This message is regarding our school lunch program:
While students in grades K–8 have been offered all meal components under the Offer vs. Serve model, some students are not selecting a complete meal. Beginning Wednesday, students in grades K–8 will be required to take all components of a school lunch to ensure they receive a balanced, nutritious meal. This change supports student health and wellness. Thank you for your cooperation.
While students in grades K–8 have been offered all meal components under the Offer vs. Serve model, some students are not selecting a complete meal. Beginning Wednesday, students in grades K–8 will be required to take all components of a school lunch to ensure they receive a balanced, nutritious meal. This change supports student health and wellness. Thank you for your cooperation.
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 6:00pm – Facilities & Finance Committee Meeting. The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL4dQfJIAvA
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DSD3GQ06D7A5
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL4dQfJIAvA
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DSD3GQ06D7A5
Middle school students had the opportunity last week to build and code Ultimate 2 robots, putting teamwork, patience, and problem-solving skills to the test. With guidance from Mrs. Long, multiple teams successfully completed their robot builds and brought them to life using block coding. 🤖
Attention parents/guardians of athletes entering grades 7–12 for the 2026–2027 school year:
FREE sports physicals will be offered May 26, 2026, from 2:00–6:00 PM in the Old Gym at school.
Please read this entire message before signing up.
📌 Scheduling Information
6th & 7th Graders (Future 7th & 8th Grade Students)
These students may schedule physicals between 2:00–3:00 PM, during the last hour of the school day.
However: Students who ride the bus will miss the bus if scheduled during this time.
If you schedule between 2–3 PM, you MUST be able to pick your child up after school.
If you cannot guarantee transportation, please choose a time after 3:00 PM so your child is not left unsupervised.
8th–11th Graders (Future 9th–12th Grade Students)
Not permitted to schedule appointments between 2:00–3:00 PM.
Any appointment made during this time will be canceled.
These students may schedule anytime from 3:00–5:45 PM.
Families with Multiple Athletes
Please schedule appointments close together after 3:00 PM.
💲 Pay‑to‑Participate (PTP) Option
Families may submit Pay‑to‑Participate payment at the time of the physical, but it is NOT required to receive a physical.
Physicals remain completely free.
Paying onsite simply makes it easier to avoid limited summer office hours.
A receipt will be provided for any payment submitted on May 26.
SCASD is not responsible for money sent with students prior to their appointment time—please do not send cash early.
The PTP form will now be an additional form on Healthy Roster.
📄 Required Forms on Healthy Roster
All PIAA forms must be completed in Healthy Roster before the student can receive a physical.
No student will be permitted to complete a physical without all forms finished.
The Pay-to-Participate form must be completed if you plan to pay at the physical.
Important Date:
2026–2027 PIAA forms cannot be completed until AFTER May 1, 2026.
(This is a PIAA rule.)
Forms will reset on May 1 and must be completed between May 1–May 25.
Geisinger forms (HIPAA and Consent to Treat) will reset June 1. These two forms can be completed over the summer.
You may sign up for a physical appointment now, but forms must be completed after May 1.
🏥 If Your Child Has a Doctor’s Physical Scheduled
If your child has a well‑visit/annual physical between May 1–August 1, please do not sign up for a school physical.
Your doctor can complete the PIAA Section 6 form during that visit, and you can upload it to Healthy Roster.
Please avoid taking a school appointment slot if your child already has a physical scheduled elsewhere.
School-offered PIAA sports physicals do not replace:
annual well‑child visits, or
physicals required to obtain a driver’s permit.
🖥️ New Athletes: Access to Healthy Roster
First-time SCA athletes must have a Healthy Roster account.
This secure platform is used by Geisinger Athletic Trainers for:
PIAA paperwork
Injury documentation
To obtain access to your child’s profile, email Athletic Trainer Alexcis Hower:
📧 ahower@scasd.us
Sign up link:
https://outlook.office.com/book/Gf2d05377b02f441ab46bea00dfa5cf01@scasd.us/
FREE sports physicals will be offered May 26, 2026, from 2:00–6:00 PM in the Old Gym at school.
Please read this entire message before signing up.
📌 Scheduling Information
6th & 7th Graders (Future 7th & 8th Grade Students)
These students may schedule physicals between 2:00–3:00 PM, during the last hour of the school day.
However: Students who ride the bus will miss the bus if scheduled during this time.
If you schedule between 2–3 PM, you MUST be able to pick your child up after school.
If you cannot guarantee transportation, please choose a time after 3:00 PM so your child is not left unsupervised.
8th–11th Graders (Future 9th–12th Grade Students)
Not permitted to schedule appointments between 2:00–3:00 PM.
