Featured Organization: Technology Student Association Takes First Place in Multiple Competitions


The Technology Student Association (TSA) is an academic competition which spans many fields of technology, design, and communication. Nationwide, TSA supports over 230,000 students in 49 states. The competition proves an engaging environment for students to learn technical skills, present their projects, and learn the intricacies of modern technology. With events in computer-aided and architectural design, students get the chance to immerse themselves in all aspects of design, including budgeting and physical model construction. Teams from all over the state and country compete and gain valuable experiential knowledge along the way.

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SCASD Recognized at PSU’s MLK Banquet


Several SCASD schools and faculty members were recognized at the annual Penn State Forum on Black Affairs (FOBA) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Banquet.

Congratulations to Debra Daggs (pictured here), Learning Enrichment teacher at Mount Nittany Middle School, who was honored for her work with "Roots of Life," and to award recipients Gray's Woods Elementary and State College Area High School!

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Nutrition Habit Challenge: Committing to a Healthier February

Faculty, students, staff, and community members are encouraged to participate in a community wellness initiative, the Nutrition Habit Challenge, committing to one healthier habit for the month of February. The challenge, led by State High health education teacher Melanie Lynch, is becoming very popular with the school community—especially since a chance to win a trip to Disney World is on the line.

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