There is so much happening across campus, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We’ve got this, Tigers! 🐯💪🧡
Here’s what’s coming up:
🎶 12/11 – HS Winter Concert Night
• HS Choir at 6:30 PM
• HS Band follows right after
🧡12/12 Student Council Staff Breakfast
🎓 12/16 – Welcome Home, Class of 2025!
• Reception from 6:00–7:30 PM in the Media Center
• Enjoy pizza, reconnect with friends, and stay for the HS basketball game FREE of charge!
🎵 12/16 – MS Winter Concert Night
• MS Choir at 6:30 PM
• MS Band follows right after
🩰 12/17 – First Graders Travel to The Nutcracker!
A magical tradition for our youngest Tigers. ✨
🎤 12/17 – 5th Grade Holiday Music Program
• Takes the stage at 6:00 PM — always a crowd favorite!
🎅12/19 - Cinnamon Rolls with Santa
🎁 12/19 – Christmas Break Begins!
Break officially starts at the close of the school day.
📅 Students return to campus on January 5th!
From concerts to celebrations, performances to reunions, WL-S is full of joy, excitement, and Tiger pride this season. Thank you to our staff, students, and families for making this time of year so special. ❤️🧡🖤
Let’s finish 2025 strong, Tigers! 🎄🐯✨
#WLSHolidays #TigerPride #BestTimeOfTheYear
🎉🧡 A HUGE Thank You to Our Senior of the Month Sponsors! 🧡🎉
Each month, our Seniors of the Month are celebrated in a special way thanks to the generosity of our amazing community sponsors. These partners go above and beyond to make our seniors feel valued, recognized, and supported as they lead our school with pride.
A heartfelt thank you to:
🍦 Stoner’s Ice Cream Parlor
🍬Marie's Candies
🏡 Key Realty – Malia Hughes
🏦 The Peoples Savings & Loan Co.
🥪 Subway
🍊 West Liberty-Salem Cafeteria
Your kindness, gift cards, and ongoing support remind our students that their hard work matters and that their success is celebrated by an entire community. Because of you, our Seniors of the Month feel truly seen and appreciated.
And a double thank you to Marie's Candies and Key Realty – Malia Hughes who also sponsor our Middle School Students of the month!
Thank you for investing in our Tigers—you help make these moments unforgettable! 🐯🖤🧡
#TigerPride #SeniorOfTheMonth #CommunitySupport #ThankYou Sponsors
🎓💬 Special Opportunity for Our Government & Economics Students!
Students in Mr. Stormes’ Government class had the incredible opportunity to meet with Senator Jon Husted today over Zoom! 🙌
"We’re grateful he took the time to discuss key policy priorities, the electoral process, and meaningful ways young people can get involved in civic life," Mr. Stormes shared. "Our students walked away with valuable insights and a deeper understanding of how government works—and how their voices truly matter."
Thank you, Senator Husted, for investing in our students and helping them see the impact they can have in our community and beyond! 🧡🖤🐯
#TigerPride #CivicEngagement #FutureLeaders
We are excited to share that the Tiger Table received a generous donation of fresh fruit thanks to a purchase made through the West Liberty-Salem FFA Fruit Sale! Our shelves are stocked, our cabinet is full, and we are continuing to refill items as needed.
If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, please stop by and pick up some fresh fruit and any other items you may need. The Tiger Table is here for EVERYONE—no questions, no judgment. 💛
✨ Don’t ever wonder where your next meal will come from when you always have a seat at our table. ✨
📍 Location: West Liberty, in the alley next to the library—directly behind the Christmas photo prop at the end of the alley.
Thank you to our generous donors, FFA for the delivery, and to everyone who continues to support this outreach. Our community shines brightest when we lift one another up. 🐯🖤🧡
#TigerTable #CommunityCares #WLSTigers #FFA #GivingSeason
We are excited to recognize Kaylee Blair and Brock Burgel as our December Seniors of the Month! These two represent the very best of WL-S, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate them. 🧡🖤
Kaylee and Brock are known for their kindness, leadership, and dedication—both in and out of the classroom. They show up for their classmates, lead with integrity, and contribute to our school community in meaningful ways. Whether it's their strong work ethic, positive attitudes, or the way they treat others, Kaylee and Brock continue to make WL-S a better place just by being part of it. ✨
Please join us in giving a big Tiger congratulations to our December Seniors of the Month! 🎓👏
We are so proud of you, Kaylee and Brock! Read more about our Seniors of the month here: https://www.wlstigers.org/page/seniors-of-the-month 🐯🧡🖤
#SeniorOfTheMonth #TigerPride #ClassOf2025
For the remainder of the month, the Freshmen Class will be selling the world-famous scented pencils during lunch… and trust us, your nose has never been happier. 😄👃
Only $2 each — and they make perfect little gifts, stocking stuffers, rewards, or “just because” surprises! 🎁
With scents like Sugar Cookie, Gummy Bear, Cinnamon Bun, Rootbeer, Bubble Gum, and so many more, you might just have to collect them all. (We won’t judge.)
