Miss Merook’s student teacher, Miss Sandri, created a bright and engaging bulletin board to support our SEL focus on Healthy Communication. Students spent time looking at the key talking points and discussing how they connect to the ideas shared in Mr. Romig’s video lessons. It was a great opportunity for students to think about how they communicate with others and why healthy communication matters in everyday life.
Mrs. Hower’s class also had something to celebrate. Students showed their Tiger pride by wearing black and gold, filling the room with school spirit and positive energy. It was a simple but fun way for the class to come together and show support for our school community.
Mrs. Hower’s class also had something to celebrate. Students showed their Tiger pride by wearing black and gold, filling the room with school spirit and positive energy. It was a simple but fun way for the class to come together and show support for our school community.
Nate Gallagher reached a major milestone last night, scoring his 1,000th career point for the Southern Columbia boys basketball team.
The Tigers followed the achievement with a statement win, defeating Shamokin 69–58 in the PHAC semifinals. The victory sends the Tigers to their first-ever PHAC Championship appearance.
The Tigers (18–5) will face Lewisburg in tonight’s championship game. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. at Shikellamy High School.
Go Tigers!🏀
The Tigers followed the achievement with a statement win, defeating Shamokin 69–58 in the PHAC semifinals. The victory sends the Tigers to their first-ever PHAC Championship appearance.
The Tigers (18–5) will face Lewisburg in tonight’s championship game. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. at Shikellamy High School.
Go Tigers!🏀
Mrs. McWilliams’ 1st graders are exploring the instruments of the band and orchestra during their music unit by listening to Peter and the Wolf. The students are loving learning how each character is represented by a different instrument, and they’re so excited to hear these instruments in person soon! 🎶
✨ Prom 2026: Red Carpet Rendezvous ✨
It’s time to dress to impress and step into the spotlight! 🌟
📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🎬 Promenade
📍 Southern Columbia Area High School New Gymnasium
🕠 5:00 PM
💃 Prom
📍 Route 61 Events
1437 PA-61, Sunbury, PA 17801
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Roll out the red carpet and get ready for a night of glam, style, and unforgettable memories. 🎟️✨
Formal invitations will be released shortly, so keep an eye out… you won’t want to miss this star-studded evening!
It’s time to dress to impress and step into the spotlight! 🌟
📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🎬 Promenade
📍 Southern Columbia Area High School New Gymnasium
🕠 5:00 PM
💃 Prom
📍 Route 61 Events
1437 PA-61, Sunbury, PA 17801
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Roll out the red carpet and get ready for a night of glam, style, and unforgettable memories. 🎟️✨
Formal invitations will be released shortly, so keep an eye out… you won’t want to miss this star-studded evening!
Mrs. Deljanovan partnered with Mrs. Huntington’s class to give students a hands‑on, real‑world learning experience! Students practiced direction following and everyday life skills by placing stickers on coffee cup sleeves and creating “Kindness Krunch” trail mix, all while building sequencing and social‑pragmatic skills.
Students then prepared and sold their items during the PAWsitive Leaders Coffee Cart, giving them a chance to apply what they’ve learned and spread kindness throughout the elementary school’s faculty and staff. ☕💛🐾
Students then prepared and sold their items during the PAWsitive Leaders Coffee Cart, giving them a chance to apply what they’ve learned and spread kindness throughout the elementary school’s faculty and staff. ☕💛🐾
On Friday, February 6, our 6th graders enjoyed a day celebrating their achievements from the past marking period.
Students rotated through fun stations throughout the day, including trivia games, a school store, and a movie.
A special pizza party was held during lunch for Mrs. Powell’s Section 4, the winners of the 2nd marking period competition, The Race to the Pizza Party. Throughout the marking period, Mrs. Powell’s classes competed by earning individual AR points and working together as a team.
Section 4 finished with an impressive 613 points!
Congratulations to our 6th graders on a successful 2nd marking period! 🍕🎉
Students rotated through fun stations throughout the day, including trivia games, a school store, and a movie.
A special pizza party was held during lunch for Mrs. Powell’s Section 4, the winners of the 2nd marking period competition, The Race to the Pizza Party. Throughout the marking period, Mrs. Powell’s classes competed by earning individual AR points and working together as a team.
Section 4 finished with an impressive 613 points!
Congratulations to our 6th graders on a successful 2nd marking period! 🍕🎉
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 6:00pm -Facilities/Finance Committee. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9LGhi0GOQ4
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DQQA7N2653BB
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9LGhi0GOQ4
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DQQA7N2653BB
From Wednesday of last week through Friday night, Issy Honabach, 12th grade, participated in the District 8 Band Festival held at the Towanda Area School District. Issy’s dedication and commitment to Southern Columbia’s music program are appreciated, and her hard work does not go unnoticed. We are proud of her efforts and of the many talented musicians representing our school. 🎵
Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:
School Psychologist
Transportation Coordinator
Full-time Paraprofessionals
Part-time Cafeteria Workers
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other current open positions!
School Psychologist
Transportation Coordinator
Full-time Paraprofessionals
Part-time Cafeteria Workers
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other current open positions!
🌟 7th Grade Students of the Month 🌟
Congratulations to the following 7th grade students for their outstanding achievements in January:
🔬 Science: Alexis Andes
📚 ELA: Audrina Stefanowicz
➗ Math: Maddison Williams
🌍 Geography: Jovie Stahl
Congratulations to the following 7th grade students for their outstanding achievements in January:
🔬 Science: Alexis Andes
📚 ELA: Audrina Stefanowicz
➗ Math: Maddison Williams
🌍 Geography: Jovie Stahl
In Mr. Johnston’s Speech and Debate class, students recently performed a mock trial about a civil dispute involving a school and a student who was forced to change an “offensive” political shirt and warned that there would be more serious consequences if it happened again. The student said that the incident, along with the bullying that followed, disrupted her education and caused her emotional distress, raising serious questions about whether her First Amendment rights had been violated.
