📣 Calling all 7th graders!
The Champaign Family YMCA is offering FREE memberships to 7th grade students through August 31, 2027! 🏋️♀️🏀
This is a great opportunity for students to stay active, connect with friends, and enjoy all the Y has to offer at no cost!
Check out the flyer for details on how to sign up! 👇
Hello Tiger Families, welcome back to a new school year! Our staff are very excited and have been busy preparing for our first day of school tomorrow! Remember, if your child attends the elementary, follow the information provided on the staggerd start for students. If your child rides a bus, be prepared for possible delays or changes in the normal schedule due to new changes in your child's bus route in the AM and PM this week. Routines will and times will become more regular after the school year starts. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school and we will be happy to help. Have a great start to the school year! Thank you, Kraig Hissong, Superintendent.
🐯🧡 THE TIGER STRONG FIELDHOUSE IS READY - AND YOU’RE INVITED!
A vision years in the making is becoming a reality, and it’s time to celebrate!
West Liberty-Salem Local Schools invites our students, families, alumni, donors and entire community to join us for the official Tiger Strong Fieldhouse Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 4, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
Come see the completed facility, explore this incredible new addition to our campus, and help us celebrate the beginning of an exciting new chapter for West Liberty-Salem.
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 Tiger Strong Fieldhouse
And stick around!
🏈 At 6:30 PM, we will continue the celebration inside Tiger Stadium with a special on-field recognition of the many donors whose generosity and support helped make the Tiger Strong Fieldhouse possible.
This facility was built for our students, but it was made possible by a community that continues to believe in and invest in them. We can't wait to open the doors and celebrate with all of you!
Together, we are Tiger Strong. 🧡🐯
A vision years in the making is becoming a reality, and it’s time to celebrate!
West Liberty-Salem Local Schools invites our students, families, alumni, donors and entire community to join us for the official Tiger Strong Fieldhouse Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 4, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
Come see the completed facility, explore this incredible new addition to our campus, and help us celebrate the beginning of an exciting new chapter for West Liberty-Salem.
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 Tiger Strong Fieldhouse
And stick around!
🏈 At 6:30 PM, we will continue the celebration inside Tiger Stadium with a special on-field recognition of the many donors whose generosity and support helped make the Tiger Strong Fieldhouse possible.
This facility was built for our students, but it was made possible by a community that continues to believe in and invest in them. We can't wait to open the doors and celebrate with all of you!
Together, we are Tiger Strong. 🧡🐯
🐯 Tigers Supporting Tigers! 🧡🖤
Tonight, members of our High School Cheer team headed to the Junior High football game to cheer on our Middle School cheerleaders and football team as they took the field for their first home game of the season!
This is what being a Tiger is all about. Showing up for one another, supporting fellow student-athletes, and building that Tiger pride from middle school through high school.
We love seeing our Tigers supporting Tigers! 🐯🧡🖤
#TigerPride #TigersSupportingTigers #WLS
🏐 Middle School Volleyball Sweeps Mechanicsburg! 🐯
The Lady Tigers had an exciting night on the court, with both the 7th and 8th grade teams battling their way to three-set victories over Mechanicsburg!
🐯 7th Grade wins 2-1
25-17 | 13-25 | 25-23
The Tigers finished with 5 aces and 11 kills as a team.
🐯 8th Grade wins 2-1
16-25 | 25-8 | 25-19
After dropping the first set, the Tigers came roaring back to take the next two, finishing with 17 aces and 12 kills!
👏 Way to battle, Tigers!
NEXT UP: The Lady Tigers are back HOME tomorrow against Benjamin Logan with the 7th grade match beginning at 5:30 PM and 8th grade to follow.
Come out and support our Tigers! 🧡🐯🏐
The Lady Tigers had an exciting night on the court, with both the 7th and 8th grade teams battling their way to three-set victories over Mechanicsburg!
🐯 7th Grade wins 2-1
25-17 | 13-25 | 25-23
The Tigers finished with 5 aces and 11 kills as a team.
🐯 8th Grade wins 2-1
16-25 | 25-8 | 25-19
After dropping the first set, the Tigers came roaring back to take the next two, finishing with 17 aces and 12 kills!
👏 Way to battle, Tigers!
NEXT UP: The Lady Tigers are back HOME tomorrow against Benjamin Logan with the 7th grade match beginning at 5:30 PM and 8th grade to follow.
Come out and support our Tigers! 🧡🐯🏐
🎡 The West Liberty Labor Day Festival is Right Around the Corner! 🎉
One of our community’s favorite weekends is almost here, and there are so many opportunities for our students to get involved in the fun! 🧡
From contests and activities to events for all ages, there’s plenty happening throughout the weekend.
👀 Check out the flyers below, find something that looks fun, and make your plans now!
