High School

We continue to celebrate a memorable evening from this year’s prom. Congratulations to our Prom Prince and Princess, Kaden Zachman and Destiny Deeter, and our Prom King and Queen, Rowen Humphrey and Makenzi Pfirman. The night was a wonderful celebration for our students! ✨

The SCA Class of 2028 has teamed up with the Girl’s Basketball Boosters to host their biggest fundraising event of the year! Don’t miss your chance to support our students and win some amazing prizes. Be sure to check out the graphic for full details, prize information, and how to participate!

National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society members recently partnered with the Columbia County Victim/Witness Program to collect items for Angel Packs. The donated items will be distributed to individuals and families in need throughout the community.

The CSO STEM group completed their end-of-year presentations at the CSIU yesterday. Throughout the year, these students demonstrated outstanding hard work, leadership, creativity, and dedication while carrying out their Action Plans to make a positive impact in our school and community. From brainstorming ideas to overcoming challenges and presenting their accomplishments with confidence, they truly showed what student leadership in STEM looks like.

Pictured from left to right: Kate Brecht, Isabella Miller, and Declan McGinley.

Missing from the photo: Ryan Maciejewski.

Our next Student Teacher Feature shines a spotlight on John Saunders, who is completing his student teaching experience at the high school alongside Mr. McWilliams. Throughout his time in the classroom, Mr. Saunders has been actively engaging with students, contributing to lessons, and building a strong foundation for his future in education. We are proud to recognize his dedication and the positive impact he’s making each day! 🍎

Join us for our Grades 7-12 Art Show and Band/Choir Concerts as we celebrate the creativity and talent of our students.

Come view student artwork and enjoy live performances by our band and choir.

See the graphic for full details, including times and locations. 🎨🎼

Southern Columbia students represented our school proudly yesterday at the annual Spartan Games, hosted by the North Schuylkill School District.

Student athletes and their partners competed in unified track and field events alongside participants from many other districts, demonstrating teamwork, effort, and school spirit.

A special highlight of the day was a visit from the Phillie Phanatic, who joined students for an impromptu dance party that added even more excitement to the event.

With beautiful weather and great energy throughout the day, the Spartan Games were a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Criminal Justice and Business Law students recently attended Law Day at the Northumberland County Courthouse. Judge Garrigan welcomed the students of Southern Columbia and spoke with them about the legal system. Students also participated in a tour of the records office to learn more about court documentation and procedures.

Southern Columbia Area School District is proud to recognize Rowen Humphrey (far right) as a recipient of a Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference Scholarship. Rowen was honored alongside other outstanding student‑athletes from across the conference for dedication and excellence both in athletics and academics.

The PHAC represents 19 schools across District 4 and celebrates students who demonstrate commitment, leadership, and hard work in the classroom and in competition.

The annual SAVE Wellness Walk will be held district‑wide on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with a rain date of Friday, May 29, 2026.

SAVE Wellness Walk shirts are available for purchase to support the event. The online store will close at 11:00 PM on May 14, 2026.

Order here: https://clubhousecustomapparel.chipply.com/scasave/

Students in Anatomy designed and played their own board games to model the pathways of the circulatory and respiratory systems. They used creativity and collaboration to demonstrate their understanding. This hands‑on formative project turned complex anatomy into an engaging and interactive learning experience. 🎲🫀💨

This week’s Student Teacher Feature highlights Grace Andrews, who is currently student teaching in Business & Computer Technology with Mrs. Becker and Mr. Williams. Miss Andrews has been gaining valuable hands‑on experience while supporting students with digital literacy, business skills, and classroom instruction. We are excited to share more about her journey and growth as an educator! 💻📊

Mrs. Becker's Office Applications students attended Flavorful Food Truck Friday at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds on Friday, April 24th.

Students are creating their own food trucks in class, and this trip allowed them to spend the afternoon outside exploring the various food trucks and sampling their food. They also participated in a marketing scavenger hunt that helped them understand how the trucks implemented the 4 P's of marketing.

This week’s Student Teacher Feature highlights Rachel Kessler, who is currently student teaching in Mrs. Madden’s 3rd grade classroom. Rachel has been gaining valuable hands‑on experience while supporting student learning and classroom instruction. We are excited to share more about her journey in education! ✏️

Students in the Childcare & Education class within the Education and Childcare CTE programs participated in learning beyond the classroom during a visit to the Danville Child Development Center today. During the visit, students viewed a presentation from the program director that explained the ins and outs of operating a childcare center. Students also toured the facility and had the opportunity to observe and interact with children of various age groups.

Students from Ms. Zysset’s class visited Mrs. Sharrow’s kindergarten class to make Earth Day headbands together. The classes meet once a month to learn from one another and build meaningful connections across grade levels. This visit was a great example of kids helping kids learn in a fun and engaging way. 🌱🌍🎨

HS Art Club spent Earth Day at Rohrbach’s Farm, painting interactive props for the children’s garden. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to share their creativity beyond the school walls. Great job to everyone involved! 🌍🌱🎨

Southern Columbia is proud to announce that Alasia Gaines has been selected as a 2026 Journey Bank Teen Star Musical Competition finalist. Alasia will return to the Teen Star stage once again, continuing to represent Southern Columbia with talent and professionalism as a wonderful ambassador for the program.

The Teen Star finale will take place this Sunday, April 26, at 2:00 pm at the Haas Center for the Arts on the campus of Commonwealth University Bloomsburg. Community members, families, and students are encouraged to attend and cheer on our finalist.

Tickets are available for $5 in advance at any Journey Bank branch office and for $7 at the door on the day of the show. All ticket proceeds are donated directly to the music departments at the finalists’ high schools, so attendance supports both our students and our arts programs. 🎶

Congratulations to the Southern Columbia Junior Prom Court and Senior Prom Court!

Junior Prom Court

Front Row: Hayden Brandon, Destiny Deeter, Makenna Golden, Kylee Henry, Addison Rarig, Audrey Reuter

Back Row: Levi Everitt, Ayden Hockenbroch, Blaise Kissinger, Jace Malakoski, Joe Williams, Kaden Zachman

Senior Prom Court

Front Row: Lola Cecco, Kylah Heath, Liana Murphy, Makenzi Pfirman, Emma Potter, Leah Sheriff

Back Row: Cole Bixler, Braylon Feese, Benjamin Gehret, Braydon Griscavage, Rowen Humphrey, Parker Pesarchick