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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
✨ Fifth Grade Field Trip🎒
Last week, our fifth graders took a trip to Bloomsburg Town Park and the Children's Museum! From exploring nature to diving into hands-on exhibits, it was a day packed with learning, laughter, and lasting memories. 🌳🖍️🚌
This week, our 6th Grade students had the exciting opportunity to visit Washington, D.C.!
They toured the Pentagon and explored museums and historic sites around the National Mall. It was a memorable experience that brought learning to life beyond the classroom.
A big thank you to the VFW for their generous support, and to Master Sergeant Andrew Gajkowski, USAF, for coordinating our Pentagon visit.
Students, parents, and staff all had a fantastic day!
Kate Brecht, Isabella Miller, Ryan Maciejewski, and Declan McGinley completed their first year in the Chief Science Officer STEM Program this past week. Each member spent the year promoting STEM awareness by organizing a STEM Day for elementary students and attending various workshops that introduced them to STEM-based careers.
Declan McGinley received the Most Outstanding Chief Science Officer Award. This award is presented to the officer who goes above and beyond their regular duties and responsibilities—both in planning and presenting their action plan and in their engagement during workshops throughout the school year. Declan was the sole recipient of this award, selected from approximately 50 students representing several schools across the CSIU and BLAST IU regions.
Congratulations to 6th grader Emma Jones for earning an Honorable Mention in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation Art Contest! Emma competed against middle school students from across the state of Pennsylvania, and her hard work truly stood out. We are incredibly proud of her dedication and talent!
Be sure to check out Emma’s artwork on display in the art gallery near the old gym.
🌟 Celebrating Excellence! 🌟
The 8th Grade Team is proud to present our April SoCo Star students!
From left to right:
Addy Maclay – ELA 📚
Stella Adams – History 🏛️
Brenna Thomas – Math ➗
Ellie Unger – Science 🔬
Way to go, stars! Keep shining bright! ✨
