Salisbury Township School District held its opening convocation Aug. 22 for every employee of the school district. The day began at Salisbury High School with a light continental breakfast along with national speaker and author, Tom Murray sharing a message - Together ... we can make this the best year yet! The afternoon was dedicated to building-specific activities. ABOVE: Fifth grade student speaker Connor Simmons captivates the audience of teachers, staff and administrators as he speaks about teachers who have helped him on his academic journey and offers advice to faculty and staff as the new school year begins. He closed with a joke and was given a standing ovation.

The Salisbury cheerleaders do what they do best – get everyone excited for the 2024-2025 school year.

Honored for 20 years of service are Eric Molitoris, Donita Marze and Angela Xander.

Barbara Yetter and Michaeleen Reinhard are honored for their 30 years of dedicated service to the district.

State Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-134th, offers words of encouragement to district employees as they begin another school year.

Salisbury High School teacher Tanya Kennedy reminds teachers not to forget how hard the job of learning is for students during a gathering of all district employees to kick off a brand-new school year.

Scott Marshall praises all the work the staff has completed over the summer to get ready for the school year.

Superintendent Lynn Fuini-Hetten addresses district employees on the morning of Aug. 22 to kickoff the 2024-2025 school year. Teachers and staff heard words of appreciation and encouragement by district leaders and special guest speakers in an effort to start the year off on a positive note.

PRESS PHOTOS BY KATHY HASSICKTeachers participate in an activity led by motivational speaker Thomas C. Murray.