Southern Columbia Area School District

Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:

7th Grade Science Teacher - Starting 2026-2027 School Year
Elementary Secretary - Full-time (Level I)
Full-time Paraprofessionals
Middle School Secretary
Special Education Secretary

Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information!

Mrs. Traugh’s class enjoyed a fun trip to the Elysburg playground, followed by a special lunch from McDonald’s. Students had a wonderful time playing, exploring, and spending time together outside the classroom!

Over the weekend, our girls soccer program hosted the Frank Fullmer Memorial Junior High Girls Soccer Tournament. The tournament began in 2015 to honor legendary coach Frank Fullmer, who founded the girls soccer program here at Southern Columbia.

After winning the championship in the tournament’s first two years, our program experienced a drought, with Central Columbia largely dominating in recent seasons. This past weekend, however, our girls played with tremendous passion and heart to reclaim the championship, defeating Central Columbia 1–0 in the finals.

In addition, the team put together an outstanding season, finishing with a record of 12-1-4.

Ryan Maciejewski, with the assistance of Kate Brecht, Isabella Miller, and Declan McGinley, recently completed his CSO STEM Action Plan for the year.

Ryan shared his passion for STEM by teaching kindergarten students how to build a basic robot called a Bristlebot. Through this engaging, hands-on activity, students explored important STEM concepts while discovering how science, technology, engineering, and math connect to their everyday lives.

Ryan’s presentation encouraged creativity, problem solving, and curiosity in our youngest learners while demonstrating outstanding leadership and dedication to STEM awareness.

Bus 42 will be on a 40 minute delay this morning, Friday, May 15.

The Southern Columbia Boys Basketball team held its annual banquet on May 13, 2026, at Wayside Inn. The evening provided an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and dedication of the players and coaching staff throughout the season.

Attached is a photo of this year’s award winners:

Seated (left to right):
Braydon Griscavage, Ben Gehret, Nathan Gallagher

Standing (left to right):
Assistant Coach Jack McCloskey, Jake Gehret, Garrett Pesarchick, Jace Malakoski, Head Coach Mike Woytowich, Assistant Coach Casey Savitski

🚀✈️ Get Ready to TAKE FLIGHT at STEM Camp! ✈️🚀

This summer, students are invited to soar into a world of discovery, creativity, and innovation at our “Take Flight” STEM Camp! From designing flying machines to exploring the science of aviation and engineering, campers will experience hands-on activities that make learning exciting and unforgettable.

🌟 Whether your child dreams of becoming a pilot, engineer, scientist, or inventor, this camp is the perfect place to let their imagination soar!

📅 Dates: August 5th, 6th, & 7th
📍 Location: SCA Elementary Gym
? Who can sign up? Students who will be in 2nd-8th grade in the 26-27 school year

To ensure your child receives a STEM Camp T-shirt sign up by July 4th. Please sign up using the following link.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/8b27tawHZh

Junior Chase Compton has been named the VFW Post 8306 and District 14 EMT of the Year. Nominated by the Valley Chemical Fire Department and supported through a strong endorsement from Mark A. Schlieder, Commander, VFW Post 8306, Chase is recognized for his dedication, service, and commitment to helping others.

An outstanding young man and a true example for others to follow, Chase represents the very best of our community. We are proud of his accomplishments and look forward to all he will continue to achieve!

Students in Miss Hoffman’s Civics & American Government classes practiced proper flag folding and etiquette yesterday, gaining hands-on experience in demonstrating respect and understanding of national traditions.

Middle School Envirothon students recently competed in the Susquehanna Valley Envirothon at Montour Preserve. Congratulations to our five teams, which placed 4th, 7th, 9th, 13th, and 14th out of 36 teams representing five counties! 🌳

Bus 17 is delayed 15 minutes due to the oversized load moving through Catawissa.

Bus 12 is on a 20 minute delay this morning, Wednesday, May 13.

Seven middle school students competed today in the Math 24 competition at CSIU. Congratulations to Tucker Hartranft and Kinsley Wiehe for advancing to the semifinals and earning a bronze medal.

The students were accompanied by Mr. Fegley and Mrs. Long.

We continue to celebrate a memorable evening from this year’s prom. Congratulations to our Prom Prince and Princess, Kaden Zachman and Destiny Deeter, and our Prom King and Queen, Rowen Humphrey and Makenzi Pfirman. The night was a wonderful celebration for our students! ✨

Last week, our preschool students brought stories to life during our Character Book Parade! Dressed as their favorite book characters, the children proudly showed off their creativity and love for reading. 📚

The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:00pm – Special Board Meeting, 6:30pm – Facilities & Finance Committee. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch/KiwQctrVSOQ
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DTSMNZ5AA21F

Four middle school students attended a Drone Day at the CSIU. Students had the opportunity to build, code, and fly drones, engage in a computer-based drone simulation, and learn about the use of drones in various industries and emergency services.

Our SCA team earned first place out of 12 teams in the drone flying competition!

The SCA Class of 2028 has teamed up with the Girl’s Basketball Boosters to host their biggest fundraising event of the year! Don’t miss your chance to support our students and win some amazing prizes. Be sure to check out the graphic for full details, prize information, and how to participate!

This week, our High School Student Council members showed their appreciation for our incredible teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week!

Student Council members delivered Bloomin’ Bagel sandwiches to high school teachers as a special lunch celebration to thank them for all they do each and every day for our students and school community.

We are grateful for the dedication, support, and positive impact our teachers make every day. Thank you for everything you do! 🍎

National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society members recently partnered with the Columbia County Victim/Witness Program to collect items for Angel Packs. The donated items will be distributed to individuals and families in need throughout the community.