD2CT_MMQ
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DN5PLJ640CD8

8 days ago, Chris Medon

Lunch Menu Updates:

12-4-25:
GC Hartman Elem: Salisbury Steak w/ Gravy, Oven Baked French Fries and Peaches; ALTERNATE OPTION: Strawberry or Grape Uncrustable (both days this week)
SCA HS/MS: Cheeseburger w/ Lettuce, Tomato, & Onion, Oven Baked French Fries and Peaches

12-5-25: Both Sites will be serving Chicken Nuggets, sides will vary depending on delivery and supply.

8 days ago, John Rosselli

🎄 Class of 2028 Afternoon Holiday Celebration! 🎄

Join us for a festive afternoon filled with fun activities, holiday movies, and holiday cheer.

📅 Date: Sunday, December 14
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Auditorium

See the attached flyer for full details!

8 days ago, Ryan Mensch

❄️The Southern Columbia High School Student Council will be hosting the “12 Days of Holidays” beginning Monday, December 8th! 🎄All students and staff across the district are encouraged to join in the fun by participating in the daily themed dress-up days. 🎁

9 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Southern Columbia Area students swept the competition at the PA VFW District 14 contest for both the Voice of Democracy Essay/Speech and Patriots' Pen Essay, sponsored locally by VFW Post 8306 in Catawissa. Declan McGinley, 11th grade, won the Voice of Democracy, and Levi Race, 8th grade, won the Patriots' Pen. This year’s theme was: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?” Both Declan and Levi will now compete at the state level, with winners announced at the Department of PA VFW Mid-Winter Conference held in Gettysburg in January.

Picture #1: Commander Mark Schlieder, Reagan Kusnerick, Shilow Welkom, Levi Race, and Gary Roberts, Sr. Vice

Picture #2: Commander Mark Schlieder, Declan McGinley, Emily Valencik, Leah Fenstermacher, and Gary Roberts, Sr. Vice

10 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Mrs. Spotts’ and Mrs. Sharrow’s classes had a great time building connections before the Thanksgiving break. 🍂

10 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Southern Columbia offers students a Child Development class where they explore how children grow and learn, focusing on key stages of development, influential factors, and the role of family and community. Students in Mrs. Zysset’s class recently gained hands-on experience by working with students in Miss Hunter’s and Mrs. Madden’s classrooms. Child Development students assisted elementary students with math problems, fun art projects, and reading books.

Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member

15 days ago, Ryan Mensch

SCA Junior Chase Compton showed incredible craftsmanship and school pride by creating a stunning wooden American flag. Chase presented this handmade piece to the Southern Columbia Police Department as a gesture of gratitude and respect. Thank you, Chase, for your talent and dedication to honoring those who serve our community!

16 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Today, 4th grade and Kindergarten teamed up for a fun Thanksgiving activity! 🦃 Students made colorful bracelets to go along with the story of the First Thanksgiving.🍂

16 days ago, Ryan Mensch

🏈 STATE SEMIFINAL SHOWDOWN! 🏈

Lansdale Catholic (12-2) vs. Southern Columbia (13-1)

📍 Lehighton High School – 1000 Union St, Lehighton, PA 18235
📅 Friday, Nov. 28
🕖 Kickoff at 7 PM, Gates open at 5:30 PM
✅ Southern Columbia is the HOME team
🚗 Parking for easier access to the bleachers will be available in the High School & Elementary School lots.
🚫 No TV or live stream. Be there in person to cheer on the Tigers!

A win sends our Tigers to the PIAA 2A State Championship Game! 🖤💛 Let’s pack the stands and show that Tiger Pride! 🐅

16 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Students in Middle School Computer Classes combined gratitude with technology by creating projects that showcased what they are thankful for this holiday season. These projects included digital art and coding activities, allowing students to express their appreciation in creative, tech-savvy ways. 💻

16 days ago, Ryan Mensch

The PAWsitive Leaders Club is excited to announce the launch of our first-ever fundraiser in support of our district-wide club. Funds raised will directly benefit our students by helping us provide hands-on activities that build life skills and strengthen community engagement.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to show your school pride and celebrate our hometown spirit with a custom SCA ornament. 🎄
Attached, you’ll find a flyer with full details, ordering information, and a link to the online form, along with photos of each ornament option. Orders are due by Friday, 12/12.

Submit your order online: PAWsitive Leaders Club Holiday Fundraiser $5 Ornaments

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us make this fundraiser a success!

Please reach out to Mrs. Huntington, Ms. Johnson, Mrs. Jones, or Mrs. Deljanovan with any questions.

We hope you enjoy a very happy and relaxing Thanksgiving! 🦃

16 days ago, Ryan Mensch

7th Grade students had the opportunity to hear from two excellent guest speakers last week. Ann Dzwonchyk, a nurse at Evangelical Hospital, spoke to geography students about the dangers of nicotine products, and Jon Bobeck, an SCA parent, taught science students about honeybees. Thank you to both presenters for providing informative, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences for our students!

16 days ago, Ryan Mensch

Our 6th Grade Ancient Civilizations classes traveled back in time to Ancient Mesopotamia! 🌍 Students used a stylus and Model Magic to write their initials in cuneiform, the world’s first form of writing. ✍️ This activity brought history to life and gave students a glimpse into how early civilizations communicated.

16 days ago, Ryan Mensch

🎉 SCA Wrestling Fan Wear Store is OPEN! 🎉
Shop now through Sunday, 11/30 to grab your favorite Tiger Wrestling gear AND check out our first-ever LADY TIGER Wrestling line!
✅ Orders are expected to be ready by Christmas—perfect for holiday gifts!
👉 Click the link below to shop and support our wrestling program:

https://southernwrestling.addone.com/

Let’s show our Tiger pride! 🐾💪

16 days ago, Brian Davis

Mr. Deljanovan's Sports Performance class recently had an engaging session with Coach Richard Alexander from Bucknell University. Coach Alexander shared his extensive experience as a college athlete, a coach of multiple Division I athletes, and a Paralympian. He answered insightful questions from students and provided a fresh perspective on athletics beyond just track and field. Currently serving as Associate Head Coach, Richard has been a part of Bucknell’s coaching staff for the past 15 seasons.

16 days ago, Ryan Mensch