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🌾🐄 Farm Day Fun at Southern! 🐖🌱 The Agricultural Department recently hosted an exciting Farm Day for students in grades K–8, and it was a huge hit! The event featured a variety of engaging, hands-on stations where students could: -Get creative with face painting -Test their strength in a bale throwing competition -Meet and interact with farm animals -Explore the inside of a real combine harvester -Plant seeds and learn about crop growth -And enjoy many other agriculture-themed activities! It was a fantastic day of learning, laughter, and discovery—bringing the world of agriculture to life for our youngest learners. 🌻🚜 Contributor: Karleigh Sommers, Journalism Staff Member

🎶 It was a music-filled week at Southern, and what a celebration of talent it was! 🎶 The week kicked off on Tuesday with the Middle School Spring Concert, where our amazing 5th–8th graders took the stage. Their performances were full of energy and heart—they did a fantastic job, and we couldn’t be prouder! On Wednesday, it was the High School’s turn to shine. The band rocked the house, and the choir delivered a phenomenal performance that left the audience in awe. Friday evening brought our cherished tradition—the Senior High Banquet. It was a night of recognition and celebration, as seniors were honored with awards for band and choral excellence and received their senior gifts in a heartfelt ceremony. Finally, Friday, our talented ENCORE students attended the Ray of Light Awards, which spotlight excellence in high school theatre. What an inspiring way to wrap up the week! 🎭🎵 Mr. and Mrs. McWilliams are incredibly proud of all the hard work, dedication, and passion their students have shown. Amazing job to everyone involved—you made this week unforgettable!

Lunch Menu Change for Monday, May 12, 2025: HS/MS Lunch will be French Toast and NOT French Toast Sticks. Students will still receive the required portion size, however the form of the French Toast will be slightly different. Thank you!

Dear Parents/Guardians, We hope you are doing well. We want to bring to your attention a concerning trend circulating on TikTok that is negatively impacting school-issued student laptops and Chromebooks. Some students have been inserting objects—such as pencils, paper clips, and push pins—into the charging ports of their devices. This reckless behavior can cause electrical short circuits, device malfunctions, and even fires. Schools in different states have already reported incidents where classrooms had to be evacuated due to smoke and fire hazards caused by this dangerous trend. Beyond the serious safety risks, this behavior is also leading to costly damage to school-owned devices, which students and families may be held financially responsible for. We kindly ask you to speak with your child about this trend and reinforce the importance of treating their school-issued technology with care and responsibility. Please encourage them to avoid participating in harmful online challenges and to report any concerning behavior to a trusted adult. This is a no tolerance situation and potentially carries a minimum 3 days of out of school suspension along with referral to police for institutional vandalism. Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our students and school environment safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Join us for an unforgettable experience of music and art at our Spring Concerts and Art Show on Tuesday and Wednesday evening at Southern Columbia High School. Enjoy vibrant performances by our talented musicians and explore stunning artworks created by our amazing students. Don't miss out on this celebration of creativity and community. See the graphic for more information. 🎨🎶

🏆 SCA TRACK & FIELD UPDATE 🔥 Huge congratulations to our standout athletes for making the Podium (Top 6) at the Blue Jay Classic Invitational on Friday! BOYS RESULTS: 🥇 Ethan Reed – 1st, Javelin – 189-9 PR! 🥇 Jaden Carter – 1st, Shot Put – 52-9 PR! 🥈 John Quinton – 2nd, Shot Put – 51-9.5 PR! 🥈 Grady Garcia, Ben Gehret, Landon Rarig, Ethan Reed – 2nd, 4x400m – 3:28.76 PR! 🥈 Jaden Carter – 2nd, Discus – 144-6 🏅 John Quinton – 6th, Discus – 133-3 🏅 Ben Gehret – 6th, 400m – 51.97 GIRLS RESULTS: 🥇 Haley Conner – 1st, 3200m – 12:08.38 🥈 Linsey Donlan – 2nd, Discus – 111-3 🏅 H. Conner, A. Conner, J. Laubach, L. Hauer – 4th, 4x800m Relay – 11:19.63 🏅 Linsey Donlan – 5th, Shot Put – 33-2 🏅 Makenna Golden – 5th, Pole Vault – 8-6 🏅 O. Jones, L. Cecco, M. Shingara, M. Golden – 5th, 4x100m Relay – 52.12 PR! 🙌 Shoutout to those just outside the podium: Grady Garcia – 7th, 400m – 52.15 Jace Malakoski – 7th, High Jump – 5-6 💛🖤 Go SCA! We’re proud of every athlete who gave it their all!