We love seeing our Tigers out and about enjoying everything our community has to offer. See you Labor Day weekend! 🐯🎡
One of our community’s favorite weekends is almost here, and there are so many opportunities for our students to get involved in the fun! 🧡
From contests and activities to events for all ages, there’s plenty happening throughout the weekend.
👀 Check out the flyers below, find something that looks fun, and make your plans now!
We love seeing our Tigers out and about enjoying everything our community has to offer. See you Labor Day weekend! 🐯🎡
🎒📚 Back to School Open House! 📚🎒
West Liberty-Salem Local School District is excited to welcome students and families to our Back-to-School Open House on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM!
Come meet your teachers, visit classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get ready for a fantastic new school year! 🧡🖤
We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off the 2026–2027 school year together! 🐯
West Liberty-Salem Local School District is excited to welcome students and families to our Back-to-School Open House on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM!
Come meet your teachers, visit classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get ready for a fantastic new school year! 🧡🖤
We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off the 2026–2027 school year together! 🐯
⚽ Tigers Battle Fairbanks to a Draw! 🐯
West Liberty-Salem Girls Soccer battled Fairbanks at home in an OHC matchup, with the two teams finishing in a 0-0 tie!
It was a total team effort from the Tigers, highlighted by another strong performance in goal from Ella Jacobs, who recorded 10 saves and her second shutout of the season! 🥅👏
The Tigers move to 1-1-1 overall and 1-0-1 in OHC play.
🐯 NEXT UP: The Tigers hit the road Saturday for a non-conference matchup at Bellefontaine.
📅 Saturday
⏰ 11:00 AM kickoff
Keep it going, Tigers! 🧡⚽
West Liberty-Salem Girls Soccer battled Fairbanks at home in an OHC matchup, with the two teams finishing in a 0-0 tie!
It was a total team effort from the Tigers, highlighted by another strong performance in goal from Ella Jacobs, who recorded 10 saves and her second shutout of the season! 🥅👏
The Tigers move to 1-1-1 overall and 1-0-1 in OHC play.
🐯 NEXT UP: The Tigers hit the road Saturday for a non-conference matchup at Bellefontaine.
📅 Saturday
⏰ 11:00 AM kickoff
Keep it going, Tigers! 🧡⚽
🏐 ANOTHER PROGRAM SWEEP! 🐯🧹
WL-S Volleyball took care of business Tuesday night, earning wins across the program against the Triad Lady Cardinals!
JVA wins in 2: 26-24, 25-16
⭐ Bella Johnson – 7 assists, 2 kills, 1 dig, 10 aces
⭐ Kenzie Underwood – 1 kill, 1 dig, 6 aces
⭐ Paysley Wesson – 3 digs, 1 ace
⭐ Sydney Conley – 3 kills, 2 digs, 2 aces
Varsity wins in 3: 25-18, 25-10, 25-15
⭐ Kiersten Stoll – 7 aces, 6 digs, 5 kills
⭐ Reese Winters – 3 aces, 11 digs, 10 kills, 4 blocks
⭐ Sophia Landon – 21 assists, 1 kill, 2 blocks, 6 digs
⭐ Reagan Winters – 11 digs, 3 assists
⭐ Emma Liggett – 4 aces, 3 digs
🔥 NEXT UP: FAIRBANKS AT HOME! 🔥
The Tigers are back on the court Thursday, August 27, with JV beginning at 5:30 PM and Varsity to follow.
🍦 FREE ice cream sandwiches for Tiger fans while supplies last!
Let’s fill the stands, bring the energy and PACK THE JUNGLE! 🧡🐯🏐
WL-S Volleyball took care of business Tuesday night, earning wins across the program against the Triad Lady Cardinals!
JVA wins in 2: 26-24, 25-16
⭐ Bella Johnson – 7 assists, 2 kills, 1 dig, 10 aces
⭐ Kenzie Underwood – 1 kill, 1 dig, 6 aces
⭐ Paysley Wesson – 3 digs, 1 ace
⭐ Sydney Conley – 3 kills, 2 digs, 2 aces
Varsity wins in 3: 25-18, 25-10, 25-15
⭐ Kiersten Stoll – 7 aces, 6 digs, 5 kills
⭐ Reese Winters – 3 aces, 11 digs, 10 kills, 4 blocks
⭐ Sophia Landon – 21 assists, 1 kill, 2 blocks, 6 digs
⭐ Reagan Winters – 11 digs, 3 assists
⭐ Emma Liggett – 4 aces, 3 digs
🔥 NEXT UP: FAIRBANKS AT HOME! 🔥
The Tigers are back on the court Thursday, August 27, with JV beginning at 5:30 PM and Varsity to follow.
🍦 FREE ice cream sandwiches for Tiger fans while supplies last!
