


The West Liberty-Salem School-Based Health Center continues to see patients via telehealth whenever school is closed.
In the event of inclement weather, and a school cancellation, you can still schedule by calling Community Health & Wellness Partners at 937-599-1411 and ask to be added to Jenn Douthwaite’s schedule.
Stay warm, stay well, Tigers! 🧡🖤

🐯🏀 Tiger Athletic Week at a Glance! 🏀🐯
It’s another exciting week to be a Tiger! Here’s what you need to know as we head into game day and weekend scheduling updates:
Tonight, our Junior High Girls Basketball team will take the court (Main Gym) at home against neighboring Triad for one 8th grade game only. The Boys teams will travel to Triad and compete in both 7th and 8th grade games—go get ’em, Tigers!
The JVB game originally scheduled for tonight against Urbana has been cancelled. No makeup game is scheduled at this time.🧡
Please also note an important schedule change for this Saturday: the JV and Varsity Lady Tigers will play beginning at 1:00 PM, not 6:00 PM as previously announced. ⏰ If you purchased tickets for a later time, no worries—they are still valid for entry! ✅
Let’s cheer them on all week long…
Purchase Tickets: HomeTown Ticketing | School Events
GO TIGERS! 🐯🙌🧡
#TigerStrong #WLSPride

West Liberty-Salem Local Schools is excited to partner with the West Liberty-Salem Health-Based Center to offer Group Therapy Visits for students and parents—providing a supportive space to manage stress, share experiences, and grow together.
🧡 These small group sessions will take place after school hours, and are led by a caring, licensed therapist right here at school.
💬 Topics include:
• Emotions – Elementary students
• Anxiety – Middle School students
• Depression – High School students
✅ Benefits for Students & Parents:
✔ Helps manage stress and emotions
✔ Builds confidence and coping skills
✔ Supports overall well-being and school success
📅 Sessions begin: January 19, 2026
⏳ Scheduled once a week for 6-8 weeks after school
📞 Register by calling: 937-599-1411, Options 6, 1
(Then select Option 6 and 1 to reach the Care Team Case Manager)
📝 Parent/Guardian consent is required!
✨ Services are open to ALL students with flexible payment options and additional support available from the Our Team Care Case Manager.
Let’s continue working together to support our students—in class, engaged, and healthy. 🐾💪
#WLSStrong #ConnectShareGrow #StudentSupport #TigerPride 🧡

You’ve spoken… and we’ve listened! 🗣️💙
The votes are in, and the Class of 2025 has chosen an EVENING EVENT to celebrate, reconnect, and bring the Tiger family back together again!
📆 Tuesday, December 16th
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 HS Media Center
✨ Come for the pizza.
✨ Stay for the memories. 🐯
🍕 Pizza & drinks provided by the HS Counseling Department and hosted with help from the Senior Class of 2026
💬 Catch up with friends and relive those unforgettable high school moments
🏀 BONUS: You’ll get in FREE to the basketball game that night if you want to swing over and cheer on the next generation of Tigers! 🙌
📩 RSVP by emailing:
• Mrs. Smith at mosmith@wlstigers.org
• Mr. Johnson at gjohnson@wlstigers.org
🚨 Important Details:
❌ No guests
✅ Class of 2025 WLS Alumni ONLY
🧡 Spread the word and tag your classmates!
We can’t wait to see YOU back in the building, back in the media center, and
back where you belong. 🧡
#WLSAlumni #ClassOf2025 #WelcomeBackTigers #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger 🐯🎓

We hope you’re soaking up the last bit of Thanksgiving break, because the holiday magic is already happening at WLS!
On Tuesday, we had a very special visitor on campus… Mrs. Claus herself stopped by — and she didn’t come alone! She brought her cheerful elves along to help us get ready for the big week. It’s not every day Mrs. Claus makes a surprise appearance at school, so our Tigers were pretty excited! ❤️🎅🏻✨
Our PTO Santa Shop officially opens TOMORROW, and students will shop December 1 & 2 during Specials. Our PTO elves have filled a 17-foot box truck with over 75 bins of hand-picked gifts from Walmart, Kohls, Williams Hardware, Kroger, CVS, Rural King, and more! 🎁
💵 Gifts are $0.25–$12 (cash or check)
🎁 Tons of fun, thoughtful options for everyone in the family
💛 All proceeds support WLS students and staff throughout the year
We can’t wait to see the joy on our Tigers’ faces as Santa Shop begins.
Let the festive fun start tomorrow! 🎄✨


Our Tigers have a full day of basketball action coming up this Friday!
The JV/Varsity Boys Basketball teams will host Minster for a home scrimmage beginning at 1:00 PM. Admission for the scrimmage is free—a great opportunity to get an early look at our teams before the season officially begins!
Then on Friday night, the Girls Basketball teams take the court for their second game of the season.
🏀 JV tips off at 6:00 PM, with Varsity to follow.
🎟️ Girls Game Tickets:
Purchase online here:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wlstigers/entity/schools/2
or pay cash at the gate.
Come out and support our Tigers all day long! 🧡🐯


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! 🎉💛🐯






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.



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. 💛🐯📊

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. 🧡🐯


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! ✨🎄🎅🏻


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




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









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







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 🧡🐾

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

