The Salisbury High School spring concert was held May 14. Performances included the a cappella group "Descant Get Enough," the block and club choruses, the Jazz Band and the Concert Band.

Many attendees enjoyed "Aquatica," a band piece commissioned by Dr. Scott Watson of Parkland High School given to the Salisbury Concert Band, in honor of the late Salisbury Superintendent Robert R. Gross III.

The night concluded with the premiere of "Valedictory," a piece arranged and directed by senior Alan Mendez celebrating graduating and moving on with life.

The Salisbury High School Twirlers are holding a Menchie's fundraiser May 17 and 18. Twenty percent of purchases will be donated to the SHS Twirlers. Menchie's is located at the Shops at Cedar Point, 353 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Allentown. To access the flyer for the event, go to www.stsd.org and click on the high school website. If the flyer is forgotten, proceeds will still go to the Twirlers as long as customers acknowledge the fundraiser to the staff.

The SHS Class of 2014 and Dan Schantz have collaborated from now until June 30. The Class of 2014 will receive a donation when a customer presents a ticket (found on the website) at time of purchase. There is a limit of two tickets per visit. A minimum purchase is necessary.

On May 23, SHS will hold a blood drive. Students 17 or over may register by contacting Megan Greenberg, Ian Carey or Alexandria Hollkamp for a registration form. Forms are also available in the SHS office.

Girls basketball open gyms are held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays May 14 through May 30 in the new gym. Students in grades six through 11 are welcome to attend. There is no open gym May 28.

Boys basketball open gym is held 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the SHS new gym, May 1 through June 3 for boys currently in grades nine through 12. There is no open gym May 28.

Seniors are asked to tell SHS where you are going after high school. From now until May 30, submit a wallet size of your senior picture, write your name and what your post-high school plans are on the back of the photo and give it to Mrs. Burns or Mrs. Pennella. Your photo will be placed on a map in a display case outside of the library for all to see where life is taking you.

The Class of 2013 Baccalaureate service will be held 7:30 p.m. June 3 at the Horizon Church, 2613 South Street Allentown. The Baccalaureate service is a non-denominational ceremony focusing on graduating, looking forward to future plans as well as thanking parents and educators. Independent from the school district, this is an optional graduation activity organized by parents and students. Any senior who wishes to attend can contact Casey Creveling at ccreveling13@salisburysd.org. Questions can be directed to Jill Creveling at jacreveling@gmail.c om.