February 8, 2026

Upcoming Dates

View the 2025-26 Academic Calendar

View the tentative 2026-27 SA Calendar

Thursday, February 12

*Main campus chapel at 9:15 a.m., speaker Coach Jordan Softcheck of Catawba College, Coulter advisory leading, guest musician Jeremy Vess

Friday, February 13

*Make-Up Day from recent snow days, regular Friday schedule (Friday early dismissal), free pizza lunch served for all students 3K-8. Please have your child pack snacks and water bottle.

*Yearbook ads due - make your ads by visiting the Jostens website

Saturday, February 14

*Priority Re-Enrollment Ends

Monday, February 16

*Make-Up Day from recent snow days, regular Monday schedule. Note: A make-up lunch will be offered on this day at no cost to families who had ordered lunch for their child on Feb. 2 with Habeeb Catering.

Thursday, February 19

*Opportunity Scholarship Info Session, 6 p.m. at 316 Depot Street

*Winter Sports Banquet 6:30 p.m. in the SA gym

Friday, February 20

*Bingo and Popcorn Night, 6:30 p.m. in the SA gym

Monday, February 23

*SA Spirit Night at El Patron, 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, February 24

*Lunch & Learn: The Science of Motivating Young People, 12-1 p.m. in SA's Community Connection Center

RSVP for lunch here

Friday, February 27

*Middle School Dance, 7-9 p.m. in the SA gym (see Jag Weekly below for details)

Thursday, March 5

*SA Talent Show, 9:15 a.m. in the SA gym

Quick Links

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Athletics

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Middle School Newsletter

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Enrichment

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Upper School Newsletter

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Fine Arts

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School Counseling

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Lunch Menus

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Note: March lunch menus are live on the website! Due Feb. 20.

SA Summer Camp Info Coming Soon!

Salisbury Academy is excited to announce our summer programming for 2026, coming up in our March 1 Jag Weekly.

Save the date for a Summer Camp Fair at SA

Learn about community summer offerings at SA's Summer Camp Fair in the SA gym, 8-9:15 a.m. on Thursday March 5.

Priority Re-Enrollment Ends Saturday

The journey continues—and we’re so glad to share it with you.

Priority Enrollment closes this Saturday, February 14. To secure your child’s place for the 2026–27 school year, submit your $500 deposit this week.

Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s growth—we can’t wait for the year ahead!

Yearbook Ads Due This Week on Feb. 13

As part of our partnership with Jostens for the 2026 SA yearbook, families now have the ability to make their own yearbook ads.

Create an account and select Salisbury Academy as your school to begin the process:

Jostens Yearbook Ad Creation

With questions, please contact yearbook advisor Melissa Heilig

Opportunity Scholarship Info Session on Feb. 19

Join us for an informational session with Kwan Graham from Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina:

Thursday, February 19

6 p.m. at the SA Upper School

316 Depot Street

Kwan will share details about the Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ programs for rising K–12 students, including eligibility, how to apply, and how to renew.

Join us for

Popcorn and Bingo Night

Friday, Feb. 20

6:30 p.m. in the SA gym

SA families are invited to an evening of fun and prizes at Bingo Night!

February Enrichments Open for Sign-Ups

Soccer Shots for JK-2nd, Pickleball for K-2nd, and an arts enrichment for K-2nd are all open for registration! Visit the SA Enrichment Page for details and to sign up.

Lunch & Learn Feb. 24: Motivating young people

Save the date for SA's upcoming Lunch & Learn:

10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People

featuring a presentation by David Yeager, University of Texas at Austin, Psychologist & Author

Tuesday, Feb. 24

12-1 p.m.

in SA's Community Connection Center

Join us on Feb. 24 for this upcoming Lunch & Learn with psychologist and researcher David Yeager, who will share practical insights on motivating young people ages 10–25. Learn how adopting a “mentor mindset” can build respect, persistence, and confidence—helping students feel inspired, empowered, and ready to do their best work.

Save the Date: SA Talent Show on March 5

Mark your calendars!

The SA Talent Show is coming early this year and will take place on Thursday, March 5 at 9:15 a.m.

Students in grades 1-8 may participate individually or as a group.

If your child would like to participate, please fill this form out and submit to the front office by Thursday, Feb. 26 or email Lizzy Roy

Green Spotlight with Katherine Elkins, Sustainability Coordinator Intern

Katherine shares:

Hello everybody! I hope you've been staying warm and cozy. This week, I wanted to share a quick, simple craft with you all - pinecone bird feeders! All you need for this activity is:

An open pinecone
Some twine or string
Peanut butter
Bird seed

To create your bird feeder, start by tying your string in a loop to the top of your pinecone. Simply spread some peanut butter onto your pinecone (Crisco, lard, or sunflower butter work for those with nut allergies, too!). Then, roll the coated pinecone it in your bird seed. Finally, hang your bird feeder up on a branch or hook outside somewhere visible from a window, and watch as different birds come to feed from it! Birds are active all year round, and 96 million people in the United States enjoy bird watching every year. If you happen to be one of those people, or are interested in joining in on the fun, consider this easy craft! I hope you all enjoy!

PSA Corner

Enchanted Evening: A magical night for Our middle school Jaguars!

SA Middle School students in grades 5–8 are invited to step into a night of magic and celebration at our upcoming Enchanted Evening dance!

Thursday, February 27, 2026

7–9 p.m.

in the Salisbury Academy Gym

Admission: $10 at the door

Attire: “Soft Glam” – Dress pants and button-downs, dresses or suits; sneakers or dress shoes welcome

This special night is a wonderful opportunity for our students to come together, make memories, and enjoy the vibrant community they help create at SA!

Want to help make the magic happen?

Families can support by volunteering to help before, during, or after the dance. Click here to donate or get involved.

We can’t wait for this enchanted evening with our middle school Jaguars!

Save the Date: Feb. 23 SA Spirit Night at El Patron!

SA families are invited to this month's SA Spirit Night for February, to be held at El Patron (1030 Freeland Drive in Salisbury) from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23. 20% of sales will go to our PSA if you mention Salisbury Academy to your server!

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