On Thursday, six juniors from Southern Columbia High School volunteered their time to help the Elysburg Food Pantry with the distribution of Christmas and New Year food baskets and gift bags. Their willingness to serve and support our community truly made a difference.
We are proud of our students for representing Southern Columbia with kindness and generosity. A heartfelt thank you as well to the Elysburg Food Pantry and the many community partners who work year-round to support families in need. This is a great example of our students giving back and making a positive impact beyond the classroom.
We are proud of our students for representing Southern Columbia with kindness and generosity. A heartfelt thank you as well to the Elysburg Food Pantry and the many community partners who work year-round to support families in need. This is a great example of our students giving back and making a positive impact beyond the classroom.
Each student in our Ag classes had the opportunity to choose their own greenery pieces. They then constructed a beautiful wreath to take home for Christmas. It was a fun and festive way to showcase creativity and celebrate the season! 🎄
Ag II students built a cardboard barn from scratch, complete with holiday lights and stockings for extra festivity, and named it Leroy’s Lodge. This is the cozy new home for their class hamster. Hands-on learning never looked so bright and cheerful! 🐹👩🌾🎄
Due to a power outage within the school district, all after-school events scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, are cancelled. This includes any practices, games, and concerts.
We couldn’t be prouder of our students and the entire Southern Columbia community. ❤️💚
Twelve years ago, we launched the Covers for Kids Drive to collect blankets and Squishmallows for patients at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. This year, we collected 200 items, bringing our total to more than 1,700 over the past 12 years! Our students, school, and community continue to show just how generous and caring they are.
Happy Holidays! To celebrate a job well done, Student Council members enjoyed a special treat: Incredible Popcorn Ice Cream.
Twelve years ago, we launched the Covers for Kids Drive to collect blankets and Squishmallows for patients at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. This year, we collected 200 items, bringing our total to more than 1,700 over the past 12 years! Our students, school, and community continue to show just how generous and caring they are.
Happy Holidays! To celebrate a job well done, Student Council members enjoyed a special treat: Incredible Popcorn Ice Cream.
Last week, 30 of our high school students gave back to the community by volunteering at the Shamokin Salvation Army. They helped count kettles, unload toy and food deliveries, pack items, and organize toy bags for distribution.
Thanks to their hard work and dedication, hundreds of families will enjoy a brighter Christmas with presents under their trees and food on their tables. We are incredibly grateful for their efforts in lightening the Salvation Army’s workload during this busy season. Not only did they accomplish a tremendous amount, but they did so with enthusiasm and positivity.
The Salvation Army extends its thanks to SCA High School for the opportunity to work with such amazing young people. 🎁
Thanks to their hard work and dedication, hundreds of families will enjoy a brighter Christmas with presents under their trees and food on their tables. We are incredibly grateful for their efforts in lightening the Salvation Army’s workload during this busy season. Not only did they accomplish a tremendous amount, but they did so with enthusiasm and positivity.
The Salvation Army extends its thanks to SCA High School for the opportunity to work with such amazing young people. 🎁
Come one, come all to the Southern Columbia Area Music Department’s High School Band and Choir Concert this evening, December 16, at 7 o’clock in the auditorium. We hope to see you there! 🎶
Last week kicked off 12 Days of Holidays fun hosted by Student Council! 🎅
Students and staff have been encouraged to show their holiday spirit by participating in themed dress-up days. Everyone who joins in is entered to win a prize at the end of the spirit days. 🎁
Thank you to everyone who has already participated, and don’t forget to keep showing your holiday spirit for the remaining days! 🎄
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
Students and staff have been encouraged to show their holiday spirit by participating in themed dress-up days. Everyone who joins in is entered to win a prize at the end of the spirit days. 🎁
Thank you to everyone who has already participated, and don’t forget to keep showing your holiday spirit for the remaining days! 🎄
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
Advisor of the Class of 2027, Mrs. Andrews, invited Mrs. Roulin's High School Art Club to paint the cafeteria windows in preparation for the Snowball fundraiser held last Friday.
