Meet Mr. Ryan Coller, our next featured student teacher! Ryan is currently working in Mrs. Long's 10th grade History class, bringing his passion for teaching and fresh perspectives to the classroom. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the amazing student teachers who are making a lasting impact in our schools every day! 🎓✨
Congratulations to Coach Woytowich and the SCA Boys Basketball Team on capturing 3rd place in the PIAA District 4 AAA Boys Basketball Championships. The team defeated North Penn Mansfield 42-40 to earn the 3rd place medal. The team next competes in the PIAA AAA state basketball tournament by taking on Riverside out of District 2 on Saturday March 8th. This is the 3rd time in the last 4 years that Coach Woytowich has led the Boys Basketball team into the PIAA State Tournament.
On Friday, February 28, members of the Southern Columbia FFA Chapter competed in the Area Public Speaking Competition in Stillwater, PA.
The results of the competition are as follows:
Russell Longenberger - 1st Place Junior Prepared Speaking
Madison Kerstetter - 1st Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Chase Compton - 3rd Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Congratulations! These individuals will advance to the regional level in April at Penn College.
The Southern Columbia Varsity Club will be holding a bake sale for Middle School and High School students on Tuesday, March 4, in front of the cafeteria. All proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the family of SCA Class of 2014 student athlete, Josh Tripp. While in college, Josh participated in a concussion research study. During a recent MRI in Indiana as part of the study, radiologists discovered a concerning abnormality. Further testing confirmed that Josh has a brain tumor. He underwent surgery to remove as much of it as possible, but pathology has determined it is cancerous. As he and his wife, Lauren, navigate this challenging time, they will face significant medical bills and unexpected expenses, and we hope that our efforts will help them in their time of need.
Southern Columbia ENCORE tickets are now on sale!! You can buy tickets by going to the website or by scanning the QR code!
The Southern Columbia Class of 2026 will be hosting this year's prom, "The Great Gatsby Gala," on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The event will be held at Route 61 Events, with dinner and dancing beginning at 7:00 PM. The Promenade will take place at 5:30 PM in the High School Gym.
Tickets will be available for purchase starting today and will be on sale until March 22. Tickets cost $35 per person, which includes dinner. Please note that only Juniors and Seniors are eligible to purchase tickets.
To buy your ticket, use the link provided:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/southerncolumbia/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzMyNA==
Congratulations Southern Columbia swimmers on a great District IV Championship meet.
Grayson Reck continues his strong performance at the PIAA District 4 swimming championships by capturing 1st place in the 100-yard backstroke. SCA students participate with Bloomsburg School District for their swimming team.
Southern Columbia Elementary and Middle School students had a unique educational opportunity when the Mobile Ag Lab rolled onto campus this week. This traveling classroom offered a fun and interactive way to explore the world of agriculture, providing students with lessons that highlighted how farming and related industries can improve their daily lives. The Lab educated approximately 470 students this week. The Mobile Ag Lab, a fully equipped mobile classroom, is designed to bring agricultural education directly to students. The program, which is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, provided an engaging, hands-on learning experience that covered topics ranging from how glue is made from milk to water analysis. Experiments taught in the lab also included germinating seeds under different conditions, creating crayons from soybeans, and testing the water capacity of different soils. High School FFA members helped with set-up, clean-up, supervision, and student assistance for the sessions. 🐄🌽
Congratulations to SCA High School Students Grayson Reck, Anna Yancoskie, and Audry Reuter on their recent success at the PIAA District 4 Swimming Championship. Grayson was the 200 Yard Freestyle Champion and Anna and Audry were members of the 2nd Place 200 Yard Freestyle Relay Team. SCA students participate with Bloomsburg School District for their swimming team.
REMINDER! Don't miss your chance to own a yearbook and capture memories from this school year! The deadline to purchase a copy is tomorrow, Friday, February 28th. Remember, extra copies are not guaranteed to be available at the end of the school year, so make sure to order yours now before it's too late!
Purchase Link:
http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A07125300
The Southern Columbia Boys Basketball team kicked off their playoff journey with an impressive win over Mifflinburg last week. Despite a setback in their second playoff contest, they remain determined and focused. This Saturday, they have an exciting opportunity to secure a spot in the state playoffs with a victory. The boys will play NP Mansfield on Saturday, March 1, at Loyalsock HS in the District IV 3rd place game. Tipoff is set for 4:00pm. Let's cheer them on to victory! 🏀🎉
Contributor: Lola Cecco, Journalism Staff Member
Friday is the deadline to purchase a yearbook for all three schools! Extra copies will be very limited.
Link to purchase:
http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A07125300
The CSO STEM Club recently made a trip to Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg for a hands-on tour of what happens behind the scenes at a hospital.
Students in Mrs. Becker's Accounting class played Accounting Monopoly today. Miss Joyce, the student teacher, had students document their transactions in a ledger as they proceeded through the game. Transactions like rental income, rental expenses, salary transactions when passing go, and revenue and expenses incurred from the Chance and Community Chest cards were recorded in an Excel spreadsheet ledger.
Southern Columbia High School kicked off a thrilling morning with a special Shark Tank-themed assembly, featuring Jared Ebersole, a 2019 alumnus, who shared his remarkable experience of appearing on the popular TV show Shark Tank.
Ebersole, now a successful entrepreneur, captivated students with his inspiring story of perseverance, creativity, and self-confidence. He recounted his journey from high school, where he first became interested in business, to presenting his product to a panel of seasoned investors.
Students were eager to hear firsthand how Jared navigated the competitive world of business and were given the opportunity to ask questions about the fascinating process, with Elementary Gifted students also having the chance to engage with him after the high school presentation, leaving them inspired by his journey. Ebersole made sure to emphasize the importance of pursuing one’s passion, taking risks, and never giving up.
The assembly was an exciting opportunity for students to gain insight into entrepreneurship and the world of startups, leaving them motivated to chase their own dreams with determination.
Contributor: Saira Sodergren - Journalism Staff Member
Cooking on Your Own students made connections between the current chapter of study, vegetables, and international foods when they were treated to an authentic Italian cooking demonstration by Italian exchange student, Vanni. Vanni prepared one of his favorite dishes, spinach gnudi. Students then had the opportunity to sample the dish. Bon appetit!
Congratulations to the following students who participated in District Choir the past two days. They're only 6 of 191 students who make up this beautiful choir. Southern is so proud of you! Keep up the amazing work! 🎼
Sarah Eyer, Alasia Gaines, Kemilyn Hill, Saira Sodergren, Benjamin Karnes, and Elijah Abdill🎶
After placing 1st in District 4, the Southern Columbia competition cheerleading team earned the opportunity to compete in the State Championships. The competition took place last week, and the girls made it straight to the finals after their stellar day-one performance. They delivered another amazing performance on day two, and as a result, they finished 4th overall out of 26 teams in their division. For such a small team from such a small school to place this high in the state truly shows they are a force to be reckoned with, and many more accomplishments are sure to come. 📣
Contributor: Kylah Heath, Journalism Staff Member
Gearing up for Valentine's Day! Students in the high school Relationships course spend one day a week rotating between the Kindergarten classes. This week they traveled to Mr. Hauer's class and made Valentine's Day headbands! 💌
