Congratulations Salisbury High School twirlers. The team won the Atlantic Coast Senior Division Championship this past weekend in Wildwood, N.J.

Congratulations also to the Salisbury Middle School twirler squad who took first place as 2014 Scholastic Champions this past weekend in Wildwood, N.J.

Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education's Salisbury Chapter will host Attorney Barbara L. Briggs 7 p.m. May 15 at Salisbury Middle School, 3300 Devonshire Road. Briggs will discuss, "A Parent's Guide to Meeting the Academic, Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted Child." The guest speaker has a legal and consulting practice in Media, Pa. Parents may ask questions following the presentation. Children are welcome to attend. For more information, call 610-966-6400.

Show your Harry S Truman Elementary School pride by remembering to wear your school T-shirt May 8 and May 22.

HST will have a field day for grades 3, 4 and 5 May 13. The rain date is May 28.

A curriculum and technology meeting will be held 7 p.m. May 12 at the administrative building.

HST will hold its art show and technology meeting 7 p.m. May 20.

The elementary instrumental and band concert will be held 7 p.m. May 21 at HST.

Salisbury High School is selling SGA Spirit Cards. The cards provide discounts to local businesses and restaurants. The card price has been reduced. To purchase a card, contact Mike Anderson at manderson@stsd. org or at 610-797-4107.

Calling all bakers! The SHS art department is in need of volunteers to donate baked goods for the school's annual art show. The show will be held noon to 3 p.m. at SHS, 500 E. Montgomery St. Donations can be dropped off at the school 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16. Those making donations are asked to contact Jay Linsenbigler at jlinsenbigler@ stsd.org.

Keystone Exams begin May 12 and continue until May 30 for SHS and Salisbury Middle School students.

The Salisbury School District is asking parents and students to complete the 2014 technology survey. Survey results will be evaluated for a presentation to the board at the June 9 curriculum and technology committee meeting. To take the survey, go to http//:stsd.middleschool.org. The results will be released to the public June 10. The district thanks you for your participation.

Salisbury Township schools and the Salisbury Township offices will be closed Memorial Day, May 26.

The Superintendent Advisory committee meeting is planned for 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 29 at the administrative building.

May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month. Please remind your youth to take safety precautions. This may include reminders for buckling seat belts, staying within the speed limit, no texting and driving and no drinking and driving. For more safe choices, go to the Young Driver section at www.justdrivepa.com.

May is also National Bike Month. To view PennDOT's bicycle and pedestrian safety videos click on www.youtube.com/pennsylvaniadot.

The Lupus Foundation of the Lehigh Valley is hosting a meet and greet 11 a.m. May 10 at the Good Shepherd Health and Tech Center, Good Shepherd Plaza, 850 S. 5th St., Allentown. Open discussion will include, patient support, education, wellness programs, raising awareness and volunteer opportunities. This community event is free. Respond to Lisa Ross at 610-533-9586 or at jlross4@ptd.net if planning to attend. For more information, contact The Lupus Foundation at info@lupuspa.org.

In township news, mulch and compost is available at no cost to township residents at Franko Drop Off Center and Devonshire Drop Off Center. Mulch and compost are provided to residents who visit the sites on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents must bring and fill their own buckets for the materials desired to supplement their gardening or landscaping projects. Quantities are limited.

Franko Farm drop off is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10, 13, 24, 27 and 31. Evening dates are 3 to 6 p.m. May 15 and 19.