Good morning, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to slick road conditions, WLS is on a 2-hour delay for today, Thursday, January 15th. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for Elementary. Thank you
3 months ago, Kraig Hissong

Mr. Clapp's 7th grade social studies students recently combined history and creativity through a unique art project inspired by Arabic/Islamic design. 🎨
Students explored the Arabesque art style, using flowers, vines, calligraphy, and geometric shapes to create repeating patterns, while also having the freedom to add their own creative flair. We love seeing learning come to life through art at our middle school! 🧡

3 months ago, Allison Wygal
arabesque
🧡 Tiger Week Ahead! 🐾

It’s another busy week for our Tigers, and our student-athletes are ready to compete, grow, and represent West Liberty-Salem with pride!

Whether it’s on the court, mat, lanes, or pool, your support makes a difference. Come out, wear your orange and black, and cheer on our Tigers as they give it their all this week. 📣

🐯 Go Tigers! 🧡
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
week
🏀🧡 6th Grade Tigers Basketball Weekend Recap! 🐯

Our 6th grade boys' and girls' teams were busy on the court this weekend, showing grit, hustle, and Tiger pride!

🐯 6th Grade BOYS
The boys picked up a nice win and came this close in a hard-fought battle:

✅ WLS def. Bellefontaine 31–22
🔥 Braxton Louden – 17
Isaac Fallon – 6
Hayes Robison – 3
Jack Troyer – 3
Jackson Barth – 2

❌ WLS fell to North Union 30–29 (one-point game!)
🔥 Braxton Louden – 13
Isaac Fallon – 7
Jack Troyer – 4
Jackson Barth – 3
Maddax Dobberstein – 2

🐯 6th Grade GIRLS
The girls faced a tough weekend but continued to compete and grow together:

📅 Saturday: WLS fell to Bellefontaine 21–16
Bentley Sullivan – 6
Addison Falloon – 4
Harper Patton – 2
Claudia Louth – 2
Paisley Strapp – 2

📅 Sunday: WLS fell to North Union 22–6
Lily Erickson – 2
Claudia Louth – 2
Loralye Jones – 1
Bentley Sullivan – 1

The girls now sit at 2–2 on the season and are back in action this weekend as they travel to Triad on Saturday and Madison-Plains on Sunday.

Proud of the effort, teamwork, and heart from both squads. Keep working, Tigers—big things ahead! 🧡🐾
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
boys
girls team
🧡 Tiger Week Ahead! 🐾

It’s another busy week for our Tigers, and our student-athletes are ready to compete, grow, and represent West Liberty-Salem with pride!

Whether it’s on the court, mat, lanes, or pool, your support makes a difference. Come out, wear your orange and black, and cheer on our Tigers as they give it their all this week. 📣

🐯 Go Tigers! 🧡
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
week at a glance
📘🖤🧡 Yearbooks Are On Sale! 🧡🖤📘

It’s time to order your West Liberty-Salem Yearbooks! 📚
All three school yearbooks (Elementary, Middle School, & High School) are now available for online purchasing.

📸 To make sure we capture a full year of memories, yearbooks will be delivered at the beginning of the next school year. Ordering now guarantees your student has a copy waiting for them!

✨ Don’t wait until they’re gone! Ordering early is the best way to make sure you snag a yearbook filled with moments, milestones, and memories from this school year.

Ordering links are available here:

HS Jostens: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A06663300

MS Better Images: www.buytheyearbook.com

Elem Lifetouch: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?jobNumber=6590026

Thank you for supporting our yearbook programs!
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
yearbook ad
📚🧡 Elementary Literacy Night: Save the Date! 🧡📚

Mark your calendars for a fun-filled evening celebrating the joy and importance of reading at our Elementary Literacy Night!

📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

We invite our families and students to join us for an evening focused on early literacy, learning, and school spirit. This special night is a wonderful way to highlight how reading builds confidence, curiosity, and lifelong success.

👕 Literacy Week Shirts Are On Sale Now!

Help us spread the message by ordering a Literacy Week T-shirt and wearing it often between now and March 5th to promote the importance of early literacy throughout our school and community.

💲 Cost: $15
📏 Sizes: Youth through Adult 4XL
🗓️ Order Deadline: Sunday, January 25

👉 Order here:
https://wlsliteracyweek26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Let’s Read Like a Champion and show our Tiger pride as we celebrate literacy together! 🐯📖🖤🧡
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
save the date
save the date
🛡️🖤🧡 Leadership in School Safety & Trauma-Informed Practice 🧡🖤🛡️
We’re proud to share that Andy McGill, Middle School Principal, was invited to speak at Rutherford County Schools Safety Department Incident Command Training alongside keynote speakers from PRN (The Principal Recovery Network).
This powerful training brought together three experienced school leaders who shared their personal experiences and helped guide administrators in strengthening leadership, collaboration, advocacy, and safety planning. A key focus of the session was becoming trauma-informed, with the goal of helping schools understand how to rebuild and support school climate following a tragic incident.
🎤 Guest Speakers included:
• Kathy Gombos – Principal, Sandy Hook Elementary School (Sandy Hook, CT)
• Andy McGill – Middle School Principal, West Liberty-Salem Schools (West Liberty, OH)
• Warman Hall – Former Principal, Aztec High School (Aztec, NM)
We are proud of Mr. McGill for representing West Liberty-Salem and contributing to important conversations around school safety, leadership, and healing. Read the full article: https://www.wlstigers.org/article/2630889
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
training
training
📣🧡 Little Tiger Cheer Camp is Back! 🧡📣

The West Liberty-Salem High School Cheer Team is excited to host Little Tiger Cheer Camp for students in grades K–5! This fun opportunity allows our youngest Tigers to learn cheer motions, jumps, chants, and a dance, all while building confidence and school spirit!

