Editor’s Note: We welcome Ellie Schneider, a sophomore at Salisbury High School, as the new Falcon Insider columnist. She plays varsity field hockey and varsity lacrosse. During her off-season, she skis and plays club field hockey. She is an active member of the SGA and Key Club. She spends her free time with family and friends. After high school, she plans to play field hockey in college and earn a degree in the field of psychology or communications.

By Ellie Schneider

Special to The Press

Salisbury’s Homecoming kicked off Sept. 30 with a spirit week sponsored by the Student Government Association. On Oct. 4, there will be a high school pep rally during the school day following the start of the community Homecoming parade 5:15 p.m. beginning at Salisbury Elementary School. The community is encouraged to sit along the parade route to see the marching band, cheerleaders, Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company, Eastern Salisbury Fire Department, followed by Salisbury High School and Middle School sports and activities, and ending with SYA sports. The parade ends at Salisbury High School with a varsity football game against Saucon Valley starting 7 p.m. Homecoming festivities end Oct. 5 at the Homecoming dance held in the high school.

This school year is off to an exciting start at Salisbury High School with some new changes making a big impact in our community. All Salisbury Township schools have been approved for Community Eligibility Provision for the 2024-2025 school year. This program provides breakfast and lunch at no charge to all Salisbury’s students. This change ensures every student has access to nutritious meals, reducing financial stress for families and promoting a healthier school environment.

As Pennsylvania now supports school districts who develop and adopt an official policy prohibiting cellphone use during the school day, SHS has changed its policy. During instructional time, all student phones (with special exemptions) are locked into a phone box. Students and teachers have adapted quickly to this change; distractions have been minimized along with stronger social connections between students.

For the first time in Salisbury’s history, there is a varsity volleyball team. This has created an opportunity for those who enjoy the sport and want to play competitively. Salisbury graduate Kendall Turk, the head coach, had to join club volleyball during her high school years because Salisbury did not have a team during her time here.

Finally, the high school has welcomed new staff and administration including Jane Brennan, the former library media specialist from Salisbury Elementary School, varsity field hockey and softball coach. Many students are familiar with Mrs. Brennan from their earlier years at the elementary and middle school.

As well, with the retirements of Monica Deeb and her athletic administrative assistant Cherie Pennella, SHS welcomed Sarah Oswald, former Emmaus High School teacher and varsity soccer coach and her new athletic administrative assistant, Sara Foust.

Finally, bringing a wide range of previous experience into their classrooms, Claire Murphy, ESL teacher and Christine Russell, business teacher have also joined the SHS staff.