All proceeds support the Freshmen Class — so grab a Smencil and help our students at the same time! 🐯🧡🖤
#SmencilsSale #TigerPride #FreshmenFundraiser
Last night, our amazing first graders transformed the stage into a world tour of winter celebrations! 🌍✨
Under the direction of Mrs. Smucker, students sang festive songs from countries and cultures across the globe, sharing traditional holiday music that connects perfectly with the December lessons happening in their classrooms. From familiar tunes to new favorites, they brought joy, curiosity, and a whole lot of heart to every song. ❤️
It was a night filled with learning, laughter, and the pure magic only first graders can deliver! Thank you to our teachers, families, and all the little world travelers who made this winter program so special. 🌟🎄🕯️🎶
#WLSTigers #FirstGradeFun #WinterProgram #HolidaysAroundTheWorld
🖊️🎨 Pages Students Explore the Wexner Center for the Arts! 🎨🖊️
Our high school Pages students spent an inspiring day at The Ohio State University visiting the Wexner Center for the Arts!
In the days leading up to the trip, students workshopped creative writing prompts using featured exhibition artists as inspiration. Once on campus, they toured galleries showcasing the work of Eric N. Mack, Veronica Ryan, and Nanette Carter.
A highlight of the day was meeting OSU MFA student and poet Maya Kompella, who shared her poetry and guided students through hands-on writing activities. The Wex team even surprised students with journals and their very own OSU BuckIDs!
The visit wrapped up with a proper college lunch at the Union—where their school issued BuckIDs were put to good use. 😉
Such a fun and meaningful experience for our Pages students as they explored art, creativity, and a taste of college life! ❤️🧡🖤
#TigerPride #WLSPages #ExperienceMatters
🌟 Congratulations to our newest National Honor Society inductees! 🌟
Tonight, West Liberty-Salem High School proudly hosted the 2025 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, celebrating the outstanding students who exemplify the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.
Families, staff, and guests enjoyed a beautiful ceremony featuring student-led reflections, the presentation of gold cords and certificates, and the recitation of the NHS Pledge. We are incredibly proud of this remarkable group of leaders and the impact they continue to make at WL-S and beyond.
✨ Congratulations to all of our 2025 Senior and 2025 Junior inductees! Your hard work and integrity set the standard for excellence at WL-S.
Please join us in celebrating these exceptional Tigers! To read the full story click here https://www.wlstigers.org/article/2588069🐯🧡🖤
#RiseAboveTheRest #NHS #TigerPride #WLSExcellence
Last week our junior class learned about the prestigious and nationally recognized Buckeye Boys & Girls State programs, a week-long, immersive leadership experiences where students learn citizenship by actually running city, county, and state government.
These programs are funded by local American Legion Posts at NO COST to students, and WL-S may send up to four boys and four girls this summer!
📍 Girls State: June 8–14 at BGSU
📍 Boys State: June 14–21 at Miami University
Interested juniors should contact Mrs. Smith in the Counseling Office.
We’re proud that many WL-S staff members are alumni of these programs—and they credit it with building confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships.
👉 Read their full testimonials and learn more on our website: https://www.wlstigers.org/article/2586115
#TigerPride 🐯🧡🖤
We’ve got a full week of Tiger Athletics ahead, and there are plenty of opportunities to cheer on our athletes—both at home and on the road! 🐯🧡🖤
🎟 Home event tickets can be purchased at the gate or anytime online:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wlstigers/entity/schools/2
Come out, wear your orange and black, and help us make it a great week for our Tigers! 💪🐅🔥
Give them a gift they’ll treasure long after the holidays — the 2025–2026 WL-S High School Yearbook! 📚🧡
A yearbook is the one gift that grows more meaningful with time… and it’s a great option for parents, grandparents, and extended family who aren’t sure what to get!
📬 A quick note:
Yearbooks are delivered Fall 2026 (normal production timeline!) — but we’ve got a fun solution so your student still has something to open this Christmas. 🎄
🎁 Order by December 20th
and you’ll receive a digital image that you can print, wrap, slip into a card, or send as a surprise on Christmas morning!
It’s thoughtful, personal, affordable —
and honestly…
✨ “The best gift they forgot they received.” ✨
📌 Order here: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A06663300
Give the gift of memories this Christmas! 🖤🧡🐯
West Liberty-Salem Middle School is proud to announce our November Students of the Month! These Tigers were selected by their teachers for demonstrating outstanding character, leadership, effort, and a positive attitude. They make our building a better place each day, and we are excited to celebrate them!
🌟 8th Grade: Devyn Carter & Liam Baldwin
🌟 7th Grade: Elayna Hoover & Sam Ridgway
🌟 6th Grade: Neema Smucker & Cooper Thompson
Whether they are lending a helping hand, pushing themselves academically, showing kindness to others, or stepping up as leaders, these students truly embody what it means to be a Tiger.
Please join us in congratulating our November Students of the Month!
We are so proud of you — keep shining! 🧡✨
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! 🐯💛
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. 🧡🎅🏻✨
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! 🧡🐯🎶
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! 🧡🐯🚌
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
❄️ 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! 🧡🐯❄️
