Press Photo by Rebecca FoehrkolbSalisbury Township School District welcomed students to the first official day of the 2025-2026 academic year Aug. 26. ABOVE: Students in Angela Shaffer’s class take advantage of picture-perfect weather to gather for a photo outside. Additional photos appear on Pages A2 and A11.

Lori Fortunato’s students are ready for the new school year.

Salisbury Elementary School Assistant Principal Brian Muschlitz reviews cafeteria expectations for each grade on the first day of school.

Students in Melissa Unger’s class are outdoors for their class photo to mark the first day of school.

Press Photos by rebecca foehrkolbStudents are at their desks in the classroom of Shannon Stokes.