The DAR Good Citizen Award recognizes and rewards high school seniors who exemplify outstanding citizenship through a nomination and voting process by teachers and peers.
Students selected for this honor demonstrate dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. Victoria embodies these qualities through her dedication, integrity, and positive leadership both in and out of the classroom.
Victoria received an award on behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), earned a spot to compete in the DAR Scholarship Competition, and will be recognized at the county ceremony in February.
Congratulations, Victoria, on this well-deserved recognition! 🧡🖤
🏅🧡 It’s a Big Weekend for the Tigers! 🖤🐾
Our athletes are wrapping up an incredible fall season with some exciting events this weekend! Come out and show your Tiger Pride as we cheer on our teams in action:
📅Friday, October 1st
Varsity Football Vs. Carlisle High School
Football: https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
📅 Saturday, November 1
🏆 OHC Cheer Competition – 11:00 AM @ Triad
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Cross Country State Meet @ Fortress Obetz
• Girls race at 10:00 AM
• Boys race at 12:30 PM
Ticket Info:
Cross Country: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/ohsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzM3Mzcw
📅 Sunday, November 2
🏐 Varsity Volleyball All-Star Game – 2:00 PM @ Fairbanks
⚽ Varsity Girls Soccer All-Star Game – 2:00 PM @ Greeneview
⚽ Varsity Boys Soccer All-Star Game – 3:30 PM @ Greeneview
Let’s celebrate our athletes as they represent West Liberty-Salem with pride, sportsmanship, and heart! 🧡🖤
#TigerPride #WLSPride #GoTigers #WLSAthletics #OHC #StateBound
The West Liberty-Salem High School Cheer Team is launching a community food drive to help stock The Tiger Table — a 24/7 cabinet pantry that will serve our neighbors right here in the Village.
We’re collecting non-perishable food items and hygiene products to help ensure every Tiger has a seat at the table. 🧺
Drop donations off at the HS or MS entrances or inside Central Office a starting Monday, November 3rd. Our West Liberty Subway location and Theresa's Gingerbread house will also begin accepting donations next week as community drop off points!
💛 Together, we can minimize hunger and maximize hope!
👉 To learn more, click here: https://www.wlstigers.org/article/2519697
#TigerTable #WLSPride #TigerCheerCares #CommunityStrong #MinimizingHungerMaximizingHope
🧡🖤Food Assistance: A Reminder for Our West Liberty-Salem Families and Community 🖤🧡
As we anticipate potential changes in SNAP benefit processing, we want to highlight our local food pantry resources so that everyone in our community can stay supported. Hunger should never be a barrier to learning—or thriving.
📍 Local Food Support Available:
Check out the trusted services of the Second Harvest Food Bank and United Way, which partner with more than 60 distribution sites across Clark, Champaign, and Logan counties. Their programs include mobile pantries, drive-thru locations, senior packages, and an “Order Ahead / Food Locker” pickup system.
https://www.theshfb.org/findfood
https://www.uwlogan.org/logan-county-food-pantries
• Pantries are open daily in and around our counties
Pantry and 'Order Ahead' services are available in West Liberty, Urbana, Bellefontaine, Quincy/DeGraff, Springfield, Lakeview, Rushylvannia, etc.
🔔 Why this matters now:
If SNAP benefits are delayed or impacted, having alternate food-access options becomes especially important. We encourage families encountering uncertainty to explore these services proactively.
✅ No need to wait—reach out now to understand how you can plug in.
✅ Anyone experiencing a recent drop in income or benefits may also qualify for free or reduced-price school meals (breakfast & lunch)—please contact our district’s nutrition services for assistance.
We are committed to ensuring every student is nourished, ready, and able to learn. If you need help finding the right pantry or applying for meal assistance, please contact our office at 937-465-1140—we are here for you.
Together, we keep our community strong.
