West Liberty-Salem Local School District - Home of the Tigers

🏐 Little Tiger Volleyball is back for 2026! 🧡🖤

Calling all future Tigers in grades 3rd-6th! Join us this fall for a season full of skill-building, teamwork, fun, and Tiger pride!

Participants will enjoy:
🏐 A 2-day camp on July 22 & 23
🏐 Practices beginning in mid-August
🏐 Sunday games in October against local schools
🏐 An end-of-season tournament in November
🏐 T-shirts, teamwork, and lots of fun!

Whether your athlete is brand new to volleyball or already loves the game, Little Tiger Volleyball is a great way to learn and grow in a positive, encouraging environment.

📲 Be sure to check out the graphic for registration details, pricing, and QR codes to sign up and pay!

Questions? Contact:
Kayla Peterson — kpeterson@wlstigers.org
Trisha Foster — trishafoster711@gmail.com

🏆🐅 Congratulations to West Liberty-Salem Athletic Director Morgan Sullivan on earning the distinction of Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)!

Justin Chapman, NIAA Communications Manager shared, "To earn this distinction, Morgan Sullivan has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of the candidate's educational background, experience, and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written examination."

By achieving this distinction, Morgan joins an elite group of athletic administrators from across the nation who have attained this level of professionalism.

Since joining West Liberty-Salem, Morgan has been committed to providing great experiences for our student-athletes, coaches, and community while continuing to pursue professional growth and excellence in athletic leadership.

Please join us in congratulating Morgan Sullivan on this outstanding accomplishment and recognition! 🧡🖤

#WLSTigers #TigerPride #Leadership #CAA

💬🧡 Parenting a Teen? You’re Not Alone. 🧡💬

Maybe you are a parent of a teen… maybe you know one… or maybe it’s coming soon.

Join the Understanding Your Teen: Parent Engagement Series—a 6-part series focused on teen mental health, communication, and building stronger families. Led by parents with real-life experience, this is a safe, judgment-free space for honest conversations and practical support.

✨ What you’ll gain:
• Real conversations with other parents
• Tools to better support your teen
• Guidance navigating challenges
• A supportive, welcoming environment

🧠 Topics include:
June 16 – Communication That Breaks Walls
July 21 – Root Causes of Teen Depression
August 18 – Crisis Mapping
September 15 – Building Resilient Families

📅 View details: https://www.mhdas.org/calendar.html

📝 Register: https://forms.office.com/r/fpfSD15nXK

💚 Please share—because no parent should have to figure this out alone.

#TigerPride

🏃‍♂️🧡 Registration is now open for the Big Orange Run Club! 🧡🏃‍♀️

Get ready for another season of encouraging healthy habits, building confidence, and having fun together at Lions Park!

The run club coaches are also looking for volunteers to help make this program a success. This is a wonderful opportunity for high school and college students interested in education, coaching, health, or youth development, as well as anyone looking for a meaningful way to give back to the West Liberty community.

Interested in volunteering or signing up a runner? Visit their website for more information:

🍊 www.bornandracedinwestliberty.com

Come run with us and be part of something special! 🧡🐾

#BigOrangeRunClub #BornAndRacedInWestLiberty #RunWithTheOrange

🏃‍♀️🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Ohio Heritage Conference Girls Track & Field All-Conference honorees!

These athletes have represented West Liberty-Salem with outstanding performances all season long, and we are proud to recognize their accomplishments.

🥇 First Team All-OHC
• Chloe Griffith
• Tori Douthwaite
• Ella Albers
• Gwen McCullough
• Lea Brickerson
• Arianna Weaver
• Ava Poppe

🥈 Second Team All-OHC
• Malia Miller
• Isla Leichty

⭐ Honorable Mention
• Elise Longshore

Congratulations to these athletes and their coaches on an incredible season. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to make Tiger Nation proud! 🐾💙💛

#WLSTigers #TigerPride #OHCTrack

☀️ Summer is here, and families in our community have another opportunity to stock their pantries with free groceries!

The Fill Your Summer Pantry food distribution is coming to Logan County to help families access nutritious food throughout the summer months.

