High School

Summer School information is now available. We encourage families and students to carefully read the attached document for important details regarding enrollment, dates, and requirements. 🏫

We are excited to feature Skyler Kriss in our latest Student Teacher Feature. Miss Kriss is student teaching with Mrs. Roughton in 11th grade. We are grateful to have her as part of our school community.

Be sure to check out the graphic to learn more about Skyler and her experience at SCA. ✏️

Alasia Gaines and Hailey Gallup were selected as WVIA Artists of the Week for the spring filming session. Yesterday, they were professionally filmed at the WVIA studio in Pittston, where they participated in interviews and showcased five pieces of their original artwork. Their work will be featured in the final videos, which are expected to be released on WVIA’s website sometime in June. Stay tuned!

Alasia’s collection features visual art pieces completed in class. Hailey’s work includes pieces she created for SCA’s recent musical production, Sister Act, which is why the Virgin Mary appears in the group photo.

Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member

Students recently attended the Model United Nations competition, where they represented countries and engaged in discussions on pressing global issues.

Congratulations to our three award‑winning teams:

🌎Austin Shaffer and Jake Scherer (Somalia, Security Council): Best Delegation Award

🌎Johnny Barnette and Chase Compton (Venezuela, General Assembly): Best Peer Award

🌎Aidyn McHale and Russell Longenberger (Morocco, Human Rights Council): Runner‑Up Peer Award

Students in the Personal Finance and Accounting classes participated in the Personal Budgeting Challenge sponsored by First Keystone Community Bank. The activity challenged students to apply real‑world budgeting and financial decision‑making skills. In Accounting, Levi Everitt earned a 4th‑place finish, while Colton Starkoski placed 1st in the Personal Finance class. 💰

The final marking period is here, and time is running out. Fewer than 25 yearbooks remain available for purchase for each school.

📚 This is the last chance to secure a copy on a first come, first served basis.

Links to purchase for each school are below:

🔗Elementary:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1144189/G-C-Hartman-Elementary-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073104413031754/CATALOG_SHOP

🔗Middle School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1756583/Southern-Columbia-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073104230103054/CATALOG_SHOP

🔗High School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1045481/SOUTHERN-COLUMBIA-AREA-HIGH-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025073104315805054/CATALOG_SHOP

This morning, the Adventure Sports class welcomed Shane Casey, a 2017 SCA graduate, who returned to speak with students about the upcoming trout season. Shane shared valuable information on safety, wildlife management, and effective fishing techniques, with a focus on applying those skills to the freshly stocked stream on campus. As a strong supporter of giving back, Shane spoke about the role the school played in developing him into the professional he is today. Students were excited to connect with an alumnus who knows the local area and could help enhance both their fishing skills and overall knowledge of the sport. 🎣

Another year, another collaborative project completed by the HS Art Club to help beautify our hallways. For this piece, a single image was divided into 25 squares, with each member responsible for completing one square using their medium of choice. The finished artwork reflects strong teamwork and creativity and is now displayed outside the band room entrance. What should they do next year? 🎨

Students in Ms. Charlton's Anatomy class explored lung function yesterday by measuring their own lung capacity with balloons. They compared tidal capacity, the air we normally breathe in and out, to vital capacity, the maximum amount our lungs can hold. This was hands‑on anatomy at its best! 🫁

🥣From Lesson to Ladle! 🥣

Students in Cooking on Your Own 2 have been learning the principles behind making soups, stews, and sauces. They put their skills to the test by preparing chicken noodle and broccoli cheddar soup. Soup‑erb work!

Each year, the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) allows two student artworks from our school district to be submitted for inclusion in its Student Art Repository, showcased at the central office in Montandon.

We are proud to announce that Sadie Boucher and Alasia Gaines were selected as this year’s winners! They will be honored at a reception in May and will each receive a monetary award.

Congratulations to Sadie and Alasia! 🎨

Huge congratulations to the SCA Encore program on their incredible production of Sister Act! With 2 out of 3 nights sold out, it’s safe to say the show had everyone saying “hallelujah!” 🎭🎬

Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member

Our CSO STEM Officer, Declan McGinley, successfully completed his action plan by bringing science to life with our 6th grade students through homemade ice cream! Students explored key scientific concepts like states of matter, heat transfer, and freezing point depression while creating a delicious treat.

This hands-on experience not only made learning fun, but helped students truly understand the “why” behind the process. Moments like these inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for STEM. 🍨

Tickets are going fast for this year's ENCORE production of Sister Act! One must "act" quickly and get their tickets now! You won't want to miss this show and these talented actors and actresses!

🎟️Order your tickets here: https://our.show/t14ljcnsbd

Lunch on Wednesday, March 25 will now be Turkey Noodle Soup instead of Chicken Noodle Soup. All other menus will remain the same. Thank you!

This week in Science Club…

Students received an inside look at the advanced science courses that will be offered at SCA next year and collaborated to design creative new decorations for our class pet. 🦎🎨

We are incredibly proud of this group for combining creativity with scientific curiosity. We can’t wait to showcase their work in the future! 🔬

🏫Don't Miss Out! Early College Meeting Tonight!

📅March 18 in the HS Auditorium at 5:30pm

Are you a current sophomore or junior who is thinking about the possibility of taking an early college class next school year? Then this meeting is for YOU!

This mandatory meeting is for current sophomores and juniors, and their parents, who are considering taking any early college classes during the 2026-2027 school year.

🌟BONUS: Meet our 3 University Partners!

Get the info & explore your options at Commonwealth, LCCC and Lackawanna!

This morning, FFA members visited Kindergarten classrooms to assist with activities and engage with students. The visit provided an opportunity for the younger students to learn more about agricultural education and interact with positive role models from our high school program.

Students were especially excited to try on an official FFA jacket, which gave them a closer look at the organization and its traditions.

Southern Columbia FFA participated in the Farmers Care event with the PA Farm Bureau! Our chapter donated $508 to the Ronald McDonald House of Danville, PA. Together, the event raised more than $25,000. 🌽