High School

On Thursday, six juniors from Southern Columbia High School volunteered their time to help the Elysburg Food Pantry with the distribution of Christmas and New Year food baskets and gift bags. Their willingness to serve and support our community truly made a difference.

We are proud of our students for representing Southern Columbia with kindness and generosity. A heartfelt thank you as well to the Elysburg Food Pantry and the many community partners who work year-round to support families in need. This is a great example of our students giving back and making a positive impact beyond the classroom.

Each student in our Ag classes had the opportunity to choose their own greenery pieces. They then constructed a beautiful wreath to take home for Christmas. It was a fun and festive way to showcase creativity and celebrate the season! 🎄

Ag II students built a cardboard barn from scratch, complete with holiday lights and stockings for extra festivity, and named it Leroy’s Lodge. This is the cozy new home for their class hamster. Hands-on learning never looked so bright and cheerful! 🐹👩‍🌾🎄

We couldn’t be prouder of our students and the entire Southern Columbia community. ❤️💚

Twelve years ago, we launched the Covers for Kids Drive to collect blankets and Squishmallows for patients at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. This year, we collected 200 items, bringing our total to more than 1,700 over the past 12 years! Our students, school, and community continue to show just how generous and caring they are.
Happy Holidays! To celebrate a job well done, Student Council members enjoyed a special treat: Incredible Popcorn Ice Cream.

Last week, 30 of our high school students gave back to the community by volunteering at the Shamokin Salvation Army. They helped count kettles, unload toy and food deliveries, pack items, and organize toy bags for distribution.

Thanks to their hard work and dedication, hundreds of families will enjoy a brighter Christmas with presents under their trees and food on their tables. We are incredibly grateful for their efforts in lightening the Salvation Army’s workload during this busy season. Not only did they accomplish a tremendous amount, but they did so with enthusiasm and positivity.

The Salvation Army extends its thanks to SCA High School for the opportunity to work with such amazing young people. 🎁

Come one, come all to the Southern Columbia Area Music Department’s High School Band and Choir Concert this evening, December 16, at 7 o’clock in the auditorium. We hope to see you there! 🎶

Last week kicked off 12 Days of Holidays fun hosted by Student Council! 🎅

Students and staff have been encouraged to show their holiday spirit by participating in themed dress-up days. Everyone who joins in is entered to win a prize at the end of the spirit days. 🎁

Thank you to everyone who has already participated, and don’t forget to keep showing your holiday spirit for the remaining days! 🎄

Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member

Advisor of the Class of 2027, Mrs. Andrews, invited Mrs. Roulin's High School Art Club to paint the cafeteria windows in preparation for the Snowball fundraiser held last Friday.

Senior members did an outstanding job, transforming the windows from a clean slate into vibrant works of art within a single school day. Their creativity gave staff and students the chance to witness their talents firsthand and added a festive touch to the event. ⛄

On Friday, the Junior Class hosted a Snowball Dance for the 3rd and 4th graders. The juniors held this event to raise money, as they are the class responsible for hosting prom this year. Students from the junior class helped make this event possible by assisting with handing out food, playing games, and making sure everything went smoothly. Thanks to everyone who came to this event or donated their time and items to make it possible. ❄️

Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member

🎄 Class of 2028 Afternoon Holiday Celebration! 🎄

Join us for a festive afternoon filled with fun activities, holiday movies, and holiday cheer.

📅 Date: Sunday, December 14
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Auditorium

See the attached flyer for full details!

❄️The Southern Columbia High School Student Council will be hosting the “12 Days of Holidays” beginning Monday, December 8th! 🎄All students and staff across the district are encouraged to join in the fun by participating in the daily themed dress-up days. 🎁

Southern Columbia Area students swept the competition at the PA VFW District 14 contest for both the Voice of Democracy Essay/Speech and Patriots' Pen Essay, sponsored locally by VFW Post 8306 in Catawissa. Declan McGinley, 11th grade, won the Voice of Democracy, and Levi Race, 8th grade, won the Patriots' Pen. This year’s theme was: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?” Both Declan and Levi will now compete at the state level, with winners announced at the Department of PA VFW Mid-Winter Conference held in Gettysburg in January.

Picture #1: Commander Mark Schlieder, Reagan Kusnerick, Shilow Welkom, Levi Race, and Gary Roberts, Sr. Vice

Picture #2: Commander Mark Schlieder, Declan McGinley, Emily Valencik, Leah Fenstermacher, and Gary Roberts, Sr. Vice

Southern Columbia offers students a Child Development class where they explore how children grow and learn, focusing on key stages of development, influential factors, and the role of family and community. Students in Mrs. Zysset’s class recently gained hands-on experience by working with students in Miss Hunter’s and Mrs. Madden’s classrooms. Child Development students assisted elementary students with math problems, fun art projects, and reading books.

Contributor: Brooke Knorr, Journalism Staff Member

SCA Junior Chase Compton showed incredible craftsmanship and school pride by creating a stunning wooden American flag. Chase presented this handmade piece to the Southern Columbia Police Department as a gesture of gratitude and respect. Thank you, Chase, for your talent and dedication to honoring those who serve our community!

🏈 STATE SEMIFINAL SHOWDOWN! 🏈

Lansdale Catholic (12-2) vs. Southern Columbia (13-1)

📍 Lehighton High School – 1000 Union St, Lehighton, PA 18235
📅 Friday, Nov. 28
🕖 Kickoff at 7 PM, Gates open at 5:30 PM
✅ Southern Columbia is the HOME team
🚗 Parking for easier access to the bleachers will be available in the High School & Elementary School lots.
🚫 No TV or live stream. Be there in person to cheer on the Tigers!

A win sends our Tigers to the PIAA 2A State Championship Game! 🖤💛 Let’s pack the stands and show that Tiger Pride! 🐅

Mr. Deljanovan's Sports Performance class recently had an engaging session with Coach Richard Alexander from Bucknell University. Coach Alexander shared his extensive experience as a college athlete, a coach of multiple Division I athletes, and a Paralympian. He answered insightful questions from students and provided a fresh perspective on athletics beyond just track and field. Currently serving as Associate Head Coach, Richard has been a part of Bucknell’s coaching staff for the past 15 seasons.

The Southern Columbia High School Student Council will be hosting its 12th Annual Blanket and Squishmallow Drive during the holiday season to benefit patients at the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital and other local charities. All blankets and Squishmallows, whether purchased or handmade, must be brand new. To help protect the recipients, please place your donation in a plastic bag and keep it free from dust and debris.

Donations can be dropped off in Miss Jen Stine’s classroom or in the High School Office beginning Tuesday, November 25th. The drive will conclude on Tuesday, December 16th, and donations will be delivered on the 17th. This timeline allows the Student Council to sort, organize, and prepare all items for delivery.

This marks the 12th year of our drive, and thanks to the generosity of our school community, we have donated over 1,500 blankets to date. Our Student Council hopes you will support this year’s effort and help brighten the holidays for those in need. If you would like to participate but are not local or cannot drop off a donation, please consider contributing through our Amazon Wishlist:

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Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity!

FBLA and other business-minded students had the opportunity to attend Penn State University Park for a tour of the Smeal College of Business today. After enjoying lunch and Creamery ice cream, students received an admissions presentation and a tour of the College of Business. They had the opportunity to ask questions to current students pursuing majors in business.