❤️ Kids Heart Challenge Kicks Off at West Liberty-Salem Elementary! ❤️
West Liberty-Salem Elementary is excited to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge (KHC) on Friday, January 31, with a big goal of raising $20,000!
This program is all about heart, health, and heroism. Students will learn how to take care of their hearts while helping others and supporting life-saving heart research.
💙 Meet a Heart Hero:
One of our very own students, fourth grader Thaddeus, is a true inspiration. Thaddeus was born with Tricuspid Atresia and has already undergone four heart surgeries, with ongoing care from his cardiology team. Despite it all, he stays active playing football and proudly cheers on the Cincinnati Bengals!
Families are encouraged to sign their student up to participate or sponsor a student to support this important cause.
📩 To sponsor a student or for questions about the Kids Heart Challenge, please contact Kim Hollar at khollar@wlstigers.org.
Together, our Tiger community can make a big impact, one heart at a time! 🧡🖤
West Liberty-Salem Elementary is excited to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge (KHC) on Friday, January 31, with a big goal of raising $20,000!
This program is all about heart, health, and heroism. Students will learn how to take care of their hearts while helping others and supporting life-saving heart research.
💙 Meet a Heart Hero:
One of our very own students, fourth grader Thaddeus, is a true inspiration. Thaddeus was born with Tricuspid Atresia and has already undergone four heart surgeries, with ongoing care from his cardiology team. Despite it all, he stays active playing football and proudly cheers on the Cincinnati Bengals!
Families are encouraged to sign their student up to participate or sponsor a student to support this important cause.
📩 To sponsor a student or for questions about the Kids Heart Challenge, please contact Kim Hollar at khollar@wlstigers.org.
Together, our Tiger community can make a big impact, one heart at a time! 🧡🖤
🎓 College Credit Plus (CCP) Reminder - Grades 8-11 Families
Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s CCP Informational Meeting! If your student has any intention of participating in College Credit Plus during the 2026-2027 school year, please be sure the following steps are completed:
✅ All CCP students (every year):
• Submit the CCP Declaration of Intent (purple form) by April 1 (required annually)
🆕 New CCP students only:
• Turn in the CCP Counseling Session Form (if you attended the parent meeting)
• Complete the CCP Application if taking a course at WL-S or online through Edison State
❗ Missed the meeting on 1/29?
Attend a mini CCP session during Parent/Teacher Conferences:
📅 Feb. 19 at 4:00 PM
📅 Feb. 26 at 5:00 PM
Contact Mrs. Nieman to schedule your preferred session.
If you cannot attend either session, please contact HS Counselor Molly Smith to schedule an individual meeting (availability is limited).
Questions? Reach out anytime!
Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s CCP Informational Meeting! If your student has any intention of participating in College Credit Plus during the 2026-2027 school year, please be sure the following steps are completed:
✅ All CCP students (every year):
• Submit the CCP Declaration of Intent (purple form) by April 1 (required annually)
🆕 New CCP students only:
• Turn in the CCP Counseling Session Form (if you attended the parent meeting)
• Complete the CCP Application if taking a course at WL-S or online through Edison State
❗ Missed the meeting on 1/29?
Attend a mini CCP session during Parent/Teacher Conferences:
📅 Feb. 19 at 4:00 PM
📅 Feb. 26 at 5:00 PM
Contact Mrs. Nieman to schedule your preferred session.
If you cannot attend either session, please contact HS Counselor Molly Smith to schedule an individual meeting (availability is limited).
Questions? Reach out anytime!
🐯 The Weekend is Here! 🐯
If you’ve been stuck inside, this is your sign to get out and cheer on the Tigers! We’ve got a BIG weekend of events ahead!
🏀🤼 Kicking things off TONIGHT:
• High School Boys Wrestling competes at Lehman Catholic
• High School Girls Wrestling heads to Bellefontaine
• HS Boys Basketball tips off at 6:00 PM vs. Triad
⭐ Special Feature Tonight!
The Champaign County Special Olympics Wheelchair Basketball Game will take place during both JV and Varsity halftimes, an event you won’t want to miss!
🏀 Saturday Morning:
• JH Boys Basketball hosts Triad at 10:00 AM
• JH Girls Basketball travels to Northeastern
• JV tips at 11:00 AM, followed by Varsity at 12:30 PM
🏀 Saturday Evening Back at Home:
The Tigers host Jackson Center with JVB, JVA, and Varsity action beginning at 5:00 PM.
✨ Halftime Special Feature:
Enjoy a performance by Crown Gymnastics during halftime.
🤼 Wrestling continues all weekend at Lehman Catholic and Bellefontaine
🎳 Varsity Bowling will compete in OHC Tournament action at Beaver-Vue Lanes
It’s a full slate of Tiger action, so pack the stands and show your support! 🧡🐯
If you’ve been stuck inside, this is your sign to get out and cheer on the Tigers! We’ve got a BIG weekend of events ahead!
🏀🤼 Kicking things off TONIGHT:
• High School Boys Wrestling competes at Lehman Catholic
• High School Girls Wrestling heads to Bellefontaine
• HS Boys Basketball tips off at 6:00 PM vs. Triad
⭐ Special Feature Tonight!
The Champaign County Special Olympics Wheelchair Basketball Game will take place during both JV and Varsity halftimes, an event you won’t want to miss!
🏀 Saturday Morning:
• JH Boys Basketball hosts Triad at 10:00 AM
• JH Girls Basketball travels to Northeastern
• JV tips at 11:00 AM, followed by Varsity at 12:30 PM
🏀 Saturday Evening Back at Home:
The Tigers host Jackson Center with JVB, JVA, and Varsity action beginning at 5:00 PM.
✨ Halftime Special Feature:
Enjoy a performance by Crown Gymnastics during halftime.
🤼 Wrestling continues all weekend at Lehman Catholic and Bellefontaine
🎳 Varsity Bowling will compete in OHC Tournament action at Beaver-Vue Lanes
It’s a full slate of Tiger action, so pack the stands and show your support! 🧡🐯
Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. I want to thank all of our families for a successful return to school today. We did not encounter any issues with transportation and students and staff braved the cold very well. Tomorrow, Friday, January 30th, we will again be on a two-hour delay due to the winter driving conditions and cold temperatures. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for the elementary. We look forward to seeing everyone two days in a row before the weekend!
Thank you,
Kraig Hissong
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with an important message regarding school for tomorrow and Friday of this week. Due to very cold temperatures and winter weather road conditions, WL-S is on a two-hour delay for tomorrow and Friday, School will start at 9:40 for the MS/HS and 9:45 for the elementary on both days. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and update families if there are any changes to these delays that need to be made. Please be cautious on your trip to school tomorrow.
Thank you,
Kraig Hissong
Thank you,
Kraig Hissong
🚨 Athletics Update for Tonight 🚨
Per policy, when school closes all Middle School games and practices are canceled the same day.
TONIGHT, High School games and practices are on as scheduled, and we’re looking forward to a special night for our lady Tigers!
🏀 Girls Basketball Tonight
🕕 6:00 PM – North Union joins us for the JV Girls Basketball game
🎉 Immediately following JV, we will celebrate our two Senior Varsity players, the two Avas, Ava Astorino and Ava Poppe
🕢 7:30 PM – Varsity Girls take on the Lady Cardinals from Triad
Please be on the lookout for direct communication from your coaches regarding practice plans, and as always, we encourage families to use their best judgment when it comes to travel and safety.
Come out and help us celebrate our seniors for their incredible dedication to Lady Tigers Basketball! 🧡🖤🐯🏀
Per policy, when school closes all Middle School games and practices are canceled the same day.
TONIGHT, High School games and practices are on as scheduled, and we’re looking forward to a special night for our lady Tigers!
🏀 Girls Basketball Tonight
🕕 6:00 PM – North Union joins us for the JV Girls Basketball game
🎉 Immediately following JV, we will celebrate our two Senior Varsity players, the two Avas, Ava Astorino and Ava Poppe
🕢 7:30 PM – Varsity Girls take on the Lady Cardinals from Triad
Please be on the lookout for direct communication from your coaches regarding practice plans, and as always, we encourage families to use their best judgment when it comes to travel and safety.