#TigerPride #WLSPride #CommunitySupport #MinimizingHungerMaximizingLearning
West Liberty-Salem is in the process of updating our Top Ten Graduates wall display, which will honor the academic excellence of every graduating class from 1962–2025.
To ensure these plaques are accurate before being produced, we’re inviting the community to help us review the names and spellings for each year’s Top Ten graduates.
This week, we’re sharing the lists for Classes of 1962–1975. Over the next few weeks, we’ll continue posting additional groups of years until all classes are represented.
If you notice a correction or have documentation that could help verify a name, please contact Allison Wygal in Central Office at awygal@wlstigers.org or call 937-465-1140. Written documentation (such as a yearbook scan or transcript copy) is always appreciated to help confirm updates.
Your input will help us preserve Tiger history with the accuracy and pride it deserves. Thank you for helping us celebrate decades of academic achievement at West Liberty-Salem!
Class of 1976
Valedictorian Maleia Yoder
Salutatorian Jerry Smucker
3 Roger Headings
4 Reva Matthews
5 Marilyn Thoman
6 Cynthia Korver
7 Pam Woodruff
8 Jeanie Clark
9 Greg Blaker
10 Daniel Steiner
Class of 1977
Valedictorian Teresa Randolph
Salutatorian Barbara Rabenstein
3 Mark Vernon
4 Valerie Dickinson
5 Linda Wilson
6 Mike Harman
7 Duane Yoder
8 Sara Clem
9 Chris Brown
10 Faith King
Class of 1978
Valedictorian Michael Woodruff
Salutatorian Lynn Murphy
3 Sandra Plank
4 Lana Sommers
5 Kendra Kauffman
6 Bill Snyder
7 Ric Lehman
8 Bruce Hooley
9 Kathy Dodson
10 Doug Faber
Class of 1979
Valedictorian Van Tullis
Salutatorian Brad Brandt
3 Jim Wilson
4 Vicky Allison
5 Kevin Starbuck
6 Mark Plank
7 Jim Core
8 Valerie Schmitt
9 Rob Martin
10 Cheryl Graber
Class of 1980
Valedictorian Kathleen Kauffman
Salutatorian Annette Grimes
3 Corey Frost
4 Jeff Schmitt
5 Janine Albert
6 Herman Greider
7 Arnita Yoder
8 Chris Lawless
9 Lisa Yoder
10 John Steinberger
Class of 1981
Valedictorian Barry Hertzler
Salutatorian Melinda Yoder
3 Kim LeVan
4 Gail Dunham
5 Beth Newman
6 Susie Smith
7 Jay Cushman
8 Matt Brandt
9 Jeanette Ropp
10 Joni Rex
Class of 1982
Valedictorian Suzette Greider
Valedictorian Randy Kauffman
Valedictorian Martha Young
Salutatorian Burce Maurice
5 Nancy Miller
6 Melissa Connolly
7 Holly Oliver
8 Rhonda Graber
9 Nanci Martin
10 Lori Lehman
Class of 1983
Valedictorian Charles Linville
Salutatorian Joseph Turner
3 Sandra Bragg
4 Karen Yohn
5 Lynne Lytle
6 Dawn Murray
7 Jackie Tullis
8 Beth Zajis
9 James Spencer
10 Joe Helfrich
Class of 1984
Valedictorian Maria Newcomer
Valedictorian Matt Steiner
Salutatorian Truth E. Ackley
4 Alan Judy
5 Jerry Hertzler
6 Kent Smucker
7 Pamela Newman
8 Chad Plank
9 Susan Day
10 Derek Younkman
Class of 1985
Valedictorian Dan Hartzler
Salutatorian Margaret Pusey
3 Lisa Evans
4 Lisa Cushwa
5 Vince Keeran
6 Terin Markin
7 Jeff Ratliff
8 Keith Lehman
9 Patty Lockwood
10 Amy Stallsmith
Class of 1986
Valedictorian Lisa Kress
Salutatorian Steve Day
3 Karen Roth
4 Jennifer Brandt
5 Jennifer Wilkins
6 Holly Carpenter
7 Paula Rhode
8 Melanie Yoder
9 Ann Barger
10 Rhonda Watt
Class of 1987
Valedictorian Jan Snyder
Salutatorian Dina Westfall
3 Nochie Mitchell
4 Arlene Boyd
5 Anne Tullis
6 Becky Brandt
