🏗️🖤🧡 More Fieldhouse Progress! 🧡🖤🏗️
We’re excited to share another milestone in our Fieldhouse project! Grace Link, Project Architect, recently took to the skies to capture drone photos of the completed bar joists—an exciting step forward as the structure continues to take shape.
Winter weather can make drone flights challenging due to strong winds, which makes these images even more special. Each update brings us closer to a space that will serve our students, student-athletes, and the entire West Liberty-Salem community.
Thank you for continuing to follow along as we share progress on a project that represents growth, opportunity, and connection. More updates coming soon—we can’t wait to keep showing you what’s ahead! 🐯✨
We’re excited to share another milestone in our Fieldhouse project! Grace Link, Project Architect, recently took to the skies to capture drone photos of the completed bar joists—an exciting step forward as the structure continues to take shape.
Winter weather can make drone flights challenging due to strong winds, which makes these images even more special. Each update brings us closer to a space that will serve our students, student-athletes, and the entire West Liberty-Salem community.
Thank you for continuing to follow along as we share progress on a project that represents growth, opportunity, and connection. More updates coming soon—we can’t wait to keep showing you what’s ahead! 🐯✨
🏀🧡🖤 Lady Tigers Start Strong! 🖤🧡🏀
Our West Liberty-Salem 6th Grade Lady Tigers had an outstanding opening weekend in the Miami Valley Youth Basketball League, picking up two wins and starting the season 2–0!
🔥 Saturday: WLS defeated Ben Logan 19–17
• Paisley Strapp – 7
• Harper Patton – 4
• Claudia Louth – 2
• Kynslie McIntosh – 2
• Addison Falloon – 2
• Bentley Sullivan – 2
🔥 Sunday: WLS defeated Indian Lake 36–2
• Paisley Strapp – 12
• Harper Patton – 9
• Claudia Louth – 4
• Kynslie McIntosh – 4
• Brynlee Randall – 4
• Charlie Freehauf – 2
• Lily Erickson – 1
• Addison Falloon – 1
💪 A great team effort on both ends of the floor as the Lady Tigers improve to 2–0 on the season!
📅 Up Next:
🏠 Saturday: vs. Bellefontaine — 2:30 PM
🚌 Sunday: at North Union — 3:00 PM
Keep up the hard work, Lady Tigers! 🐯🔥
Our West Liberty-Salem 6th Grade Lady Tigers had an outstanding opening weekend in the Miami Valley Youth Basketball League, picking up two wins and starting the season 2–0!
🔥 Saturday: WLS defeated Ben Logan 19–17
• Paisley Strapp – 7
• Harper Patton – 4
• Claudia Louth – 2
• Kynslie McIntosh – 2
• Addison Falloon – 2
• Bentley Sullivan – 2
🔥 Sunday: WLS defeated Indian Lake 36–2
• Paisley Strapp – 12
• Harper Patton – 9
• Claudia Louth – 4
• Kynslie McIntosh – 4
• Brynlee Randall – 4
• Charlie Freehauf – 2
• Lily Erickson – 1
• Addison Falloon – 1
💪 A great team effort on both ends of the floor as the Lady Tigers improve to 2–0 on the season!
📅 Up Next:
🏠 Saturday: vs. Bellefontaine — 2:30 PM
🚌 Sunday: at North Union — 3:00 PM
Keep up the hard work, Lady Tigers! 🐯🔥
🏀🐯 Opening Weekend for youth basektball! 🐯🏀
The Miami Valley Youth Basketball League tipped off this weekend, and our West Liberty-Salem 6th Grade Tigers came out strong with two big wins to open the season!
🔥 Game 1: WLS defeated Ben Logan 37–24
• Braxton Louden – 16
• Jack Troyer – 7
• Isaac Fallon – 6
• Hayes Robison – 2
• Maddax Dobberstein – 2
• Archer Anane-Sefah – 2
🔥 Game 2: WLS defeated Indian Lake 33–13
• Braxton Louden – 15
• Jack Troyer – 7
• Isaac Fallon – 7
• Parker Knight – 2
• Abrym Johnson – 2
💪 A great team effort on both ends of the floor as the Tigers improve to 2–0 on the season. Way to set the tone for the year, Tigers!
🖤🧡 Keep working and keep growing WLS!
The Miami Valley Youth Basketball League tipped off this weekend, and our West Liberty-Salem 6th Grade Tigers came out strong with two big wins to open the season!
