🌾 SUNRISE COOPERATIVE VISIT! 🌾

Yesterday, our West Liberty-Salem FFA members had the opportunity to visit Sunrise Cooperative and learn firsthand about the many services and career pathways the company provides to our agricultural community.

From grain operations and agronomy to energy and precision agriculture, students gained valuable insight into how Sunrise supports local farmers and businesses, and how agriculture continues to evolve with technology and innovation.

We are grateful to Sunrise Cooperative for welcoming our students and investing time into helping them explore future opportunities in the ag industry. Experiences like this connect classroom learning to real-world careers and strengthen the partnerships that make our community thrive. 🌱

#TigerPride #WLSTigers #FFA
10 minutes ago, Allison Wygal
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Hello Families, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to dense fog in our area, WLS is on a two-hour delay for today, Thursday, February 19th. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for Elementary. Thank you.
1 day ago, Kraig Hissong
🏀🧡 Team Bonding, Lady Tigers Basketball! 🧡🏀 Tonight, our West Liberty-Salem High School girls basketball team traded in orange and black for a little green and gold (or pink) as they headed to cheer on the Wright State Raiders women's basketball in their matchup against the Milwaukee Panthers women's basketball! The Raiders’ annual Pink Out game made the night even more special, an incredible atmosphere filled with energy, purpose, and community. Our girls had the opportunity to sit courtside, soaking in the pace, teamwork, and intensity of college basketball up close. Moments like these matter. 💚 Watching the game from just feet away, seeing the communication, leadership, and heart it takes to compete at the next level. It’s inspiring. But even more meaningful was the time spent together: laughing, learning, and building bonds that stretch far beyond the court. Basketball is about more than wins and losses. It’s about sisterhood, shared experiences, and creating memories that last long after the final buzzer sounds. Tonight was one of those nights. 🧡 #TigerPride
1 day ago, Allison Wygal
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💪🥇 Gold Level Achieved! Way to Go, Tigers! 🥇💪

We are proud to recognize our 5th and 6th grade students who earned Gold Level honors in the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge!

Reaching Gold Level takes commitment, consistency, and a dedication to healthy habits, from physical activity and strength goals to nutrition and sleep tracking. These students didn’t just show up… they showed discipline, perseverance, and a true commitment to taking care of their bodies and minds.

This challenge isn’t about being the fastest or strongest. It’s about setting goals, building healthy routines, and pushing yourself to improve. And our Tigers did exactly that! 🧡

Congratulations to our Gold Level winners! Your hard work and positive example make us proud. Keep striving, keep moving, and keep leading the way! 🐾✨

5th Grade Gold: Elliott Deitrick and Graham Jenkins

6th Grade Gold:
Brynlee Randall
Kynslie McIntosh
Brooklyn Courant
Ozzie Anders
Joel Hoover
Evie Jurich
Hayes Robison (not pictured)

#TigerPride

2 days ago, Allison Wygal
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✨ Celebrating Victoria “Tori” Douthwaite, 2025-2026 DAR Good Citizen of the Year! ✨

Back in October, Tori Douthwaite was recognized as West Liberty-Salem’s 2025–2026 DAR Good Citizen of the Year. The DAR Good Citizen Award honors high school seniors who exemplify outstanding citizenship through a nomination and voting process by teachers and peers.

Students selected for this distinction demonstrate dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. Tori embodies each of these qualities through her dedication, integrity, and positive leadership both in and out of the classroom.

As part of this honor, Tori received an award on behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and earned the opportunity to compete in the DAR Scholarship Competition. On Monday, February 16th, she was formally acknowledged at the Champaign County Annual DAR Meeting, alongside other DAR award recipients from schools across Champaign County.

We are so proud of the way Tori represents West Liberty-Salem. Congratulations, Tori! 🧡 #TigerPride
2 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🏗️🧡 Tiger Strong Fieldhouse Update! 🧡🏗️

Big things are happening on campus! Despite battling the winter elements, Link Construction has made incredible progress on the Tiger Strong Fieldhouse project.

