Salisbury Academy Honored as Green Ribbon School in Washington, D.C

Salisbury Academy Honored as Green Ribbon School in Washington, D.C

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…

SA Performs Winnie-the-Pooh Adaptation at Lee Street theatre in a Vibrant Collaboration

SA Performs Winnie-the-Pooh Adaptation at Lee Street theatre in a Vibrant Collaboration

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.  

Salisbury Academy Awarded as Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education

Salisbury Academy Awarded as Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education

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.  

SA Upper School Students Demonstrate Learning, Growth at Exhibition Nights

SA Upper School Students Demonstrate Learning, Growth at Exhibition Nights

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…

Salisbury Academy Sustainability Efforts Earn State Nomination, Welcome Intern Mitchell Bobrek

Salisbury Academy Sustainability Efforts Earn State Nomination, Welcome Intern Mitchell Bobrek

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…

Salisbury Academy Shares Christmas Joy at RVO

Salisbury Academy Shares Christmas Joy at RVO

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…

What Lies Ahead: Salisbury Academy Upper School Head looks towards the new year

What Lies Ahead: Salisbury Academy Upper School Head looks towards the new year

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…

Festive Stewardship and Connection: Salisbury Academy middle school students throw Christmas party for Rowan Vocational Opportunities clients

Festive Stewardship and Connection: Salisbury Academy middle school students throw Christmas party for Rowan Vocational Opportunities clients

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.

Partnership between Salisbury Academy and Trinity Living Center brings about beautiful artwork

Colorful friendships are forming and growing stronger between the participants at Trinity Living Center (TLC) and the first-graders at Salisbury Academy. With TLC being the first grade’s service partner for this school year, the students make regular trips to visit their pals at the center, read together and share in a variety of fun, themed…

SA Upper School Art Students Immerse in Art and Ask Big Questions

SA Upper School Art Students Immerse in Art and Ask Big Questions

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…