West Liberty-Salem Local School District

Mark your calendars! We’re hosting our final 'Lunch with a Loved One', on Thursday, May 15—and it’s all about celebrating our amazing Senior Class! 🎓 Seniors and their family members are invited to enjoy a full hour of lunch outside (weather permitting) ☀️, complete with yard games 🎯 and plenty of memory-making moments. Don’t worry—Lunch with Your Student will be back this fall for all grade levels! 🍎 Who's ready for some sunshine and celebration? 🧺🎉

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Marley Myers 🏌️‍♀️🛍️ Marley has made the most of her time at West Liberty-Salem, staying active in both academics and extracurriculars! 🧡 She’s been involved in golf ⛳, volleyball 🏐, Chess Club ♟️, Key Club 🔑, Spanish Club 🇪🇸, ROX 💪, and is a proud member of the National Honor Society 🎓. After graduation, Marley will enter the workforce and plans to pursue a career in the retail industry! 🛒✨ Congratulations! 🌟 #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSProud

🎉 Congratulations to WLS/OHP senior Alyssa Mueller! 🎉 Alyssa has been named one of Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Student of the Month in the Health Careers Academy program. She was recognized for her leadership, dependability, work ethic, communication and teamwork skills, problem-solving, and trustworthiness. ​ Alyssa will also be honored during the 2025 Ohio Hi-Point Convocation Ceremony, where she will help lead the processional. ​ Way to go, Alyssa! 👏🧡🖤 📸 See the full list of honorees and photos here: https://bellefontaine.ohiodailydigital.com/youth-scene/ohio-hi-point-recognizes-2024-25-students-of-the-month?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6H-5P7LgxVNlOXUmFYCKlaPIXAnzKIkgjzCoru0-7MulA83gqteUpvGEIMpA_aem_00dphCujrZepo8hPt2Pqww

Mrs. Stayrook’s first graders put on their scientist hats this week and explored the differences between living and nonliving things 🧪🪱! They observed, touched, and compared gummy worms vs. earthworms in a fun hands-on lab. The best part? A sweet gummy worm treat to wrap up the lesson! 🍬🐛 Great job, first grade scientists!

📚 Seventh grader Foster King recently donated a meaningful addition to our school library — Beside Me! by his uncle, Michael E. Ramsey. This heartfelt memoir chronicles the life of Eric Ramsey, a young man born with a heart defect and cognitive challenges. Told through the perspective of his father, the book offers an intimate look at Eric’s perseverance, the everyday experiences of their family, and the powerful bond between siblings. We are grateful to Foster for sharing this inspiring story with our school community. The book can be checked out in our MS/HS library. 💛📖

⛈️⚡️ When thunderstorms roll in, our 4th graders roll out the books! Today’s stormy skies made the perfect backdrop for some cozy, focused reading time. There's nothing better than getting lost in a good book while the rain taps on the windows!📚📕

🌟✨ It's PROM WEEK, Tigers! ✨🌟 Get ready for An Enchanted Evening at Prom 2025 this Saturday, May 3rd! 🏰💫 The magic begins at the Urbana Country Club with Prom March at 6:30 PM, followed by an unforgettable night of dancing starting promptly at 7 PM. 💃🕺 To kick things off, we’re throwing it back with a fun prom photo featuring a few familiar WL-S staff members — yes, they were once teenagers in tuxes and tulle too! 😂📸 Can you guess who they are? Do you have a throwback photo from a WL-S prom? Drop it in the comments! Let’s make this week one to remember! 🎉🧡 #WLSProm2025 #PromThrowback #AnEnchantedEvening

☀️ Nothing beats lunch outside on a beautiful spring day! Some of our upperclassmen took full advantage of the sunshine yesterday, enjoying good food, laughter, and a little break from the classroom. For our seniors, these moments feel extra special as they soak up every last bit of their final weeks at WL-S. 🧡🖤 Here's to making memories and enjoying the little things! #TigerPride #SpringAtWLS

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Josiah 🏈🌾 Josiah has made the most of his high school career as both a student and an athlete at West Liberty-Salem! 🧡 He played four years of football 🏈 while also actively participating in four years of FFA 🌾. After graduation, Josiah will continue growing his business, Stidham’s Property Care, LLC, specializing in property maintenance! 🛠️🌿 Congratulations! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSProud

☀️Today our fifth graders soaked up the sunshine with a special treat — lunch outside! There’s nothing better than good food, fresh air, and lots of laughter with friends. We loved seeing their smiles and hearing all the chatter — it’s the little moments like these that make big memories!😉🌳 #WLSProud #LunchWithAFreshView

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Shyanne 🐾📣 Shyanne has made the most of her time at West Liberty-Salem, staying active in both athletics and FFA! 🧡 She was a varsity cheerleader for four years, cheering on the Tigers during both football 🏈 and basketball 🏀 seasons, and played softball for four years!. 🥎 In addition to sports, Shyanne dedicated herself to FFA for all four years, serving as an officer for three years and competing on the General Livestock Judging team. 🐄🌾 After graduation, Shyanne will head to the University of Findlay, where she will major in Animal Science as part of their Pre-Veterinary Program! 🎓🐾 Congratulations! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSProud

Our high school biology students kicked off their dissection unit today with the squirmy stuff—earthworms! 🪱🔬 Before diving in (literally), students made a list of everything they needed to know, researched the answers, and then put their knowledge to the test with real specimens. We’re proud to say—they absolutely rocked it! 💥👏 Up next: crayfish 🦞 and frogs 🐸! Stay tuned for more scientific adventures! #HandsOnScience #WLSBiology #FutureScientists #DissectionDay #FromWormsToFrogs #TigerPride #CuriousMinds

Yesterday was the seniors' last full day in NYC! They explored Central Park, visited the MET and the American Museum of Natural History, and shopped along 5th Avenue. It was another unforgettable day to wrap up an amazing trip! #NYC2025 #WLSeniors

West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department is proud to partner with On Time Sports for an exciting opportunity for our athletes. On Time Sports is an authorized promotions company working on our behalf to contact local businesses for sponsorships. Your support will benefit our student-athletes and provide free merchandise to our student body! If your business is contacted, know that your support is greatly appreciated. For more information, visit ontimesportsco.com. Thank you for supporting our Tigers!

Exciting News for WL-S Fans! We’re thrilled to announce that the West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department has partnered with Hometown Ticketing to bring you the convenience of online ticketing for all home athletic events! Starting with Monday’s track meet, you can now purchase your tickets in advance using your mobile device. It’s a quick, secure, and hassle-free way to support your Tigers! Prefer to pay with cash? No problem! We’ll still offer a cash option at the gate. Get your tickets here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wlstigers/entity/schools/2 Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to see you at one of our many upcoming contests!

⚾️ Baseball time change for Saturday, April 26th!! ⚾️ Kenton Ridge @ WL-S JV 11:30 V 2:30

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Tanner 🎨💼 Tanner has had an incredibly busy and successful high school career! 🧡 While attending Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, he also dedicated two years to SkillsUSA—a national organization that builds leadership, teamwork, and real-world career skills through hands-on training, competitions, and networking. 💪🔧 Now, Tanner is taking his talents to The Modern College of Design, where he’ll major in Design and Marketing! 🎨📈 Congratulations! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSProud

🇺🇸 A schedule change didn’t stop our JV softball team from joining in on the Military Appreciation celebrations! They honored their coach and veteran, Mike Carter, during last night’s game and topped it off with a big win over Lehman Catholic. Special thanks to Lacey Campbell for capturing the moment! 🥎🇺🇸

Today was packed with unforgettable moments! The morning started early with optional activities like a run through Central Park or catching live tapings of morning shows like Today or Good Morning America. From there, students made their way to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, where they took in sweeping views of the NYC skyline. Afterward, the group explored Chinatown and Little Italy for a taste of local culture and lunch on their own. The afternoon included a walk across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and visits to the Financial District and Battery Park. The day closed on a powerful note at the 9/11 Museum and Memorial—a moving experience that left a lasting impact on everyone. The group headed back to Times Square to enjoy the energy of the city at night before returning to the hotel for some rest. #WLSSeniorTrip #NYC2025 #TopOfTheRock #ChinatownEats #911Memorial #TigersInTheCity #BatteryParkViews

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Lee Stocksdale 💼 Lee has made the most of being a student at West Liberty-Salem! 🧡 He’s been involved in football 🏈 and wrestling 🤼, while also sharpening his mind in Chess Club ♟️ and Mock Trial ⚖️. Lee has also proudly participated in four years of FFA. 🌾 After graduation, Lee will attend Wright State University 🎓, where he plans to major in Business! Congratulations! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSproud