Congratulations to the following students who participated in District Choir the past two days. They're only 6 of 191 students who make up this beautiful choir. Southern is so proud of you! Keep up the amazing work! 🎼
Sarah Eyer, Alasia Gaines, Kemilyn Hill, Saira Sodergren, Benjamin Karnes, and Elijah Abdill🎶
These 5th Grade students were chosen as Southern Columbia Middle School January SoCo Stars of the Month. They were chosen because they have displayed self-control, tolerance, academic integrity, and resilience within the school setting. Congratulations to each student and their families!
January 2025: Isaiah Esworthy, Leah Mensch, Beau Little, Brandon Sperle
The following 6th graders were celebrated this week for being named January Students of the Month!
ELA- Colton Richard
Math- Jovie Stahl
Science- Ava Hayman
Social Studies- Marlowe Schock
Lunch Menu Changes:
SCA HS/MS:
Today, Feb 7: Popcorn Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, WG Dinner Roll, Sliced Peaches
Tuesday Feb. 11: No Changes
Wednesday Feb 12: Grilled Cheese w/ Tomato Soup, Steamed Green Beans, Diced Pears
NO CHANGES FOR GC HARTMAN
Due to weather and road conditions, the Southern Columbia Area School District will be closed today. There will be no district transportation today. This day will be made up on April 14.
After placing 1st in District 4, the Southern Columbia competition cheerleading team earned the opportunity to compete in the State Championships. The competition took place last week, and the girls made it straight to the finals after their stellar day-one performance. They delivered another amazing performance on day two, and as a result, they finished 4th overall out of 26 teams in their division. For such a small team from such a small school to place this high in the state truly shows they are a force to be reckoned with, and many more accomplishments are sure to come. 📣
Contributor: Kylah Heath, Journalism Staff Member
Yesterday's 6th grade AR Party and Ice Cream Social was a blast! Students who earned 30 or more AR points were able to join in the fun. 🍦
7th Grade Science students recently completed projects showcasing their understanding of the microscopic world of cells. They designed models of various cell types and explained the functions of their components in a presentation to their classmates.
Gearing up for Valentine's Day! Students in the high school Relationships course spend one day a week rotating between the Kindergarten classes. This week they traveled to Mr. Hauer's class and made Valentine's Day headbands! 💌
We are thrilled to announce that Russell Longenberger and Brandon Leibensperger have been awarded scholarships by the PA FFA Alumni Association to attend the prestigious Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) this summer, organized by the National FFA Organization!
Washington Leadership Conference, held in Washington, D.C., is a premier leadership experience for FFA members. Over the course of four days, attendees will engage in hands-on activities focused on personal development, diversity, advocacy, and service. They will explore the rich history of our nation's capital and participate in civic engagement activities.
This incredible opportunity will empower Russell and Brandon to become changemakers and leaders in their schools and beyond. We are so proud of their achievements and can't wait to see the positive impact they will make!
Join us in congratulating them and wishing them an inspiring and transformative experience in Washington, D.C. this summer!
A typical day in an 8th Grade Science lab involves conducting experiments. Yesterday students measured the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere.
The Southern Columbia Area School District will be operating on a two-hour delay this morning Monday, February 3.
SCA ALUM TO APPEAR ON ABC’S SHARK TANK
FEBRUARY 7, 2025, AT 8 PM ON ABC
Jared Ebersole, a 2019 graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School, developed his entrepreneurial skills as President of the Future Business Leaders of America club, guided by Lori Becker. These skills enabled him to launch his first company, selling DIY electric skateboard kits while still in high school. This early venture laid the groundwork for Lectec, the company he co-founded to bring hands-on STEM learning to students nationwide. Now, Jared is showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit on the national stage by pitching Lectec on Shark Tank, demonstrating how a small-town idea can grow into a national opportunity.
Will the Sharks recognize the potential in a startup that's revolutionizing STEM education through hands-on building? Tune in on February 7 at 8 pm to find out!
A link to the full press release has been included in the photos.
Photos Courtesy of Disney/Christopher Willard
For media inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact:
Jared Ebersole
team@lectec.com
https://lectec.com
@golectec
Congratulations to the SCA Varsity Competition Cheerleaders who are currently sitting in 1st Place in their division as they advance to the finals today. They compete at 2:30 pm this afternoon for a State Title. 📣
SCA Class of 2025 presents the Sixth Annual DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE.
Girls residing in the Southern Columbia Area School District in K-5th grade are cordially invited to a magical evening of dance. Bring your dad or a special someone! Chinese auction and snack items will be available to purchase. Students will receive a voucher for one free snack and drink item.
Friday, February 28, 2025
6:00-7:30 pm in the High School Old Gymnasium
Tickets are $20 per couple and each additional daughter is $5.00. Advanced sales have taken place in homerooms, and payment/forms can be given to homeroom teachers or the elementary and middle school offices on or before February 14th. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Any questions, please reach out to Amber Trometter and Emily Zysset.
During December and January, our high school focused on team sports like Floor Hockey, Batball, and Volleyball. Teamwork is crucial not only in school but also in adult life. Physical Education plays a vital role in helping students develop essential skills such as effective communication and problem-solving through teamwork. Take a look at our action-packed photos! 🏐🏒
Today, a group of high school students visited Penn College of Technology to tour the campus, explore scholarship options, and learn about various academic programs.
While exploring Earth's rotation and daily shadow patterns, 5th Grade Science students made a shadow clock and had the opportunity to go outside to see how the position of the sun can tell them the time of day.
On Saturday, January 25th, Ander Zanella, a 10th-grade student at Southern Columbia, was awarded over $1,000 for his impressive placement in the Voice of Democracy speech audio contest. He was invited to the Eisenhower Hotel in Gettysburg for the VFW's winter conference, where the winners of the competition were announced. Ander had previously won at the county and district levels, advancing to the state competition, where he placed 6th out of 4,705 contestants. This achievement marks the farthest any student from Southern Columbia has ever advanced in the competition.
Students in Mrs. Sharrow's Kindergarten class worked together and had fun building structures with 100 cups on Day 100. Look at those proud smiles! 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
