🧡🖤 Senior Shoutout: Isaac Sertell 🖤🧡
Isaac Sertell will attend Mount Vernon Nazarene University where he will major in elementary education while continuing his baseball career.
During his time at West Liberty-Salem, Isaac was involved in baseball, football, three years of FFA, Spanish Club, Key Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His leadership, involvement, and dedication to both academics and athletics have made a lasting impact on the WL-S community.
We are proud of Isaac and excited to see all he accomplishes in this next chapter. Best of luck at MVNU! 🧡🖤
Isaac Sertell will attend Mount Vernon Nazarene University where he will major in elementary education while continuing his baseball career.
During his time at West Liberty-Salem, Isaac was involved in baseball, football, three years of FFA, Spanish Club, Key Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His leadership, involvement, and dedication to both academics and athletics have made a lasting impact on the WL-S community.
We are proud of Isaac and excited to see all he accomplishes in this next chapter. Best of luck at MVNU! 🧡🖤
🎳☀️ 7th Grade Bowling Fun! ☀️🎳
Our 7th graders celebrated the end of the school year with a day full of fun, laughter, and memories at Southwest Bowl and Melvin Miller Park! From friendly competition on the lanes to nonstop smile, the bowling alley was packed with excitement.
After lunch, students enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at the park, walking, playing, laughing, and soaking up time together as a class.
Next year, they’ll be 8th graders. But right now, they’re still in that sweet spot in the middle of it all… and we’re holding onto these moments just a little bit longer. 🧡🖤 #WLSTigers
🎒🌍 Book Bag Project - Help Us Make a Difference! 🌍🎒
West Liberty-Salem is collecting new and gently used book bags and lunch bags for children in Manya Krobo, Ghana now through the last day of school.
Donations can be dropped off in:
📍 Elementary Lobby
📍 Middle School 6/7 Hallway
As a reminder, students may leave empty backpacks on the last day of school to donate.
This is a great opportunity to give back and make a meaningful impact on students across the world. Thank you for your support! For questions, contact BethAnn Jackson at cct.urbana@yahoo.com🧡🐾
West Liberty-Salem is collecting new and gently used book bags and lunch bags for children in Manya Krobo, Ghana now through the last day of school.
Donations can be dropped off in:
📍 Elementary Lobby
📍 Middle School 6/7 Hallway
As a reminder, students may leave empty backpacks on the last day of school to donate.
This is a great opportunity to give back and make a meaningful impact on students across the world. Thank you for your support! For questions, contact BethAnn Jackson at cct.urbana@yahoo.com🧡🐾
🧡🖤 Senior Shoutout: Emma Gilbert 🖤🧡
Emma Gilbert will continue in the workforce after graduation where she will be working for Goodwill.
During her time at West Liberty-Salem, Emma was a member of the choir. Her kindness, positive spirit, and dedication have made her a valued part of the WL-S community.
We are proud of Emma and excited to see all she accomplishes in this next chapter. Congratulations and best of luck in the future! 🧡🖤
Emma Gilbert will continue in the workforce after graduation where she will be working for Goodwill.
During her time at West Liberty-Salem, Emma was a member of the choir. Her kindness, positive spirit, and dedication have made her a valued part of the WL-S community.
We are proud of Emma and excited to see all she accomplishes in this next chapter. Congratulations and best of luck in the future! 🧡🖤
🎓🧡 Commencement Information - Class of 2026 🖤🎓
West Liberty-Salem will celebrate the Class of 2026 during its Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 24, at 7:00 PM in the High School Gymnasium.
Graduates should arrive at 6:00 PM and report to the cafetorium. The gymnasium will also open for guests at 6:00 PM.
There is no limit to the number of guests each graduate may invite. Both bleacher and floor seating will be available.
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our seniors, their families, and our community! 🧡🖤
West Liberty-Salem will celebrate the Class of 2026 during its Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 24, at 7:00 PM in the High School Gymnasium.
Graduates should arrive at 6:00 PM and report to the cafetorium. The gymnasium will also open for guests at 6:00 PM.
There is no limit to the number of guests each graduate may invite. Both bleacher and floor seating will be available.
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our seniors, their families, and our community! 🧡🖤
Caught a few seniors still on campus today taking part in one of our favorite time-honored traditions… painting their senior bricks. 🧡🖤
Each brick tells a story, showcasing the creativity, personality, memories, and legacy these students leave behind at WL-S. We always love seeing the unique ways our seniors choose to make their mark and be remembered for years to come. 🎨🐾
🐾📚 Building Confidence One Story at a Time 🧡🖤
This year, students in Mrs. Mazza’s E & I class set a goal to boost their reading confidence, and with the help of Mrs. Perdue and everyone’s favorite four-legged friend, Melvin, they did just that!
