Salisbury High School continues to participate through service, creativity and connection as students and staff take on projects that strengthen both the school and the wider community. From charitable holiday efforts to mental health support and exciting opportunities, Salisbury is embracing the season with generosity, learning and school spirit.

One major event arriving this December is the National Honor Society gift wrapping day Dec. 21 at Salisbury High School. This free service aims to ease holiday stress for local families by wrapping Christmas or holiday gifts. Community members are invited to bring their items along with wrapping paper and materials, drop everything off and they will be contacted once their gifts are ready for pickup.

While the service is completely free, food donations for local food shelters are greatly appreciated. NHS will also distribute a Google Form to gather basic information such as contact details and simple questions to ensure the process runs smoothly. The goal is simple yet meaningful: to support the community during one of the busiest times of the year.

Service continues with Key Club’s annual Hope Chest donations, run through The Lily’s Hope Foundation. Under the guidance of adviser Mr. Frick, Key Club members are taking on 55 donations entirely within the club, providing gifts for boys, girls and gender neutral recipients ages 2-13 and older. Students purchase items, fill shoeboxes, wrap them and donate them to local families in need. This event has been highly successful in past years and reflects the club’s dedication, compassion and commitment to community support.

Salisbury is also focusing on student well-being this season. Miss Alyssa Perez, Salisbury’s new school counseling intern, is completing her master’s degree in school counseling at Lehigh University and works at SHS every Tuesday and Thursday. She recently offered students a short, practical session focused on managing academic stress.

Designed for anyone feeling overwhelmed by classes, tests or balancing responsibilities, her session explored the difference between stress and anxiety, introduced coping techniques such as box breathing and body scanning and highlighted how time management strategies can make studying feel more manageable.

She also taught simple but effective study habits like active recall to help students better remember what they learn. Although the sign up deadline has passed, the opportunity has already benefited students seeking extra support, reassurance and calm during a demanding time of year.

Meanwhile, the arts are thriving at Salisbury as the theater department prepares for the 2026 spring musical, “The Prom,” a modern, upbeat show adapted into a Netflix movie. Known for its humor, energy and message of acceptance, “The Prom” features a vibrant cast of characters, including Barry Glickman and Dee Dee Allen, the kind hearted dancer Angie Dickinson and Indiana teen Emma Nolan, whose story inspires the heart of the musical.

Students will bring to life roles ranging from principal characters like Emma and Alyssa to energetic cheerleaders, reporters, chorus members and even a monster truck rally audience.

With strong singing, dancing and storytelling, this year’s production promises to be lively, heartfelt and memorable for performers and audiences alike.

Through community service, student support and artistic expression, Salisbury High School continues to make a meaningful impact. Falcons are giving back, helping others and creating opportunities that bring people together, proving once again Salisbury’s commitment to kindness, leadership and growth remains stronger than ever.