Southern Columbia Area School District

Congrats to the following field hockey players on earning PHAC All-Star honors:

⭐️ 1st Team Midfield: Vivien Miller
⭐️ 2nd Team Midfield: Kymber Bozza
⭐️ 2nd Team Defense: Reagan Shaffer
⭐️ Honorable Mention: Lainey Jones

Great work and well deserved! 🏑👏

🐅 Congratulations to our November Citizen of the Month, Callie Chesney! 🐅

Callie exemplifies kindness, leadership, and a positive attitude every day. We’re proud to recognize her for making our school a better place!

Thank you, Callie, for being such a wonderful person, an outstanding student, and a true role model for your peers. 👏

HART PTO is selling Southern Columbia Spirit Wear Blankets!

These large, plush, and cozy blankets are the perfect way to stay warm this winter season.

Orders must be placed by Friday, November 21st. No late orders will be accepted to ensure delivery before the holidays.

Please visit the HART PTO Facebook page or use the link below to place your order:
https://spirit-blanket-2025.cheddarup.com

There is no limit on the tie-dye option. However, the second design is now SOLD OUT in size X-Large and has very limited inventory remaining in size Large.

Our district-wide Life Skills team is proud to announce the PAWsitive Leaders Club!
🎄Watch for details on our Holiday Fundraiser coming soon. We look forward to your support!

🏈Come out and support the Tigers on Friday night as they take on Steelton Highspire in the State Quarterfinal! Get your tickets here: https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=home

Congratulations to the following Boys Soccer players who have been named PHAC All Stars:

🏆 Division 2 MVP
• Ben Gehret

⭐ First Team
• Jake Gehret – Forward
• Ben Gehret – Midfield

⭐ Second Team
• Thomas Bender – Midfield
• Cullen McGinley – Defense

⭐ Third Team
• Kole Myers – Forward
• Ethan Reed – Keeper

⭐ Honorable Mention
• Jett Kline


Celebrate the team’s historic run through the state playoffs with a commemorative t-shirt or sweatshirt!

Show your support and grab yours today using the link below:

👉 https://clubhousecustomapparel.chipply.com/scaboyssoccer/?action=viewall

Please see the attached flyer regarding cash and online ticket sales!

7th Grade Science students recently dissected owl pellets as part of their unit on birds. They sorted through regurgitated fur, feathers, bones, and claws to identify the various prey species eaten by barn owls. 🦉

🦃 Thanksgiving Spirit Week Starts Wednesday! 🦃

Get ready to show your Tiger pride and celebrate the season of gratitude! Our district-wide Spirit Week kicks off this Wednesday with fun themes each day leading up to Thanksgiving break. Check out the graphic for all the details and start planning your outfits. Let’s make this week festive and full of school spirit!

The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 6:00pm - Activities Meeting, 6:30pm - Curriculum Meeting, 7:00pm - Board Meeting. The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.

YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBukhjpIrWo
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DMJQFV691763

FBLA and the History Department teamed up to collect donations for local food banks. Students and staff donated hundreds of items such as peanut butter, canned foods, and pasta. A big thanks to the Weis Corporation for their donation towards our efforts and Isabella Slusser for securing those donations and helping run the food drive. 

🏈 Southern Columbia Tigers Dominate Troy! 🏆

The Tigers reclaimed the District IV 2A Championship with a commanding 42-0 victory over defending state champion Troy! This marks the 32nd district title in program history and secures a spot in the state quarterfinals.

Next up: Steelton-Highspire out of District 3. Let’s keep the momentum rolling!

Students in Mrs. Long's American history class, Mr. Lindenmuth's AP European history class, and Mr. Johnson's drama production class went to Danville High School to watch the Diary of Anne Frank play this morning. This was directed by Southern's own Mr. Aubyn Johnson. Through this insightful and emotional play, students learned more about the Holocaust and the story of the Frank family. 

Each year, Southern Columbia High School proudly honors our veterans through a special luncheon and assembly held on Veterans Day. A highlight of this celebration is our slideshow, which recognizes and pays tribute to all SCA alumni who have served or are currently serving in the military.

Over the years, this presentation has grown tremendously—now honoring more than 150 veterans, spanning graduates from the Class of 1941 to the Class of 2025. This project has been many years in the making, and while it continues to grow, many of our slides have become outdated.

To ensure that our tribute remains accurate and up to date, we are asking all SCA alumni who have served—or relatives of those who have served—to complete the form at the link below. This will help us keep our records current so we can continue to properly honor our SCA veterans.

Please fill out the form even if you (or your relative) are already included in our presentation. Upon completion of this survey you will be contacted about submitting a photo.

