Our courtyard is officially waking up! The fall bulbs planted by our Environmental Science class are up and blooming, and they look beautiful! 🌸🌱
Each year, these students take ownership of this outdoor learning space planting, planning, and patiently waiting to see the results of their hard work. Watching those first blooms pop through the soil is such a rewarding reminder that growth takes time (and care!).
Now they’re ready to roll up their sleeves, clean up the courtyard, and prepare it for a new season of growth and learning. 🌿☀️
We love seeing our students take pride in caring for their environment, both inside and outside the classroom! 🧡🖤
#TigerPride #HandsOnLearning #SpringAtWLS
Are you interested in learning more about WL-S Boys & Girls Golf? Join us for our Parent Information Night!
📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 High School Media Center
This meeting is open to current and prospective players (8th–11th grade) and their families.
We’ll cover:
• Program overview and expectations
• Introduction to our new home course
• 2026 Scramble Fundraiser details
• Schedules, equipment, eligibility & more
• How to join the SportsYou group for updates
The WL-S Golf Program provides student-athletes the opportunity to grow both on and off the course through skill development, competitive play, academic excellence, and sportsmanship.
If your student is considering golf, this is a great opportunity to get questions answered and learn what Tiger Golf is all about!
See the attached graphic for additional details. ⛳🧡
Your West Liberty-Salem 6th Grade Boys Basketball Team, the 🏆 Gold Bracket Triad Class Champions, will be featured on Chalk Talk tonight at 7:00!
These young Tigers will:
✨ Recap their championship season
✨ Share what they’re most excited about as they head into Junior High
✨ Get an early taste of public speaking (with a side of fun, of course!)
We’re so proud of the way this group represented WL-S on and off the court this season. Be sure to tune in and support these future Junior High Tigers as they take the mic! 🐾🧡🖤 Check it out! https://peakofohiotv.com/events/details/chalk-talk-mar-11-2026/231
#TigerPride #ChalkTalk #FutureTigers
The Ohio Heritage Conference has recognized our Lady Tigers for an outstanding season on the mat, and we are proud to celebrate the following All-OHC honorees:
🥇 1st Team All-OHC
• Jenna Cline
🏅 Honorable Mention All-OHC
• Chloe Griffith
These athletes have represented West Liberty-Salem with toughness, determination, and heart all season long. The continued growth of our girls wrestling program is something to celebrate, and these honors are well earned!
We also want to recognize Chloe Griffith for earning the distinction of State Alternate Qualifier, an incredible accomplishment and a testament to her hard work and perseverance throughout the season.
We are so proud of both of these young women and the example they set for future Lady Tigers on the mat! 💪🧡
#TigerPride #WLSAthletics #AllOHC #LadyTigers #OnTheMat
🤼♂️🐅 ALL-OHC HONORS & STATEBOUND | WEST LIBERTY-SALEM MEN’S WRESTLING 🐅🤼♂️
The Ohio Heritage Conference has recognized our Tigers for an outstanding season on the mat, and we are proud to celebrate the following All-OHC honorees:
🥇 1st Team All-OHC
• Lucas Merriman
• Kyler Langhardt
• Sam Bradford
• Maverick Reames
🥈 2nd Team All-OHC
• Madden Kilgore
🏅 Honorable Mention All-OHC
• Wyatt Shoemaker
• Derek Wall
• Silas Krabill
• Robert Park
What an incredible representation of West Liberty-Salem Wrestling! Your dedication, grit, and relentless work ethic continue to raise the bar for our program.
And the season isn’t over yet…
🔥 STATE BOUND TIGERS! 🔥
Four of our wrestlers have qualified for the OHSAA State Wrestling Championships, taking place March 13–15 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio:
🐅 Lucas Merriman
🐅 Kyler Langhardt
🐅 Madden Kilgore
🐅 Sam Bradford
We are so proud of these athletes and cannot wait to cheer them on as they represent West Liberty-Salem on the biggest stage in Ohio high school wrestling!
