
During each of the next ten weeks, the Journalism class will be publishing a "Student Teacher Feature" on each of the student teachers who are working in our district this semester. We hope you enjoy getting to know all of these aspiring educators.
Logan Merkle is teaching 2nd Grade with Ms. Habowski as part of his first student teaching placement. Learn more about him in the graphic below! 📝


These hoopsters went undefeated and claimed 1st Place at the Minersville 4th Grade Tournament this weekend. Congratulations Tigers! 🏀🐅


February is "Love The Bus Month." We'd like to take this opportunity to showcase some of the amazing school bus drivers who make safe student transportation possible in our district. Thank you to all of our bus drivers for their service and dedication! 🚌🐯
Pictured here are Bob Hidley, Wendell Sweigard, Deb Mayernick, and Mary Wilson.





High School Spanish students participated in a Dr. Seuss Read Aloud with Kindergarteners today.


Girls in Grades K-5, along with their special someone, enjoyed a magical evening of dance, fun, and friendship at the 2024 Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday night. 🩰🪩











Use the link below to place your yearbook order for any one of our three schools. Extra copies are not guaranteed to be available at the time of distribution, so it is important to reserve your copy now.
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks#affiliate
The books will arrive in May, so don't delay and order TODAY! 🏫🎒📚


Read Across America Week is quickly approaching and the Elementary library will be hosting two challenges during that week to help promote and celebrate reading. Kindergarten is invited to make Dr. Seuss a (non-edible; non-food) birthday cake, and First through Fourth Graders are invited to make him a hot air balloon/balloon centerpiece display inspired by, "Oh the Places You'll Go."
Please see the attached flyers for additional information.
Winners will receive a voucher to use at the spring book fair!



The Southern Columbia Student Support Team is wrapping up Be Kind week today by sporting their matching attire. Remember to always Be Kind. It does not cost anything, and you never know how much your positive actions will brighten a person's day.


We're only a month away from SCA's talented ENCORE performers taking the stage for "Little Shop of Horrors" on March 14, 15, and 16. Tickets can be ordered by visiting the following link:
our.show/littleshopsouthern
We hope to see you at the show! 🎶🍿


TOMORROW NIGHT! ...
The SCA Class of 2025 proudly presents the Fifth Annual "DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE." Girls residing in the Southern Columbia Area School District in Grades K-5 are cordially invited to a magical evening of dance. Bring your dad or a special someone!
When: Friday, February 16, 6:00-7:30 pm
Where: Southern Columbia High School, Old Gymnasium
Tickets are $20 per daddy/daughter couple. Each additional daughter is $5. Tickets will also be sold at the door.


Mrs. Gaul's class is learning about shadows in their classroom, so the group took advantage of the sunny day to get outside and examine their dark outlines on the parking lot pavement.


Mr. Traugh gave gold coins for the book vending machine to each teacher to distribute to deserving students. These three young men earned their coin by being responsible in Art class, working together as a group, communicating with each other, and cleaning up their workspace. Great job boys!



Mrs. Madden's class filled their classroom Kindness Tree by including another student in their puppet show! Way to go girls! Students were then able to put a big leaf on our elementary school's Kindness Tree sponsored by SCA C.A.R.E.S. Each leaf on the large tree represents a dollar towards a charity. This year's charity of choice was chosen by Mrs. Singley, with the funds going to St. Jude Children's Hospital at the end of the school year. Keep up the kindness G.C Hartman!



Kindergarten and 1st Grade Art students created this winter display with Mrs. Brown in Art class. Kindergartners cut shapes free-hand for their snowy houses and created patterns using color. First graders perfected their clay spheres and compared sizes while they explored the element of form. Students challenged themselves by cutting felt for the scarf, and they designed their snowman’s hat by mixing colors. Igloos were created using recycled clay buckets by a group of First Grade boys during their recess time!





Happy Thursday! We had a great day in first grade. It is jersey day tomorrow. Please remember it is also spirit week next week with special dress up days. Please let me know. Mrs. Gaul

Seniors Isaac Carter and Gavin Krebs visited a Tiger Youth Basketball practice last night to talk to the players about the importance of teamwork, supporting one another through ups and downs, and building life-long skills through participation in school activities.


Students in Ms. Habowski's 2nd Grade class celebrated the 100th day of school with a 100 Hershey Kiss Hunt around the classroom. Students found Hershey Kisses that were hidden around the room. Students then placed the Hershey Kisses on a 100 chart and practiced counting to 100. This activity was also supervised by Ms. Habowski's student teacher, Mr. Merkle.


Mrs. Sharrow's Kindergarten class is 100 days smarter, and they celebrated by participating in delightful Day 100 activities. Miss Glassmire, their student teacher, also had the opportunity to be their facilitator during the fun festivities.





Mrs. Gaul's class enjoyed celebrating the 100th day of school!


We are selling shirts to celebrate Read Across America Week. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Forms were recently sent home in children's folders. Thank you in advance! -SWPBIS