📍 Bellefontaine High School
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

This event is open to all Logan County residents seeking support. Thanks to the incredible generosity of community partners and volunteers, more than 1,800 individuals were served at the Springfield distribution, and organizers are excited to continue making an impact in Logan County.

Things to Know:
✅ Open to all Logan County residents
🪪 Please bring a valid photo ID
⏰ Please do not line up before 10:00 AM
🚗 Everyone in line by 1:00 PM will be served

Please help spread the word by sharing this information with friends, family, and neighbors. Together, we can help ensure local families have access to healthy meals all summer long. 🍎🥫💙

🍋🧁 West Liberty-Salem students who attend Theresa's Gingerbread House III are braving the heat to bring delicious treats and ice-cold lemonade to the Village of West Liberty today and tomorrow!

We were excited to receive this sweet picture of our Tigers hard at work, and we love that TGH provides opportunities for students to continue learning and building the strong sense of community that our Tigers are known for.

Their annual bake sale helps fund their fun summer adventures to local businesses while teaching valuable lessons about budgeting, entrepreneurship, and the importance of supporting our local community.

If you're in town today or tomorrow, be sure to stop by, grab a treat, and support these amazing students. They would love to see you! 🧡🖤🐾

🚧 Beginning tomorrow, June 12, we will begin our curb and asphalt improvement project.

Tomorrow, no parking will be permitted along the drop-off lane in front of the building as crews begin cutting and repairing the curbs. If you need to visit Central Office, the main front parking lot will remain open and available for use. The high school parking lot will also remain open until July 6, when asphalt resurfacing will begin.

Thank you for helping us keep these areas safe and clear as we complete important summer maintenance projects. We appreciate your patience and cooperation! 🧡🖤

🏀🐅 The Tigers are off and running at the University of Findlay Team Camp! 🐅🏀

West Liberty-Salem Varsity Boys Basketball is spending two days competing and improving at the University of Findlay, and the Tigers opened camp with a hard-fought 44-41 victory over Eastern Brown.

Great start to the summer for Coach Sean King and the Tigers as they continue building for the 2026-27 season! 🧡🖤

#TigerPride #TigerBasketball

West Liberty-Salem Names Sean King Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

West Liberty-Salem Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean King as Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach beginning with the 2026-2027 season.

King brings extensive knowledge of the program and community, entering his eighth season on the Tiger coaching staff after serving as a varsity assistant coach. During his tenure, West Liberty-Salem captured two Ohio Heritage Conference championships and earned a district runner-up finish.

A product of Tiger Basketball himself, King has experienced the program as a youth player, athlete, and coach. His vision for the future centers on maintaining the championship culture established by longtime coaches while emphasizing the development of student-athletes through strong relationships and clearly defined values.

"My goal is to create a transformational program rather than a transactional one," King said. "We want our players to focus on excellence over success by emphasizing process-based goals, accountability, and the values that have made Tiger Basketball special."

Those values - Passionate, Unified, Tough, and Thankful - will serve as the foundation of King's program. He believes in promoting multi-sport participation, fostering positive relationships with other coaches and programs, and creating opportunities for players to pursue individual growth while contributing to the success of the team.

King also places a high priority on youth outreach and developing the next generation of Tigers. He plans to strengthen connections with youth coaches and families while creating opportunities for younger players to interact with current student-athletes through camps and community events.

"We are excited to have Sean lead our program," said Athletic Director Morgan Sullivan. "His knowledge of Tiger Basketball, commitment to our student-athletes, and passion for developing young men make him the right person to continue the tradition of excellence that our community expects."

West Liberty-Salem looks forward to the continued success and growth of the boys' basketball program under Coach King's leadership.

Each year, the Ohio Lottery recognizes Ohio's top graduates through its Best in Class program. We are proud to share that Geneva Estep and Dylan King have been featured among the state's outstanding academic achievers.

The Best in Class program celebrates valedictorians across Ohio and highlights their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence.

Congratulations to Geneva and Dylan on this well-deserved recognition!

