The Tigers Boys Soccer team made history this fall, capturing their first District Championship in 20 years and earning the program’s first-ever win in the state playoffs. Riding the momentum of that championship victory, they went on to achieve another milestone, marking yet another historic moment for the program. This unforgettable season was a testament to the dedication of the players and coaches. With these accomplishments, the Tigers have set a new standard and inspired future teams to keep building on their success.
Contributor: Cullen McGinley, Journalism Staff Member
Contributor: Cullen McGinley, Journalism Staff Member
Eighth graders in Mr. Kelchner's science classes recently participated in the Rubber Band Rover Engineering Challenge. Each team built a prototype of a rubber band-powered rover and then applied the engineering process to identify weaknesses in its design. Next, the teams developed and tested design changes, revising their rovers with the goal of improving their ability to traverse our simulated Mars terrain and travel the maximum distance on a single wind-up.
The project culminated in a competition, during which the team of Colton Beers, Carter Spotts, and Landon Yule set a new record distance of 118 inches, beating the previous record from 2023 by more than three feet! Great job, team!
The project culminated in a competition, during which the team of Colton Beers, Carter Spotts, and Landon Yule set a new record distance of 118 inches, beating the previous record from 2023 by more than three feet! Great job, team!
In Mrs. Zysset’s International Foods and Desserts class, students recently explored the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Over the course of three days, they crafted homemade tortillas from scratch and later transformed them into delicious quesadillas filled with freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese.
Contributor: Cayden Noblit, Journalism Staff Member
Today, our 3rd graders had the incredible opportunity to hear from four guest speakers in honor of Veterans Day. Each speaker shared their experiences and insights about serving in different branches of the U.S. military:
Cpl. David Noblit – United States Marine Corps
Josh Maciejewski – United States Navy
Dr. Crystal Gajkowski – United States Air Force
MSgt Andrew Gajkowski – United States Air Force
Thank you to these amazing veterans for inspiring our students and helping them understand the importance of service and sacrifice! ❤️💙
Cpl. David Noblit – United States Marine Corps
Josh Maciejewski – United States Navy
Dr. Crystal Gajkowski – United States Air Force
MSgt Andrew Gajkowski – United States Air Force
Thank you to these amazing veterans for inspiring our students and helping them understand the importance of service and sacrifice! ❤️💙
🪖Honoring Our Veterans Through Art ❤️
Today, our talented high school artists proudly displayed their hand-drawn placemats for the Veterans Dinner hosted by our school. Each placemat was a heartfelt thank-you to those who served. This was a small but meaningful gesture of gratitude expressed through creativity and care.
Thank you for your service. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication inspire us all.
Today, our talented high school artists proudly displayed their hand-drawn placemats for the Veterans Dinner hosted by our school. Each placemat was a heartfelt thank-you to those who served. This was a small but meaningful gesture of gratitude expressed through creativity and care.
Thank you for your service. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication inspire us all.
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 7:00pm - Facilities and Finance Committee. The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qLmh9uVhjM
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DMXLRL57D496
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qLmh9uVhjM
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DMXLRL57D496
First grader Avery Mowery started her week by reading to Mrs. Sharrow's Kindergarten class. This was a special reward she chose for her positive behavior.
What an inspiring way to kick off the day. Way to go, Avery! 🐾💛
What an inspiring way to kick off the day. Way to go, Avery! 🐾💛
🏈 Game Day Alert: District IV AA Semifinals Tonight!
Our Southern Columbia Tigers are set to face Bloomsburg in the District IV AA Semifinals tonight at 7:00 PM at Tiger Stadium.
🎟️ For important information regarding playoff ticketing procedures, please refer to the attached graphic.
Our Southern Columbia Tigers are set to face Bloomsburg in the District IV AA Semifinals tonight at 7:00 PM at Tiger Stadium.
🎟️ For important information regarding playoff ticketing procedures, please refer to the attached graphic.
🏀 Southern Columbia Girls Basketball Online Store is Now Open! 🏀
Support the team and gear up in style! The official online store is live: Grab your black and gold apparel and show your Tiger Pride.
🛍️ Shop now: https://clubhousecustomapparel.chipply.com/scagirlsbasketball/
📅 Store closes at 11 PM on Thanksgiving night. Don't miss out!
Support the team and gear up in style! The official online store is live: Grab your black and gold apparel and show your Tiger Pride.
🛍️ Shop now: https://clubhousecustomapparel.chipply.com/scagirlsbasketball/
📅 Store closes at 11 PM on Thanksgiving night. Don't miss out!
Both our boys’ and girls’ soccer teams advanced to the Quarterfinal Round of the PIAA Class A state playoffs after impressive First Round victories on Tuesday evening.
Now it’s time to show up, cheer loud, and support our Tigers as they continue their playoff journey this Saturday:
🟡 Boys vs. Wyoming Seminary
📍 North Schuylkill
🕛 Noon
⚫️ Girls vs. Faith Christian
📍 North Schuylkill
🕑 2 PM
We hope that you will come out and support on our incredible student-athletes as they continue their pursuit of state titles. ⚽
Now it’s time to show up, cheer loud, and support our Tigers as they continue their playoff journey this Saturday:
🟡 Boys vs. Wyoming Seminary
📍 North Schuylkill
🕛 Noon
⚫️ Girls vs. Faith Christian
📍 North Schuylkill
🕑 2 PM
We hope that you will come out and support on our incredible student-athletes as they continue their pursuit of state titles. ⚽
🍦Sweet Success in Miss Haines' Class! 🍦
Big smiles all around! Miss Haines' kindergartners filled their Smiley Jar (whole class behavior incentive) by showing kindness, teamwork, and awesome classroom behavior. They earned a super fun ice cream party to celebrate!
