Southern Columbia Area School District

Chief Science Officers of STEM recently spent a day at the Joseph Priestley House in Northumberland learning about the history of chemistry. Students also participated in a scavenger hunt around the museum that focused on solving various colonial-era housing problems by applying math skills. They wrapped up the day by listening to a speaker discuss upcoming artificial intelligence projects in our local communities.

Students in the 11th‑grade, third‑period Honors English class recently performed scenes from Death of a Salesman. They acted their hearts out each day and deserve recognition for their Academy Award–worthy performances! The students were Ander Zanella as Willy Loman, Chase Compton as Linda Loman, Aidyn McHale as Biff Loman, and Ayden Hockenbroch as Happy Loman. 🧾

Journey Bank Presents: The Chris Herren Story

FREE Community Event — Open to the Public

Journey Bank is honored to team with former NBA player Chris Herren to tackle the problem
of substance abuse and addiction. Please join us as Chris shares his very personal journey
navigating the disease of addiction, the road to recovery, and his mission to make a
difference. Chris’s story takes you from his dream of playing in the NBA, through losing his
career and almost his family. As a person in long-term recovery, Chris inspires people to
identify the “Why” in their story and to start the conversation on wellness and recovery. We
share Chris’s goal of reaching at least one person and making a difference.

Event Details
Date Thursday, March 12
Location Arts & Crafts Building at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds
Time 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Admission Free community event. Open to the public. Bring friends/family and spread the word.

Contact & Links
Website www.journeybank.com
Website www.herrentalks.com
Phone 570-784-1660
Social Follow Journey Bank on Facebook for more about this community event.

Congratulations to Ryker Leffler on being named Citizen of the Month! Ryker consistently demonstrates kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude in the classroom. He is respectful to his peers, always willing to lend a hand, and sets a strong example through his behavior and work ethic. Ryker’s leadership and friendly personality make him a wonderfully positive part of our school community.

We are proud to recognize our Elementary Students of the Month for February! These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional effort, kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude throughout the month. Their hard work, both in and out of the classroom, sets a wonderful example for their peers. Congratulations to these students and their families! 🍎

Tickets for Sister Act are now available for the March 26-28 shows.

Buy your tickets here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/12-1234567/6939733de236782714ea5cb1

Additionally, please see the flyer for details on Sunday's fundraiser event.

As always, thank you for your continued support!

Four parents visited the middle school today to talk with students about their careers. Two of the parents work at a university, while the others are a physical therapist and an insurance contract negotiator. They shared insights about educational requirements, day-to-day responsibilities, and important factors to consider when choosing a career, such as flexibility and work-life balance. Students had the opportunity to try physical therapy devices such as a grip-strength tester and received free "swag" from the presenters.

Southern Student Finishes 6th at State Voice of Democracy Competition

Southern Columbia junior Declan McGinley finished 6th in the statewide “Voice of Democracy” speech/essay competition, sponsored locally by VFW Post 8306, Catawissa.

Declan competed against winners from 23 VFW Districts across Pennsylvania, with 193 VFW Posts and 1,760 total submissions considered. He received a $1,000 award, a commemorative jacket and backpack, and a tour of the Gettysburg Battleground.

This year’s theme was: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”

Congratulations, Declan!

The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 6:15pm - Activities Committee, 6:30pm – Curriculum Committee, 7:00pm – School Board Meeting. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch/-oDNhFvewbQ
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/Public

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!

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.

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!🏀

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!

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. ☕💛🐾

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! 🍕🎉

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

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!