✅ The roof is officially on
✅ Storefront glass has been installed
☀️ And we are LOVING all the natural light pouring into the Main East Entrance and weight room!

With the building now enclosed, the next phase begins, installing the interior block walls as the vision continues to take shape from the inside out.

Each week brings us one step closer to a space that will serve generations of Tigers. The excitement is building right along with it! 🐾

Stay tuned for more progress photos! 💪🧡
2 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🎨🧡 Let’s Rally Behind One of Our Own! 🧡🎨

Eleventh grader Caleigha Fasse is competing in the Bob Ross America’s Most Artistic Kid contest, and we would love our Tiger community to help support her!

Caleigha’s creativity and talent are shining bright, and now she needs our votes to help her advance in the competition. You can cast a free daily vote to show your support!

Let’s come together and cheer her on the Tiger way, loud and proud! 🐾

Vote for Caleigha here:
👉 https://artistickid.org/2026/caleigha-b714

Way to represent, Caleigha! We are so proud of you! 🎨✨
2 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🧡🖤 TOURNAMENT TIME! 🖤🧡

The tournament draw is complete, and our West Liberty-Salem Boys Basketball team are headed into postseason play as the #4 seed! 🔥

🏀 First Round Matchup
📅 Friday, February 27
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Bethel High School
🆚 Carlisle

This team has put in the work all season, and now it’s time to bring the energy, the pride, and the orange and black as they begin their tournament run. Let’s pack the gym and show our Tigers what postseason support looks like!

🐾 Good luck, Tigers!
#TigerPride 🧡🖤
2 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🍔🧡 Mark Your Calendars, Tiger Families! 🧡🍔

It’s time to support the Sophomore Class Fundraiser Night at Mad River Farm Market!

📅 Make plans now and bring your appetite. 10% of all dine-in sales will go directly back to the Class!

Join us from 5:00–9:00 PM for:

✨ Friendly faces serving as guest servers
✨ Great food for a great cause

Come hungry, stay awhile, and help our sophomores reach their goals — one meal at a time! 🐾🧡

We’ll see you there!
3 days ago, Allison Wygal
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💕 What’s love got to do with it? 💕

Well… a whole lot at WL-S! 🧡

On Friday, our elementary students celebrated with classroom parties, sweet treats, and valentines shared among friends. Laughter filled the hallways and kindness was everywhere you looked. It truly was a sweet day!

But the love didn’t stop at our classroom doors. Our elementary art students spent weeks creating handmade valentines to help the Lions Club spread joy throughout our community. Each card was thoughtfully designed and included in the meals delivered Friday evening, making every delivery just a little more special.

We are so proud of our students for sharing their creativity and their hearts. That’s the Tiger way. 🐾🧡
3 days ago, Allison Wygal
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Hello Families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to dense fog in parts of our school district, we will be on a two-hour delay for Tuesday, February 17th. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for the Elementary. Thank you.
3 days ago, Kraig Hissong
🏀🧡 OHC NORTH CHAMPIONS! 🧡🏀 Your West Liberty-Salem 8th grade boys are bringing home the title after defeating Fairbanks 20-15 at Greenon! Final Score WL-S 20 Fairbanks 15 🐾 Tiger Scoring: Mack Heminger – 7 Liam Harrington – 7 Foster King – 5 Kipton Crowder – 1 The Tigers finish the season 13-4 and are officially your OHC North Champions! 🏆 We are so proud of the heart, grit, and determination these boys bring to the court every single game. They compete the right way and represent WL-S with pride. Great job, Tigers! The future is bright! 🧡🐾
5 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🏀❄️ Winter Athletes Senior Night! ❄️🏀

The Tigers take on West Jefferson this evening with action beginning at 6:00 PM.

