Southern Columbia Area School District

Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for: Superintendent of Schools Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other current open positions.

Southern Columbia Area High School will be offering Summer School options for students this year. Information and a registration form were emailed to your student today. Forms are also available in the Guidance Office and the High School Office. Summer school will run from June 9–26, with registration and payment due by June 4. If you anticipate that your student will need summer school, please complete a pre-approval form and return it with payment to the High School Office by June 4.

Third Grade had a special visit from Brian Knoebel, who shared the story of the Walking Purchase and even brought the original deed showing the Knoebels' land was purchased from William Penn’s sons! What an amazing hands-on history lesson! 🏞️📖

We’re thrilled to announce that Siena Rovito, representing Southern Columbia High School, will be cheering for the Maryland team in this weekend’s Big 33 Football Classic! Even more exciting — Siena has been named CAPTAIN of the cheer squad! Congratulations, Siena!🏈💥 📍 Where: Cumberland Valley High School 🗓️ When: Sunday at 7:30 PM 🎖️ Special Tribute: All veterans and active military get in FREE — and there will be a tribute honoring their service during the event.

AP European History students brought World War II to life through hands-on learning by designing and constructing intricate 3D battle maps. Focusing on major conflicts such as the Battles of Midway, Berlin, Britain, and Okinawa, they explored key military strategies, turning points, and the broader impact of these events on the war’s outcome. This creative project blended research, collaboration, and critical thinking, allowing students to engage with history in a visual, interactive way while deepening their understanding of the global conflict. Contributor: Isabelle Baylor, Journalism Staff Member

Yesterday, SCA’s 5th and 6th grade band students came together for a special combined rehearsal led by Mr. McWilliams. It was a powerful moment of collaboration, with experienced players helping newer musicians grow. Events like this highlight the strength of SCA’s music program and the bright future ahead for these young performers. We can’t wait to see them shine at games and parades in the years to come! 🎼

Mrs. Zysset’s Child Care and Development class teamed up with the third graders for a fun and colorful jellyfish art project. It was a wonderful collaboration full of creativity and smiles! Contributor: Lauren Davis, Journalism Staff Member

High School yearbooks will be distributed at B and C lunches on Friday, May 23rd!

Hello, Southern Columbia Area families! We're excited to invite your kids to “Dive into Discovery!” at the 2025 SCA STEM Summer Camp! 📅 Dates: July 29th ,30th , and 31st ⏰ Time: 8:30- 11:30 🏫 Location: G. C. Hartman Elementary Center This camp is open to all students entering grades 2nd- 8th for the 2025-2026 school year. Elementary and Middle School students will be grouped based on grade levels and enrollment numbers. To Enroll, Fill out the form via the link below. Remember to complete the allergy section to ensure we provide safe snacks for everyone! Transportation: Parents, please arrange drop-off at 8:15 am and pick up at 11:30am each day at the gym/café entrance. There will be NO school district transportation for SCA Summer STEM Camp. On the last day, join us at 11:15 am for a special presentation showcasing your child’s activities! Our campers are expected to: Attend camp each day unless sick or otherwise arranged. Follow the rules set by teachers. Be responsible and respectful. Work through challenges and ask for help. Cooperate with everyone. Speak and act kindly. Listen attentively. Have FUN, make FRIENDS, and LEARN! To secure a camp T-shirt, please register by July 4. Registration closes on July 18th. https://forms.office.com/r/EK4mzwhzzJ

Congratulations to Ava Bixler and Saira Sodergren for being recognized at the CSIU Student Art Gallery Reception. Both Ava and Saira submitted outstanding pieces that are now proudly on display in the CSIU art gallery. The photo shows Ava and Saira standing beside their beautiful artwork, celebrating this well-deserved recognition. 🎨 Each year, the CSIU selects two pieces of student artwork from participating area school districts to add to its growing art repository. Ava and Saira were each awarded $300 for their outstanding work and were honored last night.

‼️ATTENTION SENIORS‼️ See the attached graphic for information regarding Senior Sunset! ☀️🎓

Congratulations to our 6th Grade Students of the Month! We’re proud to recognize Cristian Torres (Mrs. Powell), Ryan Maciejewski (Mr. Visnosky), Charlotte Paul (Mr. Kaseman), and Brynn Rosini (Mr. Fegley) for their outstanding efforts and positive contributions to our school community.

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Sharrow's class had a great time exploring basic geometry concepts using geoboards. Through hands-on play, they created shapes, discovered patterns, and practiced spatial thinking—all while having fun and building foundational math skills in a creative way.

