West Liberty-Salem Local School District - Home of the Tigers

Hello WLS Families,

Ohio is once again providing a sales tax holiday this year and just in time for back-to-school shopping. This year’s extended holiday, which will run from 12:00 a.m. Friday, August 1, through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, August 14. The Sales Tax Holiday applies to a broad range of items under $500. Purchases can be made in stores or through online retailers that ship to Ohio. To see the full list of qualifying items and commonly asked questions, visit the Ohio Department of Taxation’s Sales Tax Holiday webpage or call 1-888-405-4039.

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Mark your calendars! The 48th Annual BOSS Summer Run 5K and Youth 1 Mile Fun Run is set for Saturday, August 16th at Lions Park! This fun, family-friendly event is the longest running road race in Logan and Champaign counties, and all proceeds benefit the West Liberty-Salem Big Orange Cross Country middle and high school teams. 🍴 Come hungry! The West Liberty Lions Club will be hosting a delicious pancake breakfast during the event. 👉 Register now: www.bornandracedinwestliberty.com We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🖤

🌟 HUGE thank you to 2025 grad Taran Logwood, owner of Logwood Mowing, for getting our Senior Paws ready to paint! 🐾 This is a gigantic task that takes time, effort, and pride in our school traditions. We’re so grateful for Taran’s hard work and dedication to helping make this year’s Senior Paws look amazing for the Class of 2025. 👏 When you see him out and about, be sure to thank him! 🧡🖤 #TigerPride #SeniorPaws #ClassOf2025 #CommunitySupport

Dine to donate today at Chipotle! ⏱️4:00-8:00 p.m See you there!🧡🖤

The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department is currently in conversation with coaching candidates for our middle school football program. As of now, camp is scheduled to begin Monday from 5:00–7:30 p.m. in front of the school. ✅ Stay informed! If you have a student interested in playing football, join the MS Football SportsYou team using the code: W37H-WG93. Thank you for your patience and support as we prepare for an exciting season ahead! 🏈🧡🖤

💛🖤 Tiger Cheerleaders Shine at UCA Camp! 🖤💛 Our West Liberty-Salem cheerleaders spent the week at UCA Camp held at Urbana High School, preparing for an incredible season ahead! This intense three-day camp was packed with cheers, sidelines, and dances designed to push athletes to be their very best—and our Tigers rose to the challenge. We’re proud to share that Jay Young, Shae McGill, Geneva Estep, Emery Longanberger, Eliza Halterman, and Ellery Wygal were inducted into the esteemed group of All American Cheerleaders recognized across the nation. 👏✨ A special shoutout to Emery Longanberger, now a two-time All American! 🏅💫 All American cheerleaders are invited to perform in parades and performances all over the country—what an amazing honor for these athletes! Coach Allison Wygal shared, “These camps are invaluable for team and skill building. I am so proud of the way our team showed up every day with energy and grit, and today’s showcase performance was nothing short of stellar. They represented WL-S with heart and excellence all week.” (Not pictured are Savannah McClintick, Peyton Cramer, and Addyson Mattox who had prior obligations.) Congratulations to our entire cheer squad—you’ve set the tone for a fantastic season ahead! 🐅📣 #TigerCheer #WLSpride #AllAmericanCheerleaders #GoTigers

🎶 Cue the 80’s music! 🕺💃 The WLS Class of 1985 is turning back time for their 40th Reunion! 🧡🖤 📍 Where: Mad River Farm Market 📅 When: Saturday, August 16th | ⏰ 5:00–10:00 p.m. 🎧 What: Free admission + DJ + all the 80s vibes! Calling all classmates, teachers, and administrators — come celebrate the good times! 🎉🥳 #WLSClassOf1985 #ReunionVibes #BackToThe80s

👗🎉 We know it’s early…
But we also know some of you like to start dress shopping early too! 😉

West Liberty-Salem’s Homecoming Weekend is set! 🐾🧡🖤

📅 Thursday, September 25 – Parade & Bonfire
📅 Friday, September 26 – Homecoming Game vs. Fairbanks
📅 Saturday, September 27 – High School Homecoming Dance

Let the planning begin—and yes, it’s definitely okay to start picking out your outfit now! 💃🕺
#WLSTigers #Homecoming2025 #TigerTradition #PlanAhead

📚✏️ School Supply Lists Are Now Online! 🖍📓

You may have noticed school supplies starting to fill the shelves at your local stores! While we’re still enjoying summer, we know many of our WL-S families like to plan ahead.