📄 Registration forms were sent home with students last week, so be sure to check backpacks if you haven’t seen it yet!

🗓️ Camp Dates & Times:
• Wednesday, January 21 | 3:00–4:30 PM
• Thursday, January 22 | 3:00–4:30 PM

🎉 Performance Opportunity:
Little Tigers will perform during halftime of the Varsity Boys Basketball game on Friday, January 23rd.

💲 Cost: $20 (includes a camp T-shirt to be worn during the performance)
📝 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
📍 Pick-Up: Elementary gym after each camp day (parent/guardian sign-out required)

This is a fun and exciting way for students to get involved, show Tiger pride, and shine on the court! 🐯🖤🧡
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
cheer camp
⚖️🖤🧡 Mock Trial Update 🧡🖤⚖️

We’re proud to share a great update from our West Liberty-Salem Mock Trial team! The team competed in a scrimmage yesterday in Marysville, and they performed extremely well.

This scrimmage provided an excellent opportunity to practice courtroom skills, receive valuable feedback, and fine-tune arguments as the team prepares for District Competition on January 30. Our students represented WL-S with professionalism, confidence, and strong preparation throughout the day.

Thank you to Marysville for hosting and congratulations to our Mock Trial team on a successful scrimmage. We’re excited to see them continue their hard work pay off as districts approach! 🐯👏
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
Mock Trial
🌟🎓 January Seniors of the Month 🎓🌟

Please join us in celebrating our January Seniors of the Month, Geneva Estep and Brady Kauffman! These two seniors truly exemplify what it means to be a Tiger, and we are proud to recognize them for their impact on our school community.

Geneva and Brady are respected by their peers and staff for their kindness, leadership, and commitment to doing things the right way. They consistently demonstrate strong character, a positive attitude, and a willingness to support others, both inside and outside the classroom.

👏 Let’s give a big Tiger congratulations to our January Seniors of the Month!

🔗 Read more about our Seniors of the Month here:
https://www.wlstigers.org/page/seniors-of-the-month

🤝 Senior of the Month recognition is made possible through the generous support of our community sponsors:
Ice Cream Parlor, Marie’s Candies, People’s Savings & Loan, Subway, Malia Hughes, Key Realty, and our own Cafeteria.

🖤🧡
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
kauffman
kauffman
🎉🧡 December Middle School Students of the Month! 🧡🎉

West Liberty-Salem Middle School is proud to recognize our December Students of the Month for their hard work, positive attitudes, and leadership in and out of the classroom! 🌟

👏 8th Grade: Addie Nickels & Blaine Collier
👏 7th Grade: Leni Rader & Gabe Brehm
👏 6th Grade: Bentley Sullivan & Landon Jackson

🐾Congratulations to all of our outstanding students! Keep shining bright! ✨
#WLSPride #TigerPride #StudentOfTheMonth #MiddleSchoolStrong
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
Middle School Students of the Month
📘🧡 Middle School Yearbooks Are On Sale! 🧡📘

Don’t miss out on the 2025–2026 Middle School Yearbook—a great way to capture memories from the school year!

🖥️ How to Order:
👉 Visit www.buytheyearbook.com
or scan the QR code on the flyer
1️⃣ Enter your School Name or School ID: 733664
2️⃣ Select “Purchase” Yearbooks
3️⃣ Enter student information and grade
4️⃣ Add to cart and proceed to checkout
5️⃣ Complete payment and place your order

⏰ Order Deadline: February 28
📦 Delivery: Yearbooks will be delivered to the school

Make sure your middle schooler has a keepsake full of memories, friends, and milestones—order yours today! 🐯📚
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
yearbook
🤼‍♀️🤼‍♂️🧡🖤 Catch our HS Boys and Girls Wrestling Teams on Chalk Talk! 🖤🧡🤼‍♂️🤼‍♀️

Check out Peak of Ohio TV and catch our Girls and Boys Wrestling teams on Chalk Talk last night. You can see their interviews at around the 25-minute mark. where they shared insights into their season so far and what’s ahead as they continue to compete.

📺 Watch live here:
👉 https://peakofohiotv.com/events/details/chalk-talk-jan-7-2026/209

Don’t miss it!🐯🔥
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
🎓🧡 Calling All Senior Parents & Families! 🧡🎓
This is a friendly reminder to please encourage your Class of 2026 Senior to check their school email/announcements for information about our annual Senior Video—a special tradition shown on Senior Night and gifted to each senior at graduation.