🔗 View their profiles and learn more about the Ohio Lottery's Best in Class program at: https://www.ohiolottery.com/bestofclass

🧡🖤 #TigerPride #BestInClass #Classof2026 #AcademicExcellence

🚗💨 Ready to hit the road? The Drive to Succeed Scholarship could help cover the cost of Driver's Education this summer! 💨🚗

💰 Scholarships are available to help eligible Ohio teens pay for approved driver training courses, removing financial barriers and helping more young drivers get safely behind the wheel.

✅ Eligibility Requirements:
📍 Ohio resident, ages 15½-20
🍎 Proof of SNAP eligibility within the past 12 months
🚘 Not currently enrolled in or completed a driver's education course
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Applicants under 18 must have a parent/guardian complete the online Parent Orientation course

The Drive to Succeed program, through the Ohio Department of Public Safety, helps students gain access to driver education courses that can cost between $400-$900.

🚦 Don't miss this opportunity to earn your license and build lifelong driving skills!

🔗 Learn more and apply at: https://drivetosucceed.org/

#DriveToSucceed #OhioDriversEd #StudentOpportunities #FutureDrivers 🚗✨

📚☀️ Summer Reading is Here! ☀️📚

Students enrolled in College Prep and CCP English courses have a summer reading assignment waiting for them before the start of the school year.

Incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to choose one of four books to read based on their interests and comfort level, while sophomores, juniors, and seniors each have an assigned title.

Check out the graphic below for your course's reading assignment, and don't wait until August to get started. Happy reading, Tigers! 🐅📖

Highest Honors Honor Roll
(3.75-4.0 GPA)
9th Grade
Ava Martin, Everett Brooks, Landon Zanfirov, Julianna Loveless, Elia Matthews, Kamden Yang, Ella Jacobs, Phoenix Keeton, Mia Dooley, Rylan Leichty, Eric Hoover, Emily King, Bryson Johnson, Braylon Lucas, Mackenzie Damron, Madilynn Sprinkle, Kate Bolton, Tyler Hershberger, Cecilia Kerns, Loretta Moxley, Charlie Oelker, Drew Piacentino, Carter Pratt, Dahlia Sokolow, Isabella Spencer, Carver Wallace, Reese Winters, Ashlyn Yeater, Peyton Ziegler

10th Grade
Daniel Erne, Reagan McCullough, Kendal Carroll, Addison Wallen, Justice Moore, James Brehm, Zachary Cordell, Eli Gilley, Jerome Cordrey, Delaney Anane-Sefah, Carter Henderson, Isla Leichty, Robert Park, Rachel Stanford, Ashlyn Taylor, Arianna Weaver, Ellery Wygal, Bentley Sadlier

11th Grade
Caleigha Fasse, Garrett Hull, Aiden Hull, Brady Lightner, Emma Vigar, Ashlee VonDeylen, Kiersten Stoll, Eliza Halterman, Kash LeVan, Josiah Johnson, Isabella Hughes, Shelby Vinent, Reagan Winters, Emma Liggett, Nathan Sowers, Lillian Heminger, Maverick Reames, Casey Boyer, Delilah Breon, Haley Brockmeier, Alivia Campbell, Zoe Carter, Audrianna Evilsizor, Natalie Fish, Mars Gibson, Savannah Gluckle, Braden Hershberger, Sophia Landon, Bayes Lapp, Conner Leichty, Claire Ling, Ashlyn Pope, Isabelle Sarver, Noah Sarver, Mariska Smith, Benjamin Wall

12th Grade
Ava Astorino, Kaylee Powell, Ella Vondenhuevel, Alexa Cheetham, Levi Miller, Tru Maxam, Brady Kauffman, Emery Longaberger, Olivia Deere, Dustin Bolton, Zyann Evilsizor, Abigail Timmons, Gavyn Greenhill, Lydia Schmidt, Brock Burgel, Lance Campbell, Elijah Christison, Victoria Douthwaite, Bryant Eaton, Geneva Estep, Lyndee Harrison, Alexis Hausler, Addison Hutton, Dylan King, Caleb Ling, Brevin Louden, Sadie Paul, Ava Poppe, Olivia Reichardt, Emma Smith

