Please join us for Born and Raced in West Liberty’s first virtual races! Our love-themed races take place the week of February 7th-February 14th which include a 5K and a One Mile Fun Run for younger runners. Walkers are also welcome to participate. All participants receive a race shirt, and the proceeds will benefit the West Liberty-Salem Track and Field program.
https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/WestLiberty/LoveontheRun5KandPuppyLoveOneMileFunRun
Tonight’s girls varsity basketball game against Versailles has been cancelled.
Hello WL-S families and Happy New Year! Tomorrow is our first day of school in 2021. I hope everyone has had a wonderful break with your families. COVID has continued to impact our community and Ohio however, I am hopeful that we will start to see a turn for the better with vaccines soon to be available to the general public. We will be returning to 5 day per week instruction for all students beginning tomorrow. That means that your children's schedules, bus stop times, etc. will all return to normal as it was prior to starting hybrid instruction. Also, all Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunches will continue for all students for the remainder of this school year. This was extended by the federal government for all schools. We will also be allowing additional people to attend athletic events. OHSAA will return to the 15% rule for attendance capacity. More information will be provided on this. Our hope is that more students, families, and friends will be able to attend events. Last, I want to remind all families, to continue to monitor your health each day. If you are not feeling well, please use cautiion when deciding to come to school. We want to continue to ensure that the school is a safe and healthy place for everyone and we can only do that if we work together. We are excited to see you all in 2021!
Congratulations to WLS senior, Alexa Stoll, who signed with the Edison State softball team for the 21-22 season! We look forward to watching you further academic and athletic career!
Tonight’s JV/varsity Boy’s Basketball game has been cancelled by the opposing team. Have a great evening!
Some high school choir members paid a special visit to Mr. Henry to do some caroling while he recovers from a recent surgery! He sure is missed!
Our community is making an impact on local families this Christmas! Read the full story here https://www.wlstigers.org/article/370426?org=wls
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” Check out our elementary carolers!
Students from Mrs. Smith’s MCCESC class made and sold ornaments for $1 piece to help support a child in need this Christmas! Middle School Student Council selected this as their December service project and the students were excited to be a part of the gift of giving! Thanks to Mrs. Smith and her whole class, someone will have a very Merry Christmas!
The West Liberty-Salem FFA donated 8 bushels of Florida navel oranges to the Food Service Department this week. Several of the Food Service workers alongside the Transportation crew were busy all morning on Friday, December 18th bagging up over 2100 breakfasts/lunches to be delivered to our students' homes. The WL-S FFA wants to give them a huge shout out for all of their efforts to continue feeding our students during Hybrid Learning time! It takes a special crew to have such drive and initiative!
FFA had a little holiday fun today to celebrate surpassing their fruit sale goal! This morning, Mrs. Havens treated the seniors to a fantastic full course breakfast because they surpassed their expected sales goal. Freshman were within just dollars of meeting their goal, so they were treated to an ice cream sundae bar. Thanks, Mrs. Havens! The students really enjoyed the treat! (All foods were served to students by the same person who took all standard safety precautions.).
Elementary Specials teachers have been really busy creating festive ways to help celebrate the holidays. And while Covid might have taken our Christmas Program, we can still “spread Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear!” (Elf) Every student in K-5 visited elementary, middle school, high school, and administration, singing outside class room and office windows, where captive audiences of all ages were eager to sing along! Enjoy a short video of our 5th graders singing ‘Up on the House Top’, and ‘Jingle Bells’!
https://youtu.be/iwx_7IkeKdo
The Middle School classes recently held a donation contest to purchase a bike for a Logan County student in need. They partnered with Logan County Children’s Services, set a goal of $300, and started donating! Teachers and students challenged each other to win bragging rights for most money raised, and the results are in........
Raising a grand total of $450.96, they SURPASSED their goal and can now help with other gifts! Thanks to everyone who made this possible. Simply being a part of the act of giving is enough!!
Class donations:
Winner: Mr. Clapp’s HR $87.85
2nd Mr. Spencer’s HR $85.52
3rd Fullenkamp/Harmon $83
4th Mrs. Moell HR $68
5th Mr. Barhorst HR $61
6th Stapleton $31
7th Mazza $11.01
8th Mrs. Unger $10
9th Ludlow HR $6.58
10th-11th Buroker/Symmat HR $5
12th Miller $2
If you ordered gear from the Tiger store, please remember that pick up is Thursday, 12/17, and Friday 12/18, from 5-7 at the main entrance of the gym. Thank you!
Congratulations to our November Seniors of the Month! Hayden Phillips and Maria Henderson were selected by their teachers for their academic excellence, good citizenship, and character both in the classroom, community and in extra curricula.
