Our preschool students made their very own shape people. They chose the shape and color they wanted their person to be, and then they added a face using one of the emotions discussed with their teacher Mrs. John. They discussed what a happy face looks like, excited face, joyful face, angry face, and so on. The students then created these emotion faces on their shape people. Students learned shapes, colors, and what emotion faces look like. Sounds like a fun time!

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On our first day and in our first Physical Education class, Mr. Zeares was literally being ordered around by the students. But this is how it was done. Mr. Zeares sat behind another student. On the table in front of Mr. Zeares were the makings for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (the peanut butter was actually marshmallow fluff). Then the student, without looking, gave Mr. Zeares instructions on how to make a proper peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Well, those sandwiches were not anything on...

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St. Columba School students earned their way to the Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders student MVP game. These students were selceted by the faculty and staff at SCS to attend a special MVP game with the RailRiders. Students revceived two free tickets to the game, the opportunity to walk on the field, and a shout out on the video board during the game. It was a great time and special opportunity had by our SCS students. Pictured here are some of our winners from left ot right ella Reese,...

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Saleah Shannon has been a fixture here at St. Columba School. For ten years she has attended our school, and now, it is time to say goodbye. Saleah has graduated and will be attending Central Columbia High School next year. Thank you Saleah for some great times and greater memories and congratulations!  Good luck in the future in all you do. We here at St. Columba will be pulling for you and praying for you. 

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Students in Mr. Drumm technology class have been constructing their own Robotis Elephant. Robotics is a creative robot kit for kids to learn various features, functions, and principles of building and coding robots. Pictured from left ot right are Benjamin Parker, and Jonathan Ervin

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St. Columba School held its annual Faith Bee. The winner will go on to compete against 28 other schools at the Diocese of Harrisburg Diocesean Center in Harrisburg. Sister Suzanne was the coordinator and moderator asking all the questions. The questions challenged student knowledge of their Catholic Faith. Competitors included students from our 7trh and 8th grades including students from St. Columba's CYE (Catholic Youth Education) program. Our winner is St. Columba School;'s very own 7t...

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In 5th grade, Mr. Zeares' Science class learned about forces, motion, friction, gravity, air resistance, and aerodynamics. The students were in charge of building a track with supports using Hot Wheel track and K’Nex pieces. Students also had a choice of cars and had to hypothesize which car would go down the track the fastest and slowest  based on its weight as well as shape. The students timed and recorded each cars’ performance to cross the finish line. 

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The Diocese of Harrisburg held its Geography Bee with 21 students from various schools in the diocese competing. The Geography Bee is opened to students from grades 4 through 8. Our 4th grader Barrett Smolenak represented St. Columba School and was the only 4th grader in this competition. The majority of the competitors from the other schools were 8th graders. With this type of competition Barrett placed 6th. Congrats to Barrett what a huge accomplishment!

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Saint Columba School's Geography Bee tested students' knowledge of this country and the world. They were asked questions about the states, continents, mountain ranges, oceans, and seas. The competition was fierce with students from the 4th grade through 8th grade went back and forth with hteir answers. After many rounds, and many many questions, it came down to our two finalists, Payton Toth in 7th grade and Barrett Smolenak in 4th grade with Barrett coming out on top...

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St. Columba School held our annual Spelling Bee. Students in 4th through 6th grades battled it out by spelling words that challenged their knowledge. After many rounds of competition Cael Williams came out on top for the third year in a row. He is a master speller. Cael will represent St. Columba School at the Diocese of Harrisburg Spelling Bee competing against 31 other schools champions. Good luck Cael!  In the front row from left to right are 5th grader Cole Keefer...

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St. Columba School's Preschool celebrated 100 days of school. Each student used 10 frame cards to find 10 ants scattered around the room.  Once they found 10 ants they placed them on a 100 chart while counting 1 to 10.  After all 100 ants were found together we counted to 100. Going Clockwise starts at 12 with Alaina Stockum, Dirk Davis, Natalie Marotto, Sydney Rogers, Eleanora Wills, Charlotte Carney, Gavin Doclosen, Savannah Sheehe, Leiana Orzolek, and Wyatt Var...

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St. Columba School's technology class learned about Digital Citizenship & the 9 Elements. After reading But Mom it's Only a Game by Julisa Cook the students discussed good and bad choices the main character Jasper made in the book.  The class discussed rules they have at home and school on how to use technology and to balance using technology and not allowing it to control it.  Students made Self-Controller Boxes and a list of good choices when using&nbs...

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Mrs. John's preschool/pre3 class student Alexander Ervin is a Math Wizard on the IXL Math Program. He was able to earn 100% and three ribbons on the number recognition 1 - 2- 3 program. An outstanding feat for such a young student. 

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St. Columba School's 5th grade science class was learning about animal habitats. How these animals in the wild construct homes that prevent destruction from the elements and predators. Here Ella Stephens, left examines the interior of a hornets nest  held by Mr. Zeares, her science teacher. 

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Saint Columba's middle schooler Christopher Getz was awarded second place in the state of Pennsylvannia for his entry in the 2022 Elk's Essay Contest. The Elk's invited Chris to reread his speech to the crowd. The orginaztion then recognized Chris' acomplishment with a plaque commemortting his big second place win in the entire state. 

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