We’ll celebrate our incredible seniors on the court immediately following the JV game, recognizing the dedication, leadership, and heart they’ve poured into our winter programs. 🧡

After senior night festivities, Varsity will tip off as we close out the evening together.

Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and show our seniors just how proud we are of them!

See you tonight, Tiger fans! 🐾🧡
7 days ago, Allison Wygal
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⚾🧡 Spring Baseball Camp is Back! 🧡⚾

The West Liberty-Salem Tigers are excited to host their Spring Baseball Camp 2026. This is a great opportunity for young players to build skills and have fun on the field!

📅 Saturday, March 21
⏰ 12:00–4:00 PM
📍 Tiger’s Baseball Stadium

👦👧 Open to Grades 2–8
💲 $45 per camper (includes a T-shirt!)

📝 Registration: February 13 - March 1
➡️ Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!

This camp is perfect for players looking to sharpen fundamentals, learn from Tiger coaches and players, and get ready for the spring season.

📩 Questions? Contact msertell@wlstigers.org

📍 7208 US Hwy 68 N, West Liberty, OH

#WLSTigers #SpringBaseballCamp #TigerPride #FutureTigers
7 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🧡 Happy National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 🧡

National School Resource Officer Day is Sunday, February 15, 2026, so today we are proudly recognizing Deputy Brad Jarzab, our dedicated School Resource Officer just a few days early.

Deputy J’s commitment to West Liberty-Salem is truly unparalleled. Whether he’s greeting students in the elementary hallways, building relationships in the middle school, or maintaining a visible and supportive presence in the high school, he consistently meets students where they are. His ability to connect, mentor, and protect is a testament to his deep dedication to serving our students and staff.
Beyond his role as our SRO, Deputy J also serves as our High School Head Football Coach, further strengthening his roots in our district and community. His leadership extends far beyond safety, he models character, accountability, and pride in being a Tiger every single day.

Deputy Jarzab, thank you for your unwavering dedication to keeping WL-S safe and for investing in the lives of our students in so many meaningful ways. We are grateful for you today and every day. Please join us in showing appreciation to Deputy J!

#ThankYouDeputyJ #TigerPride 🐾🧡
7 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🏈⚽🏐 Reminder: Sports Physicals Required 🏀🎾🏃‍♀️

A current sports physical is required for all middle school and high school students participating in athletics. Physicals are valid for one year and must be completed before the first official practice date.

If your student needs a physical, you may schedule an appointment with:

• School-Based Health Center – 937-599-1411, option 3
• Memorial Health – 937-578-4200

To save time at your appointment, please complete the required OHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation form in advance:
https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/Sports-Medicine/2025-26PPE.pdf

Let’s make sure our Tigers are ready to go for the season! 🧡🐾
8 days ago, Allison Wygal
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📍 WL-S Physics Students Visit Ultra‑Met Carbide Technologies

Our high school Physics class recently had a fantastic field trip to Ultra-Met in Urbana! This experience gave students a real-world look at how the physics concepts they learn in class are applied in modern manufacturing.

At Ultra-Met, students saw firsthand how advanced material science, engineering, and manufacturing processes come together to produce high-performance tungsten carbide tools used in industries from aerospace to automotive. Visiting a working facility like Ultra-Met helps make the connection between force, energy, motion, and measurement, ideas they study in physics, and the way those principles are used every day in engineering and industry.

Field trips like this extend learning beyond the classroom and help students see how science and technology intersect in careers and community. We are grateful to Ultra-Met for hosting us and inspiring our future scientists and engineers! 🧪🚗🛠️

8 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🧡🎨🎶 What a Night for the Arts! 🎶🎨🧡

Congratulations to our students on an incredible showing at the Ohio Heritage Conference Fine Arts Festival!
This week at First Christian Church of Springfield, our talented art, choir, and band students joined peers from across the conference for a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and performance. The event featured a beautiful art showcase followed by a powerful combined OHC choir and band concert, and our Tigers absolutely shined.

