🎉🐯 Homecoming Spirit Week Reminder! 🐯🎉

Tomorrow’s theme is COLOR BY GRADE! Let’s fill the halls with Tiger spirit and class pride! 🧡

👕 Here are the colors:

12th Grade – Black

11th Grade – Purple

10th Grade – Blue

9th Grade – White

8th Grade – Purple

7th Grade – Blue

6th Grade – White

Elementary – Blue

Show your colors loud and proud, Tigers! 💙🤍💜🖤 #TigerPride #SpiritWeek #WLSTigers
12 months ago, Allison Wygal
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🏅🐅 Hall of Fame Spotlight: The 1978 & 1979 Men’s Cross Country Teams 🐅🏅

The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Hall of Fame proudly recognizes the 1978 and 1979 Men’s Cross Country Teams, two groups of athletes whose hard work and accomplishments left an indelible mark on Tiger history.

These teams demonstrated the very best of Tiger athletics—discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. Their performances elevated the WL-S cross country program to statewide recognition and set a standard of excellence that future generations would strive to follow.

More than just the victories, these teams built a culture of camaraderie and resilience, inspiring one another and those who came after them. Their legacy has been carried on through decades of Tiger runners, who still look back to these squads as examples of what it means to compete with heart.

✨ The members of the 1978 and 1979 Men’s Cross Country Teams will be honored with the 2025 Hall of Fame Class at the home varsity football game on Friday, October 10th vs. Triad, with the formal Induction Ceremony and Banquet on Saturday, October 11th at Mac-O-Chee Castle in West Liberty. Tickets for the banquet can be purchased at Civista Bank in West Liberty, at West Liberty-Salem from 8-3:00 in the Central Office, or by calling 937-465-1140 to reserve your tickets.

We are proud to celebrate these trailblazers whose impact continues to ripple through Tiger Nation.

1978 Cross Country team picture left to right:
Front Row: Corey Frost, Neil Yoder, Earl Zilles, Jeff Parker
Back Row: Mark Plank, Brad Brandt, Ken Day, Coach Ken Lehman

1979 Cross Country team picture left to right
Front row: Dan Bragg, Earl Zilles, Corey Frost, and Shaun Murphy
Back row: Greg King, Ken Day, Duane Parker, and Coach Ken Lehman

#WLSTigers #TigerStrong #HallOfFame
12 months ago, Allison Wygal
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📸🐯 Homecoming Week = Photo Op! 🐯📸

Tiger families, we’d love for you to be part of capturing this year’s Homecoming memories! Jostens offers a simple way to share your photos for yearbook consideration through their Photo Share feature.

👉 Upload your pictures here: https://photos.jostens.com/VPLUJR

1️⃣ Enter your name & email address
2️⃣ Enter the verification code you receive
3️⃣ Upload your photos
4️⃣ Be sure to include who is in the picture when prompted!

Let’s fill the yearbook with Tiger pride—thanks for sharing your Homecoming moments with us! 🏈👑🎉

#TigerPride #WLSHomecoming2025 #YearbookMemories
12 months ago, Allison Wygal
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📣⚽️ Tiger Fans-Come out and celebrate Coach Wolfe's 300th WIN! ⚽️📣 Tomorrow night at 7:30 PM, we invite the community to pack the stands and celebrate Coach Tim Wolfe for his incredible dedication to Tiger Soccer. Coach Wolfe began his journey as head coach in 1997—and now, 28 seasons later, he continues to lead with the same passion and commitment that has shaped our program for nearly three decades. His time, talent, and heart have built Tiger Soccer into what it is today. This season, the Tigers hold a strong 10-2-0 overall record and 3-1-0 in the conference, proof of the lasting impact of his leadership. Join us as we recognize Coach Wolfe for his unwavering commitment to our athletes, our program, and our entire school community as we celebrate his 300th win! 🧡 Congratulations, Coach Wolfe! #TigerPride #WLSsoccer #ThankYouCoach
12 months ago, Allison Wygal
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We’re excited to welcome families back for our Fall Lunch With a Loved One! Students and their special guests can enjoy lunch together with music, yard games, and plenty of time to connect. 💛 Weather permitting, we’ll be outside; if not, we’ll move indoors.

