Mrs. Collins' second graders are writing personal narratives this week! They chose an idea and created stories with a catchy beginning, then added details, time, and dialogue. Next, they became student editors as they read their classmates stories, corrected spelling, grammar, and made content suggestions. Finally, their stories were "published", and it was time to share them with their friends!
WL-S graduate and U.S. Airman Gage Scott met with students interested in a career with the United States Airforce today. He and SSG Krista Reeves, U.S. Airforce, spoke with many students who were eager to learn how Gage is serving our country! We appreciate your time and thank you for your service!
Please help us celebrate this week's Educator of the Week! Congratulations to Mrs. Trista Havens!
The high school baseball and softball teams would love your help in the concession stand! Volunteers are needed next week through the remainder of the season. Click the link below to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ea9ab2aa2fac25-varsity1#/
West Liberty-Salem is offering current WL-S students a summer employment opportunity in our technology and maintenance department. Students may pick up an application from Liz Carter in Central Office.
Champaign County high school students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the first Good Dog, Good Art contest sponsored by the Champaign County Sherriff's Department. Students are asked to create a piece of art, in any medium, that represents Deputy Duke's mission as a Champaign County Sherriff therapy dog. Please see attached entry form for complete details. Entries are due by May 1, 2023.
Aubrey Timmons, a junior, recently competed in the high school State Powerlifting Meet at Kenton High School where she set a new state record for squat. She placed first in the state squatting 430 pounds. Aubree deadlifted 330 pounds and 175 pounds at bench. Also competing and setting a state record is Abby Timmons, a freshman. Abby placed 5th in the state setting the state squat record in her weight class at 365 pounds. Abby also completed a 135 pound bench and 275 pound deadlift. Cam Bair, a Sophomore, placed first in the state in his weight class squatting 500 pounds, 475 pound deadlift, and 275 bench press. Congratulations, Aubree, Abby, and Cam!
The West Liberty-Salem girls track and field team hosted their season opener Monday at Tiger Stadium. The Lady Tigers finished 3rd out of 4 teams.
Team Scores: 1st Ft. Loramie 141, 2nd Anna 80.5, 3rd WLS 76.5, 4th Houston 54
Junior Sophia Hardwick led the Tigers with two first place finishes in the 100 meter hurdles (17.64) and 300 meter hurdles (50.66). Freshman Breece Gullett also chipped in a first place finish winning the 800 meter run (2:43.42).
Placing second for the Tigers were the 4x800 relay team of Gullett, Ashley Yoder, Teagan Boyd and Mallory Bostick (10:33.04) and the 4x200 relay team of Tori Douthwaite, Elise Longshore, Claire Longshore and Bostick (1:57.35).
Chipping in third place finishes were Claire Longshore in the 100 meter hurdles (18.09) and 300 meter hurdles (51.47), Ashley Yoder 1600 meter run (5:47.39),
Kenzie Bahan shot put 30'07.5", Teagan Boyd 800 meter run (2:45.38), the 4x100 meter relay team of Tori Douthwaite, Elise Longshore, Claire Longshore and Gwen McCullough (55.68) and the 4x400 meter relay team of Gwen McCullough, Teagan Boyd, Breece Gullett and Sophia Hardwick (4:34.41).
Fourth place finishers included Lena Kauffman 100 meter dash (14.37) and pole vault 8'0" and Mallory Bostick 400 meter run (1:06.50),
Rounding out the WLS scorers placing fifth were Elise Longshore pole vault (7'6), Anna Knox in high jump (4'04") and long jump (13'02.5"), Lyndee Harrison shot put (28'11"), Isabella Hardwick discus (88'0), Gwen McCullough 800 meter run (2:49.16) and Malia Miller 1600 meter run (6:01.69).
WLS is back in action Saturday at the Versailles Invitational
Photo of Sophia Hardwick and Claire Longshore.
Photo Credit: John Coffman
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, Due to spotty dense fog in our area, WLS will be on a two hour delay this morning. School will start at 9:40 for the MS and HS and 9:45 for the Elementary. WL-S will be on a Two hour delay for Tuesday, March 28th. Thank you.
Don't forget! The deadline to order your elementary yearbook is April 3rd, and we are 55 orders short of meeting our requirement. Get your yearbook today by visiting https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob. Thank you!
Both Middle School and High School Science Olympiads qualify for State Tournament! Read the full Story here: https://www.wlstigers.org/article/1053097.
The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association announced the All-Ohio basketball team. Both Chaley Wade and Taran Logwood received DIII Honorable Mentions. Congratulations, Taran and Chaley!
Photo Credit: John Coffman
Kindergarten Screening is just around the corner! Register today, and find more information by clicking here https://www.wlstigers.org/article/657996.
Update: Girls Softball at Northeastern is also cancelled tonight. Make-up date is March 30th, at 5:00.
Your Tiger's week at a glance! Please note that tonight's JV baseball game at Shawnee is cancelled. Makeup TBD. All other events are on as scheduled.