Come out and help us celebrate our seniors for their incredible dedication to Lady Tigers Basketball! 🧡🖤🐯🏀
📚 College Fair & CCP Night – January 29
Parents and students in grades 6–11 are invited to attend College Fair & College Credit Plus (CCP) Night at West Liberty-Salem on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
🕓 4:30–5:30 PM – College Fair (Cafetorium entrance)
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM – CCP Meeting (Cafetorium)
⚠️ Important note:
If we are back in session tomorrow (Thursday, January 29), CCP Night will take place as planned.
If school is canceled, CCP Night will be rescheduled and updated information will be shared.
Attendance is REQUIRED for students who plan to participate in CCP for the first time in 2026–27 or who are changing how they participate. Please check your email for additional details.
📞 Questions? Contact the High School Counseling Office at 937-465-1060, ext. 121.
Parents and students in grades 6–11 are invited to attend College Fair & College Credit Plus (CCP) Night at West Liberty-Salem on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
🕓 4:30–5:30 PM – College Fair (Cafetorium entrance)
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM – CCP Meeting (Cafetorium)
⚠️ Important note:
If we are back in session tomorrow (Thursday, January 29), CCP Night will take place as planned.
If school is canceled, CCP Night will be rescheduled and updated information will be shared.
Attendance is REQUIRED for students who plan to participate in CCP for the first time in 2026–27 or who are changing how they participate. Please check your email for additional details.
📞 Questions? Contact the High School Counseling Office at 937-465-1060, ext. 121.
Hello Families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to current icy and slick roads and continued below 0 temperatures, WL-S will be closed for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th. Stay warm and be safe!
😅❄️ Okay, okay… one more (because we had just a little too much fun with this while stuck inside yesterday)! ❄️
Mother Nature wins again! All evening events are canceled for today, January 27, including after-school practices.
Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the unexpected downtime, Tigers! 🧡🖤☕❄️
❄️ A Huge Thank You to Our Snow Heroes! ❄️
This weekend’s snowstorm kept many hard at work behind the scenes, and we want to extend a big THANK YOU to those who helped get our campus accessible and safe.
👏 Fran’s Mowing
👏 Dan Shover and Jim Smith from our West Liberty-Salem Maintenance Department
👏 Ohio Department of Transportation for their tireless efforts clearing and treating the roads
We are so grateful for the long hours, dedication, and teamwork that go into keeping our community moving, especially in tough winter conditions. Your work does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate all you do for our students, staff, and families! 🧡🖤❄️
#ThankYou #SnowHeroes #CommunityStrong #WLSproud
🍅🌱 From Garden to Table, First Grade Style! 🌱🍅
Back in October, first graders in Mrs. Patton and Mrs. Spencer’s class planted the seeds for something special, an indoor garden! Over the past few months, students carefully observed and cared for their tomato plant, watching it grow right before their eyes.
Last week, the excitement really picked up when it was time to harvest their very own cherry tomatoes, 🍅👏 and the fun didn’t stop there! With a little help from Mrs. Warrick, students turned their fresh tomatoes into a recipe and enjoyed a true garden-to-table experience.
Hands-on learning, teamwork, and a tasty reward is what growing curiosity looks like! 🌟🌿Great job, first grade!
Back in October, first graders in Mrs. Patton and Mrs. Spencer’s class planted the seeds for something special, an indoor garden! Over the past few months, students carefully observed and cared for their tomato plant, watching it grow right before their eyes.
Last week, the excitement really picked up when it was time to harvest their very own cherry tomatoes, 🍅👏 and the fun didn’t stop there! With a little help from Mrs. Warrick, students turned their fresh tomatoes into a recipe and enjoyed a true garden-to-table experience.
Hands-on learning, teamwork, and a tasty reward is what growing curiosity looks like! 🌟🌿Great job, first grade!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Indian Lake School District and community.
