Please log in to Sapphire and review your child's updated busing information, which will begin on Tuesday, September 8th.
Please check both AM and PM bus times and locations, as some information may have changed.
In making these adjustments, we worked closely with our transportation contractor and carefully considered the concerns and feedback shared by our school community. Our goal is to make the necessary adjustments while providing safe and efficient transportation for our students.
We appreciate the feedback we have received and your patience and understanding throughout this process.
If you have a concern regarding a change to your child's transportation, please email Heather Nenstiel at hnenstiel@scasd.us.
Thank you for your continued patience and support.
We're inviting family, friends, and community members to volunteer at our upcoming district wide Career Fair! Share your experiences, answer questions, and help students explore future careers. Together, we can inspire tomorrow's workforce!
When: Friday, October 16, 2026
Rain Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 9:00am
Sign Up Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026
We welcome all interested volunteers; however, not everyone may be selected due to limited space. Please be sure your required clearances are up to date before volunteering or be willing to obtain them prior to the event.
Please click on this link for more details and to complete the interest form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BLG6XH8LSa
Each year, Southern Columbia High School proudly honors our veterans through a special luncheon and assembly held on Veterans Day. A highlight of this celebration is our slideshow, which recognizes and pays tribute to all SCA alumni who have served or are currently serving in the military. Over the years, this presentation has grown tremendously, now honoring more than 150 veterans, spanning graduates from the Class of 1941 to the Class of 2025. This project has been many years in the making, and while it continues to grow, many of our slides have become outdated. To ensure that our tribute remains accurate and up to date, we are asking all SCA alumni who have served, or relatives of those who have served, to complete the form at the link below. This will help us keep our records current so we can continue to properly honor our SCA veterans.
Please fill out the form even if you (or your relative) are already included in our presentation. Upon completion of this survey, you will be contacted about submitting a photo.
If you have any questions, please contact Jerid Lindenmuth at jlindenmuth@scasd.us or Jennifer Stine at jenstine@scasd.us. Thank you for helping us continue this proud tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.
Form Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfR_3fRMGx55GiAmQ8so4kiZUNU5JRjc4NlNINDk2Vk5TVkFZN1FGVlVPNS4u&route=shorturl
The yearbooks are currently at their lowest prices of the year, but this special pricing is only available through September 18!
🔗 Order Here:
• High School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1045481/SOUTHERN-COLUMBIA-AREA-HIGH-SCHOOL/2027-Yearbook/2026081304310117399/CATALOG_SHOP
• Middle School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1756583/Southern-Columbia-Middle-School/2027-Yearbook/2026081304252514799/CATALOG_SHOP/#
• Elementary School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1144189/G-C-Hartman-Elementary-School/2027-Yearbook/2026080704340204357/CATALOG_SHOP
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following virtual meeting this evening: 7:00 PM – Board Meeting. The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp3m7AbetS8
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for your continued support as we begin a new year together.
If you have a question about your child's transportation information, please email hnenstiel@scasd.us. Emailing allows our transportation office time to pull your child's route and provide you with the most accurate information when returning your call.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support as we work through these transportation changes.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch/Yjp4tKG-d0k
Keystone agenda: https://meetings.keystoneagenda.com/Public/Organization/4053
Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:
Kindergarten Teacher-Grant Funded (2026-2027 School Year)
Music Teacher (Grades 5-12) and Band Director
Full-time Paraprofessionals
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other job opportunities!
I am sharing this information early so families have ample time to plan and prepare before the start of the 2026–2027 school year. Please note the new school schedule:
All schools will begin at 7:58 a.m.
Elementary School dismissal: 2:50 p.m.
Middle/High School dismissal: 2:55 p.m.
Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:35 a.m. and not before, as staff supervision is not available prior to that time. Please do not drop students off before 7:35 a.m.
Thank you for your support as we implement these changes. We look forward to a great school year.
Southern Columbia Area School District has transitioned from BoardDocs to Keystone Agenda. All board agendas, minutes, and supporting documents—including historical records—have been transferred to the new platform.
Please use Keystone Agenda for all current and archived documents. Thank you for your support during this transition.
You can access Keystone Agenda by clicking on the following link - https://meetings.keystoneagenda.com/Public/Organization/4053
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6otVHw2OpI
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/Public
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 8:30am-11:30am
📍 Location: SCA Elementary Gym
** Snack will be provided**
? 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
We’re proud to see their talent and creativity recognized. Take a minute to watch their featured vignettes and join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor.
🎥 Watch here: https://www.wvia.org/learn/artist-of-the-week
YouTube Live Link: https://youtube.com/live/TbejR6Oo_w0
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DTYNZ8621F79
Today we celebrated our outstanding 5th graders at their awards ceremony.
Awards were presented to the top overall students in each section for each subject, recognizing their hard work, dedication, and academic achievement throughout the year. Many students also received the Tiger Award, which is similar to Student of the Month, and provided an opportunity to honor additional deserving students, since there are not enough months in the school year to recognize everyone individually.
We are incredibly proud of all our students for their growth, effort, and accomplishments this year.
We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, dedication, and achievement:
🔬 Science: Marci Bendas
➗ Math: Ayva Merva
📚 ELA: Molly Sacharczyk
🌍 Geography: Gianna Boone (not pictured)
