Our Student Teacher Spotlight this week features a future educator who is already making a meaningful difference in kindergarten.
We’re excited to introduce Marissa Coyle, who is student teaching with Mrs. Sharrow. Marissa brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a natural ability to connect with young learners as they grow and explore each day.
Check out the graphic below to learn more about Marissa and her path toward becoming an educator. 🍎
We’re excited to introduce Marissa Coyle, who is student teaching with Mrs. Sharrow. Marissa brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a natural ability to connect with young learners as they grow and explore each day.
Check out the graphic below to learn more about Marissa and her path toward becoming an educator. 🍎
Congratulations to our 8th Grade SoCo Stars!
We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, positive attitudes, and leadership in the classroom. Each of them demonstrates the qualities we value at Southern Columbia, and we are excited to celebrate their achievements. We appreciate your patience as we share this delayed recognition for the month of January.
⭐Elle Zanella – Science SoCo Star
Elle Zanella demonstrates exceptional work ethic, positivity, and kindness each day. She consistently arrives prepared, produces high‑quality work, and remains focused without distractions. Elle is a strong role model for her peers and is setting herself up for continued success.
⭐Gavin Manney – American History SoCo Star
Gavin Manney completes all assignments on time and with impressive quality, demonstrating responsibility and pride in his work. He brings positive energy to the classroom, balancing a sense of humor with strong focus when needed. Gavin’s kindness, maturity, and leadership make him stand out among his peers.
⭐Cassie Kusnerick – Mathematics SoCo Star
Cassie Kusnerick has delivered outstanding performance in mathematics throughout the year. She consistently earns top scores on assessments and completes all classwork and homework with accuracy and responsibility. She engages actively in lessons, collaborates well with classmates, and confidently applies her knowledge to higher‑level tasks.
⭐Dylan Searfoss – ELA SoCo Star
Dylan Searfoss is an exemplary student whose work is consistently high‑quality and thoughtful. He shows respect for peers and teachers and contributes meaningful insights during class discussions. Dylan challenges himself with advanced texts and demonstrates strong academic dedication and leadership.
Students in Mr. Deljanovan’s Adventure Sports class joined alumnus and Conservation Officer Shane Casey to help stock local waterways yesterday. Working primarily along Roaring Creek, the class assisted the Conservation team in placing hundreds of Rainbow, Brook, Brown, and Golden Trout into the streams. Throughout the trip, students also learned how the fish are raised, managed, and prepared for stocking as part of ongoing conservation efforts. 🎣
Even though spring hasn’t officially arrived just yet, our high school art students helped us get ready for the season. Yesterday, they brightened the cafeteria by painting the windows with cheerful, spring‑inspired designs. From early blooms to vibrant seasonal scenes, their artwork brings a warm hint of what’s to come.
A big thank‑you to our talented student artists for sharing their creativity. Be sure to stop by the cafeteria to enjoy their work! 🪻🌸
A big thank‑you to our talented student artists for sharing their creativity. Be sure to stop by the cafeteria to enjoy their work! 🪻🌸
Congratulations to the girls’ basketball team as they head to the state quarterfinals this Friday! They will face Mountain View at 5:30 PM at Wilkes-Barre Area. We encourage everyone to come out and show their support. Let’s fill the stands and cheer them on! 🏀
Because of the game, the Student/Staff basketball game originally scheduled for Friday is being postponed so that our school community can rally behind the girls. Another message will be sent with the new date for the Student/Staff game as soon as it is determined. 🏀
Because of the game, the Student/Staff basketball game originally scheduled for Friday is being postponed so that our school community can rally behind the girls. Another message will be sent with the new date for the Student/Staff game as soon as it is determined. 🏀
Students in Mrs. Becker's Office Applications class recently built a "Lucky Charms Database" to store information about the types of charms found in a bag of Lucky Charms cereal. With the help of their student teachers, Miss Andrews and Mr. Chapman, students used Microsoft Access to set up and enter data in a database, query that data, and summarize their findings. Some of the characteristics students recorded included the shape of the charm, its primary and secondary color, size, quantity in bag and taste. Students then enjoyed a St. Patrick's Day snack at the end of class.🍀
🎉 Congratulations to our 7th Grade Students of the Month for February! 🎉
We are proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding effort, leadership, and dedication during the month of February:
📚 ELA: Charlotte Paul
🔬 Science: Ava Hayman
🌍 Geography: Hazel Becker
➗ Math: Isabelle Leffler
We are proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding effort, leadership, and dedication during the month of February:
📚 ELA: Charlotte Paul
🔬 Science: Ava Hayman
🌍 Geography: Hazel Becker
➗ Math: Isabelle Leffler
Congrats to the SCA 4th Grade Boys on winning the Freeland Wolfpack Tournament over the weekend! The boys went 4-0 beating Freeland in the Championship! It was a true team effort! 🏀
Check out our recent 5th Grade celebration! Students earned this special event by consistently demonstrating the core values of our SoCo Stars: Self‑Control, Tolerance, Academic Integrity, and Resilience.
Their hard work and positive behavior were rewarded with a fun‑filled afternoon of Winter Olympics–themed events, including:
🥇 Snowball Relay
🥈 Ice Skater Slide Relay
❄️ Olympic Torch Pass
⛷️ Bobsled Push
🧊 Ice Block Shuffle
We’re so proud of our students for embodying the spirit of SoCo Stars and making our school a better place every day!