High Honors Honor Roll
(3.5-3.74 GPA)
9th Grade
Grant Krabill, Brylee Liggett, Lucas Cook, Eli Jones, Nathan Shivley, Mia Titus, Hannah Bailey, Charlee Albers, Alexa Beard, Hayden Knotts, Karlee Lucas, Brandel Sullivan, Jayden Taylor

10th Grade
Elijah Filio, Kathy Roehm, Colton Hall, Evalyne Decker, Samuel Myers, Josiah Thoman, Ezekiel Longshore, Delaney Borders, McKenzie Reames, Kyerah Marchal, Jenny Roehm, Asher Starkey, Hadassah Stidham, Olive Matthews, Abigail Dunlop, Levi Kitchen, Ryrie Matthews, Amelia Barth, Brayan Gullett, David Roberts, Avery Randall, Emma Schmelzer, Derek Wall, Britton Carter, Ella Albers,

11th Grade
Miles Christison, Troy Christison, Zander Dickinson, Sarah Windle, Tucker Searles, James Brooks, Xzavior Nicholl, Madden Kilgore, Avi Lehman, Bayleigh Deam

12th Grade
Naomi Cole, Caleb Larson, Abbie Thoman, Taylor Cook, Alexzander Gluckle, Emma Gilbert, Tevis Cox, Gwenyth McCullough, Cooper Titus, Taryn Bradley, Jacob Lauck, Bradley Petry, Dallas Koons, Kamden Hissong, Mason Helms, Garrett Wallen, Caleb Heater


Honor Roll
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
9th Grade
Isaiah Barth, Annabelle Booze, Jesse Clark, Michael Wisner, Core Benavides, Logan Calhoun, Katelyn Williams, Kenna Wright, Sydney Conley, Maverick Collier, Landon McKenzie, Griffin Astorino, Logan Behlmer, Gabriel Myers, Rhyla Branham, Dominic Purdy

10th Grade
Griffin Castle, Wyatt Shoemaker, Ivan Meister, Liam Barger, Reagan Tester, Parker Harrington, Brianna Blair, Dane Reames, Zade Bieleski, Maelynn Winget, Kiarah Krabill, James Lee, Tayra Horn, Cohen Evans, Brody Cooper, Blaine Hughes, Kylee Bell, Beckett Sullivan, Owen Hardwick, Celena Cheetham, Asher Cole, McKayla Reames, Bridgette Fisher, Caydon Stir

11th Grade
Jenna Cline, Ezekial Sidders, Silas Krabill, Rylan Trimble, Cali Benavides, Hattie Jacobs, Grace Jones, Eli Sertell, Sullivan Foster, Alexis Wisner, Baylee Cooksey, Sutton Wilcoxon, Skyler Rapp, Braydon Thompson, Colton Neeld

12th Grade
Kaylee Blair, Malia Miller, Marisa Smith, Isaac Sertell, Wyatt Longaberger, Wyatt Bell, Reese Oder, Devon Jones, Christopher Herron, Silas McCombs, Zaylor Eggleston, Wyatt Saxton, Cody Ferryman, Mylee Dooley, Samuel Strapp, Jeremiah Johnson, Sophia Sprinkle, Ivy Matthews

Highest Honors Honor Roll
(3.75-4.0 GPA)

6th Grade
Paisley Strapp, Ayden Henson, Jace Leas, Lily Erickson, Archer Anane-Sefah, Carleigh Griffin, Olivia Kauffman, Bentley Sullivan, Harper Patton, Isaac Falloon, Cooper Thompson, Elliana Tomlin, Hayes Robison, Lydia Breon, Delaney Morris, Kynslie McIntosh, Brooklyn Courant, Loralye Jones, Annabelle Smith, Calvin Cotrell, Joel Hoover, Neema Smucker, Quinn Phelps, Kinsley Brentlinger, Charlie Freehauf, Claire Shivley, Leah Symmat, Charlotte Turner, Akenza Whitman, Addison Falloon, Ozzy Anders, Corinne Wright, Maddax Dobberstein, Landon Jackson