📸 Photo Submissions Needed!
To be included, seniors must submit photos by February 27 to Mr. Yoder or the front office (please be sure all photos are labeled with the student’s name). All photos will be returned.

⚠️ Seniors who do not submit photos by the deadline may not be included in the video, so please encourage them to submit ASAP!

📧 Questions? Email Mr. Yoder directly.

📢 A reminder to all students and families that important information is shared regularly on morning announcements. Students should continue to check announcements for updates—including scholarship opportunities, deadlines, and important senior-year reminders. As always, daily announcements are also posted on our website at wlstigers.org and clicking the MS/HS Announcements tab located right above Events on the main page.

Thank you for helping your senior be part of this meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime tradition! 🐯✨
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
Senior Video
🗓️🧡 January at a Glance 🧡🗓️

As we move into the heart of January, we’re sharing our January Calendar with several important dates and reminders for students and families district wide. Please take a moment to review what’s ahead!

📚 High School Exams Begin Next Week
High School exams will take place Tuesday through Thursday, beginning Tuesday at 7:40 AM and wrapping up on Thursday.
Students have already been informed about:

Their exam schedule

Built-in study time

Make-up exam procedures

In the event of weather delays or school closings, students will receive updated information regarding alternative exam dates and times for any missed exams.

🏫 No School / Closures

Friday, January 15 – No School (Professional Development)

Monday, January 19 – No School in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

🎓 College Credit Plus (CCP) – Important Reminder
Students (in grades 7-11) interested in taking College Credit Plus courses next school year should plan to attend the mandatory CCP Night on January 28.
➡️ More details including what to expect and how to prepare will be shared very soon, but this is an important meeting for students and families to attend.

Thank you for staying connected and informed as we head into a busy and important month! 🐯🖤🧡
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
Calendar
🏗️🖤🧡 More Fieldhouse Progress! 🧡🖤🏗️

We’re excited to share another milestone in our Fieldhouse project! Grace Link, Project Architect, recently took to the skies to capture drone photos of the completed bar joists—an exciting step forward as the structure continues to take shape.

Winter weather can make drone flights challenging due to strong winds, which makes these images even more special. Each update brings us closer to a space that will serve our students, student-athletes, and the entire West Liberty-Salem community.

Thank you for continuing to follow along as we share progress on a project that represents growth, opportunity, and connection. More updates coming soon—we can’t wait to keep showing you what’s ahead! 🐯✨
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
fieldhouse
Fieldhouse progress photo drone
🏀🧡🖤 Lady Tigers Start Strong! 🖤🧡🏀

Our West Liberty-Salem 6th Grade Lady Tigers had an outstanding opening weekend in the Miami Valley Youth Basketball League, picking up two wins and starting the season 2–0!

🔥 Saturday: WLS defeated Ben Logan 19–17
• Paisley Strapp – 7
• Harper Patton – 4
• Claudia Louth – 2
• Kynslie McIntosh – 2
• Addison Falloon – 2
• Bentley Sullivan – 2

🔥 Sunday: WLS defeated Indian Lake 36–2
• Paisley Strapp – 12
• Harper Patton – 9
• Claudia Louth – 4
• Kynslie McIntosh – 4
• Brynlee Randall – 4
• Charlie Freehauf – 2
• Lily Erickson – 1
• Addison Falloon – 1

💪 A great team effort on both ends of the floor as the Lady Tigers improve to 2–0 on the season!

📅 Up Next:
🏠 Saturday: vs. Bellefontaine — 2:30 PM
🚌 Sunday: at North Union — 3:00 PM

Keep up the hard work, Lady Tigers! 🐯🔥
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
6th grade
🏀🐯 Opening Weekend for youth basektball! 🐯🏀

The Miami Valley Youth Basketball League tipped off this weekend, and our West Liberty-Salem 6th Grade Tigers came out strong with two big wins to open the season!

🔥 Game 1: WLS defeated Ben Logan 37–24
• Braxton Louden – 16
• Jack Troyer – 7
• Isaac Fallon – 6
• Hayes Robison – 2
• Maddax Dobberstein – 2
• Archer Anane-Sefah – 2

🔥 Game 2: WLS defeated Indian Lake 33–13
• Braxton Louden – 15
• Jack Troyer – 7
• Isaac Fallon – 7
• Parker Knight – 2
• Abrym Johnson – 2

💪 A great team effort on both ends of the floor as the Tigers improve to 2–0 on the season. Way to set the tone for the year, Tigers!

🖤🧡 Keep working and keep growing WLS!
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
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🐯 Tiger Week at a Glance 🐯

The Tigers are back in full swing after the holiday break with a busy week of competition ahead! Our student-athletes will be representing West Liberty-Salem at home and on the road, and we can’t wait to see them back in action.

📅 From packed gyms to road trips across the area, it’s a great week to be a Tiger!
📣 Come out, wear your orange and black, and show your support for our teams.
🖤🧡 Whether you’re cheering from the stands or following along from afar, thank you for supporting Tiger Athletics!

Let’s have a great week, Tigers! 🐾🔥
3 months ago, Allison Wygal
week at a glance