🔥 Game 1: WLS defeated Ben Logan 37–24
• Braxton Louden – 16
• Jack Troyer – 7
• Isaac Fallon – 6
• Hayes Robison – 2
• Maddax Dobberstein – 2
• Archer Anane-Sefah – 2
🔥 Game 2: WLS defeated Indian Lake 33–13
• Braxton Louden – 15
• Jack Troyer – 7
• Isaac Fallon – 7
• Parker Knight – 2
• Abrym Johnson – 2
💪 A great team effort on both ends of the floor as the Tigers improve to 2–0 on the season. Way to set the tone for the year, Tigers!
🖤🧡 Keep working and keep growing WLS!
🐯 Tiger Week at a Glance 🐯
The Tigers are back in full swing after the holiday break with a busy week of competition ahead! Our student-athletes will be representing West Liberty-Salem at home and on the road, and we can’t wait to see them back in action.
📅 From packed gyms to road trips across the area, it’s a great week to be a Tiger!
📣 Come out, wear your orange and black, and show your support for our teams.
🖤🧡 Whether you’re cheering from the stands or following along from afar, thank you for supporting Tiger Athletics!
Let’s have a great week, Tigers! 🐾🔥
The Tigers are back in full swing after the holiday break with a busy week of competition ahead! Our student-athletes will be representing West Liberty-Salem at home and on the road, and we can’t wait to see them back in action.
📅 From packed gyms to road trips across the area, it’s a great week to be a Tiger!
📣 Come out, wear your orange and black, and show your support for our teams.
🖤🧡 Whether you’re cheering from the stands or following along from afar, thank you for supporting Tiger Athletics!
Let’s have a great week, Tigers! 🐾🔥
🏀🧡 Wheelchair Basketball at WL-S! 🧡🏀
Join us on Thursday, January 30, as we host a Wheelchair Basketball game during halftime of the Boys JV and Varsity home basketball games vs. Triad.
This special event is open to any school-age student from Champaign, Logan, and Madison Counties who uses a wheelchair or adaptive equipment, and it’s an exciting opportunity to celebrate inclusion, teamwork, and the love of the game.
Come cheer on these athletes, support adaptive sports, and be part of a night that truly represents the heart of our Tiger community. 🐯
For participation information, please contact Alycia Smith or Chasity Gregorek (see flyer for details).
🧡🖤 Let’s pack the gym and show our Tiger pride! 🧡🖤
Join us on Thursday, January 30, as we host a Wheelchair Basketball game during halftime of the Boys JV and Varsity home basketball games vs. Triad.
This special event is open to any school-age student from Champaign, Logan, and Madison Counties who uses a wheelchair or adaptive equipment, and it’s an exciting opportunity to celebrate inclusion, teamwork, and the love of the game.
Come cheer on these athletes, support adaptive sports, and be part of a night that truly represents the heart of our Tiger community. 🐯
For participation information, please contact Alycia Smith or Chasity Gregorek (see flyer for details).
🧡🖤 Let’s pack the gym and show our Tiger pride! 🧡🖤
The Tigers take on the Indians tomorrow, but there is no JVB game. JVA will begin at 6:00, followed by Varsity at 7:30. See you there!
🧡🖤 A Moment to Pause & Appreciate 🧡🖤
As we enjoy the days between Christmas and New Year’s, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible first half of the school year at West Liberty-Salem. From classrooms and performances to competitions and community service, our Tigers showed hard work, kindness, and pride in everything they did.
We’re grateful for our students, staff, families, and community who make WL-S such a special place. Feel free to join us in giving a shoutout a staff member below! Enjoy the break—we can’t wait to finish the year strong together! 🐯✨
As we enjoy the days between Christmas and New Year’s, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible first half of the school year at West Liberty-Salem. From classrooms and performances to competitions and community service, our Tigers showed hard work, kindness, and pride in everything they did.
We’re grateful for our students, staff, families, and community who make WL-S such a special place. Feel free to join us in giving a shoutout a staff member below! Enjoy the break—we can’t wait to finish the year strong together! 🐯✨
🐯 Tiger Athletics: Week at a Glance 🐯
The Tigers are back in action after a short break! 🧡🖤
Check out this week’s Athletic Week at a Glance and come support our student-athletes as they kick off the new year.
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Tigers!
