🧡 Thank You, WL-S Community! 🧡

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible families, friends, and supporters for your generosity during our Middle School fundraiser. Because of you, we not only reached our goal — we surpassed it!

Your donations will directly support Gold Card prizes, celebrations, and school-wide activities that make WL-S such a fun and engaging place for our students.

We are grateful for a community that always shows up for our Tigers. Thank you for making this fundraiser a success! 🐯💛
about 7 hours ago, Allison Wygal
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🎄🎁 Cutest Santa Shop Moment of the Week! 🎁🎄
If you heard an unusual amount of giggling coming from the elementary cafeteria this wee… don’t worry. It was just Mrs. Spring's 1st graders and Ms. Kale's 4th graders teaming up for the most adorable gift-wrapping party ever!
Our 4th graders, who are also our 1st grade reading buddies, jumped in as official Santa Shop wrapping assistants, helping tiny Tigers wrap the treasures they picked out for their families. And let’s just say:
✨ There was tape everywhere.
✨ Paper rolls were rolling.
✨ And the smiles? Off the charts.
The first graders were SO proud of their gifts, and the 4th graders took their jobs very seriously—expertly folding paper, reading gift tags, and cheering on every wiggly piece of tape that finally stuck.
It was sweet. It was silly. It was pure WL-S holiday magic.
These are the moments that make Santa Shop unforgettable. 🧡🎅🏻✨
about 7 hours ago, Allison Wygal
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🎷🎄 Holiday Music in the Heart of West Liberty! 🎄🎷

Last night, our WL-S High School Jazz Band had the honor of providing entertainment for the West Liberty Lions Club Holiday Party — and they did a fantastic job!

The West Liberty Opera House offered the perfect backdrop and beautiful acoustics for the performance, making the evening feel extra festive and memorable. Our students showcased their talent, hard work, and love of music, filling the space with holiday cheer and smooth jazz sounds.

Thank you to the Lions Club for inviting our musicians, and congratulations to our jazz band on a wonderful performance! 🧡🐯🎶
about 7 hours ago, Allison Wygal
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🚌 NOW HIRING: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

The West Liberty-Salem Transportation Department is seeking a School Bus Driver for the current school year! If you enjoy working with students, supporting our district, and being part of a positive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Highlights:
• Must meet all state requirements & qualifications for School Bus Drivers
• Must attend an annual School Bus Driver In-Service
• 3 up to 5 hours per day plus additional trip opportunities
• Full-time benefits available (family & single options)
• Paid training reimbursement for successfully completed programs for newly hired licensed drivers—full-time or substitute

If you are interested and hold the proper credentials, please reach out to:
📩 Tyler Cordell, Transportation Director
📧 tcordell@wlstigers.org

or apply in person.

🗓️ Deadline to Apply: December 8, 2025

Join our Tiger family and help us continue to safely transport our students each and every day! 🧡🐯🚌
1 day ago, Allison Wygal
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📜 Help Us Perfect Our Tiger History! 🧡🖤 WEEK 4!

West Liberty-Salem is in the process of updating our Top Ten Graduates wall display, which will honor the academic excellence of every graduating class from 1962-2025.

To ensure these plaques are accurate before being produced, we’re inviting the community to help us review the names and spellings for each year’s Top Ten graduates.

This week, we’re sharing the lists for Classes of 2010-2017. Over the next few weeks, we’ll continue posting additional groups of years until all classes are represented.

If you notice a correction or have documentation that could help verify a name, please contact Allison Wygal in Central Office at awygal@wlstigers.org or call 937-465-1140. Written documentation (such as a yearbook scan or transcript copy) is always appreciated to help confirm updates.

Your input will help us preserve Tiger history with the accuracy and pride it deserves. Thank you for helping us celebrate decades of academic achievement at West Liberty-Salem!