Senior members did an outstanding job, transforming the windows from a clean slate into vibrant works of art within a single school day. Their creativity gave staff and students the chance to witness their talents firsthand and added a festive touch to the event. ⛄
Senior members did an outstanding job, transforming the windows from a clean slate into vibrant works of art within a single school day. Their creativity gave staff and students the chance to witness their talents firsthand and added a festive touch to the event. ⛄
On Friday, the Junior Class hosted a Snowball Dance for the 3rd and 4th graders. The juniors held this event to raise money, as they are the class responsible for hosting prom this year. Students from the junior class helped make this event possible by assisting with handing out food, playing games, and making sure everything went smoothly. Thanks to everyone who came to this event or donated their time and items to make it possible. ❄️
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
Southern Columbia will be operating on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, December 16th, 2025.
Southern Columbia will host its first-ever Girls Wrestling match this Wednesday night in the high school Old Gym. Junior High will compete at 5:00 PM, followed by Varsity at 6:15 PM. Come out and support these athletes as they make history!
Menu Change:
All sites will be switching Thursday, Dec 18th and Monday Dec 22nd meals. Thursday students will be offered Piergoies and a PBJ Sandwich, while Monday students will be offered Mandarin Chicken w/ Rice. Thank you!!
All sites will be switching Thursday, Dec 18th and Monday Dec 22nd meals. Thursday students will be offered Piergoies and a PBJ Sandwich, while Monday students will be offered Mandarin Chicken w/ Rice. Thank you!!
Southern Columbia Area School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 15th, 2025.
7th grader Audrina Stefanowicz visited Mrs. Pfirman’s classroom today to present on starting a business, and she led an engaging activity with the students. Audrina created both a presentation and a worksheet to help students explore entrepreneurship and consider what type of business they might start.
Southern Columbia Middle School proudly recognizes the November SoCo Stars of the Month!
These students were selected for demonstrating self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
November 2025 Honorees:
Allie Delgrippo, Olivia Mitchell, Charlie Walker, Sawyer Rodriguez, Cathan Strohecker
These students were selected for demonstrating self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
November 2025 Honorees:
Allie Delgrippo, Olivia Mitchell, Charlie Walker, Sawyer Rodriguez, Cathan Strohecker
Susquehanna Kids recently visited Mrs. Singley's and Mrs. Long's classrooms to lead an AI/coding workshop. Students got to create a dancing character while applying coding concepts and creativity.
Today, we had the privilege of welcoming Chris Herren to our high school auditorium for a powerful presentation on addiction and recovery. Chris shared his personal story with honesty and courage, inspiring our students to think carefully about their choices and the impact those choices can have on their lives.
We are grateful to Journey Bank for sponsoring this event and to Chris for delivering such an impactful message.
We also want to thank our counseling team for being available to support anyone who needed to process today’s presentation.
Together, we remain committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where every student feels empowered to make positive choices. 💛🖤
If you would like to learn more about Chris Herren’s mission, search his name on YouTube to find inspiring videos and resources.
Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:
School Psychologist
Long-term Substitute - 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher (for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year)
3 - Full-time Paraprofessionals
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other current open positions.
School Psychologist
Long-term Substitute - 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher (for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year)
3 - Full-time Paraprofessionals
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other current open positions.
🎉 Congratulations to Our 6th Grade Students of the Month! 🎉
We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to learning:
📚 ELA (Mrs. Powell): Sarah Davis
🌍 Social Studies (Mr. Visnosky): Savannah Funkhouser
🔬 Science (Mr. Kaseman): Olivia Carl
➗ Math (Mr. Fegley): Makayla Fracalossi
We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to learning:
📚 ELA (Mrs. Powell): Sarah Davis
🌍 Social Studies (Mr. Visnosky): Savannah Funkhouser
🔬 Science (Mr. Kaseman): Olivia Carl
➗ Math (Mr. Fegley): Makayla Fracalossi
