SALISBURY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Catching up with Salisbury graduate Colin Ackerman What is your full name? Colin Thomas Ackerman When did you graduate from Salisbury? I graduated in 2009. Tell us about your life since high school. Since graduating high school, I completed my undergraduate degree at Penn State, Schreyer Honors College where I majored in Biology. After college, I moved to Philadelphia where I’ve been since. I completed medical school at Thomas Jefferson and just started my fourth year (of five) at Temple University Hospital in orthopaedic surgery residency. How has the pandemic impacted you and what have you learned from it? We had to stop all elective cases for about two months, and are slowly starting to get back up to speed. With less people playing sports and the fear of COVID/getting tested, numbers will be down for a while. But it’s Philly, and our trauma cases continue to rise, even during this pandemic. I was planning to complete my first Ironman Triathlon at the end of September, but thanks to COVID, I’ll get a year extension on my training. I learned we must be flexible and will never be able to predict the future. Those who have the capability to adapt, have the greatest potential and opportunities for the future. It’s a great eye-opening experience. And with any situation, you can perseverate on the negatives, or just focus on the light at the end of the tunnel. Tell us about your summer. When I can, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, making quick trips to the beach, and enjoying the beautiful weather. I’m hoping to get up to Upstate NY and Maine in the next few weeks for some hiking. Additionally, I’m in the process of completing my fellowship application for a one year post-residency training in hand and upper extremity surgery. What was your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memories are easily from soccer. I loved all the pasta dinners, including the pork fried rice Ng’s parents would make us. That is still the best pork fried rice I’ve ever had, and I currently live in Chinatown. Additionally, I enjoyed spending 10 days over in the UK with Coach Nolan and Coach Allinson, having the opportunity to train with local coaches and teams, while touring the surrounding culture. What is your favorite movie or TV show and why? South Park - Dumb humor that allows me to take my mind off of things. How is your family doing? My family is doing well. My sister, Paige (2014 graduate), is a Certified Pediatric Registered Nurse at LVHN Reilly Children's Hospital. My parents still live in Salisbury, both working for LVHN and have been very busy during this pandemic. Who is your role model and why? There have been many in my life, although my family has been with me every step of the way. #yoursalisbury

Salisbury Elementary School ready for laptop and supply pick-up tomorrow and Thursday @MrsWiedsClasses Here we go! #YourSalisbury

Sept. 2 Salisbury Athletic Schedule Weather permitting! Home girls tennis vs. Saucon - 4 p.m. 🎾 Good luck #yoursalisbury

SMS 7th/8th grade field hockey players needed! #yoursalisbury

Aug. 31 Salisbury Athletic Schedule Varsity Golf @ Pen Argyl - 2:30 p.m. ⛳️ Girls Tennis @ Bangor - 4 p.m. 🎾 Good luck #yoursalisbury

SMS 7th/8th grade field hockey players needed!

Join St. Luke's Behavioral Health School-based team for the series "The NEW Back to School" online events. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays in September beginning on September 8th from 6 to 7 pm. The first session is "Candid Kid COVID Talk: What is COVID? What symptoms/signs are we seeing in children due to this pandemic and what can we do to help?" Psychiatric Physician's Assistant, Amy Pulcini and moderator Jody McCloud Missmer will help to provide answers to these questions and much more. To register for this live event, please click on the link below. https://go.activecalendar.com/sluhn/event/the-new-back-to-school-online-event-series/ Each session will be recorded to view at a later date and registration is needed to access the playback. #yoursalisbury @mystlukes

Salisbury Elementary School laptop pick-up next week. 4th grade teachers will be out Thursday, Sept. 3rd from 12-3:30 to meet students! Come and see us! @MrsWiedsClasses #YourSalisbury

Spectators: As per the Governor’s Office, no spectators are permitted at any school sporting event regardless of the sport. This includes practices, games, or any other team function. Game officials and school personnel will be instructed to not start games or pause games if needed should spectators attend and refuse to leave the area. #yoursalisbury

Salisbury boys soccer voluntary workout on the turf! ⚽️ Have a great Friday everyone! #yoursalisbury

Salisbury Elementary Families...Please visit this link for important information about the start of the 20-21 school year.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13H5lVbFcO4f8XhShtxoRxZ4x2SVxudAR5kdjnbe8v6I/edit?usp=sharing Thanks, Mr. Brem

SHS alumnus Justin Acevedo (proprietor of Atomic Apparel) stopped by SHS today with a large donation of school supplies for students. Thanks so much for giving back to our school community, Justin--greatly appreciated!

Salisbury twirling enjoyed a voluntary workout outside SMS Wednesday evening. Great to see you Falcons! #yoursalisbury

Let's make sure we all have an abundance of these supplies as we begin a new school year.

Shout out to Nevaeh Robinson and Lindsay Rapp at the SHS G.I.V.E Backpack Drive! Thank you to everyone who donated to the wonderful cause! #yoursalisbury

Real life is the same for every human, despite what appears in tiny squares. We all have challenges, pain, fears, joys and hopes for the future. #YourSalisbury

8/22 G.I.V.E Backpack Drive @ SHS The SHS Get Involved Value Everyone Club (G.I.V.E) is running a 1-Day Backpack Drive to benefit Valley Youth House on 8/22 @ SHS. Drop off is between 12-3 p.m. in front of the SHS main entrance. See the attached jpegs for more information. If you have any questions, please contact SHS senior Nevaeh Robinson at nevaeh7703@gmail.com or club advisor Anne Schneider at aschneider@salisburysd.org. Thank you! #yoursalisbury

Wishing Salisbury Athletic Trainer Zane Sebesta a speedy recovery! Zane has his appendix removed this morning and he was displaying his Salisbury mask proudly! Get well soon Zane! We love you! 😷 #yoursalisbury

8/2 Salisbury Falcon Adjustable Mask Order 1-Night Only Sale #yoursalisbury

Salisbury Falcon Mask Order 1-Night Only Sale Sunday, 8/2 @ SMS main entrance from 5-6 p.m. Cost: $7.00 Cash/checks payable to the Salisbury Athletic Booster Club will be accepted. Masks will arrive in 4 weeks. Email mdeeb@salisburysd.org with questions. #yoursalisbury