Good luck at STATE, Tigers! 💪🖤🧡
#TigerPride #WLSAthletics #StateBound #AllOHC #OnTheMat
Today, we celebrate Conner Leichty, Zoe Carter, and Claire Ling who have successfully completed the Champaign County Leadership Club program! Throughout the year, they have had the opportunity to learn about the many social and civic organizations that serve our county while working alongside adult leaders and fellow students from across Champaign County.
This experience helps students grow as leaders, build connections, and better understand how they can make a positive impact in their community.
We are proud of these Tigers for representing West Liberty-Salem with leadership and heart! 🐾✨
It’s been an exciting stretch of postseason recognition for our West Liberty-Salem basketball programs!
First, the OHSAA Division IV All-District Teams have been announced:
🏀 Girls Basketball
⭐ Ava Astorino - 1st Team All-District
⭐ Addison Wallen - 3rd Team All-District
🏀 Boys Basketball (Division V)
⭐ Brevin Louden - All-District Honorable Mention
⭐ Brandel Sullivan - All-District Honorable Mention
Congratulations to these athletes for their outstanding seasons and well-earned recognition!
📅 OHC All-Star Games - March 15
All-conference players will be recognized at the OHC All-Star Games:
🕒 Girls Game - 3:00 PM
🕔 Boys Game - 5:00 PM
🏆 District 9 Coach of the Year
Congratulations to Coach Darrin Leichty, who has been named District 9 Co-Coach of the Year! He will also serve as co-coach of the District 9 Senior All-Star Game
alongside Jeremy Dixon of Urbana.
The District 9 Senior All-Star Games will be held at Miami East at 6:00 PM and will feature:
🏀 Girls: Ava Astorino & Ava Poppe
🏀 Boys: Brevin Louden & Carson Poppe
We are incredibly proud of our players and coaches for representing West Liberty-Salem with excellence all season long. 🐾🧡
#TigerStrong
We invite you to join us this evening at 6:00 PM in the High School Cafetorium for the Middle School and High School Band Concerts.
Our student musicians have been working hard to prepare a wonderful performance, and we are excited for our community to enjoy an evening of great music.
We hope to see you there as we celebrate the talent and dedication of our Tiger bands! 🐾🎵
On Monday evening, the Rotary Club of Bellefontaine hosted its 49th Annual Honors Night at Bellefontaine High School, recognizing more than 260 outstanding students from schools across Logan County including West Liberty-Salem. The evening also serves to award applicants from each district with a $1000 Scholarship.
Ella Vondenhuevel was selected as West Liberty-Salem’s $1,000 Rotary Scholarship recipient! With 84 student applicants, this year marks one of the largest applicant pools in the club’s history.
The evening featured speaker Robert Nicholson, CEO of Safe and Secure Healthcare, who encouraged students to consider a “fourth E”, Entrepreneurship, when planning their futures in addition to the traditional paths of Education, Enlistment, and Employment.
We are proud to recognize the following West Liberty-Salem students who were honored for their academic achievement. These students have demonstrated outstanding dedication and consistency, earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher for seven consecutive semesters.
Ava Astorino, Kaylee Blair, Dustin Bolton, Brock Burgel, Lance Campbell, Alexa Cheetham, Elijah Christison, Naomi Cole, Victoria Douthwaite, Geneva Estep, Gavyn Greenhill, Breece Gullett, Lyndee Harrison, Alexis Hausler, Kamden Hissong, Addison Hutton, Devon Jones, Brady Kaufman, Dylan King, Caleb Larson, Jacob Lauck, Caleb Ling, Emery Longaberger, Wyatt Longaberger, Brevin Louden, Ivy Matthews, Addyson Mattox, Levi Miller, Sadie Paul, Ava Poppe, Kaylee Powell, Olivia Reichardt, Lydia Schmidt, Emma Smith, Marisa Smith, Abbie Thoman, Abigail Timmons, Cooper Titus, Ella Vondenhuevel, and Garrett Wallen.
We are incredibly proud of these Tigers for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence. 🐾🧡
As our winter season wraps up, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible HS Cheer teams for an amazing year of dedication and spirit.
Most of this group has been together since June putting in the time to perfect their sideline cheers, competition routine, dances, and crowd engagement. Since then, they have cheered at nearly 40 games across football, boys' basketball, girls' basketball, and volleyball. That’s a lot of Tiger spirit! 🐾
But their impact goes far beyond the sidelines.
