The Southern Columbia FFA Chapter successfully delivered all items collected during their Ronald McDonald donation drive to the Ronald McDonald House for their annual Farmer's Care Event, sponsored by the PA Farm Bureau.
The chapter raised the most donations out of all the FFA chapters in Columbia, Montour, and Lycoming counties, totaling almost $2,800! 🎉
This achievement highlights the dedication and community spirit of the Southern Columbia FFA Chapter and their supporters.
As we reflect on the wonderful Read Across America Week that took place last week, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all our amazing local readers. Your enthusiasm and love for reading truly made the week special. Whether you joined us for story time, or simply enjoyed a good book at home, your support means the world to us.
Let's continue to celebrate the joy of reading every day! 📖❤️🌎
Coming back for its second appearance, it is the Teachers vs. Students Basketball Game sponsored by SAVE! On Friday, March 14th, there will be games played at 6:00 PM for JV and 7:30 PM for Varsity. After last year’s student victory in the Varsity game and the teachers' win in the JV game, both sides want to send a message in their Friday showdowns. When asked about the outcome of this year’s game, Varsity player Parker Pesarchick said, “We’re throwing lobs all day, dunks only.” In response to Pesarchick's comment, teacher Ms. Stine said, “Parker thinks he can dunk, but I don’t think we can get a sheet of paper between him and the ground.” Then, Pesarchick’s teammate Braysen Leslie commented, “Parker may not be able to dunk, but everyone will see the score when the time comes.” On March 14th, the ultimate rivalry between student and teacher will commence. Don’t miss out on the game of the century! 🏀
Purchase your tickets here: https://www.scasd.us/o/hs/page/hometown-ticketing
Contributor: Johnny Barnette, Journalism Staff Member
Introducing Miss Szydlowski, our next featured student teacher! She’s currently working alongside Mrs. Pfirman in 3rd Grade, where she brings fresh ideas and enthusiasm to create an engaging and dynamic learning environment for her students. Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight the amazing student teachers who are making a meaningful difference in our schools each day! 🎓✨
Issy Honabach, Sarah Eyer, and Evelyn Staugaitis all participated in the 2025 Region IV Band Festival this past weekend. This is an extremely impressive musical accomplishment. We are very proud of all their achievements and look forward to continuing to grow the arts here at Southern Columbia! 🎶
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 6:00pm - Activities Committee, 6:30pm - Policy Committee, 7:00pm - Facilities/Finance Committee. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67H8Ng1wBeA
Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUNEFCNzRaMFFFR0tMQ0JYSFlBTFhWSUhVQiQlQCNjPTEu
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DE3T6A7513A7
Students in Mrs. Trometter’s and Mr. Deljanovan’s Gym classes have been enjoying an exciting and competitive unit in their physical education class—Pickleball! The fast-paced sport, which combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, has become a hit among students. With Pickleball courts set up in the gym, students have been bonding over intense matches and getting active in a fun, engaging way.
Pickleball’s popularity is growing, and it’s clear that our PE classes are embracing this game with open arms. All high school students are eligible to compete in the upcoming Pickleball tournament, but the deadline to sign up is tomorrow. Stay tuned for the results of this competition.
Contributor: Wyatt Martin, Journalism Staff Member
Mrs. Roughton's 11th and 12th Grade English classes had the incredible opportunity to experience The Great Gatsby on Broadway in NYC yesterday! From the dazzling sets to the captivating performances, the students were transported into the Roaring Twenties, seeing the novel come to life in a whole new way. It was an unforgettable day of learning, culture, and excitement—one they’ll remember for years to come! 🎭✨
Contributor: Maddison Yost, Journalism Staff Member
Students in Mrs. Becker's Office Applications class recently built a "Lucky Charms Database" to store information about the types of charms found in a bag of Lucky Charms cereal. They used Microsoft Access to set up and enter data in a database, query that data, and summarize their findings. Some of the characteristics students recorded included the shape of the charm, its primary and secondary color, size, quantity in bag and taste. Students then enjoyed a St. Patrick's Day snack at the end of class.🍀
FBLA is raising money for future competitions. Students are selling a variety of items through an online platform, ranging from chocolate to kitchen items to jewelry. You can choose "ship to school" if you have a child who attends the school or you work at the school, or you can choose "ship to home" if you would rather receive the items at your house. Orders are due by March 13. Thank you in advance for supporting our future entrepreneurs!