📅 Schedule

Seniors – Monday, 9/29

Sophomores – Tuesday, 9/30

Juniors – Wednesday, 10/1

Freshmen – Thursday, 10/2

🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM each day
🍴 Bring your own lunch OR purchase one at school.
📝 Loved ones: Please sign in at the Main Office upon arrival.

We look forward to seeing our Tiger families for this special tradition! 🧡 #TigerPride #LunchWithALovedOne
12 months ago, Allison Wygal
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👮‍♂️🐯 Beyond the Badge at WL-S 🐯👮‍♂️

We are so grateful for our School Resource Officer, Deputy Brad Jarzab, who was recently featured in Peak of Ohio’s “Beyond the Badge” article.

Deputy Jarzab has served as WL-S’s SRO since 2017, and his impact goes far beyond safety. From greeting students in the halls, joining them at lunch, checking doors, and monitoring security, to being a mentor, listener, and trusted role model—he is a constant positive presence for our Tigers.

“What makes this job so rewarding is the chance to watch students grow and succeed… whether in sports, academics, or personal growth.” – Deputy Jarzab

Thank you, Deputy J, for the lasting difference you make every day at WL-S! 🧡

Read the full feature here: https://www.peakofohio.com/local-news/beyond-the-badge-meet-the-sros-creating-a-lasting-impact-in-champaign-county-schools/
#TigerPride #SRO #BeyondTheBadge
12 months ago, Allison Wygal
🌟🐯 It’s Gold Card Friday at WL-S! 🐯🌟

We are proud to recognize this week’s Elementary and Middle School Gold Card Winners who showed outstanding effort, kindness, and Tiger Pride!

✨ Elementary Winners
Gannon Johnson • Stratton Yeater • Daxton Ropp • Emery Falloon • Liam Brown • Avriana Pendleton • Railynn Bailey • Remy Lyons • Graham Jenkins • Scarlett Collier • Brixtin Lapp • Ellimae Beckley • Brantley McAdams • Carter Christison • Martina Ling • Madi Whitcraft • Aubrey Baumeister • Haelyn Cochran • Allison Finch • Emmett Snyder • Johnathon Hiltibran • Emma Harshfield • Titus Shoemaker • Charlie Watkins • Josey Dunn • Eli Little • Carson Goheen • Matthew Beard • Amelia Hillard • Mason New • Phillip Schoen • Xander Ulmer • Marley Parsons

🍎 Special shoutout to Mrs. Frederick, Mrs. Dunn, Mr. Robert (IT), and Miss Hower (2nd Grade Student Teacher) for their Gold Cards this week!

✨ Middle School Winners

6th Grade: Braxton Louden (nominated by Mrs. Unger)

7th Grade: Jett Ziegler (nominated by Mrs. Mazza)

8th Grade: Dawson Turner (nominated by Mrs. Fullenkamp)

👨‍🏫 Staff Winner

Mr. Hartzler (nominated by Mrs. Nieman)

👏 Way to go, Tigers! Keep up the awesome work and continue making a difference each and every day. 🧡

🐯 Don't worry! Our High School students also earned Gold Cards this week! Those winners will be announced next week when Dr. Johnson returns. Stay tuned!

#TigerPride #GoldCardFriday #WLSTigers
12 months ago, Allison Wygal
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🏈🐯 Tiger Football Friday Night! 🐯🏈

The WL-S Varsity Tigers hit the road to take on Greenon this week!
📍 Greenon High School Athletic Complex
3950 S. Tecumseh Rd, Springfield, OH

Can’t make it to the game? Catch all the action live here 👉 Watch Live on Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/oh/springfield/organization/6997/greenon-high-school

Let’s go Tigers! 🧡 #TigerPride #FridayNightLights
12 months ago, Allison Wygal

🎉🐯 Homecoming 2025 is almost here! 🐯🎉

Get ready for a week full of Tiger Pride as we celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week, September 22–26! Daily spirit themes are attached so everyone can join in the fun.