Let’s fill the stands, bring the energy and PACK THE JUNGLE! 🧡🐯🏐
🎒✏️ Still Need School Supplies? We’ve Got You Covered! 🧡
Thanks to an incredibly generous donation from United Way, we have TONS of school supplies available to help our Tigers start the year ready to go!
We have everything from basic school supplies to backpacks and lunch boxes, and they are available for ALL WL-S students in grades K-12!
📍 Elementary Cafeteria
⏰ Stop by anytime between 8:00 AM–2:00 PM or shop during Open House!
Come grab what your student needs to get the school year off to a great start. A huge THANK YOU to United Way for supporting our students and families! 🧡🐯
Thanks to an incredibly generous donation from United Way, we have TONS of school supplies available to help our Tigers start the year ready to go!
We have everything from basic school supplies to backpacks and lunch boxes, and they are available for ALL WL-S students in grades K-12!
📍 Elementary Cafeteria
⏰ Stop by anytime between 8:00 AM–2:00 PM or shop during Open House!
Come grab what your student needs to get the school year off to a great start. A huge THANK YOU to United Way for supporting our students and families! 🧡🐯
🐯 Your Tiger Weekly: Week at a Glance is Here! 🧡
We’ve got some BIG matchups on the calendar this week, and our Tigers are ready! Make plans to come out, fill the stands, and support our student-athletes!
🍦 STUDENTS - let’s end summer with a BASH! 🎉
Thursday’s JV/Varsity Volleyball matchup against FAIRBANKS is the place to be!
🏐 Cheer on the Tigers
🍦 FREE ice cream for students
👕 Chances to win Tiger T-shirts
📣 Bring the energy!
Summer may be winding down, but Tiger sports are just getting started! Check out this week’s schedule and we’ll see you in the stands! 🧡🐯
We’ve got some BIG matchups on the calendar this week, and our Tigers are ready! Make plans to come out, fill the stands, and support our student-athletes!
🍦 STUDENTS - let’s end summer with a BASH! 🎉
Thursday’s JV/Varsity Volleyball matchup against FAIRBANKS is the place to be!
🏐 Cheer on the Tigers
🍦 FREE ice cream for students
👕 Chances to win Tiger T-shirts
📣 Bring the energy!
Summer may be winding down, but Tiger sports are just getting started! Check out this week’s schedule and we’ll see you in the stands! 🧡🐯
🐷🐑 More CCF News! 👑
Incoming junior Delaney Borders had a great week at the Champaign County Fair, staying busy in and out of the show ring!
Delaney spent the week showing both sheep and pigs, while also representing herself in the Fair Queen Contest. From livestock projects to stepping on the stage, it was a full week showcasing plenty of hard work, dedication, and Tiger pride!
Congratulations on a great fair week, Delaney! 🧡🐯
Incoming junior Delaney Borders had a great week at the Champaign County Fair, staying busy in and out of the show ring!
Delaney spent the week showing both sheep and pigs, while also representing herself in the Fair Queen Contest. From livestock projects to stepping on the stage, it was a full week showcasing plenty of hard work, dedication, and Tiger pride!
Congratulations on a great fair week, Delaney! 🧡🐯
🏈 Tiger Football Opens the 2026 Season
The West Liberty-Salem Tigers opened their season Friday night on the road at Jonathan Alder. The Tigers battled the Pioneers but fell, 41-10.
🏈 Beckett Sullivan went 8-of-16 through the air with a touchdown pass.
🐯 Grant Krabill hauled in the touchdown reception.
The Tigers will regroup and get back to work as they prepare for the next one. Keep working, Tigers! 🧡🐯
The West Liberty-Salem Tigers opened their season Friday night on the road at Jonathan Alder. The Tigers battled the Pioneers but fell, 41-10.
🏈 Beckett Sullivan went 8-of-16 through the air with a touchdown pass.
🐯 Grant Krabill hauled in the touchdown reception.
The Tigers will regroup and get back to work as they prepare for the next one. Keep working, Tigers! 🧡🐯
The WLS boys' varsity and JV soccer teams squared off against Milton Union today. The varsity lost 3-2 while the JV tied 2-2.
For the varsity Kamden Yang and Landon Zanfirov each scored a goal and Eli Jones and Conner Leichty each had 1 assist. Tucker Searles recorded 6 saves in goal. The varsity Tigers are 1-1 with a home match this Tuesday at 730 against Fairbanks.
The JV team saw Liam Baldwin and Jaden Caldwell each score a goal and Drew Piacentino earn 5 saves in goal for the 2-2 tie. The JV team plays again this Wednesday at 530 pm against Ben Logan.
For the varsity Kamden Yang and Landon Zanfirov each scored a goal and Eli Jones and Conner Leichty each had 1 assist. Tucker Searles recorded 6 saves in goal. The varsity Tigers are 1-1 with a home match this Tuesday at 730 against Fairbanks.