These kiddos have been working hard, making great choices, and spreading positivity every day. Miss Haines is so proud of them for showing what it means to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn! Way to go, kindergarten! 🐯👏
Big smiles all around! Miss Haines' kindergartners filled their Smiley Jar (whole class behavior incentive) by showing kindness, teamwork, and awesome classroom behavior. They earned a super fun ice cream party to celebrate!
These kiddos have been working hard, making great choices, and spreading positivity every day. Miss Haines is so proud of them for showing what it means to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn! Way to go, kindergarten! 🐯👏
Mrs. Hower’s 3rd Grade class made new friends with Mrs. Ziegert’s 1st Grade class during a heartwarming collaboration yesterday. Together, the students created “Hands of Friendship,” a colorful symbol of connection and kindness, and took turns reading stories to one another. It was a joyful celebration of creativity, literacy, and new friendships! 📚
Southern Columbia edged out Mount Carmel to win the second round of Scholastic Scrimmage. Our students showcased their knowledge of history, science, and literature to beat Mount Carmel 170 to 140. Next week our students will face off against Berwick in hopes of advancing to the next round. Team members include Austin Shaffer, Will Victory, Declan McGinley, Johnny Barnette, Vivien Miller and advisor Mrs. Long.
Our Scholastic Scrimmage squad defeated Selinsgrove in the first round of the WVIA Scrimmage today. Tomorrow, our students will go head-to-head with Mount Carmel in hopes of advancing to the next round.
Team members include Austin Shaffer, Will Victory, Declan McGinley, Vivien Miller, Johnny Barnette, and advisor Mrs. Long. 📚
Team members include Austin Shaffer, Will Victory, Declan McGinley, Vivien Miller, Johnny Barnette, and advisor Mrs. Long. 📚
The 6th Grade students who earned the first marking period celebration competed in the “2025 Kickball Classic” inside Tiger Stadium today. The White Warthogs defeated the Blue Binturongs in the championship game with a final score of 10–5. In the third-place game, the Black Babirusas edged out the Pink Panthers 3–2. After their victory, the champions posed for a photo to celebrate their win.
🐅Tiger Team Bonding🍂
Mrs. Diehl’s and Mrs. Sharrow’s 4th grade classes went on a leaf hunt and then created leaf rubbings together. Students, both “young and old," enjoyed spending time getting to know one another and helping to build a friendly, connected school community.
Yesterday, 5th Grade students visited the elementary building to pair up with 2nd Grade students for a fun afternoon of Pumpkinology. Working in groups, students completed a variety of pumpkin-related predictions and experiments. These included testing whether pumpkins of different sizes would sink or float, using their senses to smell, touch, and taste pumpkin, and measuring the height and circumference of their pumpkins. All students, big and small, had a great time working together with their pumpkins. 🎃
Kindness Across Campuses
A big thank you to Chase Compton, Grady Garcia, Braylin Smith, and Jacob Gehret from Mr. Rarig's High School Woodshop class. These talented students crafted beautiful wooden blocks for the kindergarteners in Mrs. Ivey's class, and the younger students are absolutely loving them.
The surprise brought smiles and excitement to the classroom. It's inspiring to see such a meaningful connection between our high school and elementary students. Your creativity and kindness have made a lasting impact.
A big thank you to Chase Compton, Grady Garcia, Braylin Smith, and Jacob Gehret from Mr. Rarig's High School Woodshop class. These talented students crafted beautiful wooden blocks for the kindergarteners in Mrs. Ivey's class, and the younger students are absolutely loving them.
The surprise brought smiles and excitement to the classroom. It's inspiring to see such a meaningful connection between our high school and elementary students. Your creativity and kindness have made a lasting impact.
To our Past, Current, and Future Dual Enrollment High School Students,
A kind reminder that students are responsible for obtaining their own transcripts directly from the college where they have taken courses. Be sure to follow each college’s specific request process and deadlines to ensure your transcripts are sent on time.
📄Our guidance department can only provide you with your high school transcripts and does not have permission to request your college transcripts on your behalf.
Links to request your transcripts are below ⬇️
Commonwealth Bloomsburg Transcript: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/registrar/transcripts
Lackawanna Credit Purchase Transcript:https://www.lackawanna.edu/academics/pre-college-programs/dual-enrollment/
LCCC Transcript Request: https://www.luzerne.edu/supportservices/registrar/transcripts.jsp
A kind reminder that students are responsible for obtaining their own transcripts directly from the college where they have taken courses. Be sure to follow each college’s specific request process and deadlines to ensure your transcripts are sent on time.
📄Our guidance department can only provide you with your high school transcripts and does not have permission to request your college transcripts on your behalf.
Links to request your transcripts are below ⬇️
Commonwealth Bloomsburg Transcript: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/registrar/transcripts
Lackawanna Credit Purchase Transcript:https://www.lackawanna.edu/academics/pre-college-programs/dual-enrollment/
LCCC Transcript Request: https://www.luzerne.edu/supportservices/registrar/transcripts.jsp
Last weekend, four students from Southern Columbia High School proudly attended the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, joining thousands of peers in celebrating leadership, innovation, and the future of agriculture.
This incredible event highlights the accomplishments of young leaders in agriculture and features motivational speakers, hands-on leadership workshops, exciting competitions, and a huge expo filled with career opportunities in agriculture, science, business, and technology.