Ms. Hoffman’s freshman Civics class served as the jury, listening carefully to both sides. The prosecution, made up of Mara Turner, Johnny Barnette, Emily Valencik, Mason Laubach, and Nick Briggs, argued that the school violated the student’s First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and opinion and did not properly address the bullying that occurred after the incident. On the other side, the defense team, Dillen Brassard, Larry Kittle, and Karley McHale, claimed that the school made a reasonable judgment call in asking the student to remove the shirt because it was causing a disruption in the classroom, and argued that the school could not address the bullying if they were never made aware it was happening.
Overseeing the trial was Judge Leah Fenstermacher, who kept order and made sure everyone followed courtroom procedures as the jury worked toward a decision. In the end, the jury sided with the prosecution, and the school was found guilty.
Contributor: Maddison Yost, Print/Digital Media Intern
Ms. Hoffman’s freshman Civics class served as the jury, listening carefully to both sides. The prosecution, made up of Mara Turner, Johnny Barnette, Emily Valencik, Mason Laubach, and Nick Briggs, argued that the school violated the student’s First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and opinion and did not properly address the bullying that occurred after the incident. On the other side, the defense team, Dillen Brassard, Larry Kittle, and Karley McHale, claimed that the school made a reasonable judgment call in asking the student to remove the shirt because it was causing a disruption in the classroom, and argued that the school could not address the bullying if they were never made aware it was happening.
Overseeing the trial was Judge Leah Fenstermacher, who kept order and made sure everyone followed courtroom procedures as the jury worked toward a decision. In the end, the jury sided with the prosecution, and the school was found guilty.
Contributor: Maddison Yost, Print/Digital Media Intern
🎉 5th Grade SoCo Stars of the Month for January 🎉
These students were selected for demonstrating self‑control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting.
January 2026 Honorees:
Ivy Margel, Emma Avellino, Ethan Heiser, Adalyn Blyler, and Hannah Taylor
Congratulations to each student and their families! ⭐
These students were selected for demonstrating self‑control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting.
January 2026 Honorees:
Ivy Margel, Emma Avellino, Ethan Heiser, Adalyn Blyler, and Hannah Taylor
Congratulations to each student and their families! ⭐
🎶 Music Boosters Bingo! 🎶
Join us Saturday, February 7 for a fun afternoon of Bingo in support of our music program! 🎉
🗓️ Saturday, Feb. 7
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Bloomsburg Fire Department
📄 See flyer for full details
Join us Saturday, February 7 for a fun afternoon of Bingo in support of our music program! 🎉
🗓️ Saturday, Feb. 7
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Bloomsburg Fire Department
📄 See flyer for full details
Graduation will be held at Susquehanna University this year, as Bloomsburg University is unavailable due to renovations.
The ceremony is tentatively scheduled for May 28. Please note that this date may need to change if adjustments to the school calendar are required due to additional snow days.
We will keep families informed of any updates as soon as they become available. 🎓
The ceremony is tentatively scheduled for May 28. Please note that this date may need to change if adjustments to the school calendar are required due to additional snow days.
We will keep families informed of any updates as soon as they become available. 🎓
Please see the link below, or scan the QR code, if you’re interested in ordering High School Art Club apparel! All orders are due by Wednesday, February 25. 🗓️
🎨 Congratulations to Art Club member Hailey Gallup for creating the winning design!
Order here:
https://www.storessimple.com/academysportscenter/groupproducts.php?prodgroup_id=40400&prodgroupbypass=true
🎨 Congratulations to Art Club member Hailey Gallup for creating the winning design!
Order here:
https://www.storessimple.com/academysportscenter/groupproducts.php?prodgroup_id=40400&prodgroupbypass=true
7th grade life science students wrapped up their unit on the chemicals of life by completing a series of hands-on chemical reaction labs.
Middle school students held a carnival for Southern’s pre-kindergarten students. They generated ideas, built the games, and helped the children play them. The activity was facilitated by Mrs. Long and Mrs. Race.
Kindergarten Prom - Save the Date!
📅March 20, 2026
🕧6:00-8:00 pm
📍HS Cafeteria
The Class of 2027 proudly presents a night of celebrating little hearts and big milestones. Kindergarten Prom is a joyful event where our youngest learners dress to impress, hold hands with friends, and dance their way through memories that will be treasured for years to come. With giggles, music, and bright smiles, this special evening honors how much they've grown and the beautiful beginning of their journey ahead. Permission forms will be going home with students during the first week of March.
📅March 20, 2026
🕧6:00-8:00 pm
📍HS Cafeteria
The Class of 2027 proudly presents a night of celebrating little hearts and big milestones. Kindergarten Prom is a joyful event where our youngest learners dress to impress, hold hands with friends, and dance their way through memories that will be treasured for years to come. With giggles, music, and bright smiles, this special evening honors how much they've grown and the beautiful beginning of their journey ahead. Permission forms will be going home with students during the first week of March.
Track & Field sign-ups are happening right now! If you’re interested, be sure to check your school email for important information.
A student from Mrs. Traugh’s class joined several of Mrs. Gratti’s students to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day craft today. It was a great opportunity for creativity and teamwork, and a fun way to celebrate the season of friendship and kindness. 💕
