Southern Columbia Area School District

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.

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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)

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On Tuesday May 20th there will be a bake sale hosted by the SCA Field Hockey Team. All items will be $1.00. The sale will be held outside of the Middle/High School Cafeteria and run during homeroom and A, B, and C lunches.

The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 7:00pm – Board Meeting. The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel. YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch/hXVKK04hh4w Public Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfSXUdVnc_dFDgog_y0gYe4hUNlpPWVpTTUQxUDE0R0xVMzY1MVBIVU5SUyQlQCNjPTEu Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DFMV4J78C45E

On Friday, Mr. Lindenmuth welcomed a guest speaker to his Contemporary Issues class to discuss the coal industry in the Anthracite region and explain how surface mining operations work. Dale Lindenmuth, former Superintendent at Blaschak Coal, spoke to the class about the uses of anthracite coal and the fundamental processes involved in mining it locally. With over 30 years of experience in the coal mining industry, Mr. Lindenmuth provided students with a unique and insightful perspective on how coal mining positively impacts the economy. As a token of appreciation, students received gifts including a piece of actual anthracite coal, Blaschak-branded earplugs, and a Blaschak coal stress ball/toy.

🏅 PIAA State Bound! 🏅 Huge congratulations to our incredible track & field athletes who have qualified for the PIAA State Championships! 💪 Jaden Carter – Shot Put 💥 Linsey Donlan – Discus 🎯 Ethan Reed – Javelin 🔥 4x400 Relay Team – Landon Rarig, Grady Garcia, Ben Gehret & Ethan Reed