To help you get a head start, we've posted the 2025–2026 school supply lists for Elementary, Middle School, and High School students on our website!

🖥️ Visit 👉 www.wlstigers.org
📲 Click Menu → Scroll to your student’s building (Elementary, MS, or HS) → Click 2025–2026 Supply Lists

Happy shopping, Tigers! 🐾
#WLSTigers #BackToSchoolPrep #SchoolSuppliesReady

🎶 We're Hiring: Middle & High School Choir Instructor! 🎶 West Liberty-Salem Schools is seeking a passionate and qualified Choir Instructor for the 2025-2026 school year to lead our talented middle and high school students in developing their musical skills and love for performing arts. 🎤🎼 If you’re certified and ready to inspire the next generation of musicians, we’d love to hear from you! 📅 Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2025 📧 Contact: MS Principal Andy McGill at amcgill@wlstigers.org 📞 Or call: (937) 465-1060 Join a school that values creativity, community, and excellence! 🧡🖤 West Liberty-Salem Schools is an equal opportunity employer. #WLSJobs #TigerPride #MusicEducation #ChoirDirector #NowHiring

🚧 BREAKING GROUND! 🐾 We’re thrilled to announce that construction is officially underway on the West Liberty-Salem Tiger Strong Fieldhouse! 🏗️ In partnership with the West Liberty-Salem Board of Education, West Liberty-Salem Athletic Boosters, and Link Construction Group, the project is expected to be completed by summer 2026. This exciting addition to our campus will serve student-athletes and the entire Tiger community for years to come. 🧡🖤 📸 Special thanks to Grace Link, Registered Architect, for capturing this incredible drone footage of the early stages of construction—taken 7/9/25. Right now, crews are busy stripping topsoil and prepping the building pad. Stay tuned! We’ll continue to share drone photos and updates as this project progresses over the next 12 months. #TigerStrong 🐅 #WLSFieldhouse #BuildingTheFuture

🏐🐯 Calling all future Lady Tigers! 🐯🏐 Registration is now open for the 2025 Little Tiger Volleyball League at West Liberty-Salem! This league is open to 3rd–6th grade WLS girls and is a great way to build skills, make friends, and have fun on the court! 📅 What to Expect: ✔️ Practices begin the week of August 11 ✔️ Games played on Sundays in October at various local schools ✔️ End-of-season tournament in November ✔️ Players need to bring their own knee pads and black shorts 💲 Fee: $50 (includes a t-shirt — due at first practice) 📲 Register now by scanning the QR code on the flyer! Participating schools include Urbana, Triad, West Liberty, Bellefontaine, Kenton Ridge & Emmanuel Christian. Questions? Contact: 📧 Annie Kauffman – annkauffman@wlstigers.org 📧 Trisha Foster – trishafoster711@gmail.com Let’s go Tigers! 🧡🏐 #FutureLadyTigers #TigerPride #WLSVolleyball #YouthSports

🎡🐄 Calling All WL-S Fair Families! 🐖🎉

Are your students participating in the Logan County, Champaign County, or Ohio State Fairs this summer? We want to celebrate their hard work! 💪🐾

👉 Please share a photo, a brief summary of their fair project, and how they did — and we’ll feature them on our page to spotlight their accomplishments to the Tiger community!

From livestock and crafts to leadership and showmanship—we love showcasing the talents of our amazing students!

📩 Send your submissions via Facebook message or email us directly at awygal@wlstigers.org.
Let’s show our Tigers some love this fair season! 🧡🖤
#WLSTigers #TigerPride #FairSeasonSpotlight #LoganCountyFair #ChampaignCountyFair #StateFairSuccess

🎉 We’re kicking off fair season with some exciting news from the Logan County Fair! 🎡🐄 Congratulations to Jay Young, an upcoming sophomore, who has been named the 2025 Logan County Beef Ambassador! 👏 Jay is the son of Scotty and MaryAnn Young and a proud 4-year member of the Showin' & Growin' 4-H Club. When asked what he enjoys most about fair week, Jay said it’s all about having fun and enjoying the experience—and we couldn’t agree more! Way to go, Jay! Your Tiger family is proud of you! 🧡🐾 #WLSPride #LoganCountyFair #BeefAmbassador

🚧 Campus Traffic Notice 🚧

West Liberty-Salem’s campus will be closed to regular traffic this week as we work to improve our facility grounds with asphalt resurfacing.

