West Liberty-Salem Local School District

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Myla Thornburg Myla is a member of the Girls Golf Team, contributed behind the scenes with stage crew for Drama Club, and served her community through Key Club. ⛳🎬 After graduation, Myla will be attending a four-year university, where she will major in Elementary Education—shaping the minds of future generations! 🍎📚 Congratulations, Myla! #SeniorSpotlight #WLSClassOf2025 #BrightFuture

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Londyn Loveless✨🎓 Londyn has been a dedicated student and athlete actively involved in Varsity Volleyball, Choir, Student Council, National Honor Society, Link Crew, Spanish Club, Calc Club, Physics Club, and Key Club. 🙌 After graduation, Londyn will be heading to Ohio Northern University to major in Biochemistry/Biomedical Sciences. 🧪🧬 Congratulations, Londyn! 🎉 #SeniorSpotlight #WLSClassOf2025 #BrightFuture

🚨 WLS Softball Youth Night! 🚨 Join us for our First Annual Youth Night at West Liberty Salem High School Softball Field on Friday, April 11th, at 5 PM! 🥎✨ Enjoy snow cones, cotton candy, and a chance to run the bases after the game! 🍧⚾ 📍 Don't miss out on the fun – bring your friends and family for an exciting night of softball and activities! #WLSYouthNight #SoftballFun #CommunitySpirit

📢 Don't Miss Out! 📢 There's still time to grab your Middle School & High School Yearbooks! 🎉📚 Lock in the memories, laughter, and unforgettable moments of this school year before it's too late! Whether it's your first year, your last, or somewhere in between, you’ll want to look back at these memories for years to come. 📅 Order yours today before the deadline sneaks up! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/3244015/West-Liberty-Salem-Middle-School/2025-Yearbook/2025030810150516796/CATALOG_SHOP#affiliate ✨ #YearbookMemories #DontMissOut #SchoolDays

🎉 Senior Shoutout: Samantha! 🎉 Samantha has been an active and committed student-athlete at West Liberty-Salem, participating in Soccer, FFA, Design Team, and Key Club. ⚽🌿 After high school, Samantha will attend The Ohio State University ATI Branch, where she plans to major in Greenhouse and Nursery Management. 🌱🌸 Congratulations, Samantha! 🎉✨ #SeniorShoutout #Classof2025 #ProudOfOurSeniors

📚✨ Physics Fun with Mrs. Robert’s Class! ✨📚 This week, Mrs. Robert’s physics class brought an exciting force and motion lesson to Mrs. Stayrook, Spencer and Patton's classes! 🐾⚖️ From hands-on experiments to an intense game of tug-of-war, the kids had a blast learning about physics in action! 🎉💡 A huge thank you to Mrs. Robert’s class for making science come alive! 🔬⚡ #HandsOnLearning #PhysicsInAction #ForceAndMotion #TugOfWarFun #WLSTigers

🎉 Senior Shoutout: Elijah 🎉 Elijah has been an active member of the West Liberty-Salem golf team ⛳ and a proud participant in Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), demonstrating both athletic and spiritual leadership. After high school, Elijah plans to attend Ohio Christian University, where he will major in Biblical Studies with a focus on Missions. ✝️📖 Congratulations, Elijah! #SeniorShoutout #Classof2025 #ProudOfOurSeniors

🎉 Senior Shoutout: Madeline (Maddie) McGill 🎉 Maddie has been an active and committed member of the West Liberty-Salem community, participating in soccer and basketball for four years. ⚽🏀 She has also been involved in Key Club and Chess Club, demonstrating her leadership and involvement beyond athletics. Maddie has proudly enlisted with the Ohio Air National Guard ✈️ and will head to Basic Training after graduation. Following her service, she plans to attend Bowling Green State University, where she will major in Secondary Education with a minor in Special Education. 🍎📚 #SeniorShoutout #Classof2025 #ProudOfOurSeniors #OhioAirNationalGuard

🎉 Senior Shoutout: Ava Johnson 🎉 Ava has been a dedicated student-athlete, playing soccer and basketball for four years. ⚽🏀 In addition to her athletic achievements, she has been actively involved in show choir, student council, and the iPad committee, among many other activities. 🎶📚 After high school, Ava will be attending The Ohio State University, where she plans to major in Primary Education! 🍎✨ #SeniorShoutout #Classof2025 #ProudOfOurSeniors

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Jessa Beard🎭🎶 Jessa has been active in the fine arts at West Liberty-Salem bringing her passion for music and performance to Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Show Choir, and Drama Club! 🎷🎤🎭 As she looks ahead, Jessa is still exploring her collegiate options but plans to attend a 4-year university to pursue her love for musical theatre! 🌟 Congratulations, Jessa! 🎉 #SeniorSpotligh #TigerPride

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of a beloved member of our West Liberty-Salem Schools family, Mr. Steven Scott Fairchild. Steve dedicated over nine years to our district as a valued member of the maintenance department. His unwavering commitment to our students and staff was evident in his daily work and the care he put into maintaining our school environment. Steve often said, "It's all for the kids," a sentiment that truly encapsulated his approach and dedication to his role. His passion for creating a safe and welcoming space for learning will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of working alongside him. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. For those wishing to pay their respects, visitation will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory. An additional visitation will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM at the same location. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Champaign/Clark Pheasants Forever, 7200 Church Road, West Liberty, OH 43357. For more information, please visit the obituary at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home. Steve's legacy of dedication and kindness will forever remain a part of West Liberty-Salem Schools.

