Southern Columbia Area School District

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.

We would like to extend a thank you to everyone who attended the K–6 Art Show this past Wednesday. Your support means so much to our students and helps celebrate the creativity, hard work, and talent they’ve demonstrated throughout the year.

It was wonderful to see so many families and community members come out to appreciate the incredible artwork on display. Thank you for making the event such a success! 🎨

The CSO STEM group completed their end-of-year presentations at the CSIU yesterday. Throughout the year, these students demonstrated outstanding hard work, leadership, creativity, and dedication while carrying out their Action Plans to make a positive impact in our school and community. From brainstorming ideas to overcoming challenges and presenting their accomplishments with confidence, they truly showed what student leadership in STEM looks like.

Pictured from left to right: Kate Brecht, Isabella Miller, and Declan McGinley.

Missing from the photo: Ryan Maciejewski.

Ava Kate Maciejewski (5th grade) put her love for reading into action by leading a book club with 3rd grade students. Students read "Out of My Mind," and Ava Kate created discussion questions and activities to engage the students throughout the book.

To celebrate finishing the novel, students watched the movie and enjoyed lunch and desserts provided by Ava Kate.

Mrs. Pfirman facilitated the book club.

Great job to Ava Kate and all of the book club members! 📚

Our next Student Teacher Feature shines a spotlight on John Saunders, who is completing his student teaching experience at the high school alongside Mr. McWilliams. Throughout his time in the classroom, Mr. Saunders has been actively engaging with students, contributing to lessons, and building a strong foundation for his future in education. We are proud to recognize his dedication and the positive impact he’s making each day! 🍎

Join us for our Grades 7-12 Art Show and Band/Choir Concerts as we celebrate the creativity and talent of our students.

Come view student artwork and enjoy live performances by our band and choir.

See the graphic for full details, including times and locations. 🎨🎼