They’ve energized pep rallies, given back through community service, and hosted two Little Tiger Cheer Clinics, each welcoming more than 100 future Tigers! They’ve also represented WL-S at countless community events including Spooktacular, Cookies with Santa, Literacy Night, the Labor Day Festival, and so much more.
They truly embody what it means to cheer, leadership, positivity, commitment, and heart, and they do it so well.
A special thank you to our seniors who have led the way through both seasons. Your dedication and influence on this program will not be forgotten. 🧡
Congratulations to the entire team on a year well done. We are so proud of you!
West Liberty-Salem Middle School is proud to recognize our February Students of the Month for their hard work, positive attitudes, and leadership in and out of the classroom! 🌟
👏 8th Grade: Elin Leichty & Jude Roberts
👏7th Grade: Bella Dickinson & Miles Wright
👏6th Grade: Kinsley Brentlinger & Hayes Robison
🐾Congratulations to all of our outstanding students! Keep shining bright! ✨
Thanks to Malia Hughes, Key Realty, and Maries Candies for sponsoring our Students of the Month! Your support means so much!
#WLSPride #TigerPride #StudentOfTheMonth #MiddleSchoolStrong
💃 Rosemary Sokolow recently placed 2nd in the Hip Hop Team category at the Moxie Arts Challenge, competing with The Academy. Performing against talented individuals from across the region, Rosemary delivered a standout routine to earn a top finish. Way to represent with energy, teamwork, and confidence!
🏋️♀️ Meanwhile, her sister Dahlia Sokolow absolutely dominated at The Arnold Classic / National American Open Series in the 69kg weight class (ages 14–15). Dahlia swept gold in all three categories with:
• 60kg Snatch
• 74kg Clean & Jerk
• 134kg Total
Even more impressive, Dahlia broke three state records, records she previously held herself, in the snatch, clean & jerk, and total!
From the dance floor to the lifting platform, these two young women continue to push themselves, chase excellence, and represent themselves well on big stages!
Congratulations, Rosemary and Dahlia, we are so proud of you both! 🐾🧡
🤼♂️🐾 District Weekend Recap - Tiger Wrestling 🐾🤼♀️
What a weekend for West Liberty-Salem Wrestling!
Our boys competed at the District Championships at Troy Hobart Arena, one of the toughest districts in the state, with the top four in each weight class advancing to the State Championships.
🏆 The Tigers finished tied for 4th place out of 63 teams, an incredible accomplishment!
All seven of our district qualifiers won on day one and advanced to Saturday competition. Wyatt Shoemaker, Silas Krabill, and Robert Park battled hard and represented WL-S well!
And the big news…
🔥 FOUR TIGERS ARE HEADED TO STATE! 🔥
This marks the most state qualifiers we’ve had in many years!
🥇 Lucas Merriman (126) - District Champion (4-0, 2 pins, 1 tech fall)
🥈 Kyler Langhardt (138) - District Runner-Up (3-1, 2 pins)
🥉 Sam Bradford (215) - 3rd Place (5-1, 3 pins, wrestled all the way back after a first-round loss!)
🏅 Madden Kilgore (132) - 4th Place (3-2, 2 pins, 1 major decision)
Congratulations to Lucas, Kyler, Sam, and Madden as they head to the State Championships at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus this weekend! We are proud of your determination. 💪🐯
🤼♀️ Girls Wrestling Update 🤼♀️
Our Lady Tigers competed in the Southwest District on Sunday!
⭐ Chloe Griffith went 4-2 with 2 pins, earning 5th place and is a STATE ALTERNATE. She will attend the State Championships with the opportunity to compete if her name is called.
⭐ Jenna Cline went 1-2 with a tech fall.
⭐ Shelby Vincent, originally an alternate, stepped in to compete and went 1-2 at districts.
We are so proud of these young women for their toughness and competitive spirit!
Let’s wish all of our Tigers the best as they compete on the biggest stage! 🐾🧡
#TigerPride
West Liberty-Salem, in partnership with Community Health & Wellness Partners, will be hosting a School-Based Immunization Clinic on:
📅 May 19, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 WL-S School-Based Health Center
This clinic provides families with a convenient opportunity to keep students up to date on required and recommended immunizations without leaving school.