Their hard work and positive behavior were rewarded with a fun‑filled afternoon of Winter Olympics–themed events, including:
🥇 Snowball Relay
🥈 Ice Skater Slide Relay
❄️ Olympic Torch Pass
⛷️ Bobsled Push
🧊 Ice Block Shuffle
We’re so proud of our students for embodying the spirit of SoCo Stars and making our school a better place every day!
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:00pm – Facilities and Finance Committee and Special School Board Meeting. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAb2XNOUdTo
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DR2SK873057C
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAb2XNOUdTo
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DR2SK873057C
Southern Columbia is proud to recognize the February SoCo Stars of the Month in 5th Grade. These students were selected for demonstrating self‑control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
February 2026 Honorees:
Finnegan Hartranft, Korver Keefer, Alivia Klinger, Milania Torres, and Londyn Torres
February 2026 Honorees:
Finnegan Hartranft, Korver Keefer, Alivia Klinger, Milania Torres, and Londyn Torres
Students have been getting creative with Bloxels in Elementary Library! Using the platform, they’ve been recreating characters and important story images inspired by the books they read that day.
Last week, students brought to life the beloved Mo Willems character Pigeon, and another student built a bright, colorful rainbow after reading Eve Bunting’s story about mischievous leprechauns trying to place their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow before the rain came pouring down.
Last week, students brought to life the beloved Mo Willems character Pigeon, and another student built a bright, colorful rainbow after reading Eve Bunting’s story about mischievous leprechauns trying to place their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow before the rain came pouring down.
We received so many awesome photos from Hunter’s Jersey Day that we just had to share a few more! Thank you to everyone who participated and supported such a meaningful cause. 🖤💛 #HuntersJerseyDay26
This is the revised 2025–2026 Academic School Calendar. To view it online, go to www.scasd.us, select “About Us” and then “Academic School Year Calendar.”
Today our students and staff proudly wore their favorite jerseys in honor of Hunter Beck Reynolds. Hunter’s Jersey Day supports the Hunter’s Heart & Hustle Foundation, a non‑profit dedicated to carrying on Hunter’s passion for helping others.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped continue his legacy of hustle, kindness, and community.
#Huntersjerseyday26
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped continue his legacy of hustle, kindness, and community.
#Huntersjerseyday26
The Brighter Financial Futures Foundation Investing and Budgeting Challenges, sponsored locally by the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Foundation, provides students with a hands-on, experiential learning opportunity that strengthens real-world financial decision-making skills. Students apply math, economics, and critical thinking as they manage a virtual budget, respond to life scenarios, and invest in the stock market using real market data. These challenges support classroom instruction while reinforcing skills across the curriculum, including problem-solving, goal setting, and responsible decision-making.
Three Southern Columbia Area Students finished in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for Columbia County during the 2025 Fall competition. Congratulations to them all!
Colton Starkoski - 1st place
Marc Fryberger - 2nd place
Tyler Reibsome - 3rd place
Three Southern Columbia Area Students finished in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for Columbia County during the 2025 Fall competition. Congratulations to them all!
Colton Starkoski - 1st place
Marc Fryberger - 2nd place
Tyler Reibsome - 3rd place
We’re proud to share that Blakely Servose won the VFW Middle School Coloring Contest! Congratulations, Blakely, and thank you to all who participated.
Mrs. Ivey’s classroom is officially sock‑tastic! 🧦
Yesterday they celebrated Silly Sock Day with wiggly toes, big smiles, and the silliest socks in town. Who knew learning could be this fun?
Yesterday they celebrated Silly Sock Day with wiggly toes, big smiles, and the silliest socks in town. Who knew learning could be this fun?
On Thursday, March 5th, junior Skylar Riffindifil earned the Dr. Cynthia Schloss Transition Education Award at the 2026 Columbia Montour Transition Conference held at Susquehanna University.
The Dr. Cynthia Schloss Transition Education Award is presented annually to a nominated student from a school district in the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit region who demonstrates “a strong personal work ethic and commitment to preparation for adult life.”
Skylar was recognized for the work he does at GC Hartman Elementary School with Mrs. Huntington and Mrs. Deljanovan. SCA administration, teachers, and Skylar’s family were in attendance to help celebrate him and his accomplishments.
The Dr. Cynthia Schloss Transition Education Award is presented annually to a nominated student from a school district in the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit region who demonstrates “a strong personal work ethic and commitment to preparation for adult life.”
Skylar was recognized for the work he does at GC Hartman Elementary School with Mrs. Huntington and Mrs. Deljanovan. SCA administration, teachers, and Skylar’s family were in attendance to help celebrate him and his accomplishments.
Today we continue our weekly Student Teacher Feature, where we spotlight the amazing future educators working in our district.
This week, we are excited to highlight Kaitlyn Sandri, who is student teaching in 2nd grade with Ms. Merook. Kaitlyn brings warmth, patience, and a genuine love for helping young learners grow each day.
Check out the graphic below to learn more about Kaitlyn and her journey in education.
This week, we are excited to highlight Kaitlyn Sandri, who is student teaching in 2nd grade with Ms. Merook. Kaitlyn brings warmth, patience, and a genuine love for helping young learners grow each day.
Check out the graphic below to learn more about Kaitlyn and her journey in education.