Hello Families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to current icy and slick roads and forecasted below 0 temperatures, WL-S will be closed for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. Stay warm and be safe!
❄️ Weather-Related Schedule Update ❄️
Due to weather-related cancellations and adjustments, we will be removing our previously posted Athletic Week at a Glance. We will rework the schedule and continue to share updates as changes are made.
Here are the current known changes at this time:
🏀 JH Boys Basketball will now host Burg on February 5
🏀 JH Girls Basketball will travel to Burg tomorrow, January 27
If that game is canceled, it may be rescheduled at Burg on January 28
🤼 Wrestling meet scheduled for Wednesday at North Union has been canceled, with no reschedule date at this time
Please continue to watch for updates as we work through weather impacts. Thank you for your patience and flexibility! 🧡🖤
🚗💨 Science in Motion! 💨🚗
Students in Mrs. Roberts’ Physical Science class put their problem-solving skills to the test using toy cars to explore motion in action! After timing how far their cars traveled, students used their data to calculate speed and analyze movement.
But they didn’t stop there! Students also evaluated displacement, helping them understand the difference between scalar and vector quantities. Learning physics with toy cars made concepts come to life and proved that science can be both educational and fun!
Way to roll, scientists! 🧡🖤🔬
🐝 Middle School Spelling Bee Recap 🐝
What an exciting spelling bee! After an impressive 23 rounds, sixth grader Ozzy Anders claimed the win with the word “whinnying.”
Congratulations to Kaizen Anders, who finished as the runner-up!
All 24 competitors represented their grade levels with confidence, focus, and determination, and we are so proud of each student for their hard work and accomplishments. Great job to all of our spellers! 🧡🖤📖
❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Today’s weather wins this round! All athletic contests and practices are canceled.
No reschedule dates have been announced yet.
Stay safe out there, Tigers! We’ll share updates as soon as we have them. 🐯🧡
Hello WL-S Families, this is Kraig Hissong Superintendent. I hope everyone is safe and warm! Due to the current weather and forecast for tomorrow, WLS will be closed for Monday, January 26th. Thank you and be safe!
📚👕 Don’t Miss Out! Literacy Night T-Shirt Orders Due Sunday! 👕📚
Show your love for reading and get ready for Elementary Literacy Night by ordering this year’s Literacy Week T-shirt! Shirts are just $15 and available in youth sizes through adult 4XL (additional cost for 2XL–4XL).
🗓️ Orders are due by Sunday evening, January 25 — no late orders can be accepted.
👕 Wear your shirt early and often to help spread the love of reading!
📅 Save the Date:
Literacy Night
🗓️ March 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic to order your shirt today!
Show your love for reading and get ready for Elementary Literacy Night by ordering this year’s Literacy Week T-shirt! Shirts are just $15 and available in youth sizes through adult 4XL (additional cost for 2XL–4XL).
🗓️ Orders are due by Sunday evening, January 25 — no late orders can be accepted.
👕 Wear your shirt early and often to help spread the love of reading!
📅 Save the Date:
Literacy Night
🗓️ March 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic to order your shirt today!
⏰ Game Time Update! Earlier is Better! ⏰
In an effort to play ahead of the incoming weather, the JV/Varsity Girls Basketball game scheduled for Saturday, January 24, will now tip off earlier in the day!
🏀 Updated Schedule:
• JV will begin at 1:00 PM and play two quarters
• Varsity will follow with a 2:00 PM start
Same game day energy, just an earlier start! Grab your orange, and come out to support our Lady Tigers before the weather moves in.
🧡🐯 Let’s pack the gym! Go Tigers!
In an effort to play ahead of the incoming weather, the JV/Varsity Girls Basketball game scheduled for Saturday, January 24, will now tip off earlier in the day!
🏀 Updated Schedule:
• JV will begin at 1:00 PM and play two quarters
• Varsity will follow with a 2:00 PM start
Same game day energy, just an earlier start! Grab your orange, and come out to support our Lady Tigers before the weather moves in.
🧡🐯 Let’s pack the gym! Go Tigers!