To schedule an appointment or learn more, please call 937-599-1411 (Option 3) or visit CHWPcares.org. You may also scan the QR code on the graphic for additional details.
Caring for the whole child - physically, emotionally, and socially - so our students stay healthy and ready to learn. 💙
Please share to help spread the word!
West Liberty-Salem is proud to announce that the nomination window for the Athletic Hall of Fame is now open. This distinguished honor recognizes former Tiger athletes, teams, coaches, and contributors whose achievements, leadership, and dedication have made a lasting impact on our athletic programs and school community.
We invite members of our community to help us celebrate the legacy of Tiger excellence by submitting nominations for the next Hall of Fame class.
📅 Nomination Deadline: May 1
🎉 2026 Hall of Fame Banquet: Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Location: Tiger Strong Fieldhouse
Please note that several updates have been made to the Hall of Fame by-laws based on recommendations from Hall of Fame members and committee representatives. Key eligibility requirements include:
✔️ Athletes and Teams: Eligible 10 years after graduation
✔️ Coaches: Must be retired from coaching duties for at least one full year
To review the full eligibility criteria and submit a nomination, please visit:
Athletic Hall of Fame | West Liberty-Salem Athletics
The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Hall of Fame celebrates the tradition, excellence, and pride that define Tiger athletics. We look forward to honoring another outstanding class this fall in our new Tiger Strong Fieldhouse.
❤️🧡 Kids Heart Challenge - Full Hearts at WL-S! 🧡❤️
Our elementary students have officially wrapped up the Kids Heart Challenge with the American Heart Association, and WOW, did they show up in a BIG way!
The Kids Heart Challenge teaches students the importance of heart health, staying active, and helping others while raising funds to support lifesaving research and families impacted by heart disease. It’s about learning to take care of our own hearts while being heroes for others. 💪❤️
And our Tigers did just that!
Together, our students raised an incredible $ $29, 662!! 🎉
We are especially proud to recognize these heart heroes who each raised more than $300 each and are pictured together:
Front Row:
Flint McNutt, Ella Wilkins, Thaddeus Cole, Drayce Gearheart, Deagan Wallace, Lakelynn Roberts
Back Row:
Lyla Powell, Lyda Stengel, Leah Huffman, Lincoln Sidders, Winnie Cotrell, Griffin Kimball, Nova Burton
It took the generosity, leadership, and heart of all of our students to make this BIG of a different and make our school community so proud. 🧡
Thank you to our families, staff (especially Mrs. Hollar!!), and supporters who helped make this challenge such a success. Because of you, we are helping save lives, one healthy heart at a time.
#TigerPride #KidsHeartChallenge 🐾❤️
The wait is over! Tickets are now officially on sale for West Liberty-Salem’s production of Cinderella!
Our talented students have been working tirelessly to bring this magical story to life, and you won’t want to miss the stunning costumes, enchanting music, and unforgettable performances.
🎟 Get your tickets now and reserve your seat for an evening of magic, laughter, and happily-ever-after!
Tickets can be purchased at:
https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/44066.
We encourage you to buy early. This is sure to be a show the whole community will be talking about!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come support our incredible cast and crew as they take the stage for this timeless classic.
✨ See you at the ball! ✨
Do you know a teacher who makes a lasting impact on students each and every day? Now is your chance to help recognize their dedication and excellence!
Students, families, staff, alumni, and community members are all encouraged to participate in nominating this year’s Teacher of the Year.
You can nominate by:
📱 Scanning the QR code on the attached graphic
🔗 Or clicking the link below
Let’s make sure the incredible educators in our community receive the recognition they deserve. Please share this post to help spread the word!
📅 Nomination Deadline: April 10
🔗 Nominate Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26LoganTotY
Take a moment to celebrate a teacher who makes a difference! 🧡🐾
This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, March 6th, School will start at the normal time, 7:40 for MS and HS and 7:45 for the elementary. The two-hour delay has been removed from the schedule. Again, School will start at the normal time for tomorrow, Friday, March 6th.
Thank you,
Kraig Hissong