Dear Southern Columbia School Community,
The Student Support Team is proud to sponsor a Suicide Prevention Awareness T-Shirt Fundraiser in support of Southern Columbia's SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) Club. This year's design is a more subtle, school spirit-inspired shirt that promotes the important message of hope, resilience, and mental wellness. Proceeds from all shirt sales will benefit our SAVE Club and help fund future student wellness initiatives, awareness activities, and events throughout the school year.
Although the shirts will not arrive until October 6, we still felt it was important to provide our school community with the opportunity to participate in this meaningful cause. Once the shirts arrive, we will announce a designated day in October for students and staff to wear them together in support of suicide prevention awareness and mental health.
To order a shirt, please visit:
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/suicide-prevention-t-shirts-soco?utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v3&utm_content=suicide-prevention-t shirtssoco&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us foster a culture of connection, kindness, and wellness at Southern Columbia. Together, we can make a difference and remind those around us that they are never alone.
Sincerely,
The Student Support Team Southern Columbia Area School District
The Student Support Team is proud to sponsor a Suicide Prevention Awareness T-Shirt Fundraiser in support of Southern Columbia's SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) Club. This year's design is a more subtle, school spirit-inspired shirt that promotes the important message of hope, resilience, and mental wellness. Proceeds from all shirt sales will benefit our SAVE Club and help fund future student wellness initiatives, awareness activities, and events throughout the school year.
Although the shirts will not arrive until October 6, we still felt it was important to provide our school community with the opportunity to participate in this meaningful cause. Once the shirts arrive, we will announce a designated day in October for students and staff to wear them together in support of suicide prevention awareness and mental health.
To order a shirt, please visit:
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/suicide-prevention-t-shirts-soco?utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v3&utm_content=suicide-prevention-t shirtssoco&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us foster a culture of connection, kindness, and wellness at Southern Columbia. Together, we can make a difference and remind those around us that they are never alone.
Sincerely,
The Student Support Team Southern Columbia Area School District
On Tuesday September 8th, members of the Class of 2027 gathered to watch the sunrise. The students enjoyed donuts, played games and just enjoyed spending time together. Here's to many more memorable senior moments! ☀️
Students in Miss Stine’s class participated in a tournament-style game of Integer Wars today, a card game designed to help students practice operations with integers. Ryan Ruckle was crowned champion of the addition and subtraction game, while Ashlynn Sharkuski took the crown for multiplication and division. Congratulations to both champions and all of our students for putting their math skills to the test!
Students in Chemistry are exploring chemical reactions through a variety of labs and experiments this week. 🧪
Our students need YOU!
We're inviting family, friends, and community members to volunteer at our upcoming district wide Career Fair! Share your experiences, answer questions, and help students explore future careers. Together, we can inspire tomorrow's workforce!
When: Friday, October 16, 2026
Rain Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 9:00am
Sign Up Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026
We welcome all interested volunteers; however, not everyone may be selected due to limited space. Please be sure your required clearances are up to date before volunteering or be willing to obtain them prior to the event.
Please click on this link for more details and to complete the interest form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BLG6XH8LSa
We're inviting family, friends, and community members to volunteer at our upcoming district wide Career Fair! Share your experiences, answer questions, and help students explore future careers. Together, we can inspire tomorrow's workforce!
When: Friday, October 16, 2026
Rain Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 9:00am
Sign Up Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026
We welcome all interested volunteers; however, not everyone may be selected due to limited space. Please be sure your required clearances are up to date before volunteering or be willing to obtain them prior to the event.
Please click on this link for more details and to complete the interest form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BLG6XH8LSa
Each year, Southern Columbia High School proudly honors our veterans through a special luncheon and assembly held on Veterans Day. A highlight of this celebration is our slideshow, which recognizes and pays tribute to all SCA alumni who have served or are currently serving in the military. Over the years, this presentation has grown tremendously, now honoring more than 150 veterans, spanning graduates from the Class of 1941 to the Class of 2025. This project has been many years in the making, and while it continues to grow, many of our slides have become outdated. To ensure that our tribute remains accurate and up to date, we are asking all SCA alumni who have served, or relatives of those who have served, to complete the form at the link below. This will help us keep our records current so we can continue to properly honor our SCA veterans.
Please fill out the form even if you (or your relative) are already included in our presentation. Upon completion of this survey, you will be contacted about submitting a photo.
If you have any questions, please contact Jerid Lindenmuth at jlindenmuth@scasd.us or Jennifer Stine at jenstine@scasd.us. Thank you for helping us continue this proud tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.
Form Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfR_3fRMGx55GiAmQ8so4kiZUNU5JRjc4NlNINDk2Vk5TVkFZN1FGVlVPNS4u&route=shorturl
📚ORDER YOUR 2027 YEARBOOK TODAY! 📚
The yearbooks are currently at their lowest prices of the year, but this special pricing is only available through September 18!
🔗 Order Here:
• High School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1045481/SOUTHERN-COLUMBIA-AREA-HIGH-SCHOOL/2027-Yearbook/2026081304310117399/CATALOG_SHOP
• Middle School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1756583/Southern-Columbia-Middle-School/2027-Yearbook/2026081304252514799/CATALOG_SHOP/#
• Elementary School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1144189/G-C-Hartman-Elementary-School/2027-Yearbook/2026080704340204357/CATALOG_SHOP
The yearbooks are currently at their lowest prices of the year, but this special pricing is only available through September 18!