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Kaydence Connolly 🌾🐄 Kaydence has been a dedicated and accomplished member of the West Liberty-Salem FFA chapter, earning her State FFA Degree at the Ohio FFA State Convention! 🎉 She has also served as a FFA Officer and contributed her skills to the livestock judging team, demonstrating her passion for agriculture and leadership. Next fall, Kaydence will take her talents to Wilmington College, where she will major in Ag Business-Accounting! 🍀📊 Congratulations! 🎉 #SeniorSpotlight #TigerPride

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Illa Kerns 🎭🎶 Illa has been a dedicated member of the Marching Band, serving as Field Commander, and Show Choir, where she led as Dance Captain. She has also shined on stage, performing in four musicals, and played a key role in Drama Club, ROX, and as Prom Chair! After graduation, Illa will continue pursuing her passion at Clark State College, majoring in Fine Arts! 🎨✨ Congratulations, Illa! 🎉 #SeniorSpotlight #TigerPride

We are thrilled to announce that Ava Astorino and Addison Wallen have been named Division VI All-Ohio Honorable Mention! 🌟👏 Congratulations, Ava and Addison, for this well-deserved honor! 🏆🎉 #AllOhioHonorableMention #ProudOfOurAthletes #GoTigers

🎉 Senior Shoutout: Kennedy Wallace! 🎉 Kennedy has been a dedicated student-athlete at West Liberty-Salem, excelling in Golf and Softball. 🏌️‍♀️🥎 She has also been an active member of Chess Club, Spanish Club, Key Club, and Link Crew—showcasing her leadership and involvement both on and off the field! After high school, Kennedy will be attending The University of Toledo, where she plans to major in Radiation Therapy. 🏫✨ Congratulations, Kennedy! #SeniorShoutout #Classof2025 #ProudOfOurSeniors #FutureRocket #RadiationTherapy

🎉Senior Shoutout, Clay McAuley🎉 Clay has been a dedicated member of our school community, showcasing his talent and commitment through four years of soccer, two years of track & field, and two years of basketball. ⚽🏃‍♂️🏀 As he takes the next step in his journey, Clay will be attending the University of Kentucky, where he plans to major in Mechanical Engineering. 🔩📚 Best of luck, Clay! 💙🐱 #FutureWildcat #EngineeringTheFuture

🌸🎶 WL-S Middle School Spring Dance Fun! 🎉 Our WL-S middle schoolers had a blast at their Spring Dance! From dancing to their favorite songs to spending time with friends, it was an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and great memories. 💃🕺 A big thank you to everyone who helped make it special—chaperones, organizers, and, of course, our amazing students! 💛🐅 #SpringDance #WLSTigers #MakingMemories

WL-S Wrestlers Shine at OHWAY Championships! Three WL-S 6th graders competed at the OHWAY Novice Championships and brought home medals! 🏅 🥈 Dalton McClintick (3-1) – 2nd Place 🥈 Calvin De Roziere (3-1) – 2nd Place 🏅 Alex Bradford (1-2) – 4th Place At the OHWAY High School State Tournament: 🥉 Lucas Merriman – 3rd Place 🏅 Wyatt Shoemaker – 7th Place 🏅 Zayden Shafer – 8th Place Great job, Tigers! 🐅💪 #TigerTough #WLSWrestling

✨ You’re Invited! ✨ Join us for a magical evening at the elementary Enchanted Daughter Date Dance! ⭐ When: Saturday, April 12th ⭐ Where: West Liberty-Salem Cafetorium ⭐ Time: 6:30-8:30 PM ⭐ Tickets: $15 per family This special night is for all daughters and their fathers or another special adult in their lives! Enjoy music, a photo booth, crafts, and a sweet treat. Raffle tickets and flowers will be available for purchase (cash only). Payments are due by April 4th, so don’t wait! Dress in whatever makes you feel comfortable and pretty, and get ready for a night to remember! Hosted by the Elementary Student Council. 💫 #EnchantedDance #DaughterDateNight #MagicalMemories

🎉 Senior Shoutout: Quentin Rudolph! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating Quentin Rudolph! 🎓👏 Quentin will be pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering at Ohio Northern University! #SeniorShoutouts #Classof2025 #CelebratingExcellence #ProudOfOurSeniors