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 The air was crisp and pumpkins turned into works of art on Friday night as the larger community joined Salisbury Academy in a fall celebration and “Wild and Scenic Film Festival.” Children decorated and bowled with pumpkins along with other fun fall crafts and games as adults chatted and waited for the series of adventure…

Seated outdoors at a large picnic table in an open forum classroom arrangement, Salisbury Academy eighth-graders shared ideas, facts and interpretations last week on an environmental disaster largely overshadowed by other recent breaking news: the Alabama gasoline pipeline leak.

 A foggy morning was brightened with song and prayer at Salisbury Academy’s “See You at the Pole” gathering early Wednesday. Held annually on the fourth Wednesday of September, the student-led rally brings millions of students together in prayer across the globe.

One evening of fundraising and compassion can go a very long way. At a time when Footprints in the Community – an organization which promotes community inclusion for children with special needs – was ready to reduce their summer camp programming due to funding issues, a portion of the money raised at Salisbury Academy’s Bloom…

 Salisbury Academy begins another school year with a continued commitment to engaging minds and building futures. Recent programming and faculty and staff additions complement the school’s learning environment and will further prepare students to enter their future world as leaders.

 This year, Salisbury Academy welcomes two new staff members to its family, as well as three new members to its board of trustees: Staff members Jane Current and Hannah Lewis, and board of trustees members Madison Currin, Mark Robertson, and Traci Williams. 

 Twenty-one Salisbury Academy alumni graduated from area high school programs. Salisbury Academy has more than 285 alumni who have graduated since the first graduating class of 1998. “Each year, as our alumni graduate from high school, it is wonderful to learn about their accomplishments and the exciting experiences ahead of them,” said Head of School Beverly Fowler.

Salisbury Academy recently received the N.C. Green School of Promise Award from the N.C. Green Schools Program, a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainability in the state’s schools from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

The need for student engagement with the natural world has never been greater. With an increase in the use of technology by children and physical activity often taking a back seat to more sedentary play and learning, a chasm has emerged between children and nature.

The Icelandic national anthem played in Salisbury Academy’s second grade as grinning Catawba College international students Malen Eiriksdottir and Gudny Jonsdottir entered the room. “We’ll tell you about our country, Iceland,” said Malen, a Catawba freshman and communications major. “It’s very beautiful and we’re very proud of it.”