Each Friday during the last three quarters, students visited Mrs. Perdue and Melvin in small groups to practice reading aloud in a comfortable, encouraging environment. What started with nervous voices and short reading passages quickly transformed into excitement, confidence, and students asking each week if they could go read to Melvin again.
The growth was incredible. Nervous tears turned into proud tears as students realized just how much progress they had made in such a short time. Melvin’s friendly face and furry ears provided comfort, encouragement, and a judgment-free listener who helped students believe in themselves.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Perdue for so generously sharing her time, and Melvin, to support our students and reinforce the important work happening in Mrs. Mazza’s classroom each day.
No matter your age, Melvin’s wagging tail and loving personality have a way of making a lasting impact. Thank you to Mrs. Perdue, Melvin, and our administration for making opportunities like this possible for our students! 🐶📖
This year, students in Mrs. Mazza’s E & I class set a goal to boost their reading confidence, and with the help of Mrs. Perdue and everyone’s favorite four-legged friend, Melvin, they did just that!
Each Friday during the last three quarters, students visited Mrs. Perdue and Melvin in small groups to practice reading aloud in a comfortable, encouraging environment. What started with nervous voices and short reading passages quickly transformed into excitement, confidence, and students asking each week if they could go read to Melvin again.
The growth was incredible. Nervous tears turned into proud tears as students realized just how much progress they had made in such a short time. Melvin’s friendly face and furry ears provided comfort, encouragement, and a judgment-free listener who helped students believe in themselves.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Perdue for so generously sharing her time, and Melvin, to support our students and reinforce the important work happening in Mrs. Mazza’s classroom each day.
No matter your age, Melvin’s wagging tail and loving personality have a way of making a lasting impact. Thank you to Mrs. Perdue, Melvin, and our administration for making opportunities like this possible for our students! 🐶📖
🏆✨ The FINAL Gold Card winners of the year have officially been drawn! ✨🏆
This morning’s episode of “Gold Card ‘Friday’” ended with LOTS of excitement as our grand prize winners were announced! Any elementary student who earned a Gold Card throughout the school year was entered into today’s drawing, and the prize choices are AMAZING! 🎉⚾🦁🌊
Winners will bring home a flyer to review prize options with their families, including:
⚾ Major League Baseball games
🦁 A zoo adventure
🌊 Zoombezi Bay
🎟️ And MORE awesome experiences!
🎉 Congratulations to our grand prize winners:
🧡 Louis Gieseke
🖤 Shealee Pendleton
🧡 Cohen Reasoner (absent today)
🖤 Gwen Williams
🧡 Ava Creviston
🖤 Stratton Yeater
🧡 Sadie Neer
🖤 Raylind Shafer
🧡 Lucas Brenner
🖤 Kali Murphy
🧡 Desmond Lucas
🖤 Scarlett Collier
We are SO proud of all of our elementary students for showing kindness, responsibility, leadership, and Tiger pride all year long. What a fantastic way to celebrate an incredible school year! 🐾🧡🖤 #WLSTigers #GoldCardFriday #TigerPride
Due to probability of rain and storms this evening, WLS Senior Sunset is being moved to Thursday from 7pm - Dark.
🧡🖤 Senior Shoutout: Naaman Stidham 🖤🧡
Naaman Stidham plans to continue working in the family business, Stidham Painting and Roofing, while also growing his own company, Bayliss Construction, after graduation.
During his time at West Liberty-Salem, Naaman especially enjoyed being part of the football program. Reflecting on his experience, Naaman shared, “I’ve made many brothers through that sport and I’ll never forget them.”
We are proud of Naaman and excited to see all he accomplishes in this next chapter. Best of luck in your future career endeavors! 🧡🖤
Naaman Stidham plans to continue working in the family business, Stidham Painting and Roofing, while also growing his own company, Bayliss Construction, after graduation.
During his time at West Liberty-Salem, Naaman especially enjoyed being part of the football program. Reflecting on his experience, Naaman shared, “I’ve made many brothers through that sport and I’ll never forget them.”
We are proud of Naaman and excited to see all he accomplishes in this next chapter. Best of luck in your future career endeavors! 🧡🖤
🧡🖤 Senior Shoutout: Malia Miller 🖤🧡
Malia Miller will enter the workforce after graduation where she will begin working as an estimator for a landscaping company.
During her time at West Liberty-Salem, Malia was involved in cross country, track and field, musical, Key Club, and FFA. Her hard work, creativity, and dedication to staying involved have made a positive impact both in and out of the classroom.
We are proud of Malia and excited to see all she accomplishes in this next chapter. Congratulations and best of luck in your future career! 🧡🖤
Malia Miller will enter the workforce after graduation where she will begin working as an estimator for a landscaping company.