Students in Mrs. Becker's Accounting and Intro to Business classes celebrated Law Day at the Northumberland County Courthouse on Thursday, May 1st. Students were able to sit in on a preliminary hearing for a murder trial and listened to several talks by various lawyers and judges.

The Southern Columbia Music Department is incredibly grateful for the recent donation of a beautiful Wurlitzer baby grand piano! We extend our heartfelt thanks to the piano movers, Mrs. Tammy Toczylousky for informing us about the piano, and Ms. Jane Evans for her generous donation. This piano belonged to Ms. Evans' mother, who always encouraged children to engage in the arts. We are deeply thankful, and the instrument has found a wonderful home here at Southern. Thank you to everyone involved for making this possible! 🎹

Yesterday, the Southern Music Department embarked on their annual Broadway trip to NYC! The group, consisting of active members from the choir and band, had the incredible opportunity to see Disney's "Aladdin." What a performance! Experiences like these are truly inspiring for our students. Additionally, they attended a workshop with members of the Broadway production, learning a song and dance from Aladdin. Join the music program to create these kinds of fun memories with us!

Southern Columbia triumphed over Mifflinburg with a decisive 5-0 victory at Historic Bowman Field yesterday. Levi Everitt was the star of the game, delivering a stellar performance with a 7-inning, 3-hit shutout. 🏆⚾

This past weekend, student officers from SAVE attended the SAVE Sandy Hook Promise Summit in Philadelphia. They had the opportunity to present their own workshop on conflict management skills, sharing valuable insights and strategies with attendees. The summit was a vibrant gathering of passionate individuals dedicated to promoting safety and preventing violence. The students were inspired by the powerful speeches and the supportive community, making the experience both educational and memorable. Their participation not only showcased their leadership skills but also contributed to the ongoing efforts to create safer environments in schools and communities.

The SCA Baseball Team will take on Mifflinburg on April 30th at 4:00 PM at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in the city of Williamsport. The cost to attend the game is free. GO TIGERS!

🎉 SCA Track & Field Update 🎉 Congratulations to our amazing athletes for their outstanding performances at the Blue Mountain Invitational on Friday! 🏅 Boys: 🥇 John Quinton - 1st place, Shot Put, 48-7.5 🥈 Ethan Reed - 2nd place, Javelin, 174-5 🥈 Grady Garcia, Ben Gehret, Landon Rarig, Ethan Reed - 2nd place, 4x400m, 3:31.49 🥉 Jaden Carter - 3rd place, Shot Put, 44-6.25 Girls: 🥇 Linsey Donlan - 1st place, Discus, 111-8 🥈 Makenna Golden - 2nd place, Pole Vault, 9-6 🥉 Tatum Klebon - 3rd place, High Jump, 4-8m 🥉 Haley Conner - 3rd place, 3200m, 12:06.52 👏 Honorable Mentions: Boys: Jaden Carter, 4th place, Discus, 137-7 Aaron Leffler, 4th place, Javelin, 153-2 Ethan Reed, 5th place, Discus, 130-6 Grady Garcia, 6th place, 400m, 52.47 Girls: O. Jones, L. Cecco, M. Shingara, M. Golden, 4th place, 4x100m relay, 52.71 Brook Charnosky, 4th place, Javelin, 106-5 Linsey Donlan, 4th place, Shot Put, 32-1.25 Lola Cecco, 5th place, Pole Vault, 8’PR! Haley Conner, 5th place, 1600m, 5:36.20 Evelyn Staugaitis, 6th place, 100m Hurdles, 18.07 Lainey Jones, 7th place, 300m Hurdles, 53.19 Great job, everyone!