🅿️ Visitors will notice grass parking available at the front of campus.
🚶‍♂️ Please pay close attention to all posted signs to ensure you are parking in the correct locations and that foot traffic is directed safely.

Thank you for your patience as we work to enhance our campus! 🧡🖤

#WLSTigers #CampusUpdate #FacilityImprovements

🚍 WE’RE HIRING! Join the WL-S Transportation Team! 🦺

West Liberty-Salem Schools is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year for the following Transportation Department positions:

🔸 2 School Bus Drivers
• Minimum 3 hours/day + field trips
• Full-time benefits available
• Paid training or reimbursement for qualified hires
• Must meet all state requirements

🔸 Bus Aide (Regular & Handicapped Students)
• 3 hours/day
• Must enjoy working with children
• Must be physically able to move about the bus and assist students
• Paid training or reimbursement available

📅 Deadline to apply: July 31, 2025
📧 Interested candidates should contact Transportation Director Tyler Cordell at: tcordell@wlstigers.org or apply in person.

West Liberty-Salem Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

#WLSTigers #NowHiring #TransportationJobs #JoinOurTeam #BusDriverJobs #BusAideJobs

🍽️ Join us for Dine for the Clines! Let’s come together to support Dave Cline—a former West Liberty-Salem Board of Education member, longtime advocate, and proud supporter of the Tiger community. Dave and his wife Kim are incredible members of our WL-S family, with two children who graduated from WLS. 📅 Sunday, July 13 🕓 4:00–7:00 PM 📍 West Liberty Lions Park, Main Shelter House Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring: 🍗 Chicken Tenders 🍟 Fresh Cut Fries 🥗 Coleslaw 🍰 Dessert & Drink (Hamburgers also available!) 🎟️ Raffles & Live Entertainment by Bill Purk & Friends All proceeds will help the Cline family purchase a wheelchair-accessible van. Let’s show our love and support—Forks up for the Cline Family! ❤️ Sponsored by WL Lions, Raising Arrows & Quest Community Church #TigerPride #WLSFamily #DineForTheClines #CommunityStrong #SupportLocalFamilies

🎉 Congratulations to Our Retirees! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating two incredible women who have dedicated their careers to the students and families of West Liberty-Salem! 🚌 Deb White retires after 30 years of service as both a paraprofessional and bus driver. Her steady presence, caring heart, and dedication have made a lasting impact on countless students over the years. Whether in the classroom or behind the wheel, her commitment to our school community never went unnoticed. 🎨 June Seymour retires after an amazing 36 years as WL-S’s art teacher. Her creativity, passion for the arts, and unwavering support of her students helped shape a generation of young artists. Her legacy will continue to inspire through the artwork that still decorates our halls and the many lives she touched. Thank you, Mrs. Deb White and Mrs. June Seymour, for your decades of service, love, and leadership. You will be dearly missed, but your impact will always be part of WL-S! 🧡🖤 #WLSRetirees #ThankYouDeb #ThankYouJune #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger

🎆🎉 It’s a BIG weekend for Tiger fans and our West Liberty community! 🎉🎆 Get ready for a weekend packed with action, fun, and fireworks! Here's what's happening: ⚽️ Saturday, 8 AM – Our Varsity Girls Soccer Team kicks off the Cham Lo Soccer Tournament at Ben Logan High School. Come cheer them on as they compete in this exciting event! 🥎 Head over to Dodge Park for the Fireworks Classic – featuring baseball games all weekend long! 🛍️🎶 At Lions Park, enjoy a full day of fun with: Delicious food vendors Shopping from local makers Softball tournament Live entertainment A classic car show And of course, a spectacular fireworks show at dusk! 🌟 Support your Tigers, shop local, and celebrate summer with us! See you there! 🧡🖤 #TigerPride #WLSSummerFun #FireworksClassic2025

🔥⚾️ TIGER BASEBALL DOMINANCE ⚾️🔥 Help us celebrate an incredible season by the West Liberty-Salem Middle School Black Baseball Team! 🏆 OHC Champions 🏆 Overall Middle School League Champions 🏆 Northridge League Champions 📈 Current Record: 20-2 These young Tigers have shown grit, growth, and determination all season long—and they’re not done yet! 🎇 Their final games will take place this weekend right here at home during the Fireworks Classic in West Liberty. Come out and support this outstanding team as they finish a championship season the Tiger way! 🐾 #TigerPride #WLSBaseball #OHCChamps #FireworksClassic #FutureIsBright