7th Grade
Ava Prater, Nathan Deitrick, Natalie Arthur, Miles Wright, Gabriel Brehm, Henry Bolton, Jett Ziegler, Penny Kromer, Shiloh Cole, Sam Ridgway, Bella Dickinson, Lucas Piacentino, Chloe Staten, Nika Matthews, Arion Campbell, Greyson Leichty, Raegan Evans, Kolbie Crowder, Calvin de Roziere, Leni Rader, Ellie Rader, Caizen Anders, Hannah Thoman, Michael Beard

8th Grade
Devyn Carter, Marissa Fish, Mason Wallace, Kipton Crowder, Connor Watson, Blane Collier, Adalyn Nickels, Lakota Webb, Jacob Bahan, Wyatt Brooks, Sarah Monroe, Sophia Jackson, Paysley Wesson, Dawson Turner, Eleanor Moxley, Rylee Falloon, Liam Baldwin, Jackson Reichardt, Mallory Bishop, Rosemary Sokolow, Lillian Yeater

High Honors Honor Roll
(3.5-3.74 GPA)

6th Grade
Major Bennett, Saige Thompson, Owen Black, Austin Joseph, Sally McCollum, Evelyn Jurich, Jayvon Krabill, Lillian Bowman, Parker Knight, Joseph Fullenkamp, Layla Millice, Jack Troyer, Alexander Roberts, Brynlee Randall, Hadley Wesson

7th Grade
Ellie Titus, Kathryn Moxley, Lilly Thomas, Aubree Mason, Iris Meister, Noah Tomlin, Harrison Sutherin, Gabriel Wilson, Elayna Hoover, Amera Rader, Zoey Richardson, Izzy Jones

8th Grade
Kayla Schwaderer, Eli Jackson, Lochlan Jenkins, Cole Cooper, Caroline Foster, Alissa Dixon, Avery Randall, Braxton Catron, Liam Harrington, Jude Roberts, Walker Williams, Hayden Watkins, Addy Brannon, Kara Hartzler, Autumn Keasler, Layne Ferryman, Maverrik Kilgore, Kenzie Underwood, Emily Leas, Zoee Mathews, Piper Wick, Chafer Matthews, Callie Trimble, Joshua Collins, Olivia Waibel, Aubree Joseph, Ava Brookman, Allison Miller, Foster King, Bella Johnson, Cale Wygal, Amelia Miller

Honor Roll
(3.0-3.49 GPA)

6th Grade
Abrym Johnson, Reuel Matthews, Owen Bach, Dallas Williams, Aubree Satterfield, Lesley Krabill, William Roberts, Ellie Catron, Jakey Pender, Ellie Harris, Caleb Dolan, Amelia Sidders, Charlee McAdams, Braxton Louden, Claudia Louth, Zander Hillard, Joel Heater, Maelin Smith

7th Grade
Kennedy Logwood, Violet Kauffman, Quyn Vermillion, Colton Christison, Gabriel Shoemaker, Fletcher Heminger, Alex Bradford, Lexi Miller, Atlas Keasler, Callee Dagger, Lilly Woodruff, Blake Eaton, Chance Harman, Bryce Michael, Raurie Adams, Tyler Leas, Bradyn Yang, Clayton Ridenbaugh, Aria Bach, Clayton Anane-Sefah, Callen Oder

8th Grade
Brynn Davis, Brody Vernik, Tyler McGonigle, Calen Fairchild, Hayden Gundolf, Joshua Hayes, Raylan Wulf, Jonathan Kirkham, Ryder Dulebohn, Macklain Heminger, Xander Ault, Elizabeth Little, Nathaniel Adams, Kase McIntosh, Mills Lapp, Jaron Christison, Malachi Titus, Solomon Warye, Elin Leichty, Matthew Montgomery, Wyatt Patton, Kynlee Rostorfer, Zeke Lauck, Lance Hinds, Emily Finch, Ana Krempasky, Jaylynn Martin, Wyatt Phelps

🧡🖤 We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank two outstanding educators as they begin exciting new chapters in their careers. 🖤🧡

Mr. Sean Stormes joined West Liberty-Salem in 2018 as a high school social studies teacher. During his time at WL-S, he fully immersed himself in school life, coaching baseball and golf, leading the Mock Trial team, teaching summer school, and building meaningful relationships with students. Sean has accepted a position as Assistant Principal at Urbana City Schools, and we are excited to see him continue making a positive impact on students and staff in his new role.

