Press Photo by Rebecca FoehrkolbSalisbury Elementary School students participated in Blue Light Day April 3 as part of the observance of Autism Awareness Week at the school. ABOVE: Students in Dara Ackerman’s class participate in Blue Light Day by wearing blue to school. Additional photos appear on Page A11.

LEFT: Students in Angie Shaffer’s class are raising autism awareness by wearing blue. According to the organization Autism Speaks, blue symbolizes calm and peace.

Students in Susan Young’s class wear blue to school during Autism Awareness Week at Salisbury Elementary School.

PRESS PHOTOS BY REBECCA FOEHRKOLBRIGHT: Students in Shannon Stoke’s class ace the assignment to wear blue to school in observance of Autism Awareness Week events.