Last week, our Horticulture Agriculture class visited the elementary school to teach students about soil and its importance. High school students applied their classroom learning by creating original children’s books on the topic, which they then used to lead interactive lessons. They presented their work to Mrs. Habowski’s 2nd grade class, helping younger students engage with science in a creative and meaningful way.
We are proud of their preparation, leadership, and commitment to agricultural education.
We are proud of their preparation, leadership, and commitment to agricultural education.
Despite last week’s weather, our students in grades 4–7 enjoyed an incredible hands‑on learning experience with the PA Ag Lab. Through engaging science experiments and real‑world agriculture activities, students explored how agriculture connects to their everyday lives and shapes our community.
We are grateful for the high‑quality lessons, the opportunities for students to think like scientists, and the meaningful connections to Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry.
A special thank‑you goes out to our FFA student volunteers, who supported sessions throughout the week and served as outstanding role models for our younger learners.
We are grateful for the high‑quality lessons, the opportunities for students to think like scientists, and the meaningful connections to Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry.
A special thank‑you goes out to our FFA student volunteers, who supported sessions throughout the week and served as outstanding role models for our younger learners.
On March 13, the Students vs. Teachers Basketball Games return, sponsored by SAVE, and you won’t want to miss the action.
The competition tips off at 6:00 PM, as our students take on the staff in a night full of school spirit, friendly rivalry, and plenty of laughs.
🎟️ Tickets are available now on Hometown Ticketing.
Bring the whole family, fill the stands, and help make this an unforgettable community event. Let’s show up, cheer loud, and support our Tigers. 🐯
The competition tips off at 6:00 PM, as our students take on the staff in a night full of school spirit, friendly rivalry, and plenty of laughs.
🎟️ Tickets are available now on Hometown Ticketing.
Bring the whole family, fill the stands, and help make this an unforgettable community event. Let’s show up, cheer loud, and support our Tigers. 🐯
The Journalism class is proud to bring back our weekly Student Teacher Feature, where we spotlight the amazing future educators working in our district.
To kick off this year’s series, we’re excited to highlight Ava Serino, who is student teaching in 1st grade with Mrs. Schu! Ava brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a true passion for helping young learners grow.
Check out the graphic below to learn more about Ava and her journey in education.
🎨 Check Out Our SCA Artsonia Galleries!
Did you know SCA has Artsonia galleries featuring artwork created by our K–4 and Middle School students?
These online galleries showcase the creativity happening in our art rooms every day!
Parents and families can also connect to their student’s Artsonia profile and even purchase items featuring their child’s artwork. This is a great way to celebrate their creativity!
🔗 Elementary Gallery:
https://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=45252
🔗 Middle School Gallery:
https://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=89818
If you’d like to link to your student’s account, please refer to the bottom link on the Art Newsletter for connection instructions.
Thanks for supporting our young artists!
Did you know SCA has Artsonia galleries featuring artwork created by our K–4 and Middle School students?
These online galleries showcase the creativity happening in our art rooms every day!
Parents and families can also connect to their student’s Artsonia profile and even purchase items featuring their child’s artwork. This is a great way to celebrate their creativity!
🔗 Elementary Gallery:
https://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=45252
🔗 Middle School Gallery:
https://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=89818
If you’d like to link to your student’s account, please refer to the bottom link on the Art Newsletter for connection instructions.
Thanks for supporting our young artists!
📅 Save the Date!
🏀 Hunter’s Jersey Day: Friday, March 6
Join us in celebrating the legacy of Hunter Beck Reynolds and supporting the Hunter’s Heart & Hustle Foundation, a non‑profit honoring Hunter’s dedication as a student, athlete, and philanthropist. The Foundation helps student‑athletes across central Pennsylvania by providing shoes, equipment, participation fees, and more so they have the resources they need to succeed on and off the field.
More information on how each building will be supporting this cause will be shared in the coming days! 🖤💛
🏀 Hunter’s Jersey Day: Friday, March 6
Join us in celebrating the legacy of Hunter Beck Reynolds and supporting the Hunter’s Heart & Hustle Foundation, a non‑profit honoring Hunter’s dedication as a student, athlete, and philanthropist. The Foundation helps student‑athletes across central Pennsylvania by providing shoes, equipment, participation fees, and more so they have the resources they need to succeed on and off the field.
More information on how each building will be supporting this cause will be shared in the coming days! 🖤💛
The lunch menu for the remainder of the week will follow the previously posted menu. Today, February 24, we will serve Orange Chicken, but the rest of the week will follow the posted menu.
Tomorrow, February 24, we will serve Orange Chicken with Seasoned Rice and various fruit and vegetable offerings. The lunch menus for the rest of the week will be adjusted based on product availability. More to come on this later. Thank you!!