During her time at West Liberty-Salem, Malia was involved in cross country, track and field, musical, Key Club, and FFA. Her hard work, creativity, and dedication to staying involved have made a positive impact both in and out of the classroom.
We are proud of Malia and excited to see all she accomplishes in this next chapter. Congratulations and best of luck in your future career! 🧡🖤
🧡🖤 Senior Shoutout: Olivia Deere 🖤🧡
Olivia Deere will attend Clark State College where she will pursue a career in nursing.
During her time at West Liberty-Salem, Olivia was involved in basketball, volleyball, bowling, track and field, FFA, and Prom Committee. Her dedication, school spirit, and willingness to stay involved made a positive impact throughout her high school career.
We are proud of Olivia and excited to see all she accomplishes in this next chapter. Congratulations and best of luck in the future! 🧡🖤
Olivia Deere will attend Clark State College where she will pursue a career in nursing.
During her time at West Liberty-Salem, Olivia was involved in basketball, volleyball, bowling, track and field, FFA, and Prom Committee. Her dedication, school spirit, and willingness to stay involved made a positive impact throughout her high school career.
We are proud of Olivia and excited to see all she accomplishes in this next chapter. Congratulations and best of luck in the future! 🧡🖤
⚾🧡 Senior Night Update 🖤⚾
The Varsity Baseball Team will officially, and finally, celebrate their seniors tomorrow in a newly added matchup against Miami East on Tuesday, May 19!
Senior Night festivities will begin at 5:00 PM, with first pitch scheduled for 5:30 PM. Join us as we recognize our senior Tigers for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to the program! 🧡🖤
The Varsity Baseball Team will officially, and finally, celebrate their seniors tomorrow in a newly added matchup against Miami East on Tuesday, May 19!
Senior Night festivities will begin at 5:00 PM, with first pitch scheduled for 5:30 PM. Join us as we recognize our senior Tigers for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to the program! 🧡🖤
🏆📚 Congratulations to West Liberty-Salem High School teacher Andy Cotrell on being named a recipient of the Quest Federal Credit Union Logan County Teacher of the Year Award!
Quest Federal Credit Union held its annual Teacher of the Year celebration on Friday afternoon at Bella Vino Events & Wine Room, recognizing outstanding educators from across the region who make a lasting impact on their students and communities.
Mr. Cotrell, who teaches several sections of high school algebra courses at West Liberty-Salem, was nominated by his students, Cooper Titus and Mckayla Reames, for the care, humility, and accountability he shows to every student, not just those who sit in his classroom each day.
Students shared that “Mr. Cotrell goes above and beyond every day. He is dedicated to his students and West Liberty-Salem as a whole and goes out of his way to not only teach math, but also basic life and job skills that show us we can do anything after high school.”
They also praised the way he encourages every student to value their future path, whether that means continuing their education or entering the workforce directly after graduation.
At WL-S, we know great teachers do more than teach content. They build confidence, character, and connections that last a lifetime. Mr. Cotrell’s impact reaches far beyond algebra, and this recognition is incredibly well deserved.
Congratulations, Mr. Cotrell, and thank you for the difference you make in the lives of our students every single day! 🧡🖤
Quest Federal Credit Union held its annual Teacher of the Year celebration on Friday afternoon at Bella Vino Events & Wine Room, recognizing outstanding educators from across the region who make a lasting impact on their students and communities.
Mr. Cotrell, who teaches several sections of high school algebra courses at West Liberty-Salem, was nominated by his students, Cooper Titus and Mckayla Reames, for the care, humility, and accountability he shows to every student, not just those who sit in his classroom each day.
Students shared that “Mr. Cotrell goes above and beyond every day. He is dedicated to his students and West Liberty-Salem as a whole and goes out of his way to not only teach math, but also basic life and job skills that show us we can do anything after high school.”
They also praised the way he encourages every student to value their future path, whether that means continuing their education or entering the workforce directly after graduation.
At WL-S, we know great teachers do more than teach content. They build confidence, character, and connections that last a lifetime. Mr. Cotrell’s impact reaches far beyond algebra, and this recognition is incredibly well deserved.
Congratulations, Mr. Cotrell, and thank you for the difference you make in the lives of our students every single day! 🧡🖤
🥞🧡 A Sweet Surprise for Mrs. Sanborn! 🖤🥞
Mrs. Sanborn was celebrated in the sweetest way this morning as her kindergarten team, paraprofessionals, and students surprised her with a special picnic breakfast filled with pancakes, fruit, and lots of love!
As Mrs. Sanborn prepares for retirement, her students and coworkers wanted to make sure she knew just how much she means to them. From the smiles and hugs to the thoughtful celebration, it was clear she has made a lasting impact on so many little lives over the years! 🧡🖤
Mrs. Sanborn was celebrated in the sweetest way this morning as her kindergarten team, paraprofessionals, and students surprised her with a special picnic breakfast filled with pancakes, fruit, and lots of love!