If you have any questions, please contact Jerid Lindenmuth at jlindenmuth@scasd.us or Jennifer Stine at jenstine@scasd.us.

Thank you for helping us continue this proud tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfR_3fRMGx55GiAmQ8so4kiZUNU5JRjc4NlNINDk2Vk5TVkFZN1FGVlVPNS4u&route=shorturl

Community Collaboration at Its Best!

Vista West Development needed a new sign after the old one began to deteriorate, and our talented students stepped up! The Advanced Woodshop class crafted a beautiful new sign, while the High School Art Club added the finishing touches by painting the letters. This project is a perfect example of creativity, teamwork, and pride in our community. Great job, Tigers! 🪚🐾🖌️

On November 4th and 5th, Owen Eyer, Sadie Boucher, Lillian Hinkle, and Alasia Gaines participated in the County Chorus. Each of these students earned their spot by auditioning against talented peers from other local schools, securing the opportunity to perform in this concert. Congratulations to them on this outstanding achievement. 🎶

Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member

This fall, the Tigers Girls’ Soccer team delivered an outstanding season. They earned the title of district runner-up, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork while setting a high bar for future players. Building on that success, the team advanced to the state tournament quarterfinals. They closed the season with an impressive 18-5-0 record.

A huge congratulations to our Girls Soccer players who earned PHAC All-Star honors this season!

⭐️First Team⭐️
Forward: Kailee Helwig
Midfield: Kennadie Reamer
Defense: Harper Thompson
Goalkeeper: Rosie Martino

⭐️Second Team⭐️
Forward: Macie Swank
Forward: Alyssa Conner
Midfield: Olivia Jones

⭐️Honorable Mention⭐️
Lola Cecco
Michaela Williams

We are proud of these players and their teammates for everything they accomplished this season! 🖤⚽️💛

Contributor: Kayelle Laubach, Journalism Staff Member

The High School recently hosted a moving Fields of Flags Fundraiser in support of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), transforming the front lawn into a powerful display of patriotism and gratitude. Coordinated and run by the History Department in partnership with the History Club, the event featured over 700 flags carefully placed to honor the sacrifices of veterans. The project was spearheaded by Mr. Lindenmuth and brought to life through the dedication of students Nicholas Briggs, Jake Scherer, William Victory, Jonathan Davis, Declan McGinley, and Connor Knorr, whose efforts created a striking visual tribute while raising awareness and support for those who have served.

⚫IT’S BLACKOUT TIME! ⚫

This Friday night at 7 PM, pack Tiger Stadium for the District Final vs. Troy!
Wear ALL BLACK and bring the noise as we show what Southern Columbia pride is all about! 🖤💛

Malania Harmon is nominated as the 8th Grade Student of the Month in Mathematics for October. Malania consistently strives for mastery in Math 8 and approaches each day with enthusiasm and determination. She brings a positive attitude to class and helps foster a strong academic culture within the school. Her respect for teachers and peers is truly admirable, and she serves as a wonderful role model for both her classmates and younger students. For these reasons, Malania is recognized as the 8th Grade SoCo STAR for October.

Will Visnosky is nominated as the SoCo Star for October because he is an outstanding student who leads with kindness and integrity. Will consistently completes his assignments on time and always puts forth his best effort, showing pride in his work. What stands out most about Will is the way he treats others with respect, patience, and genuine kindness. He speaks only kind words and helps create a positive, welcoming atmosphere in the classroom. Will is a wonderful example of what it means to be a SoCo Star, and his character shines through in everything he does.

Keyton Keefer is selected as the October SoCo Star in Science. Keyton impresses with the quality of his work and his consistent daily preparation. More importantly, he can always be counted upon to be positive and upbeat, and the good mood and lack of drama that he brings to class each day makes him a pleasure to teach. Keyton has the maturity to understand that his teachers are his partners in helping him prepare for life, and he treats them in a way that shows he values them. As a final positive trait, he is one of the few people who gets the jokes. Congratulations, Keyton, and keep being you!

Silas Victory is proudly recognized as the ELA SoCo Star for October. Silas has a natural curiosity for learning in general, and his commitment to excellence in his writing is just one example of the enthusiasm he brings to class each day. He is also an outstanding orator; whether presenting a project or simply reading aloud, Silas brings the text to life. His strong work ethic is evident in his preparation, thorough and timely completion of assignments, and regular participation in class discussions. Silas exemplifies all of the SoCo Star qualities, and it would not be surprising to see his name on a bestseller list someday. Congratulations, Silas! Never dim that bright light of yours, keep shining!