7 Tricia McDonald
8 Julie Reuter
9 Todd Newcomer
10 Angela Arms
Congratulations to our West Liberty-Salem Tigers who have earned Ohio Heritage Conference Football Honors for their outstanding performances this season! 🐅🔥
⭐ 1st Team All-OHC:
Reese Oder
Sam Strapp
Corbin Wallace
💪 2nd Team All-OHC:
Carson Poppe
Naaman Stidham
👏 Honorable Mention:
Dustin Bolton
🏅 OHC Sportsmanship Award:
Naaman Stidham
These athletes have shown grit, leadership, and Tiger Pride all season long — on and off the field. Congratulations, Tigers, on representing West Liberty-Salem with excellence! 🖤🧡
#TigerPride #WLSPride #AllOHC #GoTigers #WLSFootball
October is National Principals Month, and we are proud to recognize the incredible leadership of our building principals who guide, support, and strengthen West Liberty-Salem each day.
🏫 Mr. Aaron Hollar – Elementary Principal
🏫 Mr. Andy McGill – Middle School Principal
🏫 Dr. Greg Johnson – High School Principal
Their dedication to excellence, vision for growth, and commitment to every student and staff member make a lasting impact on our district. Each lead with purpose, integrity, and an unwavering belief in the potential of our Tigers.
Please join us in thanking our principals for their outstanding leadership and the countless ways they help West Liberty-Salem continue to thrive. 🧡🐅🖤
#TigerPride #WLSPride #PrincipalsMonth #ThankYouPrincipals
This weekend, our West Liberty-Salem Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams are heading to Fortress Obetz to compete in the 2025 State Championships! 🎉
📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
📍 Fortress Obetz – 2015 Recreation Trail, Obetz, OH
⏰ Girls Race – 10:30 AM
⏰ Boys Race – 12:30 PM
Both teams have trained relentlessly, and their hard work, heart, and Tiger grit have paid off! Let’s pack the course in orange and black and cheer our runners across the finish line! 🧡🖤
Good luck to our incredible athletes and coaches — we are so proud of you! 👏🔥
#TigerPride #WLSPride #StateBound #CrossCountry #GoTigers
It’s not every day you get to attend a wedding at school… but last week our first graders celebrated the marriage of Q and U! 👰🤵💞
And who better to play the happy couple than our very own Mr. and Mrs. Hollar! The ceremony was filled with giggles and grins as students watched their principal and teacher tie the knot — complete with vows full of “Qu” words like quick, quiet, and quality! 💐
From the walk down the aisle to the laughter that followed, this annual tradition helps our young readers remember that Q and U always stick together — and gives everyone a “qu”-ite fun memory! 💌✨
#TigerPride #LearningIsFun #FirstGradeWedding #QandU #WLSPride
The #12 West Liberty-Salem Tigers are headed to the Division V, Region 20 Playoffs this Friday, October 31st as they take on #5 Carlisle!
📍 Carlisle High School
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Our Tigers are ready to fight under the Friday night lights—let’s pack the stands, wear your orange and black, and show your Tiger Pride! 🐾🔥
Graphic credit: Matt Hull
#TigerPride #WLSPride #PlayoffFootball #GoTigers
We’re wrapping up an incredible fall season and celebrating our OHC All-Stars this weekend! 🐾
⚽️🏐 Sunday, November 2nd – All-Star Games
✨ Volleyball All-Star Game
📍 Fairbanks High School
🕑 2:00 p.m.
