Thirty four seniors were honored at the 45th annual Bellefontaine Rotary Club Honors Night last night at Bellefontaine High School. Nearly 200 students who maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher from seven Logan County schools were invited to attend. In addition, 7 Logan County students were awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Naomi McGill was selected as the WL-S scholarship recipient. Please help us congratulate the following students for this academic achievement!
The High School Counseling Office Business of the Day is WEST CENTRAL OHIO NETWORKING (WestCON).
Business description: West Central Ohio Networking or WestCON is a Council of Government that provides services for 12 county boards of developmental disabilities in Ohio. One of the services provided is assisting people to become Independent Providers. An Independent Provider is a self-employed person who directly provides services to people with disabilities.
Positions Available: Independent Provider
Training: All training is provided online by the Department of Developmental Disabilities, as well as, for free by WestCON
Do you offer short term, summer employment/ Do you offer long term employment? Yes, this path will give you the ability to choose who you work with and how often you work.
What are the opportunities for advancement, if any? This position has the potential to be what you want it to be. The more clients you provide services to the more money you have the potential to make.
Rate of Pay: Logan County Independent Providers are starting out at $21.36 an hour. The state is giving pay increases yearly and waiving all certification fees at this time.
Age requirements: 18 years and older and must have a high school diploma or GED
How to apply and for more information: The first step is to reach out to Natosha Frost by email nfrost@westcondd.org or visit our provider page on our website at https://westconcog.org/new-provider/
Hello WLS Families,
We have had some questions regarding Mobile Hotspots that are available to a limited number of students who do not have internet connectivity at home. Please read our responses to the questions below.
Is the district planning to return to remote instruction since WL-S is providing hotspots?
No, the district has no plans to return to remote instruction. These mobile hotspots were purchased with grant funds that we either used on connectivity or had to return if they were not used. Since we were able to get free devices and 100GB of data each year, we thought it made sense to provide some assistance for students that did not have internet connection at home.
How much service does 100GB of data provide?
According to T-Mobile, 100GB of data is enough to provide service to a student for a school year as long as they are using the hotspot for school purposes only. If a student tries to watch movies, play games, etc., they will run out of data at which point the mobile hotspot will no longer function until it resets for the following year.
What can a student do with 100GB of data annually?
According to T-Mobile:
140 Hours of Streaming Educational Videos
320 Hours of online learning
5000 Hours of internet research
200 Hours of online college test prep.
What type of devices can connect to the mobile hotspot?
Preferably the student's iPad. Any device that supports wifi connection, like a smart phone or home computer can also connect to the mobile hotspot.
Are you a female interested in being a part of the golf team??
There will be an informational meeting for any girl in grades 8-11 interested in playing golf this fall. Please meet in Mr. Stormes’ room on Wednesday, March 16 during second lunch.
Congratulations to Grace Winters and Brady Forsythe for being selected as our March Seniors of the Month. Brady and Grace were nominated and voted on by their teachers for always doing their best and being highly active in our school. Keep up the great work!!
Congratulations to our February middle school Students of the Month! Students are nominated and voted on by their teachers for being great students, respectful and always trying their best! Congratulations to the following students:
8th Grade: Kaylee Blair & Levi Miller
7th Grade: Avi Lehman & Colton Neeld
6th Grade: Ayla Miller & Cohen Evans
Hello families;
WLS recently received the Education Connectivity Grant from the State of Ohio, and we will be using this funding to participate in “Project 10 Million” provided by T-Mobile. This project has provided the district with 50 mobile hotspots to assist families who have limited or no internet access at home. The district would like to distribute these hotspots to students in need of internet connection at home. Priority will go to students who qualify for free/reduced lunch and have no internet at home. Like all mobile devices, the quality of satellite connection will vary depending on your home’s location. We have completed a basic performance review around our area, and it appears that the hotspots will work in most locations in the district. There is no cost for the hotspots since they were covered by grant funds. Each hotspot is to be used for education purposes only and is limited to 100GB of data annually. Due to limited data plans, hotspots should only be used by the student(s) and not be used for gaming, watching movies, or other non-educational activities.
Please contact the school by this Friday, March 18th, to request a hotspot. All requests will be reviewed, and hotspots will be distributed to those selected the week of March 28th. Students will be assigned a hotspot from March 28, 2022 until May, 2023. To get more information or to request a hotspot while supplies last, call the school at 937-465-1060 between 8 and 3 pm or email Alison Cotrell at; alcotrell@wlstigers.org or Julie Nieman at; jnieman@wlstigers.org
All hotspots are the property of WL-S School district and there will be a fee for the replacement cost of the device if the device is lost, stolen, or damaged due to accident or misuse.