The JV team saw Liam Baldwin and Jaden Caldwell each score a goal and Drew Piacentino earn 5 saves in goal for the 2-2 tie. The JV team plays again this Wednesday at 530 pm against Ben Logan.
⚽ Tigers Open the Season with a Win! 🐯
The West Liberty-Salem Boys Varsity Soccer team kicked off the 2026 season with a 3-0 victory over Northeastern!
⚽ Kamden Yang - 2 goals
⚽ Eli Jones - 1 goal, 1 assist
👏 Lance Saylor - 1 assist
🥅 Tucker Searles - shutout in goal, backed by a strong Tiger defensive effort!
The Tigers are back in action this Saturday at home for a Varsity/JV doubleheader against Milton-Union.
🐯 Varsity - 2:00 PM
🐯 JV - to follow
Great start, Tigers! 🧡⚽
The West Liberty-Salem Boys Varsity Soccer team kicked off the 2026 season with a 3-0 victory over Northeastern!
⚽ Kamden Yang - 2 goals
⚽ Eli Jones - 1 goal, 1 assist
👏 Lance Saylor - 1 assist
🥅 Tucker Searles - shutout in goal, backed by a strong Tiger defensive effort!
The Tigers are back in action this Saturday at home for a Varsity/JV doubleheader against Milton-Union.
🐯 Varsity - 2:00 PM
🐯 JV - to follow
Great start, Tigers! 🧡⚽
⚽ Girls Soccer Season Opener
West Liberty-Salem Girls Soccer opened the 2026 season on the road at Springfield Shawnee, falling to the Braves, 7-1.
🐯 Ellery Wygal scored for the Tigers
🥅 Ella Jacobs recorded 12 saves in goal
The Tigers move to 0-1 and will look to bounce back Thursday at home as they open conference play against Northeastern!
📍 Home vs. Northeastern
⏰ Kickoff: 5:30 PM
Come out and support our Tigers as they open OHC play! 🧡🐯⚽
West Liberty-Salem Girls Soccer opened the 2026 season on the road at Springfield Shawnee, falling to the Braves, 7-1.
🐯 Ellery Wygal scored for the Tigers
🥅 Ella Jacobs recorded 12 saves in goal
The Tigers move to 0-1 and will look to bounce back Thursday at home as they open conference play against Northeastern!
📍 Home vs. Northeastern
⏰ Kickoff: 5:30 PM
Come out and support our Tigers as they open OHC play! 🧡🐯⚽
The West Liberty-Salem Girls Golf Team fell short tonight in at tri-match at National Links Golf Club against West Jefferson and Northeastern.
Team scores:
Northeastern: 250
West Jefferson: 258
West Liberty-Salem 260
Leading the charge for the Lady Tigers was Grace Jones with a 61. Ava Martin followed closely behind with 64. Emma Cole and Ashlyn Pope rounded out the Lady Tigers scoring with a 67 and 68 respectively.
The Lady Tigers return to action Wednesday night at Locus Hill in a quad match with Southeastern, Mechanicsburg, and Madison Plains.
Team scores:
Northeastern: 250
West Jefferson: 258
West Liberty-Salem 260
Leading the charge for the Lady Tigers was Grace Jones with a 61. Ava Martin followed closely behind with 64. Emma Cole and Ashlyn Pope rounded out the Lady Tigers scoring with a 67 and 68 respectively.
The Lady Tigers return to action Wednesday night at Locus Hill in a quad match with Southeastern, Mechanicsburg, and Madison Plains.
📚 ACT Prep Opportunity
District families with students preparing to take the ACT may be interested in an ACT PREP Workshop offered by GP Educational Services!
Workshops focus on test-taking strategies, time management, ACT content review, and a full-length practice test. Sessions are offered in September and October in preparation for several ACT testing dates.
Interested? Check out the information attached or visit https://www.actprepworkshop.com/ for workshop details, locations, and contact information!
🐮 Fair Success for Ayden Underwood! 🐮
Congratulations to Ayden Underwood on a great showing with his beef projects at the fair! Ayden earned some impressive results in the show ring:
🏅 3rd Place – Breeding Heifer Class
🥈 2nd Place – Market Beef Class with his steer, Royal
🥇 1st Place & Reserve Champion Market Beef with his steer, Walter
A great showing and plenty to be proud of! Congratulations, Ayden, on all of your hard work and success this fair season! 🧡🐯
Congratulations to Ayden Underwood on a great showing with his beef projects at the fair! Ayden earned some impressive results in the show ring:
🏅 3rd Place – Breeding Heifer Class
🥈 2nd Place – Market Beef Class with his steer, Royal
🥇 1st Place & Reserve Champion Market Beef with his steer, Walter
A great showing and plenty to be proud of! Congratulations, Ayden, on all of your hard work and success this fair season! 🧡🐯
💬🧡 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:
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
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:
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