Any appointment made during this time will be canceled.
These students may schedule anytime from 3:00–5:45 PM.
Families with Multiple Athletes
Please schedule appointments close together after 3:00 PM.
💲 Pay‑to‑Participate (PTP) Option
Families may submit Pay‑to‑Participate payment at the time of the physical, but it is NOT required to receive a physical.
Physicals remain completely free.
Paying onsite simply makes it easier to avoid limited summer office hours.
A receipt will be provided for any payment submitted on May 26.
SCASD is not responsible for money sent with students prior to their appointment time—please do not send cash early.
The PTP form will now be an additional form on Healthy Roster.
📄 Required Forms on Healthy Roster
All PIAA forms must be completed in Healthy Roster before the student can receive a physical.
No student will be permitted to complete a physical without all forms finished.
The Pay-to-Participate form must be completed if you plan to pay at the physical.
Important Date:
2026–2027 PIAA forms cannot be completed until AFTER May 1, 2026.
(This is a PIAA rule.)
Forms will reset on May 1 and must be completed between May 1–May 25.
Geisinger forms (HIPAA and Consent to Treat) will reset June 1. These two forms can be completed over the summer.
You may sign up for a physical appointment now, but forms must be completed after May 1.
🏥 If Your Child Has a Doctor’s Physical Scheduled
If your child has a well‑visit/annual physical between May 1–August 1, please do not sign up for a school physical.
Your doctor can complete the PIAA Section 6 form during that visit, and you can upload it to Healthy Roster.
Please avoid taking a school appointment slot if your child already has a physical scheduled elsewhere.
School-offered PIAA sports physicals do not replace:
annual well‑child visits, or
physicals required to obtain a driver’s permit.
🖥️ New Athletes: Access to Healthy Roster
First-time SCA athletes must have a Healthy Roster account.
This secure platform is used by Geisinger Athletic Trainers for:
PIAA paperwork
Injury documentation
To obtain access to your child’s profile, email Athletic Trainer Alexcis Hower:
📧 ahower@scasd.us
Sign up link:
https://outlook.office.com/book/Gf2d05377b02f441ab46bea00dfa5cf01@scasd.us/
Summer School information is now available. We encourage families and students to carefully read the attached document for important details regarding enrollment, dates, and requirements. 🏫
We are excited to feature Skyler Kriss in our latest Student Teacher Feature. Miss Kriss is student teaching with Mrs. Roughton in 11th grade. We are grateful to have her as part of our school community.
Be sure to check out the graphic to learn more about Skyler and her experience at SCA. ✏️
Be sure to check out the graphic to learn more about Skyler and her experience at SCA. ✏️
🍓 Sweet treats and even sweeter teamwork in Miss Johnson’s class! 🍫
From dipping strawberries to baking up something delicious, students worked together, shared laughs, and proved that collaboration makes everything better.
From dipping strawberries to baking up something delicious, students worked together, shared laughs, and proved that collaboration makes everything better.
Alasia Gaines and Hailey Gallup were selected as WVIA Artists of the Week for the spring filming session. Yesterday, they were professionally filmed at the WVIA studio in Pittston, where they participated in interviews and showcased five pieces of their original artwork. Their work will be featured in the final videos, which are expected to be released on WVIA’s website sometime in June. Stay tuned!
Alasia’s collection features visual art pieces completed in class. Hailey’s work includes pieces she created for SCA’s recent musical production, Sister Act, which is why the Virgin Mary appears in the group photo.
Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member
Alasia’s collection features visual art pieces completed in class. Hailey’s work includes pieces she created for SCA’s recent musical production, Sister Act, which is why the Virgin Mary appears in the group photo.
Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member
Students recently attended the Model United Nations competition, where they represented countries and engaged in discussions on pressing global issues.
Congratulations to our three award‑winning teams:
🌎Austin Shaffer and Jake Scherer (Somalia, Security Council): Best Delegation Award
🌎Johnny Barnette and Chase Compton (Venezuela, General Assembly): Best Peer Award
🌎Aidyn McHale and Russell Longenberger (Morocco, Human Rights Council): Runner‑Up Peer Award
Congratulations to our three award‑winning teams:
🌎Austin Shaffer and Jake Scherer (Somalia, Security Council): Best Delegation Award
🌎Johnny Barnette and Chase Compton (Venezuela, General Assembly): Best Peer Award
🌎Aidyn McHale and Russell Longenberger (Morocco, Human Rights Council): Runner‑Up Peer Award
⭐ SoCo Stars of the Month – March 2026 ⭐
Southern Columbia Middle School proudly recognizes the following 5th grade students as March SoCo Stars of the Month!