Class of 2010
Val. Caleb Zahller
Sal. Crystal King
3 Drew Hamren
4 Shelby Siegenthaler
5 Sara Naderer
6 Caitlin Purk
7 Lincoln Yoder
8 Grace Yoder
9 Hannah Hartsel
10 Abby Ledford

Class of 2011
Val. Kathleen Scott
Sal. Matthew Vogel
3 Ross Lowry
4 Janalee Glunt
5 Jacob Shank
6 Elisabeth Gresh
7 Sarah Murphy
8 Rachel Davis
9 Benjamin Rutan
10 Sarah Hunt

Class of 2012
Val. Amber Landis
Sal. Felissa King
3 Janessa Huffman
4 Ashton Peraza
5 Trevor Smoot
6 Andrea Markin
7 Ashley Speert
8 Bryce McDaniel
9 Rebecca Hager
10 Abby Blair

Class of 2013
Val. Megan Etgen
Sal. Courtney Leach
3 Matthew Kauffman
4 Addison Hartsel
5 Lindsay Hostetler
6 Riley Sims
7 Joshua Zahller
8 Rachel Evangelisti
9 Alyssa Kauffman
10 Robert Scott

Class of 2014
Val. Mollie Etgen
Sal. Rose Yoder
3 Elizabeth Hance
4 Taylor Day
5 Anna Naderer
6 Levi Spencer
7 Colby Schwaderer
8 Sarah Landis
9 Dustin Wooten
10 Lydia Evangelisti

Class of 2015
Val. Bethany Painter
Sal. Emily Peraza
3 Abigail Rabenstein
4 Rachel Leach
5 Christopher Davis
6 Alexander Steiner
7 Jocelyn Wilson
8 Lane Yoder
9 Nichole Stephen
10 Micheal Lehman

Class of 2016
Val. Leah Cole
Sal. Miranda Etgen
3 Anna Steiner
4 Kylie Gilroy
5 Anna Buck
6 Emily Schultz
7 Cole McDaniel
8 Ashley Buck
9 Caylee Karg
10 Dustin Moell

Class of 2017
Val. Connor Glock
Sal. Katie Hartsel
3 Connor Motzko
4 Claire Harr
5 Ashley Rabenstein
6 Zechariah Gluckle
7 Emily Daulton
8 Sylas Ray
9 Benjamin Hyland
10 Cassidy Stephen


1 day ago, Allison Wygal
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❄️ Weather Update for Tonight’s Activities ❄️

All High School activities are ON for this evening as scheduled.

The HS Swim Meet, however, is cancelled.

Middle School practices and Little Dribbler practices are CANCELLED.

Please be careful when traveling and communicate directly with your coaches if you have any questions.

Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the rest of your snow day, Tigers! 🧡🐯❄️

1 day ago, Allison Wygal
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🎅🏻✨ A Message from Santa’s Elves! ✨🎁

We just received a special update from the North Pole… and Santa’s elves wanted us to share the good news!

Our Santa Shop will be OPEN on Wednesday for all K–5 shoppers, and Thursday will be a extra shopping day for our Pre-K Tigers!

We are so excited to keep the magic going and extend the most wonderful time of the year here at WL-S. 🎄❤️

Get ready for more smiles, more surprises, and more holiday cheer at Santa Shop!

🧡🐯✨
1 day ago, Allison Wygal
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🌮 Almost-Taco-Tuesday… on Wednesday! 🌮

Due to some of the products needed for Tuesday’s lunch menu, we will be serving Tuesday’s menu when we return on Wednesday. So while it won’t be officially Taco Tuesday… we all know tacos taste great any day of the week! 😉

Here’s what’s on the menu for Wednesday:

🍽️ Elementary Menu

1. Taco Day:
• Beef Taco Meat
• Hard Taco Shell
• Cheese & Lettuce

or

2. Mini Cheese Quesadilla

Sides:
• Refried Beans
• Salsa
• Carrots
• Applesauce Variety or Peaches

🍽️ Middle School / High School Menu

Taco Day:
• Taco Meat or Chicken Meat
• Corn Salsa & Rice
• Cheese
• Refried Beans
• Shredded Lettuce