Representing the Tigers: Naomi Cole, Lyndee Harrison, Ava Poppe, and Reagan Winters
⚽️ Girls Soccer All-Star Game
📍 Greeneview High School
🕑 2:00 p.m.
Representing the Tigers: Ellery Wygal, Jenna Cline, Arianna Weaver, Kaylee Blair, and Ashlyn Yeater
⚽️ Boys Soccer All-Star Game
📍 Greeneview High School
🕞 3:30 p.m. (following the girls’ game)
Representing the Tigers: Wyatt Longaberger, Elijah Christison, Tucker Searles, Jake Lauck, Lance Campbell, and Caleb Ling
Come out and cheer on our Tigers one more time as they take the field and court with the best of the OHC! 🧡🖤
#TigerPride #WLSPride #OHCAllStars #GoTigers
The West Liberty-Salem Sophomore Class is hosting a Chipotle Fundraiser TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 28th from 4:00–8:00 p.m. at Chipotle in Bellefontaine!
Grab dinner and help support the Class of 2028 as they raise funds for next year’s Prom! 🎉
👉 Here’s how to help:
Mention that you’re supporting the Sophomore Class or show the attached flyer at checkout.
Ordering online? Use promo code WGKGXWK in the promo code box to make sure your order counts!
💵 25% of sales will be donated back to the class — so bring your friends, your family, and your appetite!
#TigerPride #WLSProm2027 #ChipotleFundraiser #WLSSophomoreClass
This annual event is a heartfelt opportunity to honor and show appreciation for the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in our nation’s armed forces. The breakfast is also open to students and community members who have family currently serving or who have served, as we come together to celebrate and express our gratitude for their sacrifices and dedication.
🎖️ We are honored to welcome Guest Speaker Retired Lt. Col. Douthwaite, and guests will enjoy special performances by members of our West Liberty-Salem Music Department.
🍳 Breakfast and beverages will be generously provided by the West Liberty-Salem FFA.
Attendees are kindly asked to RSVP by November 6 by calling (937) 465-1140.
For additional information or questions, please contact the same number.
Let’s gather as a community to honor those who have served and continue to serve our country. 🧡🖤
Tomorrow, during the school day, our staff and students will be participating in their annual window egress fire drill. We conduct this safety drill to practice alternative egress in the event of a fire and to ensure our students understand how to utilize the emergency egress windows in their classrooms. If you are on campus tomorrow, you may notice students exiting the building using the egress windows. it is due to the drill practice.
Thank you,
Kraig Hissong
Want to purchase tickets for tonight's game? Click here! https://wlstigers.hometownticketing.com/admin/events
The game will also be broadcast and livestreamed at PeakofOhio.com. Go Tigers!
🚀🧡 Innovation Takes Flight! 🧡🚀
Today, we sent our very own WL-S Dream Team to Sutphen for the Champaign County Design Team Competition — and they absolutely soared! 🙌
Led by Mr. Chris Smucker and Engineering Mentor Andy Hoover, this talented group of seniors — Taryn Bradley, Brady Kauffman, Lance Campbell, Brock Burgel, and Jake Lauck — tackled this year’s “Drop Challenge” with creativity and teamwork! 🎯 Using only sticks, twine, paper, and a garbage bag, teams had to design a creation that could drop from a fire truck ladder, land closest to the target, stay in the air the longest, and not spill the powder it carried!
After an early setback (thanks to some sneaky wind 💨), our Tigers made an adjustment, dropped again, and nailed it — zero powder spilled and closest to the target! 🔥
What made them stand out? They were the only team to skip the parachute design and instead create a helicopter-seed-inspired spinner — innovative, unique, and totally WL-S! 🌪️ Their presentation was just as impressive with animated slides and confident delivery.
We are so proud of these Tigers for showing that our students don’t just compete — they lead with creativity and excellence! 🧡🐅🖤
#TigerPride #STEMStrong #WLSPride #InnovationInAction #ChampaignCountyDesignChallenge