Online Fundraising Store Online Shopping Link: https://onlinefundraisingstore.shop.matiries.com/shop-now?sellerId=968912
Introducing Miss Fletcher, our next featured student teacher! She’s currently collaborating with Ms. Habowski in 2nd Grade, where she’s blending her love for teaching with creative approaches to engage and inspire young learners. Stay tuned as we continue to shine a light on the remarkable student teachers who are leaving their mark in our schools each day! 🎓✨
At G.C. Hartman Elementary, Read Across America Week is one of the most exciting and anticipated events of the school year. Each March, the school celebrates reading with a week full of activities designed to inspire students and foster a love for books. The event aligns with Dr. Seuss's birthday, as it’s held during the first week of March. Local community members and high school students volunteer to read stories to the students, allowing them to experience the joy of hearing stories from different voices. It's a week that strengthens the bond between students, teachers, and the community, all while celebrating the magical world of books!
Contributor: Karleigh Sommers, Journalism Staff Member
Last Friday, the Southern Columbia Grades K-5 Daddy-Daughter Dance brought joy and excitement to the school as fathers and daughters danced the night away. This annual event provides girls with a special opportunity to create lasting memories with their dads, filled with fun, laughter, and bonding. It's safe to say it was another successful year, and everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating together. The event continues to be a beloved tradition, strengthening the connections between fathers and daughters in our community.
Contributors: Kylah Heath and Tori Heffner, Journalism Staff Members
The following 6th Grade students were selected as February SoCo Stars of the Month! These students were chosen because they have displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience. Congratulations to Hazel Becker, Lucas Kreisher, Kason Klinger, and Makala Podgurski! We are SoCo proud!
Miss Sharrow and Mrs. Gaul's 1st Grade classes had an exciting visit from Valley Chemical Fire Company members and Smokey the Bear, who shared his story and safety tips. Meanwhile, Officer Glenn Wonsock delighted Mrs. Madden's class by reading "Fox in Socks." The students had a fantastic time meeting Smokey and enjoying a fun-filled reading session! 🐻👮♂️
The following students were selected as Southern Columbia Middle School as February SoCo Stars of the Month. These students were chosen because they have displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
February 2025: Mollie Dermes, Makayla Fracalossi, Firman Abdill, Brady Boucher
Meet Mr. Ryan Coller, our next featured student teacher! Ryan is currently working in Mrs. Long's 10th grade History class, bringing his passion for teaching and fresh perspectives to the classroom. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the amazing student teachers who are making a lasting impact in our schools every day! 🎓✨
Congratulations to Coach Woytowich and the SCA Boys Basketball Team on capturing 3rd place in the PIAA District 4 AAA Boys Basketball Championships. The team defeated North Penn Mansfield 42-40 to earn the 3rd place medal. The team next competes in the PIAA AAA state basketball tournament by taking on Riverside out of District 2 on Saturday March 8th. This is the 3rd time in the last 4 years that Coach Woytowich has led the Boys Basketball team into the PIAA State Tournament.
On Friday, February 28, members of the Southern Columbia FFA Chapter competed in the Area Public Speaking Competition in Stillwater, PA.
The results of the competition are as follows:
Russell Longenberger - 1st Place Junior Prepared Speaking
Madison Kerstetter - 1st Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Chase Compton - 3rd Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Congratulations! These individuals will advance to the regional level in April at Penn College.
Due to an ordering error on my part, tomorrow's Crunchy Tacos will now be Soft Tacos. Students will still receive two tacos, but the shell will be a flour tortilla rather than an corn taco shell. My apologies for the error and change of plans.