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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Our St. Columba Middle School Forensics team participated in the last competition of the year, and it was a big one. It took place at the Diocesean Center in Harrisburg. There were approximately 50 students who participated from all the diocesean schools. Our students competed in the Duos and Oral Interpretation categories with such pieces as Flowers for Algernon, Lyrics from Hamilton, A Fine Line, and On Air. Pictured here from left to right, back row Emily Marino and Gracie Viears, m...

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St. Columba School hosted the Faith Bee. This event included participants from St. Columba School and Parish. Students were challenged with questions about the Catholic Faith. After many rounds and loads of questions it came down to our last two competitors, Emily Marino and James Samayoa. These two went back and forth with religious knowledge until, finally, James Samayoa came out on top as the winner. The winner will compete in the diocesan Faith Bee later this April. Pictured here a...

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St. Columba's Middle School celebrated 3-14 with actual pie. After Mrs. Troiani's math class was finished working the ins and outs of the number PI they celebrated by having some pie. Here her 8th grade class shared pizza pie and some regular apple pie, blueberry pie, and chocolate mousse pie. Pictured here from  left to right are back row Emily Marino, Jacob Guerriero, Luke Traugh, Mason Laubach, and Caden Hopper. Middle row from left to right are Gracie Viars, Elise Ferdock, Emily...

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Saint Columba School's 5th-grade Social Studies class is learning about the culture of ancient Egypt. as part of their studies, they have created their own names using ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. The students painted paper with diluted coffee to give the paper the "ancient look". After that, the students took the antiqued paper, and using the hieroglyphic alphabet they drew their names using those hieroglyphic symbols.  Here in the center is Gemma Troianin workin...

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Rep. David Millard (far right) and legislative liaison for the PA Game Commission Josh Zimmerman (far left) visited our parish school to recognize Emily Shapeero (First Place) and Emily Marino (Second Place) as winners of the “Most Enjoyable Outdoor Experience” essay contest held last year. From left are Zimmerman, Mike Shapeero, Emma Shapeero, Emily Shapeero, Emily Marino, Mary Ann Marino, Mike Marino, and Millard. Our students received an ori...

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First, click Read More then {Click Here} the watch the Saint Columba School Welcomes You to our school video. 

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