The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:30pm Curriculum Meeting and 7:00pm Board Meeting.
The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel. YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHJxulPw6QY
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfexyOxjQPR9Et6QTXUt9m61UNzNKUVVNQTMxSENaQ0dRMjJDNkZOSlJNVi4u
Board Docs: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfexyOxjQPR9Et6QTXUt9m61UNzNKUVVNQTMxSENaQ0dRMjJDNkZOSlJNVi4u
Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:
Superintendent of Schools
Girls Varsity Head Track & Field Coach
Boys Varsity Head Track & Field Coach
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other current open positions.
Hello, Southern Columbia Area families! We're excited to invite your kids to “Dive into Discovery!” at the 2025 SCA STEM Summer Camp! 📅 Dates: July 29th ,30th , and 31st ⏰ Time: 8:30- 11:30 🏫 Location: G. C. Hartman Elementary Center This camp is open to all students entering grades 2nd- 8th for the 2025-2026 school year. Elementary and Middle School students will be grouped based on grade levels and enrollment numbers. To Enroll, Fill out the form via the link below. Remember to complete the allergy section to ensure we provide safe snacks for everyone! Transportation: Parents, please arrange drop-off at 8:15 am and pick up at 11:30am each day at the gym/café entrance. There will be NO school district transportation for SCA Summer STEM Camp. On the last day, join us at 11:15 am for a special presentation showcasing your child’s activities! Our campers are expected to: Attend camp each day unless sick or otherwise arranged. Follow the rules set by teachers. Be responsible and respectful. Work through challenges and ask for help. Cooperate with everyone. Speak and act kindly. Listen attentively. Have FUN, make FRIENDS, and LEARN! To secure a camp T-shirt, please register by July 4. Registration closes on July 18th. https://forms.office.com/r/EK4mzwhzzJ
SCA Youth Basketball Camp for all Boys or Girls entering 1st thru 6th Grade, Fall 2025. Please see the attached link for more information and to sign up!
https://forms.gle/1roccJFhf21nfp3d9
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 6:00pm Activities Committee, 7:00pm – Facilities/Finance, followed by a Special Board Meeting approximately at 8:00pm. The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWBgzzp18Zo
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUNU0yUjBKUkgyWjRWNlA5OE1EN0lLMkpZOCQlQCNjPTEu
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DGWP8H6310E5
📚🏆 Third Grade Reading Royalty! 🏆📚
Let’s give a huge round of applause to Ethan Thomas, our Top Accelerated Reader in 3rd Grade! 🎉 With an amazing 223.7 AR points, Ethan has shown an incredible love for reading and an unstoppable drive to learn.
His dedication, curiosity, and commitment to growing through books are truly inspiring. Way to go, Ethan — we are so proud of you! Keep turning those pages and chasing those stories.
🌟📚 Celebrating an Academic All-Star! 📚🌟
We’re beyond proud to recognize one of our outstanding students who continues to set the bar high! Not only did he earn an incredible 125.4 Accelerated Reader points, showcasing his passion and dedication to reading 📖✨ — he also achieved the highest cumulative GPA of 99% in Mrs. Ivey’s 3rd grade math classes! 🧠📊
His hard work, curiosity, and commitment to excellence in both literacy and mathematics are truly inspiring. Keep aiming high and lighting the way for others Nolan!
Our Fourth Grade teachers went all out this morning, welcoming students with music, bubbles, and pool tubes. The energy was high, and the smiles were even bigger. What a fantastic way to start the last day of school!
🌴 We wish all of our students and staff a safe, joyful, and well-deserved summer break. You’ve worked hard—now it’s time to relax and enjoy! 🐯🌞
📚✨ Literary Exploration Meets Creative Expression✨
To conclude an enriching year, students in Mr. Mensch’s 9th Grade Honors English classes completed a culminating project that allowed them to demonstrate their understanding of literature through creative, student-driven formats. Drawing from works by Shakespeare, Orwell, Steinbeck, Poe, Bradbury, and more, students brought texts to life through video reenactments, hand-painted ceiling tiles, original artwork, and even wood engravings crafted with woodshop skills.
This project not only highlighted their analytical and interpretive abilities, but also celebrated their individuality, creativity, and personal connections to the literature studied throughout the year. This project served as an inspiring showcase of what it means to be a thoughtful reader and a creative thinker. 🎭🖌️📖
Shining Stars of AR! 🌟📚
These top readers have soared to the top with their incredible dedication and love for books. Their AR point totals are a testament to their hard work, curiosity, and passion for learning.
