Last week kicked off 12 Days of Holidays fun hosted by Student Council! 🎅
Students and staff have been encouraged to show their holiday spirit by participating in themed dress-up days. Everyone who joins in is entered to win a prize at the end of the spirit days. 🎁
Thank you to everyone who has already participated, and don’t forget to keep showing your holiday spirit for the remaining days! 🎄
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
Students and staff have been encouraged to show their holiday spirit by participating in themed dress-up days. Everyone who joins in is entered to win a prize at the end of the spirit days. 🎁
Thank you to everyone who has already participated, and don’t forget to keep showing your holiday spirit for the remaining days! 🎄
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
Advisor of the Class of 2027, Mrs. Andrews, invited Mrs. Roulin's High School Art Club to paint the cafeteria windows in preparation for the Snowball fundraiser held last Friday.
Senior members did an outstanding job, transforming the windows from a clean slate into vibrant works of art within a single school day. Their creativity gave staff and students the chance to witness their talents firsthand and added a festive touch to the event. ⛄
Senior members did an outstanding job, transforming the windows from a clean slate into vibrant works of art within a single school day. Their creativity gave staff and students the chance to witness their talents firsthand and added a festive touch to the event. ⛄
On Friday, the Junior Class hosted a Snowball Dance for the 3rd and 4th graders. The juniors held this event to raise money, as they are the class responsible for hosting prom this year. Students from the junior class helped make this event possible by assisting with handing out food, playing games, and making sure everything went smoothly. Thanks to everyone who came to this event or donated their time and items to make it possible. ❄️
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
Southern Columbia will be operating on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, December 16th, 2025.
Southern Columbia will host its first-ever Girls Wrestling match this Wednesday night in the high school Old Gym. Junior High will compete at 5:00 PM, followed by Varsity at 6:15 PM. Come out and support these athletes as they make history!
Menu Change:
All sites will be switching Thursday, Dec 18th and Monday Dec 22nd meals. Thursday students will be offered Piergoies and a PBJ Sandwich, while Monday students will be offered Mandarin Chicken w/ Rice. Thank you!!
All sites will be switching Thursday, Dec 18th and Monday Dec 22nd meals. Thursday students will be offered Piergoies and a PBJ Sandwich, while Monday students will be offered Mandarin Chicken w/ Rice. Thank you!!
Southern Columbia Area School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 15th, 2025.
7th grader Audrina Stefanowicz visited Mrs. Pfirman’s classroom today to present on starting a business, and she led an engaging activity with the students. Audrina created both a presentation and a worksheet to help students explore entrepreneurship and consider what type of business they might start.
Southern Columbia Middle School proudly recognizes the November SoCo Stars of the Month!
These students were selected for demonstrating self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
November 2025 Honorees:
Allie Delgrippo, Olivia Mitchell, Charlie Walker, Sawyer Rodriguez, Cathan Strohecker
These students were selected for demonstrating self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
November 2025 Honorees:
Allie Delgrippo, Olivia Mitchell, Charlie Walker, Sawyer Rodriguez, Cathan Strohecker
Susquehanna Kids recently visited Mrs. Singley's and Mrs. Long's classrooms to lead an AI/coding workshop. Students got to create a dancing character while applying coding concepts and creativity.
Today, we had the privilege of welcoming Chris Herren to our high school auditorium for a powerful presentation on addiction and recovery. Chris shared his personal story with honesty and courage, inspiring our students to think carefully about their choices and the impact those choices can have on their lives.
We are grateful to Journey Bank for sponsoring this event and to Chris for delivering such an impactful message.
We also want to thank our counseling team for being available to support anyone who needed to process today’s presentation.
Together, we remain committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where every student feels empowered to make positive choices. 💛🖤
If you would like to learn more about Chris Herren’s mission, search his name on YouTube to find inspiring videos and resources.
Southern Columbia Area School District is accepting applications for:
School Psychologist
Long-term Substitute - 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher (for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year)
3 - Full-time Paraprofessionals
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other current open positions.