🔗 Order Here:
• High School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1045481/SOUTHERN-COLUMBIA-AREA-HIGH-SCHOOL/2027-Yearbook/2026081304310117399/CATALOG_SHOP
• Middle School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1756583/Southern-Columbia-Middle-School/2027-Yearbook/2026081304252514799/CATALOG_SHOP/#
• Elementary School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1144189/G-C-Hartman-Elementary-School/2027-Yearbook/2026080704340204357/CATALOG_SHOP
The 2026-27 school year is underway at Southern Columbia. Classrooms are busy, students are reconnecting with friends and teachers, and learning is already taking place across the district.
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for your continued support as we begin a new year together.
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for your continued support as we begin a new year together.
Band camp is Monday-Friday (8am - 3PM)
Pictures will be Friday at Noon
Please pack snacks and lunch for Monday-Thursday. We will have pizza provided by the boosters on Friday.
Please bring sunscreen and LOTS OF WATER!!
Reminder that the water system is being worked on at the high school, so just be prepared to work around this 🙂
BRING MUSIC
BRING INSTRUMENT
Highlighters and pencils to make marks
If you can possibly donate water and/or snacks to stock the hut, please do! 🙂
Congratulations to our very own Alasia Gaines and Hailey Gallup, who are featured this week as WVIA’s Artists of the Week! 🎨👏
We’re proud to see their talent and creativity recognized. Take a minute to watch their featured vignettes and join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor.
🎥 Watch here: https://www.wvia.org/learn/artist-of-the-week
We’re proud to see their talent and creativity recognized. Take a minute to watch their featured vignettes and join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor.
🎥 Watch here: https://www.wvia.org/learn/artist-of-the-week
Fullington School Bus Company recently recognized several courageous students with plaques for their actions following the September busing accident. Their bravery, cooperation, and quick, selfless efforts played a vital role in ensuring the safety of others. Pictured are Lillian Hinkle and Yanqiu Chen. Grayson Reck, also honored for his efforts, is not pictured.
Yesterday, students across the district in grades K–12 participated in a Wellness Walk organized by the Student Support Team in partnership with SAVE. The event built on the tradition of the SAVE Walk while placing a stronger focus on overall wellness and positive mental health. Throughout the day, students had the chance to take a meaningful break from their regular routines by walking, participating in wellness and mindfulness activities, listening to guest speakers, and spending time relaxing and recharging. The goal was to reinforce the importance of taking care of both physical and emotional well-being, and it was a great opportunity for students to step back, connect, and focus on their health.
Mr. Deljanovan’s Adventure Sports class recently partnered with the 4th grade classes for an exciting Duck Derby. Each fourth-grade student entered their own duck, racing them down Roaring Creek to see which one would come out on top.
Congratulations to Liam Whitmire from Mr. Rooney’s homeroom for having the fastest duck! 🦆
Congratulations to Liam Whitmire from Mr. Rooney’s homeroom for having the fastest duck! 🦆
Today the middle and high school history departments worked together to organize a special activity celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Secondary students and teachers teamed up to create interactive lessons for elementary students that were both engaging and easy for younger learners to understand. These activities focused on important events, people, and ideas from American history.
The event was a great way to bring different grade levels together and help younger students learn about the country’s past in a fun and meaningful way. It also gave older students a chance to take on leadership roles and connect with the elementary students. Overall, the day helped build school-wide collaboration while celebrating the history and growth of the United States.
Contributor: Alyssa Conner, Journalism Staff Member
The event was a great way to bring different grade levels together and help younger students learn about the country’s past in a fun and meaningful way. It also gave older students a chance to take on leadership roles and connect with the elementary students. Overall, the day helped build school-wide collaboration while celebrating the history and growth of the United States.
Contributor: Alyssa Conner, Journalism Staff Member
The History Club hosted its annual chess tournament this spring, featuring two months of intense competition and several surprising upsets. When the final match concluded, Johnny Barnette claimed the championship, with Ethan Reed finishing as runner-up. Johnny earned a medieval-style chess set, while Ethan received a $20 Sheetz gift card. Congratulations to both players on an outstanding tournament! ♟️
Lunch Menus for the remainder of the year have been posted. Due to the end of the school year approaching, some of these menu items may or may not be available, depending on inventory and delivery schedules. As changes are necessary, we will do our best to communicate which items will be impacted. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Criminal Justice students recently participated in Emergency Preparedness Day at FCC Allenwood. Students had the opportunity to view live demonstrations and speak with professionals working at the local, state, and federal levels in law enforcement, corrections, emergency management, and other related fields.
Junior Chase Compton has been named the VFW Post 8306 and District 14 EMT of the Year. Nominated by the Valley Chemical Fire Department and supported through a strong endorsement from Mark A. Schlieder, Commander, VFW Post 8306, Chase is recognized for his dedication, service, and commitment to helping others.
An outstanding young man and a true example for others to follow, Chase represents the very best of our community. We are proud of his accomplishments and look forward to all he will continue to achieve!
An outstanding young man and a true example for others to follow, Chase represents the very best of our community. We are proud of his accomplishments and look forward to all he will continue to achieve!
Students in Miss Hoffman’s Civics & American Government classes practiced proper flag folding and etiquette yesterday, gaining hands-on experience in demonstrating respect and understanding of national traditions.
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! ✨
