Hello this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to slick road conditions WLS is closed for today, Tuesday, February 18th. Please have a safe day. Thank you.
TCN Behavioral Health invites West Liberty-Salem teens and families to a special night of bowling, fun, and awareness! February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and this event is a great opportunity to learn about healthy relationships while enjoying a fun-filled evening at TP Lanes.
🗓 Friday, February 28th
⏰ 5 PM - 7 PM
📍 TP Lanes Bowling Alley, Bellefontaine, OH
✅ FREE for the first 50 people who sign up! (Bowling, shoe rental, soft drink & pizza included!)
Spots are limited, so RSVP now using the QR code in the flyer!
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to the current slick road conditions and likelihood of refreeze tonight due to very cold temperatures, WL-S will be on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, February 18th. School will start at 9:40 or MS and HS and 9:45 for the elementary.
Thank you,
Kraig Hissong
🏀🔥 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION! 🔥🏀
It’s tournament time for the West Liberty-Salem Tigers basketball teams! 🐅🏆 Both our girls' and boys' basketball teams hit the court on Tuesday, February 18th, ready to compete in the OHSAA Tournament!
📍 WL-S Girls vs. Ft. Recovery – 5:30 PM at Covington HS
📍 WL-S Boys vs. Greenview – 7:00 PM at Northmont HS
Come out and show your Tiger Pride as these teams battle for victory! 🏀💪 Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on to the next round! GO TIGERS!
Tickets can be purchased for both Girls and Boys Basketball at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets, and search West Liberty-Salem in the events search bar on the website for both games.
🚔 A Huge Thank You to Deputy Jarzab on School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 🚔
We are incredibly grateful for Deputy Jarzab, our dedicated School Resource Officer, who goes above and beyond every day to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Your hard work, vigilance, and care do not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate all that you do to make our school a safer and better place.
Thank you for your commitment and for being such a positive presence in our school community! 👏💙 #ThankYouDeputyJarzab #SchoolSafety #WeAppreciateYou
💘📚 Valentine’s Fun with the Calculus Club! 📚💘
Who says Valentine’s parties are just for younger students? The WLS Calculus Club had an absolute blast celebrating with a fun-filled Valentine’s party! ❤️🎉
Students got creative decorating Valentine’s boxes, exchanging valentines, snacking on treats, and playing games! 🥳💌🍫
What a great time had by all! 💕✏️ #WLSCalculusClub #MathAndMemories #ValentinesFun #TigerPride
🏀Rounding out our youth basketball halftime games is our 5th grade boys!!! We are proud of their hard work and dedication this season! The future of Tiger basketball is bright!✨🏀 #TigerBasketball #Tigers #WLS
Kids Heart Challenge Fun! ❤️💪
WL-S Elementary students had an amazing time being Heart Heroes in the Kids Heart Challenge through the American Heart Association! Every February, during American Heart Month, our students take on this fun and challenging event to keep our hearts healthy and honor those with special hearts. This year’s obstacle course was a blast, and we’re so proud of our Tigers for their hard work and heart-healthy habits! Thanks to Mrs. Hollar for organizing such a fun event and our specials teachers who help keep things running smooth all day!🧡🏅
Stay tuned to see how much our elementary raised for the AHA!
#KidsHeartChallenge #HeartMonth #WLSStrong #HeartHealthy
Check out these very creative 4th and 5th grade Valentine's boxes! ❤️💕💌
First Grade Valentine’s Day Fun! ❤️🎉
Our first graders had a blast celebrating Valentine’s Day with fun games, yummy snacks, and adorable crafts! They loved exchanging valentines with their friends, too! It was a day full of laughter, love, and sweet memories! 💌💕
Sweet Celebrations in 2nd Grade! ❤️🎉
Our second graders had the best time at their Valentine’s Day parties! They played fun games, made adorable crafts, and enjoyed delicious snacks. The highlight? Exchanging valentines in their super creative boxes and bags! It was a day filled with friendship, fun, and lots of love. 💌💕
#ValentinesFun #SecondGradeCelebrates #FriendshipAndFun
Good Apple Party! 🍏✨
Our 4th graders earned a well-deserved Good Apple Party for having no missing assignments and showing great behavior! They had a blast playing games, testing their knowledge with trivia, and enjoying a tasty snack. Way to go, 4th grade—we're so proud of your hard work and responsibility! Keep it up! 🎉👏 #GoodAppleParty #4thGradeSuccess #HardWorkPaysOff
West Liberty-Salem High School Names Brad Jarzab as New Head Football Coach
West Liberty-Salem High School is proud to announce the hiring of Brad Jarzab as the new Head Football Coach. With deep roots in our local football community and an impressive track record both as a player and a coach, Jarzab brings a wealth of experience and passion to our athletic program.
A proud alumnus of Shawnee High School, Coach Jarzab played on the football team from the 2009 through 2011 seasons. He further honed his athletic skills at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he was a four-year contributor on the football field while earning his bachelor’s degree.
Coach Jarzab began his coaching career at his alma mater, Shawnee, serving as the quarterbacks coach during the 2016 and 2017 seasons. In 2018, he joined the West Liberty-Salem coaching staff, where he has since been instrumental in developing our quarterbacks and safeties. His progression from local high school standout to a respected coach within our community makes him an ideal leader to guide our football program into its next chapter.
Morgan Sullivan, Athletic Director at West Liberty-Salem High School, expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment:
"We are thrilled to welcome Brad Jarzab as our new Head Football Coach. His exceptional background as both a player and a coach, along with his commitment to excellence, perfectly aligns with the values of our athletic program. Brad’s intimate understanding of our local football landscape, having the majority of his coaching career in this community, will be a tremendous asset as we continue our tradition of success developing future leaders of our community with great football stories."
