🧡 Happy Thanksgiving, Tiger Nation! 🐾 As we pause to give thanks, we want our school community to know how grateful we are for you—our students, staff, families, alumni, and neighbors who make West Liberty-Salem such a special place. Thank you for cheering in the stands, supporting our classrooms, showing up for community events, lending a helping hand, and believing in the strength of our small town and our schools. Together, we continue to build something remarkable. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. May your hearts and homes be full today and always. 🧡 We are thankful for our community. We are thankful for each other. We are West Liberty-Salem. Enjoy the holiday. And as always… 🐾 Go Tigers!
about 21 hours ago, Allison Wygal
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🎨✨ Second Grade Marble Party Fun! ✨🎨

Our second graders in Mrs. Dallas's and Mrs. Collins’s classes celebrated something BIG this week… their Marble Party! These students worked hard to earn 200 marbles for positive behavior — and they reached their goal! 👏🐯

As part of their celebration, students had the opportunity to learn how to face paint with help from Summer Beckley of Summer Smiles Magical Face Art. After practicing their new skills, students were even given the option to have their own faces painted — and what a treat!

Students enjoyed choosing designs, painting friends, and showing off their creativity.

We are so proud of these Tigers for working together, encouraging one another, and earning such a fun celebration. What a joyful way to head into the holiday season! 🎉💛🐯
1 day ago, Allison Wygal
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🌟 A West Liberty Icon: Honoring Big Orange Shoe Shop 🌟

For nearly 50 years, Big Orange Shoe Shop has been a cherished part of our community and our school’s story. As B.O.S.S. prepares to close its doors, we’ve put together a special “Look Back in Time” tribute highlighting its history, its owners, and the impact it’s had on generations of Tigers. 🧡🐅

Read the full article here ➜https://www.wlstigers.org/article/2568842

Big Orange Shoe Shop is currently holding a closing sale with 25% off all merchandise now through December 20. Stop in to share memories, show your support, and celebrate 50 years of service to our community.

Store Hours:
Thursday & Friday | 12–5
Saturday | 9–2

🧡 Thank you, B.O.S.S., for being part of the heartbeat of West Liberty.
1 day ago, Allison Wygal
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📐✨ Math in Action in 8th Grade! ✨📐

Our Math 8 students recently completed a creative and personalized project that connected algebra to their own identities. Students graphed the letters of their last names and then calculated the slope of each line within their graph.

Not only did this activity strengthen their understanding of slope, linear relationships, and coordinate graphing — it also highlighted something special: each student is unique, and their math work reflects that individuality in a fun and meaningful way!

Thank you to our Math 8 teacher, Mrs. Mazza, for designing engaging learning opportunities that help our Tigers see themselves in their work. 💛🐯📊
2 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🐯 The Tiger Table is Stocked & Ready for Our Community! 🧡

The Tiger Table cabinet food pantry is currently filled with food, diapers, hygiene products, and—for the first time—LAUNDRY DETERGENT thanks to an incredible team effort across our school community.

This week, the WL-S Marching Band graciously donated the remaining laundry detergent from their annual sale to the high school softball team. The softball players then spent part of their team-bonding time carefully filling Gatorade bottles with detergent and fabric softener, which they donated to the High School Cheer Team to distribute through the Tiger Table. Pictured are the two teams together yesterday afternoon.

This simple act of kindness has grown into something truly special. The movement behind the Tiger Table continues to gain momentum, and our cheer team is overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity pouring in from all directions.

If you or someone you know is struggling to provide food or hygiene essentials, please send them to the Tiger Table. The cabinet will remain fully stocked throughout the holiday and long weekend.

Thank you, Tigers, for showing once again what makes West Liberty-Salem such an exceptional place to learn, serve, and support one another. 🧡🐯
3 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🎅🏻✨ SANTA SHOP STARTS MONDAY, TIGERS! ✨🎄

Get ready… the jolliest PTO event of the year is rolling into WLS! Our elves have been very busy — and by busy, we mean they packed a 17-foot box truck with over 75 bins of AWESOME gifts for your kids to shop from! 🎁🧑‍🎄

Your student will visit the Santa Shop December 1 & 2 during Specials, and they’ll be able to pick out perfect little surprises for the people they love most. ❤️

These gifts are:
🎁 Hand-selected by our PTO elves (with great taste!)
🛍️ From places like Walmart, Kohls, Williams Hardware, Kroger, CVS, Rural King & more
💵 Kid-budget friendly: $0.25–$12 (cash or check)

And the BEST part?
Every purchase helps fund the amazing events and extras our PTO provides for students and staff all year long! 💛🐯

We can’t wait to watch our Tigers shop, smile, and spread holiday cheer.
Let the magic begin! ✨🎄🎅🏻
3 days ago, Allison Wygal
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⏳🕰️ Holy Time Travel, Tigers! 🕰️⏳

Mrs. Peterson’s fifth graders found themselves stuck in 1941 this week, right in the middle of the World War II era!

To make it back to 2025, students had to use sharp thinking, teamwork, and their order of operations skills while navigating stops all across Washington, D.C., and even the White House! 🇺🇸✨

With problem-solving, persistence, and a bit of time-travel magic, our Tigers cracked the challenges and made it safely home.

Fantastic job, fifth grade—what an unforgettable way to learn math and history! 👏🧡🐾

#WLSPride #FifthGradeAdventures #TigerTimeTravel
4 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🦃🧡 First Grade Thanksgiving Feast! 🧡🦃

Our first graders enjoyed a special Thanksgiving feast today—a tradition filled with gratitude, friendship, and fun! Students shared snacks and a meal together, decorated their own festive placemats, and took time to reflect on all the things they are thankful for. 🍂✨

Mrs. Springs’ class added a meaningful touch by beginning their feast with the lights off, creating the ambience of the very first Thanksgiving. She reminded students that sometimes, you need very little to be thankful. ❤️

We are grateful for our students, our teachers, and the moments that bring our WL-S community together.

#ThankfulTigers #WLSPride #FirstGradeFeast
4 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🦃🥔 A Thanksgiving Feast Fit for Tigers! 🥔🦃

Our Kindergarteners celebrated Thanksgiving in the sweetest way today—with a classroom feast!

They “gobbled” up turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, and rolls. 🧡 It was the perfect setting for sharing laughs, smiles, and grateful hearts.

Students took time to give thanks for their friends, families, teachers, and all the special people who make their days brighter.

What a wonderful tradition and a beautiful reminder of the joy that comes from gathering together. 🍂✨

#WLSPride #ThankfulTigers #KindergartenFeast
4 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🌟🐾 Gold Card Friday… on a Monday! 🐾🌟

We may have missed posting on Friday, but we never want to miss a chance to celebrate our Tigers for doing GREAT things!
So here they are — your Gold Card Friday Winners: Monday Edition! 🎉🧡

🐯 Elementary Gold Card Tigers:
Eliiyas Zlatov
Johnathon Hiltibran
Delaney Swartz
Kase Mutter
Oliver Berry
Eila Seagle
Cayden McElroy
Willow Fleck
Shealee Pendleton
Aurora Fields
Lorelei Lee
Avalynn Parker
Maverick Lowe
Scarlett Watson
Sophia McClintick
Elijah Sarver

🏫 Middle School Winners:
6th Grade: Hayes Robison — given by Mr. Louden
7th Grade: Brystol Sharp — given by Mrs. Mazza
8th Grade: Nate Adams — given by Mr. Miller

🎓 High School Winners:
9th Grade: Cortnee Muterspaw — given by Mrs. Harman
10th Grade: Dane Reames — given by Mr. Sidders
11th Grade: Brady Lightner — given by Mrs. Spencer
12th Grade: Lyndee Harrison — given by Mrs. Spencer

👏 Congratulations to all our Tigers who continue to lead with kindness, hard work, and positive choices! We are proud of you — keep shining!

#GoldCardFriday #MondayEdition #TigerPride 🧡🐾
4 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🗓️🐾 Tigers: Here’s Your Week at a Glance! 🐾🗓️

Another exciting week is ahead in Tiger Nation, and we’ve got a lineup of activities and athletic events to keep you cheering! From contests to special events happening throughout our district, there’s always something to look forward to at WL-S.

Check out this week’s schedule below to stay up-to-date and support our Tigers wherever they are! 🧡🖤

Let’s make it a great week!
#TigerNation #WLSPride #WeekAtAGlance
4 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🎈🦃 First Grade Takes Over Broadway—WL-S Style! 🦃🎈

Our first graders kicked off Thanksgiving week with a creative and colorful project inspired by the book Balloons Over Broadway, the story behind the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

After learning how the iconic parade balloons came to be, students designed and created their own parade floats using balloons — and their imaginations did NOT disappoint!

We saw minions, turkeys, teddy bears, and so many other clever creations making their way through our classrooms. The creativity was off the charts, and the smiles said it all!

What a fun way to blend reading, art, and holiday traditions. Great job, first graders! 🎉🎈🐾

#WLSPride #FutureFloatDesigners #ElementaryFun #BalloonsOverBroadway
7 days ago, Allison Wygal
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Goodmorning, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to dense fog in the area, WLS is on a Two-hour delay for Friday, November 21st. School will start at 9:40 for MS/HS and 9;45 for the elementary. Thank you
7 days ago, Kraig Hissong
🧡🐾 Tigers at the Columbus Zoo! 🐾🧡

Mrs. Neer’s Marine Biology students and Mrs. Harman’s Zoology classes spent Friday, November 14th exploring the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium for an unforgettable day of hands-on learning!

Students participated in a competitive scavenger hunt with stops at:
🐟 Manatee Conservation Center
🦈 Shores & Aquarium
🦭 Seal Building
🦋 Stingray Bay
❄️ Polar Bear Frontier
🐧 Penguin Habitat

One of the highlights of the day was a behind-the-scenes tour of the Animal Health Clinic, where students learned how animals are trained for wellness checks and receive care based on their individual health needs.

Our Tigers were fully engaged, asked thoughtful questions, and represented WL-S with pride! 🐅💛

What an incredible day of science in action!
#WLSPride #TigerNation #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
8 days ago, Allison Wygal
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Our Lady Tigers Basketball teams open their season this Friday, November 20th at 6:00 PM in the Main Gym as they take on our neighbors, the Bellefontaine Lady Chiefs!

Let’s pack the gym, bring the noise, and show these athletes the support they deserve as they tip off the 2025–26 season! 🐅🔥

🎟 Purchase your tickets here:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wlstigers/entity/schools/2
(Cash is accepted)

See you Friday night—Go Tigers! 🧡🐾🖤

#TigerNation #WLSHoops #GoTigers
8 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🏆🥤 Cup Stacking Fun in Tiger Nation! 🥤🏆

Our elementary Tigers had an action-packed week learning the fast and fun world of Speed Stacking! Students practiced a variety of stacking methods and took on challenges like obstacle courses, racing, catching, and arranging cups—all designed to build agility, focus, coordination, and confidence.

Speed Stacking is a PE unit used in more than 55,000 schools to encourage fitness and quick thinking, and our Tigers dove right in!

A huge shout-out to our Middle School and High School helpers, who did an awesome job teaching techniques, keeping stations running smoothly, and cheering on the younger students. Their leadership made the day even more special! 🧡🐾

Everyone had a blast—and we can’t wait to stack again next year! 🥤✨

And parents… we apologize in advance for all the cup-stacking competitions that may break out in your homes over Thanksgiving break. 😆🦃

#WLSPride #TigerNation #SpeedStacking #ElementaryPE
8 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🍊🏅 West Liberty-Salem Cross Country: All-Ohio Honors Announced! 🏅🍊

The Big Orange continues to shine on the state stage! West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize our boys’ and girls’ cross country athletes who earned All-Ohio honors this season for their outstanding performances at the OHSAA State Championships.

🟠 Boys All-Ohio Honorees

🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Caleb Larson – 10th overall
• Asher Cole – 17th overall

🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Dylan King – 39th
• Brayan Gullett – 47th

📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Sr. Caleb Larson
• Sr. Dylan King
• Sr. Garrett Wallen

🟠 Girls All-Ohio Honorees

🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Malia Miller

🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen

📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen
• Isla Leichty
• Mariska Smith

These Tigers exemplify excellence in every sense — discipline, heart, and leadership both on the course and in the classroom. Congratulations to all of our All-Ohio runners for representing West Liberty-Salem with pride!

🧡🖤 #BigOrange #AllOhio #WLSPride #CrossCountryTradition
9 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🏐🧡 More Fall Sports Highlights! 🧡🏐

As we continue our fall sports wrap-up, we’re excited to recognize our District 9 Volleyball All-District All Stars! These athletes represented WL-S with excellence, earning their place among the area’s top performers.

Congratulations to:
• Naomi Cole
• Lyndee Harrison
• Ava Poppe

All three Tigers were named to the District 9 All-District Team and competed in the District 9 All-Star Game last month! Their hard work, skill, and leadership have been on full display all season, and we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments.

Way to go, Tigers! 🐅🖤🧡

#WLSPride #TigerNation #Volleyball #AllDistrict #FallSportsWrapUp
9 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🏆⚽🏈 Congratulations to Our All-District Tigers! 🏈⚽🏆

All-District teams for Soccer (MVSSCA) and Football (Southwest District) were announced this month, and several West Liberty-Salem athletes earned well-deserved recognition for their outstanding seasons. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, leadership, and dedication to representing Tiger Nation with excellence. 🧡🐅🖤

🏈 Football – Southwest District

1st Team All-District
• Sr. Sam Strapp

Honorable Mention
• Sr. Corbin Wallace

⚽ Boys Soccer – MVSSCA

1st Team
• Sr. Wyatt Longaberger

2nd Team
• Sr. Tucker Searles
• Sr. Eli Christison

3rd Team
• Sr. Lance Campbell
• Sr. Jake Lauck

⚽ Girls Soccer – MVSSCA

1st Team
• Sr. Jenna Cline

2nd Team
• So. Ellery Wygal

3rd Team
• So. Arianna Weaver
• Sr. Kaylee Blair
• Fr. Ashlyn Yeater
• Sr. Tori Douthwaite

Please join us in celebrating these athletes for their achievements and contributions to WL-S athletics. Way to go, Tigers! 🧡🐅🖤
#WLSPride #TigerNation #AllDistrict #TigerAthletics
9 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🍊🏅 West Liberty-Salem Cross Country: All-Ohio Honors Announced! 🏅🍊

The Big Orange continues to shine on the state stage! West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize our boys’ and girls’ cross country athletes who earned All-Ohio honors this season for their outstanding performances at the OHSAA State Championships.

🟠 Boys All-Ohio Honorees

🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Caleb Larson – 10th overall
• Asher Cole – 17th overall

🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Dylan King – 39th
• Brayan Gullett – 47th

📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Sr. Caleb Larson
• Sr. Dylan King
• Sr. Garrett Wallen

🟠 Girls All-Ohio Honorees

🥇 1st Team All-Ohio
• Malia Miller

🥈 2nd Team All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen

📘 Academic All-Ohio
• Addi Wallen
• Isla Leichty
• Mariska Smith

These Tigers exemplify excellence in every sense — discipline, heart, and leadership both on the course and in the classroom. Congratulations to all of our All-Ohio runners for representing West Liberty-Salem with pride!

🧡🖤 #BigOrange #AllOhio #WLSPride #CrossCountryTradition
9 days ago, Allison Wygal
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