Additional Option:
• Chicken Pattie on Bun

Thank you for your flexibility, Tigers! 🌮🐯
1 day ago, Allison Wygal
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❄️⛄ SNOW DAY ALERT, TIGER NATION! ⛄❄️ Winter decided to show off… and because of the snow and ice moving through our area, West Liberty-Salem Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, December 2nd! So enjoy the slow morning, sip some hot cocoa, build a snowman, or just stay cozy inside—whatever makes your snow day magical! All HS extracurricular activities will be addressed by noon tomorrow. As always, middle school activities are cancelled with a school cancellation. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the unexpected break! 🐾❄️✨
2 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🚨 Weather Alert from the North Pole! 🚨 If school is delayed or canceled tomorrow, Santa Shop will be postponed until Wednesday! ✨ If we have a delay ONLY → Pre-K will be the only grade shopping tomorrow 🎁 Grades K–5 will shop on Wednesday Thanks for your flexibility! We can't wait to see our little shoppers spread holiday cheer! ❤️ 🎅
2 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🏀Arianna Weaver, varsity girls basketball, is nominated for the Dayton Daily News Athlete of the Week after her standout performance against the Lady Riders on Friday evening! You can vote and help her win by visiting: https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/whos-your-pick-vote-for-the-dayton-daily-news-athlete-of-the-week/TROCXFSASREIJPUKJE2HSERSOI/ Way to go, Arianna!🧡🖤
2 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🖥️🩺 Telehealth is available during school cancellations🖥️🩺

The West Liberty-Salem School-Based Health Center continues to see patients via telehealth whenever school is closed.
In the event of inclement weather, and a school cancellation, you can still schedule by calling Community Health & Wellness Partners at 937-599-1411 and ask to be added to Jenn Douthwaite’s schedule.

Stay warm, stay well, Tigers! 🧡🖤
2 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🐯🏀 Tiger Athletic Week at a Glance! 🏀🐯

It’s another exciting week to be a Tiger! Here’s what you need to know as we head into game day and weekend scheduling updates:
Tonight, our Junior High Girls Basketball team will take the court (Main Gym) at home against neighboring Triad for one 8th grade game only. The Boys teams will travel to Triad and compete in both 7th and 8th grade games—go get ’em, Tigers!

The JVB game originally scheduled for tonight against Urbana has been cancelled. No makeup game is scheduled at this time.🧡

Please also note an important schedule change for this Saturday: the JV and Varsity Lady Tigers will play beginning at 1:00 PM, not 6:00 PM as previously announced. ⏰ If you purchased tickets for a later time, no worries—they are still valid for entry! ✅
Let’s cheer them on all week long…

Purchase Tickets: HomeTown Ticketing | School Events
GO TIGERS! 🐯🙌🧡

#TigerStrong #WLSPride

2 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🌟 CONNECT. SHARE. GROW. 🌟

West Liberty-Salem Local Schools is excited to partner with the West Liberty-Salem Health-Based Center to offer Group Therapy Visits for students and parents—providing a supportive space to manage stress, share experiences, and grow together.

🧡 These small group sessions will take place after school hours, and are led by a caring, licensed therapist right here at school.

💬 Topics include:
• Emotions – Elementary students
• Anxiety – Middle School students
• Depression – High School students

✅ Benefits for Students & Parents:
✔ Helps manage stress and emotions
✔ Builds confidence and coping skills
✔ Supports overall well-being and school success

📅 Sessions begin: January 19, 2026
⏳ Scheduled once a week for 6-8 weeks after school

📞 Register by calling: 937-599-1411, Options 6, 1
(Then select Option 6 and 1 to reach the Care Team Case Manager)

📝 Parent/Guardian consent is required!

✨ Services are open to ALL students with flexible payment options and additional support available from the Our Team Care Case Manager.

Let’s continue working together to support our students—in class, engaged, and healthy. 🐾💪

#WLSStrong #ConnectShareGrow #StudentSupport #TigerPride 🧡
3 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🎓 CLASS OF 2025 — WELCOME BACK! 🍕🏀

You’ve spoken… and we’ve listened! 🗣️💙
The votes are in, and the Class of 2025 has chosen an EVENING EVENT to celebrate, reconnect, and bring the Tiger family back together again!

📆 Tuesday, December 16th
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 HS Media Center
✨ Come for the pizza.
✨ Stay for the memories. 🐯

🍕 Pizza & drinks provided by the HS Counseling Department and hosted with help from the Senior Class of 2026
💬 Catch up with friends and relive those unforgettable high school moments

🏀 BONUS: You’ll get in FREE to the basketball game that night if you want to swing over and cheer on the next generation of Tigers! 🙌

📩 RSVP by emailing:
• Mrs. Smith at mosmith@wlstigers.org
• Mr. Johnson at gjohnson@wlstigers.org

🚨 Important Details:
❌ No guests
✅ Class of 2025 WLS Alumni ONLY
🧡 Spread the word and tag your classmates!

