Southern Columbia Area School District

Today the middle and high school history departments worked together to organize a special activity celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Secondary students and teachers teamed up to create interactive lessons for elementary students that were both engaging and easy for younger learners to understand. These activities focused on important events, people, and ideas from American history.

The event was a great way to bring different grade levels together and help younger students learn about the country’s past in a fun and meaningful way. It also gave older students a chance to take on leadership roles and connect with the elementary students. Overall, the day helped build school-wide collaboration while celebrating the history and growth of the United States.

Contributor: Alyssa Conner, Journalism Staff Member

MS Bond and Fishing Creek Transportation are sponsoring a Driver Recruitment Night for Southern Columbia Area School District student transportation! Looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve the community and make a difference for local students? MS Bond and Fishing Creek Transportation are looking for dedicated drivers to join the team transporting Southern Columbia students. 📍 Southern Columbia Area School District Parking Lot 📅 May 26 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Enjoy: 🌭 Hotdogs, hamburgers, & drinks 🚌 Bus Rodeo Games 🏆 $500 prize for the Bus Rodeo winner! Whether you or someone you may know have experience or are interested in getting started, this is a great opportunity to learn more about driving for Southern Columbia and serving students in our community!

The History Club hosted its annual chess tournament this spring, featuring two months of intense competition and several surprising upsets. When the final match concluded, Johnny Barnette claimed the championship, with Ethan Reed finishing as runner-up. Johnny earned a medieval-style chess set, while Ethan received a $20 Sheetz gift card. Congratulations to both players on an outstanding tournament! ♟️

Good morning. Bus 16 will be delayed approximately 10 minutes this morning, May 20. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Lunch Menus for the remainder of the year have been posted. Due to the end of the school year approaching, some of these menu items may or may not be available, depending on inventory and delivery schedules. As changes are necessary, we will do our best to communicate which items will be impacted. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Criminal Justice students recently participated in Emergency Preparedness Day at FCC Allenwood. Students had the opportunity to view live demonstrations and speak with professionals working at the local, state, and federal levels in law enforcement, corrections, emergency management, and other related fields.

Claire Leisenring has earned recognition as Citizen of the Month for her outstanding character, positive attitude, and commitment to the school community. Claire consistently shows respect and kindness to her peers and teachers, while also demonstrating a strong work ethic in the classroom. She leads by example, takes pride in her work, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to others.

Good morning. Bus 4 and Bus 20 are combined this morning. As a result, Bus 4 will be approximately 15–20 minutes late. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:00 - Activities Committee, 6:30 – Curriculum Committee, 7:00 – Board Meeting. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbqwZvHFZTI
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DSWNPH60E586

Bus 7 will be on a 45 min delay this morning, Monday, May 18.

Bus 20 will be on a 40 min delay this morning, Monday, May 18.

Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:

7th Grade Science Teacher - Starting 2026-2027 School Year
Elementary Secretary - Full-time (Level I)
Full-time Paraprofessionals
Middle School Secretary
Special Education Secretary

Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information!

Mrs. Traugh’s class enjoyed a fun trip to the Elysburg playground, followed by a special lunch from McDonald’s. Students had a wonderful time playing, exploring, and spending time together outside the classroom!

Over the weekend, our girls soccer program hosted the Frank Fullmer Memorial Junior High Girls Soccer Tournament. The tournament began in 2015 to honor legendary coach Frank Fullmer, who founded the girls soccer program here at Southern Columbia.

After winning the championship in the tournament’s first two years, our program experienced a drought, with Central Columbia largely dominating in recent seasons. This past weekend, however, our girls played with tremendous passion and heart to reclaim the championship, defeating Central Columbia 1–0 in the finals.

In addition, the team put together an outstanding season, finishing with a record of 12-1-4.

Ryan Maciejewski, with the assistance of Kate Brecht, Isabella Miller, and Declan McGinley, recently completed his CSO STEM Action Plan for the year.

Ryan shared his passion for STEM by teaching kindergarten students how to build a basic robot called a Bristlebot. Through this engaging, hands-on activity, students explored important STEM concepts while discovering how science, technology, engineering, and math connect to their everyday lives.

Ryan’s presentation encouraged creativity, problem solving, and curiosity in our youngest learners while demonstrating outstanding leadership and dedication to STEM awareness.

Bus 42 will be on a 40 minute delay this morning, Friday, May 15.

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.