Commenting on his new role, Coach Jarzab stated:
"I am honored to take on the responsibility of leading the West Liberty-Salem football program. For the past seven years I have been able to witness an excellent tradition here, and I hope to continue that hardworking culture that I have grown to love about West Liberty-Salem. I look forward to working with a group of dedicated student-athletes, and this great community.”
West Liberty-Salem High School is excited for the future under Coach Jarzab’s leadership and invites the community to join in supporting the team as they embark on a new era of competitive spirit and academic achievement.
🏀🔥 SENIOR NIGHT – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 🔥🏀
Join us as we celebrate ALL our winter senior athletes at the Tigers’ last home basketball game of the season against Fairbanks! Let’s pack the stands and make it a night to remember!
Schedule of Events:
🏀 JVB kicks off the night at 5:00 PM
🏀 JVA follows at 6:00 PM
🎉 Senior Night Recognition immediately after JVA
🏀 Varsity game to follow!
📣 Student Section Theme: ORANGE OUT! Wear your brightest orange and bring the energy!
Let’s fill the gym and show our support for our Tigers one last time at home! 🐅🏀 #SeniorNight #GoTigers #OrangeOut
📢⚾ WLS Tigers Baseball Camp – Registration Open!⚾📢
Calling all 2nd-8th grade baseball players! Join us for the WLS Tigers Baseball Camp, hosted by our high-school baseball team, on March 22nd, at the WLS Tigers Baseball Stadium. This is an exciting opportunity to build your skills before the season and have a lot of fun!
🏆 Focus Areas:
✔️ Offense
✔️ Defense
✔️ Baserunning
⏰ Time: Noon – 4 PM
💲 Cost: $45 (includes a camp T-shirt!)
📍 Location: WLS Tigers Baseball Stadium
📝 Registration: Open Feb 14 – Mar 2
Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact MSertell@WLSTigers.org for more information. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to train with the best!
Congratulations to our students on a fantastic showing at the OHC Fine Arts Festival!
This week at Mechanicsburg High School, our talented art, choir, and band students participated in the annual Ohio Heritage Conference Fine Arts Festival, a celebration of creativity and performance. The day featured an inspiring art showcase, culminating in a combined OHC choir and band concert that highlighted the incredible talent from across the conference.
We are so proud of the following students for representing our school with excellence:
🎨 Art Students:
Alexa Cheetham, Geneva Estep, Sophia Holland, Illa Kerns, Gwenyth McCullough, Myla Thornburg, Akira Whitman
🎶 Choir Students:
Claire Ling, Zoe Carter, Jessa Beard, Braden Hershberger, Kamden Hissong, Zac Carter (Invited but unable to attend due to other obligations were Ava Chamberlain, Conner Leichty, and Braden Hershberger.)
🎺 Band Students:
Lyla Breon, Brock Burgel, Connor Garman-Ferguson, Troy Gibson, Savannah Gluckle, Gavyn Greenhill, Greyson Horsley, Teagon Miller
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success, and congratulations again to our incredible students! 🎭🎶🎨 #OHCArtsFestival #Tigers #FineArtsExcellence
Hello this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to icy roads that have begun getting slick since temperatures are dropping, especially in the northern part of the district, WLS is on a 2-hour delay for today. We apologize for the late notice. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for the elementary.
🏀 West Liberty-Salem Basketball Update 🏀
Big wins across the board for our Tigers! Thanks to everyone who came and cheered loud tonight!
Varsity (12-9, 11-4 OHC) took down Indian Lake in a thriller, 62-60!
🔸 Beckett Sullivan – 16
🔸 Sutton Wilcoxon – 13
🔸 Troy Christison – 12
🔸 Isaiah Reames – 11
🔸 Sam Strapp – 8
🔸 Caleb Hershberger – 2
JVA (18-2) kept rolling with a 47-35 win over Indian Lake!
🔥 Josiah Johnson – 15
🔥 Asher Cole – 8
🔥 Tucker Searles – 8
🔥 Casey Boyer – 7
🔥 Noah Sarver – 6
🔥 Braden Hershberger – 3
JVB (12-3) secured a 48-36 victory over Northwestern!
⚡ Reagan McCullough – 11
⚡ Liam Barger – 10
⚡ Brayan Gullett – 9
⚡ Asher Cole – 5
⚡ Zeke Longshore – 4
⚡ Zade Bielski – 4
⚡ Braden Hershberger – 3
⚡ Elijah Filo – 2
📅 Next Game: Friday, Feb. 14 – Home vs. Fairbanks and its SENIOR NIGHT! 🏀🐅 Let’s pack the gym to celebrate our senior winter athletes and cheer on our Tigers! #GoTigers
And for the ladies:
West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize these outstanding bowlers for their achievements in the OHC Conference this season! 🏆🔥
🏅 First Team All-Conference: Alyssa Mueller
🎳 Second Team All-Conference: Sadie Paul
👏 Honorable Mention: Elli Ullery & Lilly Gearhart
Congratulations ladies, Tigers! 🖤🧡 #WLSBowling #TigerPride #StrikeHard #OHCStandouts
West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize these outstanding bowlers for their achievements in the OHC Conference this season! 🏆🔥
🏅 First Team All-Conference: Devon Jones
🎳 Second Team All-Conference: Luke Thomas & Tucker Searles
👏 Honorable Mention: Zander Gluckle
Keep rolling, Tigers! 🖤🧡 #WLSBowling #TigerPride #StrikeHard #OHCStandouts
