Bianca Ward is currently student teaching in Mrs. Habowski's 2nd Grade class. She completed her Practicum with Mrs. Habowski in the Fall, so she has benefited from enhanced familiarity with her students and the classroom environment. Learn more about Miss Ward below.
Miss Twiddy has been student teaching in 11th Grade English with Mrs. Roughton since January. "Teachers of Tomorrow" gives everyone a chance to learn more about this aspiring educator.
Southern Columbia's Staff Spotlight for the last week of March is Mrs. Bulla. You would never find her without her smile! Mrs. Bulla was one of the kindest people you could ever meet. Last week she lost her long fought battle with cancer, but she will never be forgotten. Her kindness will live on in everyone she touched. Now you are pain free and in your Heavenly home - we appreciate you - always!
After-School Tutoring/Homework Program announcements - the After-School Program will not run on Thursday, April 6th because of the early dismissal. Also, the program will end on April 20th - so April 20th will be the last day for the After-School Program.
On Tuesday, 19 SCA students attended the Model UN conference held at Bloomsburg University. Students wrote position papers and debated topics like climate change and the status of Jerusalem. Emily Hamilton and Brianna Kulick won best position paper in the UN Security Council and Ryan Hricenak won best position paper in the World Health Organization.
Congratulations to Mara Turner, Karissa Teichman, and Levi Everitt for being named 8th Grade Soco Stars for the month of February.
S.A.V.E. Club is selling t-shirts for grades K-12. Each t-shirt is $5 and pickup will be March 28th and April 4th from 3:00pm-5:00pm in the new gym lobby. Proceeds will benefit the S.A.V.E. Club and the Save A Life Walk. Please fill out the form if interested.
https://forms.office.com/r/BsS5FYFZ5e
The High School Science Club is selling Earth Day T-Shirts for grades K-12. Below is the order form and the shirt design. Shirts will be available to pick up during the week of April 17th. Funds will be put toward HS Science Club projects.
https://forms.gle/YFVsUxfvB3jduBYL7
Come out to see Bye Bye Birdie! A top notch performance by top notch students! Tonight is the final show - don't miss it!
On Wednesday night, 16 teams and 64 players participated in our last Trivia Night of the school year. Congratulations to our championship team "REDEMPTION.” Team members are Landon Ferrara, Mr. Fegley, Mr. Medon, and Mr. Roth! 📚 ✏️ Trivia nights are sponsored by HS Student Council.
Southern Columbia's Staff Spotlight for the fourth week of March is the team of Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Semian. While they have different jobs, they share the elementary office. They are always extremely helpful and do everything with a smile! They are definitely our peanut butter and jelly - great together - hard to separate - we appreciate you both!
Junior Landon Ferrara took the initiative to attend the virtual AOPA ImaginAviation NASA Conference last month. At the board meeting, he shared what he learned including networking, innovation, and STEM. The project pilot for the X-59 aircraft was a presenter! Tiger Pride!
At Monday's school board meeting, Hunter Shirk was awarded the Citizen of the Month for March. Hunter, you are a kind-hearted student who truly cares about others. Keep up the great work! Tiger Proud!
Opening Night of Bye Bye Birdie was spectacular! Two more nights to see the show. See our website to get your tickets!
SOCO’s Introduction to Business class participated in the Husky Dog Pound yesterday. Students competed in a “Shark Tank” like simulation at Bloomsburg University. There were about 100 groups who participated in the event from all over the state. Great job to the Southern students who came up with an idea and had the courage to participate!
Fifth Grade students received hygiene goodie bags after participating in a "Good Hygiene" lesson presented by Evangelical Hospital.
Students from Southern Columbia Area School District, along with 18 other school districts throughout Carbon, Dauphin, Northumberland, and Schuylkill counties, will compete in the Spartan Games on May 9th. The Spartan Games will be held at North Schuylkill School District and include athletic events and carnival games. Today, athletes from Mount Carmel Area School District passed the torch to Southern Columbia athletes. The next stop for the torch is in Shenandoah Valley School District.
Amaya Copeland is student teaching in 1st Grade with Mrs. Hockenbroch. Our "Teachers of Tomorrow" feature allows you to learn a little more about Miss Copeland. She is really enjoying her time working in our elementary school.
7th grade Science students showed off their creativity and knowledge of cellular processes during a recent project and presentation.
Mr. Hauer’s and student teacher Mrs. Ivey celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with students by recognizing good deeds. Each time a good deed was recognized, the students were able to deliver a new holiday accessory to elementary school principal Mr. Fetterman.
