Salisbury, MD — Before heading into holiday break each year, The Salisbury School continues a cherished campus tradition: Give and Receive Day, a schoolwide service initiative that pairs Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School students in a shared season of giving. This year, students will support several programs and personnel connected to TidalHealth, with donations collected and organized through Thursday, Dec. 18, and delivered on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
As part of the initiative, students will contribute to three distinct TidalHealth-connected efforts:
- 3rd Grade and 10th Grade: Collecting items for Wyatt’s Warriors
- 4th Grade and 9th Grade: Collecting toys for Brooke’s Toy Closet
- All four grades: Collaborating to create Holiday Nurse Care Packages for nursing staff
On Friday, Dec. 19, representatives from TidalHealth will speak with Salisbury School students about the impact of generosity and community partnership. Students will then deliver the collected donations to TidalHealth.
“We love taking time with our students to reflect on our blessings and share holiday joy with others,” said Dr. Andrea Vandiver, Assistant Head of School at The Salisbury School. “Give and Receive Day is a treasured tradition our students look forward to each year, and it’s meaningful to see older and younger students come together around empathy and service.”
TidalHealth expressed gratitude for the student-led effort and the ways it supports patients and care teams during the holidays. “The holiday season is a time to reflect on what we have, and to give what we can to others,” said Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President and the health system’s Chief Philanthropy Officer. “Through this long-cherished tradition, Salisbury School students experience the value of empathy and the joy of helping those in need. We look forward to sharing with them in the joy these donations will bring to Brooke’s Toy Closet, our youngest patients, and our dedicated nursing staff.”
For more information about The Salisbury School’s traditions, like Give and Receive Day, or its commitment to service and community connection, please contact Gail Carozza, Director of Admissions, at 410-742-4464 ext. 123.
ABOUT THE SALISBURY SCHOOL:
The Salisbury School is an independent K-12 college preparatory school, fostering a vibrant community of learners dedicated to helping each student achieve their full potential through an experiential, college-bound curriculum. Our holistic approach nurtures compassionate and confident individuals, empowering them to thrive as global citizens. Guided by a philosophy of self-improvement and genuine achievement, The Salisbury School instills a love of learning and encourages students to embrace the world with inspired imaginations and a strong sense of inner conviction.