These students were selected for consistently demonstrating self‑control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Their positive choices and strong character help make our school community a great place to learn and grow.
🌟 March 2026 Honorees:
• Kinslee Benner
• Blakely Servose
• Jaxon Fritch
• Alaina Cuff
• Ava Kate Maciejewski
Southern Columbia Middle School proudly recognizes the following 5th grade students as March SoCo Stars of the Month!
These students were selected for consistently demonstrating self‑control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Their positive choices and strong character help make our school community a great place to learn and grow.
🌟 March 2026 Honorees:
• Kinslee Benner
• Blakely Servose
• Jaxon Fritch
• Alaina Cuff
• Ava Kate Maciejewski
Students in the Personal Finance and Accounting classes participated in the Personal Budgeting Challenge sponsored by First Keystone Community Bank. The activity challenged students to apply real‑world budgeting and financial decision‑making skills. In Accounting, Levi Everitt earned a 4th‑place finish, while Colton Starkoski placed 1st in the Personal Finance class. 💰
The final marking period is here, and time is running out. Fewer than 25 yearbooks remain available for purchase for each school.
📚 This is the last chance to secure a copy on a first come, first served basis.
Links to purchase for each school are below:
🔗Elementary:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1144189/G-C-Hartman-Elementary-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073104413031754/CATALOG_SHOP
🔗Middle School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1756583/Southern-Columbia-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073104230103054/CATALOG_SHOP
🔗High School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1045481/SOUTHERN-COLUMBIA-AREA-HIGH-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025073104315805054/CATALOG_SHOP
📚 This is the last chance to secure a copy on a first come, first served basis.
Links to purchase for each school are below:
🔗Elementary:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1144189/G-C-Hartman-Elementary-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073104413031754/CATALOG_SHOP
🔗Middle School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1756583/Southern-Columbia-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073104230103054/CATALOG_SHOP
🔗High School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1045481/SOUTHERN-COLUMBIA-AREA-HIGH-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025073104315805054/CATALOG_SHOP
Celebrate the creativity of our K–6 students at the Art Show on May 6 at 5:30 PM. Join us to admire their amazing work. See the flyer for more details! 🎨
This morning, the Adventure Sports class welcomed Shane Casey, a 2017 SCA graduate, who returned to speak with students about the upcoming trout season. Shane shared valuable information on safety, wildlife management, and effective fishing techniques, with a focus on applying those skills to the freshly stocked stream on campus. As a strong supporter of giving back, Shane spoke about the role the school played in developing him into the professional he is today. Students were excited to connect with an alumnus who knows the local area and could help enhance both their fishing skills and overall knowledge of the sport. 🎣
Another year, another collaborative project completed by the HS Art Club to help beautify our hallways. For this piece, a single image was divided into 25 squares, with each member responsible for completing one square using their medium of choice. The finished artwork reflects strong teamwork and creativity and is now displayed outside the band room entrance. What should they do next year? 🎨
Last week, Mrs. Traugh’s class enjoyed a trip to the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum. Students had a wonderful time exploring the exhibits and participating in a variety of interactive activities.
Students in Ms. Charlton's Anatomy class explored lung function yesterday by measuring their own lung capacity with balloons. They compared tidal capacity, the air we normally breathe in and out, to vital capacity, the maximum amount our lungs can hold. This was hands‑on anatomy at its best! 🫁
🥣From Lesson to Ladle! 🥣
Students in Cooking on Your Own 2 have been learning the principles behind making soups, stews, and sauces. They put their skills to the test by preparing chicken noodle and broccoli cheddar soup. Soup‑erb work!
Students in Cooking on Your Own 2 have been learning the principles behind making soups, stews, and sauces. They put their skills to the test by preparing chicken noodle and broccoli cheddar soup. Soup‑erb work!
Each year, the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) allows two student artworks from our school district to be submitted for inclusion in its Student Art Repository, showcased at the central office in Montandon.
We are proud to announce that Sadie Boucher and Alasia Gaines were selected as this year’s winners! They will be honored at a reception in May and will each receive a monetary award.
Congratulations to Sadie and Alasia! 🎨
We are proud to announce that Sadie Boucher and Alasia Gaines were selected as this year’s winners! They will be honored at a reception in May and will each receive a monetary award.
Congratulations to Sadie and Alasia! 🎨
Huge congratulations to the SCA Encore program on their incredible production of Sister Act! With 2 out of 3 nights sold out, it’s safe to say the show had everyone saying “hallelujah!” 🎭🎬
Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member
Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member