Thank you,
Kraig Hissong
Today, the High School Counseling office business of the day is OHIO DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION & CORRECTIONS
Business Description: London Correctional Institution focuses on helping adult male offenders improve their education, learn job skills, and participate in programs that will better prepare them for rejoining their communities upon release.
Positions Available: We are looking for those who are interested to enter the workforce to fill our Correctional Officer positions.
Training: We will ensure that you are trained at our Training Academy as well as on-the-job.
Rate of Pay: Positions start at $19.72 per hour with earning potential up to $23.99 per hour PLUS incentives: Regular increases, job advancements, free tuition, benefits, and EXCELLENT retirement options!
Age Requirements: 18 years of age or older
How to Apply and For More Information: Go to https://careers.ohio.gov/ or call 740-206-5038
Opening Night! West Liberty-Salem presents Legally Blonde, Jr. The Musical! The cast and crew have quite a show in store for you! It’s fun and tons of laughs from beginning to end. Showtimes are tonight at 7, Saturday at 2 & 7, and Sunday at 2. There are limited tickets for each show still available and 15 remain for opening night. Come and support the musical cast, crew and directors this weekend! Candy grams will be sold for $3 at the door.
Today, the High School Counseling Office Business of the Day is the LOGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Business Description: The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is one of six law enforcement offices within Logan County. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining the county jail, keeping the peace, and assisting the public through a variety of ways. The Sheriff’s Office is the only law enforcement office within the county who has jurisdiction throughout the entire county.
Positions Available: Corrections Officer, Cook, Dispatcher, Clerk
Training: Training for corrections officers and dispatchers is provided by the Sheriff’s Office. There are specialized courses needed in order to maintain the standards set by the State of Ohio.
Cooks and Clerks receive in person training, but no specific certifications are required. Additional trainings are offered through the office.
Do you offer short term, summer employment? No.
Do you offer long term employment? What are the opportunities for advancement, if any? Yes. There is always room for advancement. Promotions can include: Corporal, Sergeant, Kitchen Manager, etc.
The Sheriff’s Office also offers unique responsibilities to individuals who demonstrate interest in other areas (community relations, IT/tech support, etc.)
Rate of Pay: Corrections: $18.40 per hour, Dispatcher: $18.40 per hour, Cook: $13.60 per hour and Clerk: $18.40 per hour
Age Requirements: Must be 18 or older in order to apply.
How to Apply: Currently there are openings for Corrections Officer, Dispatcher, and Cook. Apply at logansheriff.com by clicking “we’re hiring” at the bottom of the home screen and complete the application.
For More Information: Contact Lt. Ryan Furlong (Corrections & Cooks) and Sgt. Christy Astorino (Dispatch) at 937-592-5731
Mock Trial teams visits The Supreme Court of Ohio! Click the link for more!
https://www.wlstigers.org/article/680868
Do you need help paying for or paying off school fees? There is help for qualifying families through the Champaign County Department of Jobs and Family Services. Online applications can be found at www.champaigndjfs.org.
Today’s High School Counseling Office Business of the Day is VANCREST.
Business description: Delivering personalized care where residents’ comfort and quality of life always come first. A community-based care facility in Urbana, Ohio delivering the highest level of care by people you know and trust.
Positions available:
Housekeeping - Ensure cleanliness of facility and resident’s rooms.
Dietary – Cooking and assisting in the kitchen to prepare meals.
Activities – Plan, help, and execute daily activities for the residents.
Personal Care Assistant – Assist residents in Assisted Living with daily needs (waking up, brushing teeth, changing linens or gowns, brushing hair, etc.)
STNA – Assist residents in the Skilled Nursing Facility with daily needs (waking up, brushing teeth, bathing, changing linens and gowns, personal bathroom needs, eating and drinking, etc.)
Training: The only position that requires a certification is STNA. Vancrest offers and pays for STNA classes.
Do you offer short term, summer employment? Yes, Housekeeping, Dietary, and Activities Departments when positions are available.
Do you offer long term employment? What are the opportunities for advancement, if any? Yes, opportunities for advancement include management or supervisory roles.
Rate of Pay? Starting rate depends on position and shift. Personal Care Assistants, Dietary, Activities, and Housekeeping start at around $10hr and STNAs start at around $15hr.
Age requirements: Personal Care Assistants are required to be 18 years of age or older. STNAs are required to be 17 years of age or older. Housekeeping, Activities, and Dietary departments are required to be 16 years of age or older.
How to Apply? Apply in person at the facility, during weekly open-interviews, or go to https://careers.vancrest.com/
For more information: Email Kullen Lockwood at klockwood@vancrest.com or call the facility anytime throughout the week.
