September 28, 2025

Upcoming Dates


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Monday, September 29

*SA Fund kickoff


Thursday, October 2

*Main campus chapel, 9:15 a.m., speaker Heather Haaland of Nazareth Child & Family Connection, music by Jeremy Vess

*College Fair at the SA Upper School, 6-7 p.m.


Friday, October 3

*PSA Dress-Down Day collecting items for Nazareth Child & Family Connection (See below in Jag Weekly for Nazareth's wish list)

*Pep Rally, 12:30 p.m. in gym


Tuesday, October 7

*NCAIS Lunch and Learn, 12 p.m. at the SA Community Connection Center (1908 Statesville Blvd.). RSVP by Oct. 2 (lunch provided with RSVP)


Thursday, October 9

*SA Travel Interest Meeting, 8:45 a.m. at the main campus


Friday, October 10

*Coffee with Creamer school counselor connect, main campus at 7:45 a.m.


Monday, October 13

*Fall Holiday (No school for students or staff)


Friday, October 17

*Grandpersons Day at SA, doors open 9:30 a.m., noon dismissal

RSVP for Grandpersons Day

RSVP for ASK

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College Fair at the SA Upper School this week on October 2


Students and families of the community are invited to a College Fair at SA’s downtown campus on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6-7 p.m.


Colleges in attendance will include:

Bucknell University, Catawba College, Elon University, UNC Chapel Hill, and UNC Greensboro

NCAIS Webinar Lunch and Learn on October 7: You're invited!


Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 7 at 12 p.m., when Salisbury Academy will host a Lunch and Learn on the topic of School Skills: Setting Kids Up for Success. This event is being offered in partnership with Novant Health and will take place at SA’s Community Connection Center at 1908 Statesville Blvd.


Lunch will be provided with RSVP

Please RSVP by Oct. 2


RSVP for the lunch and learn

Save the Date for JK-8 SA Grandpersons Day on Friday, October 17


We are excited to welcome the grand people in our JK-8 students’ lives for Grandpersons Day on Friday, October 17, 2025! This special morning of celebration will include a chapel program, classroom visits, and time at the Book Fair.


Doors open: 9:30 a.m.

Program begins: 10 a.m.

Classroom visits/Book Fair: 10:45 a.m.

Noon dismissal


RSVP to the SA Front Office


Note: SA is currently accepting reservations for students to participate in ASK following the noon dismissal. Parents interested in utilizing ASK on Grandpersons Day, please RSVP here.

SA Fund Kickoff: Mrs. Fowler has an exciting announcement!

The Salisbury Academy Fund kicks off this week!


The SA Fund kicks off this week and supports the heart of what makes Salisbury Academy exceptional—from experiential learning to faculty development and everything in between. Your participation, at any level, directly benefits our students and strengthens our mission.


Watch the video above for an exciting annoucement from Mrs. Fowler on last year’s SA Fund Project of Excellence—and what’s ahead!


Check your child's take-home folder this week for more info and ways to give.

Picture Day Orders: Scan your child's QR code

Pictures can now be ordered through Blair Phillips Photography from SA's Fall Picture Day!


QR codes for ordering pictures were sent home with students this past week. If you haven't received yours or would like to have your QR code emailed to you, please contact Brooke Beasley.

SA Parents Who Have Served: Honoring you

Honoring SA Parents Who Have Served


Salisbury Academy would like to recognize and honor the military service of our current parents. If you have served in the Armed Forces, please take a moment to submit your information here. Thank you for helping us honor the dedication and sacrifices of our Salisbury Academy parent veterans!

Catawba College Science Opportunity, October 18

Upcoming Science Opportunity: "The Hidden Life of Spices" at Catawba College


Salisbury Academy students of all ages are invited to a hands-on science experience hosted by the American Chemical Society: “The Hidden Life of Spices” on Saturday, October 18 from 10 to 12 p.m. at Catawba College’s Shuford Science Building.


Participants will explore the chemistry behind everyday spices through exciting experiments and demonstrations — a fun and educational opportunity for budding scientists of all ages! Click here to sign up


PSA Corner

Wraps and Wreaths Sales End Tomorrow!


The Salisbury Academy PSA is currently running two seasonal sales that support our school and spread cheer. The sales are open through tomorrow, September 29:


Charleston Wrap Sale

Shop a wide variety of gift wrap, home goods, and more through Charleston Wrap. To participate, set up your account at www.registercw.com using our school code 24364. Share with friends and family to maximize your impact! learn more here


Holiday Wreath Sale

Bring festive greenery to your home with our holiday wreath and garland sale!

  • Wreaths: $28 (16–18”), $32 (20–22”), $36 (24–26”)
  • Garland: White Pine $36 | Fraser Fir $36 | Pine/Fraser Mix $45
  • Bows available for $10
  • Place your order by Monday, September 29 using this link. Pick-up will be the first week of December at Salisbury Academy. Questions or want to volunteer? Contact Maegan Parnell at maeganwparnell@gmail.com.
  • View the Wreath Sale flyer


Thank you for supporting PSA and helping us make this a wonderful season for our students and community!

October PSA Meeting: Join us October 2!


Join us on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 8:05 a.m. at the main campus for the October PSA meeting and a discussion with Mrs. Fowler on campus safety and security.


PSA September Minutes


PSA October Agenda



Nazareth Child & Family Wish List for October 3 PSA Dress-Down Day


Salisbury Academy is excited to feature Nazareth Child & Family Connection as our first partner for a PSA Dress-Down Day this school year on Friday, Oct. 3. All grades are invited to participate, and students in grades 1-8 are invited to a non-uniform day in exchange for the donation of an item.


Nazareth's wish list:


  • Deodorant – boys and girls
  • Body wash – boys and girls
  • Shampoo/Conditioner – boys and girls
  • Lotion
  • Pillows
  • Comforters – size twin XL (teenagers)

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