Tomorrow's varsity softball game against Graham is cancelled. At this time, no date has been determined to reschedule.
The middle school and high school Science Olympiad teams had a fantastic turn out at the 2023 Western Ohio Science Olympiad Tournament this weekend! Middle school placed 5th, while high school took 4th place, qualifying both for the State Tournament! Keep up the great work, Tigers!
Hello Families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. I hope that everyone has a great Spring break next week. For Mack-A -Cheek and Hi-Point students attending school next week, here is transportation information. Mack students will be picked up at their homes between 6:50 and 7:15, all Hi-Point students need to be at the bus lot in the back of the school by 7:25 each day. In the afternoon, JVS will be dropped off at WLS at 3:00 PM and Mac students will be dropped off at their homes. If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Supervisor, Jake Vitt, at 937-465-1075x127 or at jvitt@wlstigers.org. Thank you
Don't forget to order your elementary yearbook. Orders are due by April 3rd, and we need 100 more orders. Unfortunately, we have to meet a certain number of orders. They are going to be great this year, so order today!
'March Cereal Madness' dominos was a huge success this morning! Click on the video to watch as cereal box dominos fall through the hallways of the elementary, ending with the WL-S grand finale in the gym! More than 1400 boxes of cereal were donated by elementary students, families, and staff members to make this possible. Specials teachers planned and designed the route that the dominos would take, while fifth graders were integral in the set-up, tear down, and execution of the falling boxes. After the main event, students helped load volunteers' cars with all 1407 cereal boxes that will stock local food pantries in Champaign and Logan Counties. Thank you to everyone who donated, transported cereal, or helped in any way! You don't want to miss watching this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Kq6HzhLUg
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
West Liberty-Salem hosts Academic Excellence Banquet and honored 85 high school students.
Read the full story here: https://www.wlstigers.org/article/1042573
Students and educators honored are as follows:
Freshman
Front row: Emery Longaberger, Brady Kauffman, Geneva Estep, Lance Campbell, Dustin Bolton
Row 2: Abbie Thoman, Marisa Smith, Emma Smith, Kaylee Powell, Wyatt Longaberger
Row 3: Brevin Louden, Ava Poppe, Breece Gullett, Addison Hutton
Row 4: Dylan King, Mason Helms
Row 5: Haylee Earles, Gavin Greenhill, Levi Miller, Kamden Hissong, Naomi Kole
Not pictured: Ava Astorino, Lyndee Harrison, Caleb Ling, Eli Christison
Sophomores:
Front row: Bexley Wilcoxon. Akira Whitman, Kennedy Wallace, Marley Myers, Rebekah Hudson
Row 2: Caleb Hershberger, Madeline McGill, Londyn Loveless, Audrey Collins, Teagan Boyd
Row 3: Quentin Rudolph, Max Rudolph, Daniel Neer, Clayton McAuley, Isabella Hardwick, Jessa Beard,
Row 4: Craig Stanford, Eli Adkins, Aaron Campbell
Row 5: Isaiah Reames, Luke McGill, Taran Logwood, Owen Barger
Not pictured: Ava Johnson, Illa Kerns, Nathan Neuerman
Juniors
Front row: Addison McAuley, Abigail Miller, Alexis Helms, Zander Fahenstock, Emma Bails,
Row 2: Lillian Weaver, Lily Smith, Kenzie Phillips, Ivy Cline, Kerrigan Burgel
Row 3: Veronica Wall, Chaley Wade, Joseph LaRoche, Mallory Bostick, Madeline Cole
Not pictured: Sophia Hardwick, Abby Guest, Megan Hollar, and Sari Kitchen
Seniors:
Row 1: Brittany Neer, Tina Douthwaite, Maggie Davis, Lena Kauffman, Allie Bolton
Row 2: Makenna Smith, Whitney Ridenbaugh, Rylie Schultz, Trinity Floyd, Carlee Hausler, Isabelle Wilson
Row 3: Adam Stapleton, Logan Phillips, Christian Davis, Lexy Lee, Kayla Cole, Arianna Chapman
Not pictured: Gabby Hudson, Elyssa Cheetham, Anika Christison
Students & Honored Staff Members:
Front row: Trinity Floyd, Renee Arnold, Allie Bolton, Isabelle Wilson, Trista Havens, Maggie Davis, Brian Yoder
Row 1: Rylie Schultz, June Seymour, Arianna Chapman, Lexy Lee, Brittany Neer
Row 2: Tina Douthwaite, Jennifer Douthwaite, Makenna Smith, Molly Smith, Tim Wolfe, Brandie Roberts, Aaron Lauck
Row 3: Kayla Cole, Chris Smucker, Whitney Ridenbaugh, Adam Stapleton, Rex Stapleton, Christian Davis, Todd Lewis, Logan Phillips
Not pictured: Abbigayle Long and teacher Mr. Andy Cotrell, and Mrs. Cheryl Shank honored by Rylie Schultz