Southern Columbia Area School District

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. ⛄

2 months ago, Ryan Mensch

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

2 months ago, Ryan Mensch

Southern Columbia will be operating on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, December 16th, 2025.

2 months ago, Ashley Harmon

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!

2 months ago, Ryan Mensch

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!!

2 months ago, John Rosselli

Southern Columbia Area School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 15th, 2025.

2 months ago, Ashley Harmon

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.

2 months ago, Ryan Mensch

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

2 months ago, Ryan Mensch

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.

2 months ago, Ryan Mensch

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.

2 months ago, Ryan Mensch

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.

2 months ago, Ashley Harmon

🎉 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

2 months ago, Ryan Mensch

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

3 months ago, Chris Medon

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.

3 months ago, John Rosselli

🎄 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!

3 months ago, Ryan Mensch

❄️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. 🎁

3 months ago, Ryan Mensch

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

3 months ago, Ryan Mensch

Mrs. Spotts’ and Mrs. Sharrow’s classes had a great time building connections before the Thanksgiving break. 🍂

3 months ago, Ryan Mensch

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

3 months ago, Ryan Mensch

SCA Junior Chase Compton showed incredible craftsmanship and school pride by creating a stunning wooden American flag. Chase presented this handmade piece to the Southern Columbia Police Department as a gesture of gratitude and respect. Thank you, Chase, for your talent and dedication to honoring those who serve our community!

3 months ago, Ryan Mensch