Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent of WL-S calling to notify families that we will be on a 2 hour delay today, December 16, 2019 due to slick road conditions. School will start at 9:40 for MS/HS students and 9:45 for elementary students. Again, WLS will be on a 2 hour delay today. Thank you.
The WLS Marching Tiger Band is heading to Florida today to perform at Disney. Have a safe and fun trip!
Don’t forget spirit week! High school and middle school schedules vary slightly, so here they are!
High School:
Monday: Merry Monday: Dress in your favorite holiday PJs (school appropriate of course)
Holiday Hat
Tuesday: Wear your favorite holiday hat
Santa's Workshop
Wednesday: Dress like Santa and his Elves
Thursday: Dress in your best Red and Green
Friday: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!
Middle School:
Monday: Ghost of Christmas Past (Decades Day)
Tuesday: Family photo day (Wear flannel and get a group picture at lunch!)
Wednesday: Holiday hat day
Thursday: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (PJ day)
Friday: Tacky sweater day
Don’t forget to come out to the middle school band and choir concerts tonight at 6:30. The band will kick off the show in the high school gym followed by choir in the cafetorium.
The freshman class hosted a hot chocolate bar fundraiser this morning before school. They had all of the fantastic toppings to welcome a crowd ready for an early morning sweet treat! They made deliveries to busy teachers and even Ralphie from The Christmas Story made an appearance! Thank you to everyone who supported them! They will be back in January!
It's Gold Card Friday! We have a mission for our kids today... Hope they can help out Mr. Hollar and Mr. McGill! https://youtu.be/9El8jp2cWAE
Proof that you’re never to old to shop at Santa Shop! We’ve had a great two days of so many great shoppers! Thank you to our Tiger families for teaching your children such wonderful manners. They’ve really been great!
The boys basketball team is hosting an alumni game for any former letter-winner who played for the boys basketball team throughout the years. The cost is $20 per player. There will be no admission fee for spectators and the concession stand will be open. The event will begin at 6:30 on December 27th. If you are a former player and would like to sign up you will need to contact Darrin Leichty.
dleichty@wlstigers.org
Reminder there is a 1 hour delay tomorrow. Elementary will begin at 8:45 and MS/HS at 8:40.
Don’t forget to send those Santa Shop envelopes tomorrow! We are ready for our shoppers, and there is so much to choose from!
Our first graders sounded just as good as they looked at their Christmas music program tonight! Mr. Brice Henry, elementary music teacher, directed the concert, and everyone left in the holiday spirit! I’m sure Mr. Henry won’t mind us sharing this quick video where he incorporates the kid’s favorite dance, The Floss!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=STL0TjSb7MY
If you have open time in your schedule and you'd like to sub aide or sub teach at WL-S, let us know! If you are interested, or know anyone who may be, please call or email Mrs. Cotrell at 937-465-1060 x101 or alcotrell@wlstigers.org.
Almost 100 elementary students were up early on Saturday morning to attend the first Little Tiger Dribblers practice! They will perform at half-time of the boys basketball JV and Varisty games on 12/21 and the girls JV and Varity games on 1/9! More information to follow!
Check out WL-S news for more information about tonight’s State Championship Ring Ceremony!
https://www.wlstigers.org/article/168125?org=wls
Our State Champion Girls Track team was recognized this evening at our home basketball game! Congratulations to all of our girls. Thank you to the Athletic Association for the purchasing of Championship rings for all girls who.participated in the state meet. Last, Congrats to Ann Vogel for your dedication and your recognition as State Track Coach of the Year!
FFA has lots of leftover fruit for sale in the elementary main entrance! It will also be available Monday before and after school. Contact Thavens@wlstigers.org for more information.
King’s Island has offered discounted admission to Winterfest for students, staff, and families!! Information is in the photo!
Head over to our news section to hear from a guest reporter! Mallory Bostick, an 8th grade LA student, shares her experience after visiting the Davidson Theatre!
Mrs. Moell’s LA students were challenged with the article assignment after studying short stories by Edgar Allen Poe and seeing those stories come to life on stage during a recent field trip! Great work, Mallory! Thank you for letting us share!
https://www.wlstigers.org/article/167867?org=wls
Don’t forget! There is a College Credit plus meeting tonight for parents of students in grades 7-12 interested in earning college credit. It starts at 6pm in the HS Cafetorium.