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Salisbury Academy, a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, was honored in a ceremony on July 10, in Washington, D.C. The school was recognized for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and costs, promote better health and ensure effective sustainability and environmental education.   Nominated for the award by the N.C. Department…

Salisbury Academy took artistic collaboration to a new level in their production of an original adaptation of Winnie-the-Pooh. The play was performed at Lee Street theatre last weekend through a well-established partnership with the theatre, and the play itself was a collaboration with local playwright and director Jenny Hubbard, directing her original play.  

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Salisbury Academy is among the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honorees. At the state level, Salisbury Academy was nominated by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction for that distinction.  

Salisbury Academy Upper School students are demonstrating their learning in unique ways at their periodic Exhibition Nights at their Downtown Salisbury campus. At each event, students present and share in detail about exhibits they’ve created, showcasing their growth and depth of learning.   “We’re showing the world what high school can be. It really is…

As part of their ongoing work in sustainability, Salisbury Academy has been  nominated by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction to be considered for national recognition as a Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. State nominations are only given to as many as five total early learning through 12th grade schools in…

In a long-standing tradition, Salisbury Academy middle school students experienced the true spirit of the holiday season at their recent Christmas Happiness Party for the clients of Rowan Vocational Opportunities.  At the party, the students led games and activities for RVO clients, from karaoke to cookie and ornament decorating to bowling.  “Looking around the room…

As 2024 dawns a new year, Salisbury Academy Upper School students are set to begin their inaugural spring semester.  On Wednesday, SA Upper School Head Meredith Williams shared what is on the horizon for the school while looking back on the first semester, which is now officially in the books.  Up ahead for Williams’ students…

In a long-standing holiday tradition of festivity and connection, Salisbury Academy’s middle school students threw their annual Christmas party for the clients at Rowan Vocational Opportunities this week. The party offered games, cookie decoration, refreshments, a photo booth and karaoke with RVO clients circulating through the student-led party stations.

What is art? This complex and fascinating question is one that Salisbury Academy’s Upper School students are diving into in their art immersion class as they dissect aspects of visual, performance and musical arts. Their journey is enhanced by interactions and experiences curated by professional artisans. At Waterworks Visual Arts Center, students followed Anne Scott…