Building on yesterday’s spotlight on model rocket construction, we’re proud to feature 8th grade students Gavin Trometter, Noah Esworthy, and Graer Christian, who took their project to the next level—literally. As the winning team in a recent class building challenge, these students earned a unique secondary reward: the opportunity to design and construct a large-scale rocket.
This hands-on experience not only celebrated their success but also deepened their understanding of engineering principles, teamwork, and problem-solving. The project served as both a reward and an extension of their learning, offering a memorable and inspiring conclusion to their classroom competition.
Their achievement stands as a testament to the creativity and dedication of our students, and we look forward to seeing where their curiosity and talent will take them next. 🚀
As part of their final unit of study on the history of human spaceflight, eighth graders built model rockets. Throughout the unit, students learned about the early development and advancement of rocket flight. They studied the spacecraft used to land astronauts on the moon in the 1960s and 1970s, those used to build the International Space Station in the 1990s, and the private companies that regularly launch space missions today. They explored the great triumphs of human spaceflight, as well as the tragic events that have resulted in the loss of 17 American lives since the dawn of the space age. While building their model rockets, students learned about the design features that make rockets more reliable and capable of reaching higher altitudes. Finally, they launched their rockets, witnessing flights that soared hundreds of feet into the air and, if all went well, achieved successful parachute deployment and recovery. 🚀
⚾Congratulations to Coach Meyers on being named the PHAC Co-Coach of the Year—a tremendous recognition of leadership and dedication! A huge shoutout as well to our standout athletes for their incredible accomplishments this season. Levi Everitt, Brayden Andrews, Kole Myers, and Caden Hooper were all selected to the PIAA District IV Small School All-Star 1st Team. These four also earned PHAC 1st Team honors, with Levi recognized as a pitcher, Brayden in the outfield, and both Kole and Caden in the infield. Additional congratulations go to Andrew Novak (2nd Team Infield), Ethan Makowski (2nd Team Utility), and Guy Longenberger (2nd Team Pitcher) for their PHAC 2nd Team selections.
Ethan Reed delivered an outstanding performance at the PIAA Track & Field State Championships, earning a 4th place finish in the state 🏅. His hard work and dedication truly paid off on the biggest stage—congratulations, Ethan!
As a creative post-AP exam activity, students in Mrs. Troutman’s AP Calculus class designed and painted a mural to celebrate their year together. The mural features a symbolic integral stretching from 2024 to 2025, representing the school year, with the result of the integral being 7—the number of students in the class. Each student signed their name within the integral symbol and inside the number 7, adding a personal touch to the artwork. Each student also put their handprints surrounding the integral. On another wall, the class collaborated to paint vibrant flowers, bringing color and life to the wall and showcasing their shared effort.
Contributor: Makayla Baylor, Journalism Staff Member
Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:
Superintendent of Schools
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other current open positions.
Southern Columbia Area High School will be offering Summer School options for students this year. Information and a registration form were emailed to your student today. Forms are also available in the Guidance Office and the High School Office.
Summer school will run from June 9–26, with registration and payment due by June 4. If you anticipate that your student will need summer school, please complete a pre-approval form and return it with payment to the High School Office by June 4.
Third Grade had a special visit from Brian Knoebel, who shared the story of the Walking Purchase and even brought the original deed showing the Knoebels' land was purchased from William Penn’s sons! What an amazing hands-on history lesson! 🏞️📖
We’re thrilled to announce that Siena Rovito, representing Southern Columbia High School, will be cheering for the Maryland team in this weekend’s Big 33 Football Classic! Even more exciting — Siena has been named CAPTAIN of the cheer squad! Congratulations, Siena!🏈💥
📍 Where: Cumberland Valley High School
🗓️ When: Sunday at 7:30 PM
🎖️ Special Tribute: All veterans and active military get in FREE — and there will be a tribute honoring their service during the event.
AP European History students brought World War II to life through hands-on learning by designing and constructing intricate 3D battle maps. Focusing on major conflicts such as the Battles of Midway, Berlin, Britain, and Okinawa, they explored key military strategies, turning points, and the broader impact of these events on the war’s outcome. This creative project blended research, collaboration, and critical thinking, allowing students to engage with history in a visual, interactive way while deepening their understanding of the global conflict.
Contributor: Isabelle Baylor, Journalism Staff Member
