West Liberty-Salem Local School District - Home of the Tigers

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Hello WL-S families, we plan to have a Live Stream available of HS graduation beginning at 7:00 PM this evening. Please share with those who would like to watch the ceremony, but are unable to attend in person. To access our Live Stream, go to our main web page and at the top click Live Event. Press play once you arrive on the next page and the Live Stream will begin. Thank you.

West Liberty-Salem recognized the Class of 2026 during 8th grade Recognition and Promotion this morning. Brevin Louden, Student Council President, delivered opening remarks. He shared that Middle School is often made up of the highs, the lows, and that place somewhere in the middle. He encourage classmates to make the most of the next four years, to reach out to students outside of just their friends, and make memories. Valedictorian Megan Adams was also invited to speak. She shared that when she looks back on her high school experience she won’t remember all the awards, the wins, the losses, or even the perfect scores. What she will remember about school is how she felt when did something for someone else, when she went outside of her own comfort zone to be a light for someone else. She encouraged students to remain humble and make the most of the next chapter. Principal Mr. Andy McGill presented a ‘Principal’s Challenge. He shared, “ You cannot successfully live life if you never take the chance to experience something new. You cannot successfully live life if you never decide on your own versus listening only to the advice of your peers. I want you all to get involved next year, grow next year, become the young men and women that I, your teachers, and parents know you can be.” Content awards were given to one boy and one girl per teacher. Those winners are: Mendel Award Science Wyatt Bell Tori Douthwaite Heart of Historian Social Studies Joran Moutan Ava Poppe Pythagorean Math Award Brady Kauffman Sadie Paul Mockingbird LA Award Dylan King Abbie Thoman White Tiger Award recipients include: Mr. Stapleton – Tristan Buck Mrs. Phelps – Mylee Dooley Mrs. Harman – Jake Lauck Mrs. Fullenkamp – Cooper Titus Mr. Miller – Caleb Heater Mr. Lauck – Zyann Evilsizor Superintendent Kraig Hissong presented the Superintendent Award Nominees and winners. Abbie Thoman and Jacob Lauck received the honor. Nominees: Jake Lauck Brevin Louden Dylan King Brock Burgel Taryn Bradley Emery Longaberger Abbie Thoman Breece Gullett Geneva Estep Emma Smith Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Tomorrow we celebrate the retirement of three very special staff members who have served a combined total of over 80 years to the students, families and staff at West Liberty-Salem Please help us thank Theresa Horsley, Lora Schafer, and Kathy Smith for their dedication and service! A celebration in their honor will be held during the faculty ‘End of Year Celebration and Service Awards‘ tomorrow.

The 7th grade class volleyball tournament was this morning! Winners are pictured holding the victory ball.

Calling all incoming 4th-6th girls that are interested in improving their hoop skills or trying basketball for the first time! Ben Yeater and Dave King are running several open gyms this summer. If you would like more information, please join our REMIND group for details. Send a text to 81010 and text this message @764c83c or email wlsyouthbasketball@gmail.com for details.

Champaign County Department of Jobs and Family Services will offer families, who reside in Champaign County, financial support for school clothes! The deadline is approaching. Details are attached.

Before they head off to MIDDLE SCHOOL....... Fifth grade held a minute to win it challenge this week. So much fun!

Any student grades 8-11 interested in golfing for the WL-S Golf team this fall, please go to this website: https://wlsgolf.weebly.com, and fill out the interest questionnaire. Coach Stormes will reach out to you once you complete the questionnaire with more information regarding summer practices and the upcoming season. Please feel free to reach out to Coach Stormes (sstormes@wlstigers.org) with any questions. Thanks!

Tomorrow we celebrate the retirement of three very special staff members who have served a combined total of over 80 years to the students, families and staff at West Liberty-Salem Please help us thank Theresa Horsley, Lora Schafer, and Kathy Smith for their dedication and service! A celebration in their honor will be held during the faculty ‘End of Year Celebration and Service Awards‘ tomorrow.

Seniors were treated to a delicious cookout after graduation practice this morning. The kitchen prepared most of the food and burgers were provided by Woodruff Farms. They were given their first grade time capsules and a folder of different projects that teachers saved for this day. Today was a special day for the Class of 2022!

Hello Families, This is a reminder that school will dismiss One-Hour Early tomorrow, at 1:55 PM. If your child rides the bus home from school, they should arrive home approximately 1-hour earlier than normal. Please make sure that you have a plan in place to make sure that your child arrives home safely. Please call the school if you have any questions. As always, I want to thank all families for another great school year! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we dealt with COVID. I hope that everyone has a great summer and enjoys time with family and friends! Thank you, Kraig Hissong

Deputy J. never forgets to build relationships and have fun with the students he is entrusted to protect and serve. Thank you, Deputy J, for joining us at field day and another great year!

Second graders held their field day obstacle course today! They had hurdles, tires, a climbing wall and more! What a beautiful day for some friendly competition today! Many thanks to our parent volunteers!

Mrs. Crowder’s class enjoyed some quiet reading outside this morning!

Fourth graders shared their fourth quarter research projects today at the Wax Museum! They researched an important historical figure, completed a poster board of facts and timelines, assumed the role of their historical figure, and presented as that person to visitors! Parents, teachers and other classes attended and listened to their presentations. It was a fantastic turnout and our students did an excellent job sharing their characters! Great job, fourth grade!

Check out this week’s busy schedule of events! May 23 Sports Physicals - nurse office- 8-12:00 VGV Star Program Test - Main Gym - 4:00 May 24 Graduation Practice 9:30 Sports Physicals-nurse office 8-12:00 Link Crew-May Day Training. Main Gym 1130 Baseball awards 7:00 May 25 V Girls Track & Field Regional Prelims @ Troy 5:00 8th Grade Recognition 9:00 Stadium Sports Physicals -nurse office 8 - 12:00 May 26 Boys Track & Field Regional Prelims @ Piqua 5:00 PM May 27 Girls Track & Field Regional Finals @ Troy 5:00 PM Softball awards Banquet 5:00 May 28 Girls T&F Regional Finals @ Piqua 10:00 AM May 29 Graduation Ceremony at Tiger Stadium – 7:00 PM

Calling all incoming 4th-6th Girls that are interested in improving their hoop skills or trying basketball for the first time! Girl Shooting Basketball Stock Illustrations, Images & Vectors | Shutterstock Ben Yeater and Dave King are running several open gyms this summer. If you would like more information, please join this REMIND group for details.

Registration is now open for Big Orange Summer Run Club! The Big Orange Running Club is free and open to all student athletes grades PreK-6th. Participants do not need to be enrolled at West Liberty-Salem to join. No running experience is needed. We will work with your child at his/her physical condition. All participants will receive a Big Orange Run Club t-shirt. https://www.bornandracedinwestliberty.com/big-orange-elementary-running-club.html

“Kid, you’ll move mountains! You’re off to great places, today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so.....get on your way!” -Dr. Seuss Oh, The Places You’ll Go “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” Best wishes to the class of 2022.