Go Tigers! 🐾
The Tigers are back in action after a short break! 🧡🖤
Check out this week’s Athletic Week at a Glance and come support our student-athletes as they kick off the new year.
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Tigers!
Go Tigers! 🐾
🏀 Tiger Youth Hoops Update 🏀
The West Liberty-Salem 6th Grade Boys Basketball team had a strong showing at the Red Raider Winter Slam Tournament, finishing the day 2–1 and earning Runner-Up honors after a hard-fought tournament.
The Tigers opened play with a win over London, followed by a competitive matchup against Urbana, and closed the tournament with a victory over Greeneview.
Tournament Results & Scoring Highlights:
Game 1 vs. London
Braxton Louden – 17
Isaac Fallon – 7
Hayes Robison – 4
Maddax Dobberstein – 3
Jackson Barth – 2
Ozzy Anders – 1
Game 2 vs. Urbana
Ozzy Anders – 5
Parker Knight – 5
Game 3 vs. Greeneview
Braxton Louden – 21
Isaac Fallon – 8
Parker Knight – 2
Ozzy Anders – 2
Maddax Dobberstein – 1
Jackson Barth – 1
Congratulations to our young Tigers on a great tournament performance and a Runner-Up finish! Way to represent West Liberty-Salem with pride, effort, and teamwork. 💙🖤🐅
The West Liberty-Salem 6th Grade Boys Basketball team had a strong showing at the Red Raider Winter Slam Tournament, finishing the day 2–1 and earning Runner-Up honors after a hard-fought tournament.
The Tigers opened play with a win over London, followed by a competitive matchup against Urbana, and closed the tournament with a victory over Greeneview.
Tournament Results & Scoring Highlights:
Game 1 vs. London
Braxton Louden – 17
Isaac Fallon – 7
Hayes Robison – 4
Maddax Dobberstein – 3
Jackson Barth – 2
Ozzy Anders – 1
Game 2 vs. Urbana
Ozzy Anders – 5
Parker Knight – 5
Game 3 vs. Greeneview
Braxton Louden – 21
Isaac Fallon – 8
Parker Knight – 2
Ozzy Anders – 2
Maddax Dobberstein – 1
Jackson Barth – 1
Congratulations to our young Tigers on a great tournament performance and a Runner-Up finish! Way to represent West Liberty-Salem with pride, effort, and teamwork. 💙🖤🐅
💪🔥 Student-Athlete Spotlight: Dahlia Sokolow🔥💪
What an incredible performance on one of the biggest stages in the country! Dahlia competed at the American Open Final Championships, the most prestigious event in the American National series—and she absolutely rose to the moment.
She opened her clean & jerk with a PR opener at 67kg, igniting the crowd and setting the tone for an unforgettable competition. From there, she kept climbing:
🏋️♀️ Snatch PR: 57kg
🏋️♀️ Clean & Jerk PR: 73kg
🏋️♀️ Total PR: 130kg
Along the way, Dahlia smashed three state records—records she already held—proving that the toughest competition is often yourself.
She finished 6th overall in the nation in the Youth 14–15 age group, 69kg weight class, an extraordinary achievement at the national level.
We are so proud of Dahlia’s hard work, determination, and composure under pressure. This is what dedication looks like. Congratulations on an amazing championship performance—we can’t wait to see what’s next! 💙🖤👏
What an incredible performance on one of the biggest stages in the country! Dahlia competed at the American Open Final Championships, the most prestigious event in the American National series—and she absolutely rose to the moment.
She opened her clean & jerk with a PR opener at 67kg, igniting the crowd and setting the tone for an unforgettable competition. From there, she kept climbing:
🏋️♀️ Snatch PR: 57kg
🏋️♀️ Clean & Jerk PR: 73kg
🏋️♀️ Total PR: 130kg
Along the way, Dahlia smashed three state records—records she already held—proving that the toughest competition is often yourself.
She finished 6th overall in the nation in the Youth 14–15 age group, 69kg weight class, an extraordinary achievement at the national level.
We are so proud of Dahlia’s hard work, determination, and composure under pressure. This is what dedication looks like. Congratulations on an amazing championship performance—we can’t wait to see what’s next! 💙🖤👏
🎄🎉 Fun Friday in Fifth Grade! 🎉🎄
Our fifth graders wrapped up the week with some Fun Friday celebrations, and it was a blast! This year, students rotated through four festive activities:
⏱️ Minute to Win It
🎤 Karaoke & Cocoa
📄 Holiday Origami
🏠 Build a Gingerbread House
Each station brought plenty of laughs, creativity, and holiday cheer. While we may not have photos from every activity, we do have some great pictures of the gingerbread houses—and they turned out amazing!