Mrs. Dee Harman began her career at West Liberty-Salem in 2015 and has taught both middle school and high school science. Beyond the classroom, she has supported students through Student Council, Yearbook, and most recently as National Honor Society co-advisor. Dee has accepted the position of Dean of Students at Ohio Hi-Point, where her passion for student success and leadership will continue to shine.

Both Mrs. Harman and Mr. Stormes have consistently ranked among students' favorite teachers, a testament to the relationships they built and the care they showed every day.

While we will miss them at WL-S, we are grateful for their years of service and proud of all they have accomplished. Please join us in wishing Sean and Dee the very best as they begin these exciting new chapters in education! 🎉🍎

🏃‍♂️🏆 WHAT A DAY AT STATE! 🏆🏃‍♀️

The Tigers put together an incredible opening day at the OHSAA Division IV State Track & Field Championships, highlighted by a State Runner-Up finish, a new school record, and multiple athletes advancing to Friday's finals at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium! 🧡🖤

🥈 STATE RUNNER-UP & SCHOOL RECORD 🥈

The boys 4x800 relay team of Zeke Longshore, Brayan Gullett, Caleb Larson, and Asher Cole raced to a State Runner-Up finish in a blazing 7:54.36, setting a 🚨 NEW SCHOOL RECORD 🚨 in the process!

💪 Additional Boys Results:
• Caleb Larson placed 13th in the 3200m Run (9:53.54)

➡️ ADVANCING TO STATE FINALS FRIDAY:
• Taryn Bradley - 110m Hurdles (8th)
• 4x200 Relay - Sam Kidd, Brevin Louden, Jake Lauck, and Taryn Bradley (7th)
• 4x100 Relay - Jackson Henry, Sam Kidd, Tanner Myers, and Taryn Bradley (8th)
• Sam Kidd - 200m Dash (8th)
• 4x400 Relay - Sam Kidd, Brevin Louden, Jake Lauck, and Taryn Bradley (6th)

🔥 Also competing in Friday's finals:
• Asher Cole - 1600m Run
• Brayan Gullett - 1600m Run
• Caleb Larson - 800m Run

🧡 GIRLS STATE UPDATE 🧡

• Tori Douthwaite earned an 8th-place podium finish in Pole Vault, clearing 11'0" to score valuable team points for the Tigers!

Additional State Performances:
• 4x800 Relay (Malia Miller, Gwen McCullough, Isla Leichty, Arianna Weaver) - 15th Place
• 4x200 Relay (Tori Douthwaite, Lea Brickerson, Gwen McCullough, Chloe Griffith) - 15th Place

➡️ ADVANCING TO SATURDAY FINALS:
• Ava Poppe - Shot Put
• Chloe Griffith - 100m Dash
• 4x100 Relay - Tori Douthwaite, Lea Brickerson, Gwen McCullough, and Chloe Griffith

The Tigers aren't done yet! With multiple athletes and relays still in contention! The Tigers are back in action in the OHSAA State Finals today.

Ava Poppe starts us off in the shot put at 9:30 a.m. with D-IV running events following at 2:00 p.m. We are so proud of our athletes and coaches and wish them all the best.
Let’s Go Tigers! 🐅 🧡 🖤

Let's go, Tigers! 🐅🔥🏆

☀️🍎 Summer Meals for Kids & Teens 🍎☀️

Did you know there are free meal programs available throughout the summer for children and teens across Ohio?

The Ohio Summer Food Service Program helps connect families with nutritious meals when school is out of session.

If your family could benefit from this resource, or if you'd like to help spread the word, visit the link below to find meal sites and learn more about available programs in your area:

🔗 https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Food-and-Nutrition/Summer-Food-Service-Program

Every child deserves access to healthy meals all summer long. 🧡