From the gallery walls to the concert stage, our students represented West Liberty-Salem with pride, professionalism, and heart. We are so proud of the time, effort, and passion they poured into their craft.

👏 Please help us congratulate the following students for representing our school with excellence:

Art Students:
Gwen McCullough
Geneva Estep
Malia Miller
Caleigha Fasse
Shelby Vincent

Choir Students:
Alexa Cheetham
Ashlyn Taylor
Zoe Carter
Claire Ling
Braden Hershberger
Carter Pratt
Kamden Hissong
Zac Carter

Band Students:
Brady Kauffman
Brock Burgel
Mason Helms
Karter Harris
Alauna Kirchen
Lyla Breon
Savannah Gluckle
Gavyn Greenhill

Thank you to our dedicated Fine Arts staff for preparing our students and continuing to cultivate a culture where creativity thrives.

#TigerPride 🐾🧡🖤

9 days ago, Allison Wygal
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🧡🐾 Meet (or Re-Meet) Melvin 🐾🧡

If you’ve walked the halls of West Liberty-Salem Elementary, chances are you’ve seen a friendly face with four legs and a constantly wagging tail.

Melvin, the “son” of our elementary librarian, Mrs. Perdue, attends school most days right alongside her, and he has quietly become one of the brightest lights in our building.

Melvin is a trained therapy dog, here to support students and staff during moments of stress, anxiety, or when a day just feels a little heavy. But if you ask around, you’ll hear that his most important job isn’t during the big moments. It’s during the small ones.

He makes classroom visits.
He celebrates hard work when teachers reward students with a little downtime after a big test.
He sits patiently while stories are read.

And then there are the unexpected moments; the hallway pass, the quick stop in the library, the quiet afternoon when someone didn’t even realize they needed a few cuddles until Melvin showed up.

That’s his gift.

Melvin reminds us that sometimes support doesn’t come in words. Sometimes it comes with a gentle nudge, a warm presence, and a wagging tail.

We are so thankful for Mrs. Perdue for sharing him with us and for the comfort, calm, and joy he brings to our school community every single day.

If you see Melvin in the hallway, be sure to say hello. He’s always happy to brighten your day. 🐶💛

#TigerPride
9 days ago, Allison Wygal
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📘🧡🖤 HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES 🖤🧡📘

Remember when your child was in elementary school and you counted down the days to conferences?
You showed up early.
You had a notebook.
You maybe even cried a little. 🥹

Now it's high school and we're over here like…
“Hello? Is this thing on? Do parents still come?” 🎤😅
Spoiler alert: We still want to see you!

🎯 Top 5 Reasons to Attend HS Conferences:
#5 Talk scheduling for next year.
Course recommendations. CCP options. Graduation plans. Let's map it out.

#4 Check in on current progress.
No mystery grades. No surprises. Just clarity.

#3 Partner with teachers for success.
High schoolers act independent… but they still need backup.

#2 Meet your student's teachers.
Yes, they know your child.
Yes, they have stories.
Yes, they'd love to share the good ones. 😉

#1 Who doesn't want to spend MORE time at WL-S? 🧡🐾

📅 Conference Dates:
Thursday, February 19 | 3:00–6:00 PM
Thursday, February 26 | 3:00–6:00 PM

📞 To schedule a conference or a CCP meeting, contact:
Julie Nieman
📧 jnieman@wlstigers.org
📞 937-465-1060

🎓 College Credit Plus (CCP) Makeup Sessions
If you missed the January 19 CCP meeting and plan to take CCP next year (first time OR making changes), you must attend one of these mini-sessions with your student:
• 2/19 from 4:00–5:00 PM
• 2/26 from 5:00–6:00 PM

High school may look different… but your involvement still makes a HUGE difference.
Come see us. We can't wait to chat! 😄🐾🧡🖤
9 days ago, Allison Wygal
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