We can’t wait to see YOU back in the building, back in the media center, and
back where you belong. 🧡

#WLSAlumni #ClassOf2025 #WelcomeBackTigers #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger 🐯🎓
3 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🎄✨ SANTA SHOP STARTS TOMORROW! ✨🎅🏻

We hope you’re soaking up the last bit of Thanksgiving break, because the holiday magic is already happening at WLS!

On Tuesday, we had a very special visitor on campus… Mrs. Claus herself stopped by — and she didn’t come alone! She brought her cheerful elves along to help us get ready for the big week. It’s not every day Mrs. Claus makes a surprise appearance at school, so our Tigers were pretty excited! ❤️🎅🏻✨

Our PTO Santa Shop officially opens TOMORROW, and students will shop December 1 & 2 during Specials. Our PTO elves have filled a 17-foot box truck with over 75 bins of hand-picked gifts from Walmart, Kohls, Williams Hardware, Kroger, CVS, Rural King, and more! 🎁

💵 Gifts are $0.25–$12 (cash or check)
🎁 Tons of fun, thoughtful options for everyone in the family
💛 All proceeds support WLS students and staff throughout the year

We can’t wait to see the joy on our Tigers’ faces as Santa Shop begins.
Let the festive fun start tomorrow! 🎄✨
3 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🏀 Friday Basketball at WL-S! 🐯

Our Tigers have a full day of basketball action coming up this Friday!

The JV/Varsity Boys Basketball teams will host Minster for a home scrimmage beginning at 1:00 PM. Admission for the scrimmage is free—a great opportunity to get an early look at our teams before the season officially begins!

Then on Friday night, the Girls Basketball teams take the court for their second game of the season.
🏀 JV tips off at 6:00 PM, with Varsity to follow.

🎟️ Girls Game Tickets:
Purchase online here:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wlstigers/entity/schools/2
or pay cash at the gate.

Come out and support our Tigers all day long! 🧡🐯
6 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🧡 Happy Thanksgiving, Tiger Nation! 🐾 As we pause to give thanks, we want our school community to know how grateful we are for you—our students, staff, families, alumni, and neighbors who make West Liberty-Salem such a special place. Thank you for cheering in the stands, supporting our classrooms, showing up for community events, lending a helping hand, and believing in the strength of our small town and our schools. Together, we continue to build something remarkable. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. May your hearts and homes be full today and always. 🧡 We are thankful for our community. We are thankful for each other. We are West Liberty-Salem. Enjoy the holiday. And as always… 🐾 Go Tigers!
7 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🎨✨ Second Grade Marble Party Fun! ✨🎨

Our second graders in Mrs. Dallas's and Mrs. Collins’s classes celebrated something BIG this week… their Marble Party! These students worked hard to earn 200 marbles for positive behavior — and they reached their goal! 👏🐯

As part of their celebration, students had the opportunity to learn how to face paint with help from Summer Beckley of Summer Smiles Magical Face Art. After practicing their new skills, students were even given the option to have their own faces painted — and what a treat!

Students enjoyed choosing designs, painting friends, and showing off their creativity.

We are so proud of these Tigers for working together, encouraging one another, and earning such a fun celebration. What a joyful way to head into the holiday season! 🎉💛🐯
7 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🌟 A West Liberty Icon: Honoring Big Orange Shoe Shop 🌟

For nearly 50 years, Big Orange Shoe Shop has been a cherished part of our community and our school’s story. As B.O.S.S. prepares to close its doors, we’ve put together a special “Look Back in Time” tribute highlighting its history, its owners, and the impact it’s had on generations of Tigers. 🧡🐅

Read the full article here ➜https://www.wlstigers.org/article/2568842

Big Orange Shoe Shop is currently holding a closing sale with 25% off all merchandise now through December 20. Stop in to share memories, show your support, and celebrate 50 years of service to our community.

Store Hours:
Thursday & Friday | 12–5
Saturday | 9–2

🧡 Thank you, B.O.S.S., for being part of the heartbeat of West Liberty.
8 days ago, Allison Wygal
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