The Sixth Form Gift

To honor the Class of 2027 and recognize the legacy of their exceptional accomplishments, this year’s Sixth Form Gift will be

THE DINING HALL SERVERY

This year’s project represents a critical stage in Salisbury School’s ambitious strategic vision. The Class of 2027 will lead the way in fundraising for one of the core community spaces in any Salisbury student’s life: a full renovation of our Dining Hall. Our School needs and deserves a reimagined, larger space to fuel the joy and Brotherhood instilled on the Hilltop.

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The current Dining Hall was built in 1960 for 200 students, and renovated in 1990 for 250 students. The time to begin this project is now. With over 315 students and 125 faculty and staff members, we have outgrown our current space. The renovation will be extensive and complete: a modernized kitchen, a streamlined serving area, upgrades to the HVAC system, and a larger, adaptable space for events and celebrations. Simply put, this newly designed Dining Hall will be thoughtfully crafted for generations to come.

The Class of 2027 has a unique chance to secure the first naming opportunity within the “servery” as part of the full Dining Hall renovation. The ambitious goal of raising $400,000 from our sixth form families for this mission-centric project is motivating. Truly, each and every member of the Salisbury community will benefit from the transformational improvement of this shared space.

As a place where the Brotherhood’s soul is galvanized, the Dining Hall renovation is among the greatest needs within the School’s capital projects and is vital to the School’s strategic vision. The Dining Hall is home to many of the School’s most important traditions. Our shared meals are an essential part of daily life, bringing us together multiple times a day. Sustenance fuels the mind, the body, and the soul of Brotherhood.

The Sixth Form Gift has always been a powerful symbol of gratitude and unity, reflecting the mission-true leadership of each graduating class and their families. From the Class of 2021’s role in the Chapel renovation to the most recent Class of 2026 Twin Lakes Faculty Housing, Sixth Form gifts are lasting testaments to the love and loyalty so many feel for the Hilltop. The Class of 2027 has the opportunity to honor that tradition in a way that is visible, vital, immediate, and truly transformative.

History of the Sixth Form Gift

In the fall of 1991, Salisbury parents began a unique tradition whereby parents of the Sixth Form banded together to collectively honor their sons and to express gratitude to the School for its role in their sons’ development.

Since then, Salisbury families have contributed more than $17M to create permanently endowed funds and new academic, athletic, and residential facilities. Endowed funds that support teaching fellowships, financial aid, and professional development have transformed the experience for students and teachers. In addition, new faculty/staff homes, athletic playing fields, and our technology and communications network were all gifts from graduating classes. Most recently, key spaces in the restoration of Spencer Hall, the new sidewalks in the Main Academic Quadrangle, the renovation of Belin Lodge and Daniel M. Cain Chapel, and the Broadcast Studio have been funded by grateful and generous families of the Sixth Form.