SENIOR OF THE MONTH QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME: Hayden Phillips
SCHOOL: West Liberty-Salem
PARENTS: Susan Yu and John Phillips
School Activities: Baseball, NHS, Key Club, Calc Club, Mock trial, Quick Recall.
Awards: National Commendation for Merit, 4 year Honor Roll, Scholar Athlete Award
If I were principal for a day: I would put slip’n slides at every enterance so that they are the only way in and out of the school.
Favorite school memory: All the great people that I’ve met and friends that I have made, that I never would have without this school.
People who have been an inspiration to me include: My grandmother.
Because: She has shown me the importance of treating other people kindly.
Lately, I have been reading: A lot of emails. Mostly about college, a few about limited time-special offers, etc.
My advice to parents: Make sure your kids know right from wrong, and that who they chose as their friends shapes who they are.
My biggest regret: Letting fear hold me back.
Next year I will be: Hopefully in college studying something that I love.
Advisor: Greg Johnson, MS/HS Principal
SENIOR OF THE MONTH QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME: Maria Henderson
SCHOOL: West Liberty-Salem
PARENTS: Ty and Stephanie Henderson
School Activities and Awards: Cross Country, Track, Musical, Quick Recall Captain, National Honor Society, Link Crew, Student Council, Pages, Book Club, Calc Club,Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, Choir Librarian, Key Club President, iPad Committee.
If I were principal for a day: I would have recess and a designated nap time because we need it.
Favorite school memory: Going on the band trip to Disney last Christmas.
People who have been an inspiration to me include: My parents and my coach, Ann Vogel.
Because: My parents always support me no matter what and push me to be my best. Ann has helped me grow so much as a runner and has helped build my confidence in myself over the last 4 years.
Lately, I have been reading: The Mysterious Benedict Society
My advice to parents: Be understanding when your kids mess up because no one is perfect.
My biggest regret: Not coming out of my shell sooner in high school.
Next year I will be: Attending a 4 year university for an undecided major.
Advisor: Greg Johnson, MS/HS Principal
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and supported the elementary Santa Shop! We had several generous donors make it possible for all students to shop if they wish! The PTO appreciates the support and our students LOVED Christmas shopping for their loved ones! The highlight was seeing how excited they were to choose that perfect gift!
National Honor Society inducted 23 new members this week. For the full story click here! https://www.wlstigers.org/article/368474?org=wls
Standing (back row): Audrey McGill, Gabrielle Williams, Naomi McGill, Alison Gault, Aubrey Williams
Sitting (middle row): Macie Campbell, Emily Hollar, Jocelynn Kennaw, Madison Bahan, Madison Casto, Brandon LaRoche, Bella Kauffman
Sitting (front row): Jamie Gluckle, Amanda Domachowski, Megan Adams, Mandilyn Weaver, Brady Forsythe, Dylan Lauck, Hallie Smith, Micah Stoner
Not pictured: Owen Johnson, Isaac Reames, Logan Saylor
We had a great day at Santa Shop! Our shoppers were so eager to find gifts for moms, dads, siblings, and many others on their lists! Your shoppers were so polite and helpful! They put things back where they left them and always said please and thank you. We are especially thankful for our special elves (volunteers) who helped make it a really smooth day! Thanks to Audrey Jones, Corlea Collins, Hannah Perdue, Teresa Stokes, Yvonne Woodruff, and Susan Millice for helping our shoppers. And thank you Mrs. Cotrell, Mrs. Frederick, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Hollar, and Mrs. Smucker who reorganized specials times and helped make it happen this year! Tuesday/Thursday students will shop tomorrow, and we can’t wait!
Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, of West Liberty-Salem Schools, calling to inform families that on January 4th, WL-S will return to regular, 5 days/week instruction for all students attending school in-person in grades K-12 unless cases increase and the risk for COVID spread becomes greater for our area. This decision was made based on information we have received from both the Logan and Champaign County Health Departments. COVID cases are still high in both counties, but there are signs that cases/day are starting to level off. That said, both health departments strongly urge that families avoid gatherings with extended family and friends if we want to have a successful return to a normal school schedule. The health departments have also stated that a COVID vaccine has been approved and another may be approved this week for children, age 16 and over, and adults. Vaccines will likely be available to medical staff and first responders by the end of this month with vaccines available to the general public sometime after January to early spring depending on the number of vaccines provided. Again, WL-S will resume regular school schedules for all students attending in-person instruction beginning January 4th, unless cases increase and COVID spread becomes higher. I want to thank families again for your support and efforts to make hybrid instruction successful for your children and hope that you all have a successful last week of hybrid before winter break, which begins next week.
Thank you and have a good evening!
Kraig Hissong
Don’t forget! Elementary students will have the chance to do some Christmas shopping tomorrow and Tuesday at the annual Santa Shop! There are some great gifts to chose from this yea! See the flyer for more details!