Nationally sought after youth motivational speaker Molly Kennedy shared her youth assembly keynote speech, Creating a Champion Within, with middle school and high school students on Friday. As a feisty and captivating speaker from the jump, she shared her inspiring story as a 15 year old runaway battling the scars of her childhood, to becomIng an author, Ironman triathlete, and youth motivational speaker.
Kennedy has dedicated the last 18 years to empowering today’s youth to also be resilient and take charge of their future. Her message is simple; turn pain into purpose. She shares tools and coping skills to overcome obstacles, be successful and thrive, If you’d like to learn more about Kennedy’s message you can follow her on social media, visit her website at MollyKennedyspeaks.com or read her book, Creating a Champion Within.
The High School Counseling Office Business of the Day is WHITELINE EXPRESS, LTD.
Business Description: Whiteline Express, Ltd. is a truckload carrier with headquarters in Plymouth, MI. It was founded in 1983 to provide value added services for their affiliated companies. Since that time, they have continually grown to include terminals in Plymouth, MI, Jackson Center, OH, Medina, OH Alsip, IL and Champaign, IL. Due to rapid growth, they now service many Fortune 500 companies.
Positions Available: Local Shuttle Driver, Regional Truck Driver
Training Required: CDL Truck Driving School (Company Sponsored)
Rate of Pay: $225/day+
Age requirements: At least 18 years of age
To apply or for more information: Go to https://www.drive4whiteline.com/ or call 888-560-9644
The High School Counseling Office Business of the Day is ULTRA-MET!
Business description: ULTRA-MET is a carbide tooling manufacturer. They make tooling for automotive, aviation, aerospace, oil & gas drilling, woodworking, grinding, and government projects. They have been located in Urbana since 1965. ULTRA-MET is a rapidly growing company that is a great place to work. They operate an air-conditioned, climate controlled facility. No Heavy lifting, newer model, reliable machines, automation, and a variety of shifts available.
Positions available: Press, Finish Grind and Forming departments and other positions as they come available.
Training: ULTRA-MET provides the training, however, experience in automotive or manufacturing is beneficial.
Do you offer short term, summer employment? Yes and ULTRA-MET will work with candidates who are enrolled in school.
Do you offer long term employment? What are the opportunities for advancement, if any? ULTRA-MET has employees who have decades of experience, including two people who retired with over 40 years at ULTRA-MET. They promote from within and over half of the employees have received a promotion or changed positions.
Rate of Pay: Starting pay is approximately $15 an hour, but varies from position to position
Age Requirements: 18 years of age or enrolled in an academic program that would make them eligible at a younger age.
How to apply: Apply at the plant or send a resume/work history to jobs@ultra-met.com.
For more information: Go to https://ultramet.com/ or email HR at carlton.gibbs@Ultra-met.com.
Here are a few more photos of Literacy Week. The Candy Land characters joined us for live bingo!
It’s musical week! West Liberty-Salem present Legally Blonde, Jr. Come out and watch one of four shows this weekend!
Showtimes are as follows:
March 11, 7 PM
March 12, 2 & 7 PM
March 13, 2 PM
Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students in the HS office.
Last day to purchase flowers for your musical cast or crew member is Tuesday, 3/8. Beautiful bouquets are $20 and a portion of each purchase will go back to our musical department for future shows! Orders can be placed by turning in the following form to the office or send with a cast/crew member. Orders will be available the night of the show.
Candy grahams are on sale for $3 all week during high school lunch! Students can purchase candy for their friends that will be delivered to cast and crew during the musical!
It is sure to be a fantastic show!
Hello families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with an important reminder that tomorrow, Monday, March 7th, is a remote learning day for students. Students do not report to school tomorrow, but they have all received assignments from their teachers for tomorrow to complete at home. Teachers have assigned work that students should be able to complete successfully tomorrow independently or with help from a parent depending on the age of the child. Elementary students should have received work from their teachers on Friday or can check seesaw for more information from their teachers. MS and HS students should also have received assignments from their teachers or can check schoology. You may email your child's teacher or call the school if you have questions. Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone Tuesday.
The High School Counseling Office Business of the Day is Rittal.
Business description: Rittal, located in Urbana, Ohio, manufactures IT Enclosures for many different computer companies.
Positions available: Assemblers, Paint Line Loaders and Unloaders, Warehouse Associates
Training needed: None
Do you offer short term, summer employment? Yes, part-time is available and summer employment runs through a temporary agency
Do you offer long term employment? What are the opportunities for advancement, if any? RITTAL offers long term employment and promotes from within. In addition, RITTAL just started their own Weld program for employees interested in learning to be a welder.
Age requirements? Must be 18 years of age
Rate of Pay? $17.93
How to Apply? https://rittal.applytojob.com/
For more information: Email the hiring manager directly at mckee.k@rittal.us
