Southern Columbia Area School District

Congratulations to Kaylee Henninger, our Citizen of the Month! Kaylee was nominated by Ms. Sharrow for being a model student, consistently following school rules, and always showing kindness to others. We’re proud to celebrate her positive impact in our school community! 🌟

🍎 The Farm to Table class enjoyed a delicious taste of fall by making homemade applesauce from scratch. We are incredibly grateful to Greens Fruit Farm for their generous donation of apples. Your support makes hands-on learning experiences like this possible!

The High School Student Council invites you to our annual Trunk or Treat this Thursday, October 23rd, from 6:00–7:30 PM!

Come enjoy a festive evening with decorated trunks, sweet treats, and plenty of Halloween fun.

Check out the flyer for all the details! 🎃👻🦇

7th Grade Science students recently completed an earthworm dissection lab. Students learned about the unique structures and biological processes of these often-overlooked invertebrates that have helped shaped the natural world as we know it! 🪱

The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 6:00pm - Activities Meeting, 6:30pm - Curriculum Meeting, 7:00pm - Board Meeting. The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.

YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wld1bpsS39E
Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DLEVQM81D9ED

We are proud to recognize the following 5th Grade students as our September SoCo Stars of the Month. These students were selected for consistently demonstrating self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting.
Congratulations to each student and their families!

James McKelvie
Lennox Parsons
Lucas Shipe
Adelyn Kline
Mallory Funkhouser

🏫 It’s been a busy start to the school year, but we’re finally taking a moment to spotlight five incredible new educators who joined Southern Columbia this fall! Each one brings something special to our Tiger community, and we’re excited for you to get to know them.
📝 Journalism staff member Abigail Apichell connected with the newcomers to learn more about their backgrounds, passions, and what drives them in the classroom. Check out the graphics to discover what makes each of these educators a great addition to our team!

Students in Ms. Charlton's Honors Anatomy & Physiology class investigated slides prepared from their own cheek and skin cells. Students were tasked to identify any organelles that were visible and relate this to their current unit on cells and tissues. 🔬

Yesterday, High School Art Club members participated in The Exchange's annual Halloween Window Painting Contest in Downtown Bloomsburg under the advisership of Mrs. Roulin.  After finishing their paintings, students had the chance to explore The Exchange's current gallery exhibition, gaining inspiration from the incredible work on display by local artists. It was a wonderful day for our student artists! 🎃👻🦇

Students in Mrs. Becker's Accounting class had an incredible opportunity to meet Tim DeFoor, Pennsylvania’s Auditor General, and Stacey Garrity, the PA State Treasurer today. They also explored the PA Treasury Vault and toured the stunning State Capitol Building in Harrisburg. 🏛️

On Saturday, the Southern Columbia Marching Band participated in their first band competition in decades. The competition took place at Shamokin High School and five other schools participated. The SCA band received a Silver trophy in their category, which means they received a proficient score. Congratulations to the band on this achievement!

Since this was the band's first competition in some time, the experience was especially meaningful. In addition to earning a Silver rating, they received a special award and grew as musicians through the event, proudly representing our school district in the community.

Contributors: Karlene Wiehe, Brooke Knorr, and Kylee Henry, Journalism Staff Members

Fifteen gifted education students attended the first annual Keystone Competition at the CSIU. They were tasked with designing a change that could improve Pennsylvania schools using anything from cardboard to Canva.

The students did incredibly well. The team of Marlowe Schock, Audrina Stefanowicz, Aaliyah Rowe, and Kinsley Wiehe won 1st place out of 10 teams in the 7th–8th grade band and also received the Computer Science Creator Award. The team of Ava Kate Maciejewski, Emma Maciejewski, Cecilia Krieger, and Anthony Lengyel won 1st place out of 13 teams in the 5th–6th grade band and also earned the Computer Science Creator Award.

At their final home game yesterday, the Boys Soccer Team presented the Southern Columbia Band with a donation for Breast Cancer Awareness. This is yet another great example of our school community coming together for a meaningful cause. ⚽🎶

🎤 Get Ready for SoCo Showdown! 🎶

Attention Tigers in grades 5 - 12! Something exciting is coming to Southern Columbia — our very first SoCo Showdown Talent Show! This is your chance to step into the spotlight and show off your skills, whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, or have a unique talent to share.

Over the next few months, take some time to plan, practice, and polish your act! Stay tuned for sign-up details, auditions, and performance dates. — we want to see students and staff join in on the fun! Whether you’re performing or cheering from the audience, this event is all about celebrating the amazing talent and spirit that make Southern Columbia so special.

Start practicing, Tigers — showtime will be here before you know it! 🐯✨

The SCASD Board of Directors will hold the following meeting this evening in the High School Library: 7:00pm - Facilities and Finance Committee. The meeting will be live streamed on the SCASD YouTube Channel.

YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgT_gAitmuk

Board Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/scol/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DMALL357048F

Curious about girls wrestling?
Join us in the High School Wrestling Room on October 21st from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for an introductory session! This event is open to all girls in grades K–12 who want to learn more and give wrestling a try.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to tpowell@scasd.us.

The High School Student Council is thrilled to invite you to our annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 23rd, from 6:00–7:30 PM! Join us for a festive evening filled with decorated trunks, sweet treats, and plenty of Halloween fun. Check out the flyer for all the details! 🎃👻🦇

Students in Agricultural Science II and Forestry & Wildlife recently combined creativity and precision with their string art projects. Each design reflected not only artistic flair but also a deep appreciation for natural themes and agricultural elements. 🌳