School Psychologist
Long-term Substitute - 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher (for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year)
3 - Full-time Paraprofessionals
Please check out www.scasd.us and click on Employment for more information and for other current open positions.
🎉 Congratulations to Our 6th Grade Students of the Month! 🎉
We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to learning:
📚 ELA (Mrs. Powell): Sarah Davis
🌍 Social Studies (Mr. Visnosky): Savannah Funkhouser
🔬 Science (Mr. Kaseman): Olivia Carl
➗ Math (Mr. Fegley): Makayla Fracalossi
We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to learning:
📚 ELA (Mrs. Powell): Sarah Davis
🌍 Social Studies (Mr. Visnosky): Savannah Funkhouser
🔬 Science (Mr. Kaseman): Olivia Carl
➗ Math (Mr. Fegley): Makayla Fracalossi
The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meetings this evening in the High School Library: 7:00pm - Board Reorganization Meeting followed by regularly scheduled Board Meeting. The meetings will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDmD2CT_MMQ
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DN5PLJ640CD8
YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDmD2CT_MMQ
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DN5PLJ640CD8
Lunch Menu Updates:
12-4-25:
GC Hartman Elem: Salisbury Steak w/ Gravy, Oven Baked French Fries and Peaches; ALTERNATE OPTION: Strawberry or Grape Uncrustable (both days this week)
SCA HS/MS: Cheeseburger w/ Lettuce, Tomato, & Onion, Oven Baked French Fries and Peaches
12-5-25: Both Sites will be serving Chicken Nuggets, sides will vary depending on delivery and supply.
12-4-25:
GC Hartman Elem: Salisbury Steak w/ Gravy, Oven Baked French Fries and Peaches; ALTERNATE OPTION: Strawberry or Grape Uncrustable (both days this week)
SCA HS/MS: Cheeseburger w/ Lettuce, Tomato, & Onion, Oven Baked French Fries and Peaches
12-5-25: Both Sites will be serving Chicken Nuggets, sides will vary depending on delivery and supply.
🎄 Class of 2028 Afternoon Holiday Celebration! 🎄
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with fun activities, holiday movies, and holiday cheer.
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Auditorium
See the attached flyer for full details!
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with fun activities, holiday movies, and holiday cheer.
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Auditorium
See the attached flyer for full details!
❄️The Southern Columbia High School Student Council will be hosting the “12 Days of Holidays” beginning Monday, December 8th! 🎄All students and staff across the district are encouraged to join in the fun by participating in the daily themed dress-up days. 🎁
Southern Columbia Area students swept the competition at the PA VFW District 14 contest for both the Voice of Democracy Essay/Speech and Patriots' Pen Essay, sponsored locally by VFW Post 8306 in Catawissa. Declan McGinley, 11th grade, won the Voice of Democracy, and Levi Race, 8th grade, won the Patriots' Pen. This year’s theme was: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?” Both Declan and Levi will now compete at the state level, with winners announced at the Department of PA VFW Mid-Winter Conference held in Gettysburg in January.
Picture #1: Commander Mark Schlieder, Reagan Kusnerick, Shilow Welkom, Levi Race, and Gary Roberts, Sr. Vice
Picture #2: Commander Mark Schlieder, Declan McGinley, Emily Valencik, Leah Fenstermacher, and Gary Roberts, Sr. Vice
Picture #1: Commander Mark Schlieder, Reagan Kusnerick, Shilow Welkom, Levi Race, and Gary Roberts, Sr. Vice
Picture #2: Commander Mark Schlieder, Declan McGinley, Emily Valencik, Leah Fenstermacher, and Gary Roberts, Sr. Vice
Mrs. Spotts’ and Mrs. Sharrow’s classes had a great time building connections before the Thanksgiving break. 🍂
Southern Columbia offers students a Child Development class where they explore how children grow and learn, focusing on key stages of development, influential factors, and the role of family and community. Students in Mrs. Zysset’s class recently gained hands-on experience by working with students in Miss Hunter’s and Mrs. Madden’s classrooms. Child Development students assisted elementary students with math problems, fun art projects, and reading books.
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member