As Mrs. Sanborn prepares for retirement, her students and coworkers wanted to make sure she knew just how much she means to them. From the smiles and hugs to the thoughtful celebration, it was clear she has made a lasting impact on so many little lives over the years! 🧡🖤
🧡🖤 Senior Shoutout: Noah Boyd 🖤🧡
Noah Boyd will attend Clark State College after graduation where he will pursue a degree in Addiction Services.
During his time at West Liberty-Salem, Noah was involved in FCCLA, Choir, and Pages. His compassion, leadership, and dedication to helping others have made a positive impact throughout his high school years.
We are proud of Noah and excited to see all he accomplishes in this next chapter as he works toward a career serving and supporting others. Congratulations, Noah! 🧡🖤
Noah Boyd will attend Clark State College after graduation where he will pursue a degree in Addiction Services.
During his time at West Liberty-Salem, Noah was involved in FCCLA, Choir, and Pages. His compassion, leadership, and dedication to helping others have made a positive impact throughout his high school years.
We are proud of Noah and excited to see all he accomplishes in this next chapter as he works toward a career serving and supporting others. Congratulations, Noah! 🧡🖤
🎒🌍 Book Bag Project - Help Us Make a Difference! 🌍🎒
West Liberty-Salem is collecting new and gently used book bags and lunch bags for children in Manya Krobo, Ghana now through the last day of school.
Donations can be dropped off in:
📍 Elementary Lobby
📍 Middle School 6/7 Hallway
As a reminder, students may leave empty backpacks on the last day of school to donate.
This is a great opportunity to give back and make a meaningful impact on students across the world. Thank you for your support! For questions, contact BethAnn Jackson at cct.urbana@yahoo.com🧡🐾
#TigerPride #ServeOthers
West Liberty-Salem is collecting new and gently used book bags and lunch bags for children in Manya Krobo, Ghana now through the last day of school.
Donations can be dropped off in:
📍 Elementary Lobby
📍 Middle School 6/7 Hallway
As a reminder, students may leave empty backpacks on the last day of school to donate.
This is a great opportunity to give back and make a meaningful impact on students across the world. Thank you for your support! For questions, contact BethAnn Jackson at cct.urbana@yahoo.com🧡🐾
#TigerPride #ServeOthers
🧡🖤 Senior Shoutout: Sophia Sprinkle 🖤🧡
Sophia Sprinkle will enter the workforce after graduation while also pursuing a career in massage therapy.
Sophia’s kindness, determination, and commitment to building her future have prepared her well for this next chapter. We are excited to see where life takes her as she begins working toward a career helping and caring for others.
We are proud of Sophia and wish her all the best in the future. Congratulations, Sophia! 🧡🖤
Sophia Sprinkle will enter the workforce after graduation while also pursuing a career in massage therapy.
Sophia’s kindness, determination, and commitment to building her future have prepared her well for this next chapter. We are excited to see where life takes her as she begins working toward a career helping and caring for others.
We are proud of Sophia and wish her all the best in the future. Congratulations, Sophia! 🧡🖤
🎓🧡 Senior Clap Out Livestream 🖤🎓
We’ll be livestreaming the Class of 2026 Senior Clap Out on Monday morning at approximately 8:05 AM right here on our page! Join us as we celebrate our seniors one last time as they walk the halls of West Liberty-Salem surrounded by cheers from students and staff!
Don’t worry if you can’t catch it live, the full video will be posted later! 🧡🖤
We’ll be livestreaming the Class of 2026 Senior Clap Out on Monday morning at approximately 8:05 AM right here on our page! Join us as we celebrate our seniors one last time as they walk the halls of West Liberty-Salem surrounded by cheers from students and staff!
Don’t worry if you can’t catch it live, the full video will be posted later! 🧡🖤
🧡🖤 Senior Shoutout: Lucas Merriman 🖤🧡
Lucas Merriman will enter the workforce upon graduation as he pursues a career in construction.
During his time at West Liberty-Salem, Lucas was a member of both the wrestling and track and field teams. His toughness, work ethic, and dedication have helped him succeed in competition and will serve him well in the future.
We are proud of Lucas and excited to see all he accomplishes in this next chapter. Best of luck in your future career! 🧡🖤
Lucas Merriman will enter the workforce upon graduation as he pursues a career in construction.
During his time at West Liberty-Salem, Lucas was a member of both the wrestling and track and field teams. His toughness, work ethic, and dedication have helped him succeed in competition and will serve him well in the future.
We are proud of Lucas and excited to see all he accomplishes in this next chapter. Best of luck in your future career! 🧡🖤
