The students and staff at Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center’s (SCCTC) Cosmetology and Massage Therapy Departments recently sponsored a week long fundraising event with proceeds benefiting United Way of Susquehanna County. During the week of February 16th-20th, the students offered the public discounted prices for a variety of services including massages, manicures and pedicures. In addition, students were also able to receive services with permission from their parents to make them feel special and pampered.

Pictured (l-r) are: Robin Cobb, Cody Franklin, Kim Cosklo, Amy Bush, Sue Birtch, Jessica Warner and Kim Merithew.

Through the generosity of staff, students and parents who supported this event they raised over $1,100.00 towards this year’s campaign which funds 22 local not for profit health and human service agencies.

Dr. Alice Davis, the Executive Director of the SCCTC, also a United Way of Susquehanna County advisory board member, has long supported the educational and vocational development of children as well as the work United Way is doing. Ms. Amy Bush, program coordinator, spearheaded the activities and shared that all who participated enjoyed giving and receiving spa services.

The SCCTC offers its services to the public. Visit their website at scctc.elklakeschool.org and make an appointment today to treat yourself or a loved one to an afternoon of indulgence all while giving local students the opportunity to practice their skills and trade. Top off your visit by scheduling lunch at SCCTC’s A Touch of Class and The Serfass Solarium restaurants with local culinary students attentively preparing a delicious meal.

Blue Ridge 5th Graders completed their annual "Hexagon Project" in Sarrah Dibble-Camburn's after school art club.

Pictured (l-r) are: back row - Kendra Brant, Gunnar Wenzl, Jesse Delousia, Robert Lindquist, Hannah Gallagher, Sienna Kowalewski, Rayne Glover, Elizabeth Stone; front row - Logan Mann, Trista Stone, Carling Renwick, Reese Allen, Layla Gregory, Abby Oakley, Cameron Robinson, Kara Wdowiak.

Each year the group creates hexagon shaped donation containers and places them at local businesses.  Thanks to our generous businesses and our community, this year the art club raised $1,007.16.  This money was donated to Susquehanna County Interfaith to aid their Fuel Assistance Program.  The students helped keep people warm using their artwork.  

For more information on the Hexagon Project, please visit www.hexagonproject.org.  The students' donation containers will be a part of the Hexagon Project art exhibit in the fall.  

Mr. Marc Weisgold, Elementary Principal at the Elk Lake School, is pleased to announce the March, 2015 Student of the Month Award winners.

Pictured (l-r) are: first row- Savannah Powers, Jewel Tyler, Fenton Smith, Alan Perez, Lila Kerr, Kira Marbaker, Kayleigh Welch, Holden Titus; second row-  Geovani Lopez, Koby Huyck, Jeffrey Werle, William Ivey, Mr. Marc Weisgold,  Deagan Odgers, Aleksa Fletcher. Absent from photo, Lona Drass, Tyler Williams.

Students in kindergarten, first, second grade were selected by their homeroom teachers.  Students may be selected as student of the month from four different areas.  Those four areas are academic achievement, attendance, citizenship and most improved.

Elk Lake is proud of their students and congratulates them for their accomplishments.

Recently at Elk Lake Elementary School, Cellular Connection came to the school to recognize ten teachers through their “Culture of Good” campaign. Teachers were chosen through social media and awarded a basket of school supplies by Mr. Aaron Craig, store manager, and Ms. Nicole Allen, sales representative.

Pictured (l-r) are Nicole Allen sales representative, Liz Swartz, Chelsea Maxey, Laurie Woolcock, Brenda McCauley, Caitlin Good, Angela Valvano, Brenda Cooley, Laura Allenbaugh, Maggie Caines, Aaron Craig Store Manager. Absent from photo was Jennifer Sobeck.

The campaign was created to thank “Teachers that Rock!”  Mr. Craig stated, “We wanted to thank teachers for all that they do for their students.  We wanted to thank them for their early arrivals preparing for their students and their late nights grading papers.  We wanted to thank them for the money they spend purchasing supplies for their classrooms.”  Cellular Connection acknowledged the teachers and their impact by presenting them with school supplies.  “Each of us can be a part of the Culture of Good by taking an active part in our local community.”

Blue Ridge High School teacher and Blue Ridge Education Association member, Mrs. Nancy Burkett, volunteered her time at the Free Produce Market in the Blue Ridge cafeteria on March 17th.

Mrs. Nancy Burkett

The Free Produce Market is sponsored by Blue Ridge School District, Blue Ridge Education Association, Blue Ridge Wellness Committee, Commission on Economic Opportunity and The Weinberg Foundation.

Blue Ridge families are invited to the food giveaway on the third Tuesday of each month where they receive goods which include fresh fruits and vegetables as well as other items.  This program is exclusively for Blue Ridge families and pre-registration is required.

The next giveaway will be on Tuesday, April 21, from 3:45-5:30pm.  Please contact the school if interested.

Reading to a fourth grade class is Dr. Bryan Lee, a retired Veterinarian from Tunkhannock Pa.

“It was too cold to play and we had many delays ….” But, the students were still able to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America week March 2nd- March 5th in the library.

Students enjoyed a fun-filled week with guest readers, Seuss raffle prizes, A “Cat in the Hat” performance, birthday cake and Barbaloot snack mix. Students also received bookmarks, hats, and pencils all sponsored by the Elk Lake PTO organization.

The following are Blue Ridge Elementary Student Standouts for the month of March, 2015.

Pictured (l-r) are: fifth row - Dezden Gunn, Brooke Tingley, Lizzie Walsh, Vanessa Clapper; fourth row - Ashley Tomassacci, Mason Christ, Zachary Darrow; third row - Nevaeh Hunsinger, Peter Casassa, Tyler Palmer, Piper Jo Tripp, Courtney Marvin; second row - Alex Hanson, Connor Roy, Aleksandra Grogan, David Heaman, David Panella, Colton Croop; first row - Raurin Percario, Abralyn Jones, Jayden Mann. Absent from photo:  Briana Kelly, Jack Hurley, Addison Conklin, Katelyn Spencer, Rayne Glover, William Posaski.