What a fun way to celebrate the season and enjoy time together before break. Way to go, fifth grade! 🧡🐯
Our fifth graders wrapped up the week with some Fun Friday celebrations, and it was a blast! This year, students rotated through four festive activities:
⏱️ Minute to Win It
🎤 Karaoke & Cocoa
📄 Holiday Origami
🏠 Build a Gingerbread House
Each station brought plenty of laughs, creativity, and holiday cheer. While we may not have photos from every activity, we do have some great pictures of the gingerbread houses—and they turned out amazing!
What a fun way to celebrate the season and enjoy time together before break. Way to go, fifth grade! 🧡🐯
💛🌟 Gold Card Friday – Celebrating Our Tigers! 🌟💛
Gold card Friday got away from us with all the holiday fun, but it's never too late to recognize these outstanding students who were nominated by staff for demonstrating kindness, leadership, responsibility, and what it truly means to be a Tiger! 🧡🐯
👏 Elementary Gold Card Recipients:
Clark de Roziere
Audrey Arthur
Rohen Smucker
Liam Brenner
Kara Rostorfer
Ryder Montgomery
Clara Jones
Benjamin Yeater
Owen Wright
Landon Reminder
Adelyn Whitt
Kaylee Bumbalough
Henry Harris
Juniper Kolb
Willow Veasman
Callen Moore
👏 Middle School Gold Card Recipients:
⭐ 6th Grade: Joel Hoover — given by Mrs. Buroker
⭐ 7th Grade: Grayson Delaney — given by Mrs. Mazza
⭐ 8th Grade: Kayla Schwaderer — given by Mrs. Miller
👏 High School Gold Card Recipients:
⭐ 9th Grade: Makayla Moffitt — given by Mrs. Havens
⭐ 10th Grade: Liam Webster — given by Mrs. Roberts
⭐ 11th Grade: Haley Brockmeier — given by Mr. Stormes
⭐ 12th Grade: Dylan King — given by Mrs. Arnold
Congratulations to all of our Gold Card recipients! Thank you for making our schools a better place every single day. Keep shining, Tigers! 💛🐯
🏀🤼♂️🧡 TIGER ATHLETICS – WEEK AT A GLANCE 🧡🤼♀️🏀
It’s a busy week for Tiger Athletics! Our teams are back in action with practices, competitions, and plenty of opportunities to support our student-athletes. From the gym to the mat and beyond, our Tigers will be working hard and representing our school with pride.
Be sure to check schedules, come out when you can, and cheer loud for our athletes and coaches all week long. Let’s keep the energy high—Go Tigers! 🐯🧡
It’s a busy week for Tiger Athletics! Our teams are back in action with practices, competitions, and plenty of opportunities to support our student-athletes. From the gym to the mat and beyond, our Tigers will be working hard and representing our school with pride.
Be sure to check schedules, come out when you can, and cheer loud for our athletes and coaches all week long. Let’s keep the energy high—Go Tigers! 🐯🧡
🎄🎉 Middle School Student–Staff Challenge Fun! 🎉🎄
Our middle school students and staff wrapped up the day with an exciting Student–Staff Challenge, and it was full of energy, teamwork, and school spirit!
The 8th graders jumped out to an early lead and held it for quite a while, but in the end, the 7th graders rallied and came away as the overall winners. Along the way, students and staff played games, competed in relays, and cheered loudly for one another—teachers included!
It was the perfect way to end the day, filled with laughter, friendly competition, and just the right amount of holiday cheer. What a great day to be a Tiger! 🧡🐯
Our middle school students and staff wrapped up the day with an exciting Student–Staff Challenge, and it was full of energy, teamwork, and school spirit!
The 8th graders jumped out to an early lead and held it for quite a while, but in the end, the 7th graders rallied and came away as the overall winners. Along the way, students and staff played games, competed in relays, and cheered loudly for one another—teachers included!
It was the perfect way to end the day, filled with laughter, friendly competition, and just the right amount of holiday cheer. What a great day to be a Tiger! 🧡🐯
🏐🎉 Annual High School Volleyball Tournament Fun! 🎉🏐
Our annual High School Volleyball Tournament took place today, and once again it proved to be one of the most fun and memorable traditions for our students—both on the court and in the stands!
Students in grades 9–12 formed teams, recruited student coaches, designed team T-shirts, came up with creative team names, and battled it out until only one team was left standing. The energy, school spirit, and friendly competition made for an unforgettable day.
🏆 Congratulations to this year’s winners:
🥇 Deck the Volleyballs (made up primarily of our high school volleyball players)
🥈 Even Flow
🥉 Brandel & Co.
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this event such a favorite tradition at WL-S. What a great day to be a Tiger! 🧡🐯
Our annual High School Volleyball Tournament took place today, and once again it proved to be one of the most fun and memorable traditions for our students—both on the court and in the stands!
Students in grades 9–12 formed teams, recruited student coaches, designed team T-shirts, came up with creative team names, and battled it out until only one team was left standing. The energy, school spirit, and friendly competition made for an unforgettable day.
🏆 Congratulations to this year’s winners:
🥇 Deck the Volleyballs (made up primarily of our high school volleyball players)
🥈 Even Flow
🥉 Brandel & Co.
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this event such a favorite tradition at WL-S. What a great day to be a Tiger! 🧡🐯
Santa didn’t get all the attention this time… 👀🎄
The Grinch made a surprise appearance and stole the show! 💚 From mischievous smiles to plenty of laughs, he proved that even a little holiday troublemaker can add to the magic of the season.
Because let’s be honest—what’s Christmas without a little Grinchy fun? 😉🎄🎅🏻
🐯🤼♂️ RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE — THIS WEEKEND! 🤼♀️🐯
Things are heating up at home as we host our annual Rumble in the Jungle Wrestling Tournament!
🔥 Tonight (Friday) — Action kicks off at 5:00 PM with our Junior High wrestlers taking the mat.
🔥 Saturday — High School Boys bring the intensity.
🔥 Sunday — The weekend wraps up with our High School Girls competing on the mat.
Come out, bring the energy, and support our Tigers as the jungle comes alive this weekend! 🧡🐾
Go Tigers!
Things are heating up at home as we host our annual Rumble in the Jungle Wrestling Tournament!
🔥 Tonight (Friday) — Action kicks off at 5:00 PM with our Junior High wrestlers taking the mat.
🔥 Saturday — High School Boys bring the intensity.
🔥 Sunday — The weekend wraps up with our High School Girls competing on the mat.
Come out, bring the energy, and support our Tigers as the jungle comes alive this weekend! 🧡🐾
Go Tigers!
Hello families, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to roads getting slick this morning, we are going on a two-hour delay. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for Elementary. thank you.
🎷🎶 Jazz Band Spreading the Joy of Music! 🎶🎷
Our High School Jazz Band recently visited Overfield School in Troy, Ohio, where they performed for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Our jazz musicians broke into small groups to introduce the younger students to the different instruments in the band, helping them learn how each one contributes to the sound of jazz. They also performed several selections, giving the students a fun and engaging live music experience.
What a great opportunity to share a love of music, inspire future musicians, and represent West Liberty-Salem with pride! 🧡🐯
Our High School Jazz Band recently visited Overfield School in Troy, Ohio, where they performed for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Our jazz musicians broke into small groups to introduce the younger students to the different instruments in the band, helping them learn how each one contributes to the sound of jazz. They also performed several selections, giving the students a fun and engaging live music experience.
What a great opportunity to share a love of music, inspire future musicians, and represent West Liberty-Salem with pride! 🧡🐯
🌽🎯 FFA Cornhole Tournament Fun! 🎯🌽
Our annual FFA Cornhole Tournament took place today during lunch and homeroom, and it did not disappoint! From friendly competition to lots of laughs, students enjoyed a fun break in the day while showing off their cornhole skills.
And of course, the tournament wouldn’t have been complete without a special guest appearance from Uncle Eddie—who definitely added to the fun and excitement! 😄
Thanks to our FFA students for keeping this tradition going and bringing some extra energy and fun to the school day! 🧡🐯
Our annual FFA Cornhole Tournament took place today during lunch and homeroom, and it did not disappoint! From friendly competition to lots of laughs, students enjoyed a fun break in the day while showing off their cornhole skills.
And of course, the tournament wouldn’t have been complete without a special guest appearance from Uncle Eddie—who definitely added to the fun and excitement! 😄
Thanks to our FFA students for keeping this tradition going and bringing some extra energy and fun to the school day! 🧡🐯
