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When you turn a class of first graders into molecular biologists, science gets messy fast. At Ferguson Township Elementary, that meant smashing and squeezing strawberries recently during an active, sleeves-up science lesson on extracting DNA. “This is disgustingly fun,” said Will Romo.

Teachers recently dove into the world of improv, a form of live theater where the performers create the characters and plot as they go, without a script or rehearsal. Happy Valley Improv led the professional development training aimed at helping English teachers sharpen their skills.

Danielle Ambrosia, an Assistant Principal at State High, has been named Pennsylvania’s 2026 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association. “This is an exceptional and well-deserved honor that reflects Danielle’s dedication, leadership and unwavering commitment to our students, staff and school community,” said Curtis Johnson, Superintendent.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! After discovering her own passion for reporting at State High, Clara Kraft created a unit on journalism and has spent the last few months teaching the who, what, when, where, and why of the subject to Spring Creek Elementary students. 

This Veterans Day, we salute everyone who has served our country and highlight those who are State High graduates, SCASD employees, and members of the district community. In the high school, we have a military wall of honor that recognizes alumni who have served in the military. All six branches of the military are represented, and there are plaques containing each person’s name and graduation year.

If November is the month for gathering with family and friends and feasting, members of the SCASD community got things off to a good start on Tuesday. Hundreds of English language learners and their families from across the district came together over plates of delicious food at State High for the annual ELD Potluck event.