Color by Grade: 12 - Black

11 - purple

10 - blue

9 - white

8 - purple

7 - blue

6 - white

Elementary - blue

✨ Parade & Pep Rally – Thursday, Sept. 25

Floats line up at 6:00 PM at Lions Park

Parade begins at 6:30 PM led by our Grand Marshal, WL-S Band, and Homecoming Court

A community pep rally will follow at Lions Park—bring your Tiger spirit!

👑 Friday, Sept. 26 – Game Night

Crowning of the Homecoming King & Queen at 6:15 PM at Tiger Stadium

Varsity football kickoff at 7:00 PM 🏈

Let’s fill the week with spirit, tradition, and Tiger pride. We can’t wait to celebrate with our students, families, and community! 🧡 #WLSTigers #Homecoming2025 #TigerPride

12 months ago, Allison Wygal
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📚✨ Look at our 1st graders go! ✨📚

Students in Mrs. Spring’s class have been hard at work this week—sharpening their math skills ➕➖ and practicing letter sounds 🔤. Lots of learning and lots of smiles, while doing their Tiger best! 🐯💡

Way to go, 1st grade! 🧡

#TigerPride #WLSFirstGrade #LearningIsFun
12 months ago, Allison Wygal
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We’re so proud of WL-S senior Olivia Reichardt for being featured in No 3Putt Golf in the story “From Curiosity to Captain: Olivia Reichardt’s Golf Journey!”

Starting from a casual interest, Olivia’s passion for golf quickly grew into leadership. She’s now our 2025 team captain, a 1st Team OHC golfer, and a former Team MVP. Her journey—highlighted by steady progress, big moments (like placing 3rd at sectionals), and her best scores (a 9-hole 39 and an 18-hole 83)—shows what determination and teamwork can achieve.

Read the full feature here: https://no3puttgolf.com/2025/09/17/from-curiosity-to-captain-olivia-reichardts-golf-journey/

🧡 Way to represent, Olivia!

#TigerPride #GolfJourney #WLSTigers


12 months ago, Allison Wygal
🏗️🐯 Tiger Strong Fieldhouse Update! 🐯🏗️

Exciting progress is happening every day!

✔️ The gym roof is now complete.
✔️ The masons are moving right along—the CMU block for the gym will be finished this week.
✔️ The brick wainscot (black brick with black grout) is now up on the north and west sides of the gym.
✔️ And next up… siding will be going on soon!

It’s incredible to watch the Fieldhouse take shape, and we can’t wait to see our Tigers and community enjoying this space in the near future. 🧡 #TigerStrong #WLSTigers #FieldhouseProgress
12 months ago, Allison Wygal
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Here is your updated Tiger Athletic Events schedule for this week! We've updated JVFB and the complete list of events for the XC race at Ohio Caverns. This is their only 'home' meet this season, so head out and enjoy the race and beautiful scenery! Go Tigers!

about 1 year ago, Allison Wygal
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🌿🔬 Our 6th graders took their science class outdoors last week at the Land Lab!

Students practiced making both qualitative and quantitative observations while putting their ABCDE’s of science sketching into action — Accurate, Big, Colorful, Detailed, and Explained. 📝🎨

From the sights and sounds to the smells of nature, it was a fun day of learning, exploring, and discovering science all around us. 🐾🍃

Way to go, 6th grade scientists! 🧡 #TigerPride #HandsOnLearning #ScienceInAction
about 1 year ago, Allison Wygal
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🧡 Last night during the home varsity football game, we welcomed OHSAA Associate Executive Director Kristin Ronai as she presented West Liberty-Salem with a brand new AED. This life-saving device was made possible through Rep. Tim Barhorst’s initiative to place AEDs in schools across Ohio for the safety of our student-athletes. We are grateful for this important step in protecting our Tiger family, both on and off the field. 🐾🧡🖤 And to top off the night, the Tigers defeated Catholic Central under the Friday night lights! 🏈🔥
about 1 year ago, Allison Wygal
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🌟🐯 It’s Gold Card Friday at WL-S! 🐯🌟

We are so proud to recognize this week’s students who went above and beyond, showing great effort, leadership, and Tiger spirit:

🏅 High School Winners

9th Grade: Karlee Lucas (nominated by Mrs. Hall)

10th Grade: Robert Park (nominated by Miss Haney)

11th Grade: Sully Foster (nominated by Mr. Smucker)

12th Grade: Lydia Schmidt (nominated by Mrs. Russell)

🏅 Middle School Winners

6th Grade: Annabelle Smith (nominated by Mrs. Barhorst)

7th Grade: Griffin Christison (nominated by Mrs. Bair)

8th Grade: Addy Brannon (nominated by Mrs. Fullenkamp)

👏 Congratulations to these outstanding Tigers! Keep up the great work—you make us proud every day! 🧡 #TigerPride #GoldCardFriday
about 1 year ago, Allison Wygal
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🎉👑🐯 CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025 WL-S Homecoming Court! 🐯👑🎉

We are excited to introduce this year’s court as we get ready for a week full of Tiger pride and Homecoming traditions!

👑 King Candidates

Amani Grantham

Caleb Larson

Jacob Lauck

Wyatt Longaberger

Reese Oder

👑 Queen Candidates

Ava Astorino

Kaylee Blair

Victoria Douthwaite

Emery Longaberger

Malia Miller

🌟 Class Attendants

Junior: Lilli Heminger

Sophomore: Delaney Anane-Sefah

Freshman: Reese Winters

✨ Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal: Mrs. Judy Legge

📅 Save the Dates!
Spirit Week! September 22-26 - Themes announced soon!
🎈 Homecoming Parade – Thursday, Sept. 25 6:30 PM
🏈 Homecoming Game – Friday, Sept. 26; Crowning ceremony at 6:15
💃🕺 Homecoming Dance – Saturday, Sept. 27, 7-10

Let’s hear it for these outstanding Tigers and get ready to show off our Tiger Pride! 🧡
#TigerPride #WLHomecoming2025 #GoTigers
about 1 year ago, Allison Wygal
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🫧🐯 Our 2nd graders had a blast in the courtyard today practicing self-regulation strategies—and what better way than with bubbles?

Blowing bubbles helps students focus on their breathing, calm their bodies, and re-center their minds… all while having fun with friends. Activities like this are a simple but powerful way we teach our Tigers to recognize their emotions and practice tools that support focus and learning.

Way to go, 2nd grade! 🧡 #TigerPride #LearningToRegulate #WLS
about 1 year ago, Allison Wygal
⛳🐯 Congratulations to our Lady Tiger golfers on their All-OHC honors!

👏 Olivia Reichardt – 1st Team OHC
👏 Geneva Estep – 2nd Team OHC
👏 Taylor Cook – Honorable Mention OHC

We are so proud of the hard work and dedication these athletes have shown all season. Way to represent WL-S on and off the course! 🧡 #TigerPride #OHCAwards #WLSGolf
about 1 year ago, Allison Wygal
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West Liberty-Salem Athletic Hall of Fame Reception
Join us as we celebrate the proud tradition of Tiger athletics and honor the newest class of inductees into the West Liberty-Salem Athletic Hall of Fame. This special evening will bring together alumni, families, and community supporters to recognize the athletes, coaches, and contributors who have left a lasting impact on WL-S athletics.
✨ Event Details
• Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
• Location: Mac-O-Chee Castle Wedding & Event Venue
2319 OH-287, West Liberty, OH 43357
• Social Hour: 5:30 PM – Reconnect with teammates, classmates, and community members
• Dinner: 6:30 PM – Featuring a meal prepared by Poppel’s Catering
• Induction Ceremony: 7:30 PM – Presentation of the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
🎟️ Tickets
Tickets are $40 each and available now through September 21, 2025. Purchase options include:
• West Liberty-Salem Central Office (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM)
• Civista Bank in West Liberty (Please bring exact cash or check)
• By phone 937-465-1140 (reserve and pay at the door)
• Online via ticket link (processing fees apply)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-liberty-salem-athletic-hall-of-fame-reception-tickets-1664854748369?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
We look forward to celebrating with you as we honor the 2025 Hall of Fame Class.
about 1 year ago, Allison Wygal
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