📢 End-of-Year Technology Return Reminder 📢 Dear Parents & Guardians, as we approach the end of the school year, we’d like to remind you that all school-issued technology equipment — including laptops, chargers, and cases — must be returned by May 30th. 🔹 Grades 1–8: Students will return their devices to their homeroom teachers when instructed. 🔹 Grades 9–12: Students must return their devices directly to the Technology Office (Room 103 in the High School). If a student has completed all coursework requiring a laptop, they may return their equipment at any time. 📌 Important Notes: Once a laptop is turned in, it will not be returned. All equipment must be returned in working condition. Fees will apply for any damaged or missing items. 💻 For a list of potential fees, please check the Sapphire Parent Portal under the File Cabinet section, located in the 24-25 First Day Parent Forms. Thank you for helping us wrap up the school year smoothly!

Beginning in June, we are excited to offer a Girls Only Summer Lifting Program open to all girls entering 8th through 12th grade next school year. This program will run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings throughout the summer from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. All interested students are invited to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, May 22nd, in the auditorium during activity period. We encourage anyone who is interested to come learn more about the program and how it can benefit your strength, confidence, and injury prevention. We hope to see you there!

The Kindergarten class recently visited Rohrbach's Farm Market for a fun and memorable field trip. Students had the opportunity to explore the farm setting, enjoy the fresh air, and experience a variety of seasonal and educational activities.

Fifth Grade students Danaca Rhodes, Charles Clark, and Landon Traugh were recognized with Honorable Mention awards by the Columbia County Conservation District for their outstanding entries in this year’s Earth Day Poster Contest. Centered around the theme “Home is Where the Habitat Is,” their creative work stood out among submissions from across the county. Congratulations to these young environmental artists!

Our Middle School Envirothon students recently participated in the Susquehanna Valley Envirothon at Montour Preserve. Students explored topics such as Pennsylvania wildlife, aquatic ecology, soils and land use, and forestry. Envirothon is an important program that empowers students to become stewards of the environment by deepening their knowledge of natural resources and environmental issues.

Congratulations to the following Middle School students who recently placed in the Columbia County Conservation District's Annual Earth Day Poster Contest. In the 7th–9th grade division: Trent Shook (HM), Will Visnosky (HM), Logan Turofski (3rd), Ainzleigh Tatman (1st), Reagan Kusnerick (2nd), Cassandra Kusnerick (4th), and Riley Snyder (5th). In the 4th–6th grade division: Danaca Rhodes (HM), Landon Traugh (HM), and Charles Clark (HM). This year’s contest theme was “Home is Where the Habitat Is” and included 183 contestants from across Columbia County.

🎉 District 4 Championships Highlights – 05.17.25 🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Track & Field athletes for their outstanding performances at the District 4 Championships! 🏅🔥 Podium Finishers (Top 8): Girls: -Linsey Donlan – 2nd, Discus (113-3) – State Qualifier! -Brook Charnosky – 4th, Javelin (119-11) -Haley Conner – 5th, 3200m (12:14.17) -Makenna Golden – 6th, Pole Vault (9-6) -Tatum Klebon – 6th, High Jump (4-10) -Linsey Donlan – 6th, Shot Put (34-7) Boys: -Ethan Reed – 1st, Javelin (191-2 PR) – State Qualifier! -L. Rarig, G. Garcia, B. Gehret, E. Reed – 4th, 4x400m Relay (3:29.27) – State Qualifiers! -Jaden Carter – 4th, Discus (144-3) -Jaden Carter – 5th, Shot Put (51-7.25) – State Qualifier! -John Quinton – 6th, Shot Put (49-2.5) -Grady Garcia – 7th, 400m (51.51) Girls: -Haley Conner – 9th, 1600m (5:39.26) -O. Jones, L. Cecco, M. Shingara, M. Golden – 10th, 4x100m (52.06 PR!) -Brook Charnosky – 12th, Shot Put (32-2) -Lola Cecco – 14th, Pole Vault (8-6) -Evelyn Staugaitis – 16th, 100m Hurdles (17.84) -Olivia Jones – 18th, 200m (28.18) -Lainey Jones – 21st, 300m Hurdles (51.93) Boys: -Ethan Reed – 10th, Discus (129-9) -John Quinton – 11th, Discus (128-11) -Brady Arnold – 13th, 110m Hurdles (16.46) & 14th, 300m Hurdles (43.10) -Landon Rarig – 19th, 400m (54.33) -Grady Garcia – 20th, 100m (11.65)