Congratulations to Ryker Leffler on being named Citizen of the Month! Ryker consistently demonstrates kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude in the classroom. He is respectful to his peers, always willing to lend a hand, and sets a strong example through his behavior and work ethic. Ryker’s leadership and friendly personality make him a wonderfully positive part of our school community.
We are proud to recognize our Elementary Students of the Month for February! These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional effort, kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude throughout the month. Their hard work, both in and out of the classroom, sets a wonderful example for their peers. Congratulations to these students and their families! 🍎
📘 RESERVE YOUR 2026 YEARBOOK BY FRIDAY!
If you are interested in securing a copy for your student, please know that Friday, February 20, is the final day to guarantee a yearbook. Our final order is submitted to the printing plant when this sale closes, and we cannot guarantee any copies after that point.
Links for each school are provided below.
Don’t miss out. Order today! 📸✨
High School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1045481/Southern-Columbia-Area-High-School/
Middle School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1756583/Southern-Columbia-Middle-School/
Elementary School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1144189/G-C-Hartman-Elementary-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073104413031754/CATALOG_SHOP/
Miss Merook’s student teacher, Miss Sandri, created a bright and engaging bulletin board to support our SEL focus on Healthy Communication. Students spent time looking at the key talking points and discussing how they connect to the ideas shared in Mr. Romig’s video lessons. It was a great opportunity for students to think about how they communicate with others and why healthy communication matters in everyday life.
Mrs. Hower’s class also had something to celebrate. Students showed their Tiger pride by wearing black and gold, filling the room with school spirit and positive energy. It was a simple but fun way for the class to come together and show support for our school community.
Mrs. Hower’s class also had something to celebrate. Students showed their Tiger pride by wearing black and gold, filling the room with school spirit and positive energy. It was a simple but fun way for the class to come together and show support for our school community.
Mrs. McWilliams’ 1st graders are exploring the instruments of the band and orchestra during their music unit by listening to Peter and the Wolf. The students are loving learning how each character is represented by a different instrument, and they’re so excited to hear these instruments in person soon! 🎶
Mrs. Deljanovan partnered with Mrs. Huntington’s class to give students a hands‑on, real‑world learning experience! Students practiced direction following and everyday life skills by placing stickers on coffee cup sleeves and creating “Kindness Krunch” trail mix, all while building sequencing and social‑pragmatic skills.
Students then prepared and sold their items during the PAWsitive Leaders Coffee Cart, giving them a chance to apply what they’ve learned and spread kindness throughout the elementary school’s faculty and staff. ☕💛🐾
Students then prepared and sold their items during the PAWsitive Leaders Coffee Cart, giving them a chance to apply what they’ve learned and spread kindness throughout the elementary school’s faculty and staff. ☕💛🐾
Middle school students held a carnival for Southern’s pre-kindergarten students. They generated ideas, built the games, and helped the children play them. The activity was facilitated by Mrs. Long and Mrs. Race.
Kindergarten Prom - Save the Date!
📅March 20, 2026
🕧6:00-8:00 pm
📍HS Cafeteria
The Class of 2027 proudly presents a night of celebrating little hearts and big milestones. Kindergarten Prom is a joyful event where our youngest learners dress to impress, hold hands with friends, and dance their way through memories that will be treasured for years to come. With giggles, music, and bright smiles, this special evening honors how much they've grown and the beautiful beginning of their journey ahead. Permission forms will be going home with students during the first week of March.
📅March 20, 2026
🕧6:00-8:00 pm
📍HS Cafeteria
The Class of 2027 proudly presents a night of celebrating little hearts and big milestones. Kindergarten Prom is a joyful event where our youngest learners dress to impress, hold hands with friends, and dance their way through memories that will be treasured for years to come. With giggles, music, and bright smiles, this special evening honors how much they've grown and the beautiful beginning of their journey ahead. Permission forms will be going home with students during the first week of March.
A student from Mrs. Traugh’s class joined several of Mrs. Gratti’s students to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day craft today. It was a great opportunity for creativity and teamwork, and a fun way to celebrate the season of friendship and kindness. 💕
Calling all softball players in Grades 1st-6th! Join us for the Lady Tiger’s softball camp: a fun, skill-building day for young athletes. Fill out the attached registration form located on our Southern Columbia Softball Facebook and make all checks payable to SCA Softball Boosters. Come learn, train, and play like a Tiger!! 🖤💛
Today, Miss Chittum teamed up with Mrs. Huntington’s class to kick off Part 1 of their Winter Snowflake Art Project. Students got started exploring designs and letting their creativity shine as they began this seasonal masterpiece. We can’t wait to see how their snowflakes take shape! ❄️❄️❄️
Kindergarten registration is here! The online registration form opens on February 2nd. Registration days will be March 9th-11th with the 12th and 13th being used as needed. Please note that when you fill out the online form you must select an in-person time for the days in March as walk-ins will not be accepted.