🎉 Congratulations to the Southern Columbia Prom Court! 🎉 Seniors: Front Row: Kelsey Ambrose, Ava Bixler, Noelle Davis, Jillian Kehler, Gia Kramer, Siena Rovito, Back Row: Todd Brosious, Ethan Reidinger, Mick Shingara, Dylan Stine, Travis Wegrzynowicz, Missing from Photo: Jude Bremigen Juniors: Front Row: Katie Carl, Lola Cecco, Kylah Heath, Liana Murphy, Emma Potter, Leah Sheriff, Back Row: Braylon Feese, Ben Gehret, Braydon Griscavage, Caden Hopper, Rowen Humphrey, Parker Pesarchick 📅 Prom Details: Date: May 3rd Time: 7:00 PM Location: Route 61 Events 👑 Promenade: Time: 5:00 PM Location: Charles Nesbit Gymnasium *Crowning of Prom King, Queen, Prince, and Princess will take place at the conclusion of the promenade.

🎉 Congratulations to the Southern Columbia Prom Court! 🎉 Juniors: Front Row: Katie Carl, Lola Cecco, Kylah Heath, Liana Murphy, Emma Potter, Leah Sheriff Back Row: Braylon Feese, Ben Gehret, Braydon Griscavage, Caden Hopper, Rowen Humphrey, Parker Pesarchick Seniors: Front Row: Kelsey Ambrose, Ava Bixler, Noelle Davis, Jillian Kehler, Gia Kramer, Siena Rovito Back Row: Todd Brosious, Ethan Reidinger, Mick Shingara, Dylan Stine, Travis Wegrzynowicz, Missing from Photo: Jude Bremigen 📅 Prom Details: Date: May 3rd Time: 7:00 PM Location: Route 61 Events 👑 Promenade: Time: 5:00 PM Location: Charles Nesbit Gymnasium Crowning of Prom King, Queen, Prince, and Princess will take place at the conclusion of the promenade.

Southern Columbia's Promenade on Saturday, May 3, has been moved to 5:00 PM to accommodate more attendees. The doors will open at 4:30 PM. All prom-goers are requested to park between the elementary and high school buildings. All spectators are requested to use the high school parking lot. The crowning will take place at the culmination of Promenade. Prom will be hosted by Route 61 Events at 7:00 PM.

The Childcare & Education class recently visited the Danville Child Development Center. Students had the opportunity to tour the center and gain hands-on observation experience. The Childcare & Education class is a required course for both the General Education and Early Education Career and Technical Education programs within the Family and Consumer Sciences department.

The 52nd Annual John Steiner Gold Mathematics Competition was held at Bucknell University on March 12. Mr. Brian Leslie accompanied eight students from SCA to compete against almost 150 students from 22 schools. The 2-hour exam, which prohibits the use of calculators, consisted of 36 challenging questions from many areas of mathematics. The overall mean score of all 151 students was 11 out of 36, while the median score was 8 out of 36; that shows the difficulty level of these questions. The students from Southern Columbia who participated were Makayla Baylor, Joanna Chen, Aiden Eby, Braylon Feese, Josh Knoebel, Austin Shaffer, Mara Turner, and Will Victory. Southern's top scorer was Aiden Eby who received a certificate and a mathematics book as a gift. The 53rd Annual John Steiner Gold Mathematics Competition will be held on March 11th, 2026.

Congratulations to the following Track and Field athletes for making the podium at the Shippensburg Invitational on Saturday: Boys: Ethan Reed, 2nd place, Javelin, 183-2 Girls: Brook Charnosky, 7th place, Javelin, 115 Also, great job to John Quinton, who just missed the podium by finishing 9th in the Shot Put with a throw of 47-4.5.

Up next for our "Student Teacher Feature" is Miss. Daisy Bailey! She’s currently working alongside Mrs. Becker and Mr. Williams, gaining hands-on experience in the classroom. We’re proud to support passionate future educators like Daisy as they help shape the minds of the future. Learn more about her journey below! 📚✨