The return of students to the brick and mortar has begun and so far it has been a positive experience for those who I have personally spoken to. Next up …. the return of grades two through 12 Feb. 8. I know my own kids are going back and are having mixed thoughts but they know they need to. Here’s to hoping things continue to run smoothly! After all …. we are halfway through the school year!

The Salisbury Athletic Booster Club is running an online mask sale until Feb. 4. Masks are adjustable and will fit both students and adults. To place an order, visit the online store at: www.salisburymask21.itemorder.com/sale.

Just a reminder that those of us on the east side who have had a Wednesday/Saturday trash pick up are officially converted over to a Monday and Thursday pickup rotation. Recycling will go out for Monday morning pickups. Due to the snowstorm Feb. 1, trash and recycling will be picked up Feb. 4.

Salisbury Middle School/ Salisbury High School grade seven through 12 softball open workouts will begin 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the SHS auxiliary gym. Students wishing to participate must complete the requested waiver and bring it with them at the first workout. Students must also complete the screening form no more than three hours before a workout session. Any questions can be directed to Jeff Appleman at jappleman@salisburysd.org.

All Salisbury Township schools will be in session Feb. 12 as a snow makeup day. Please plan accordingly.

“The secret to change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Socrates