Check out Mr. Hollar's March Madness skills in today's edition of Gold Card Friday! https://youtu.be/sTQz-_4IQ6E
High School students in Mrs. Arnold’s English class recently finished a novel study of Just Mercy by lawyer Brian Stevenson. Stevenson gives a first-hand account of his decades helping marginalized Americans who have been treated unfairly by the U.S. criminal justice system. Through his work he realizes his compassion for the poor and broken inspires his passion to bring mercy and compassion to others. Students were then asked to create a power point presentation about something impactful that spreads mercy and kindness to others. Lexy Lee, a junior, shared that hunger and poverty, both locally and internationally, can impact anyone, even those we assume aren’t in need. She shared ways to help locally, as well as the the mission her church serves in other countries to provide clean drinking water in underserved communities. You can watch Lexy’s presentation by clicking the link below! Thanks, Lexy for letting us film and inspiring others to spread mercy and kindness.
https://youtu.be/Y9nP5gZE-XU
You may remember that just a few weeks ago Elliot Hager, senior, received a superior rating at Science Fair advancing him to districts. This week, he competed at districts earning a near perfect score of 39 out of 40, a $200 cash prize, superior rating, and qualified for State!
His project was on the software development life cycle. Elliot shared, “This cycle is used by companies like Microsoft and Google and other software development companies. It involves talking with the clients, figuring out what they want, building mock-ups, building the application and then putting it to use.”
His presentation included a trifold board, laptop setup with demo, and a 34 page paper detailing the process of the software development cycle and how he built the band database web application.
The State Science Fair is entering their third year of being virtual, so this week Elliot will be busy building a power point presentation of his project, recording his presentation and sending it off for judging! Help us wish Elliot the very best of luck!
We have an Irishman teaching 5th grade today! Mr. Sertell vowed to speak in an Irish accent for the duration of St. Patrick’s Day. It’s 11:00, and he’s still going strong! Watch this short clip of his class discussing short stories about life as a new student on Mars and enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day cheer.
https://youtu.be/jMFnZZyvQ6g
Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Dallas’s second graders worked with fifth graders in Mr. Sertell’s class to write a “snow buddy” story together. Today, they hung up their stories in the cafeteria and made snowmen with “snow”. They are really proud of their projects and loved making new friends with the older kids!
The High School Counseling Office Business of the Day LOGAN LAWN & LANDSCAPING!
Business Description: Jake, Vitt, owner of Logan Lawn Landscaping, will take care of your property so that you can enjoy life to the fullest. LL&L brings professional experience for all of your lawn care and landscaping needs.
Job descriptions: Laborers, landscapers, landscape design techs
Training: Not required, but commercial applicators license for chemicals, landscape design classes, small engine repair- are all a plus
Short Term & Long Term Employment: We offer short term and long term employment, especially for the lawn mowing season. Long term is available if the proper credentials are acquired as you could turn into a year-long employee.
Age requirements: 16 years of age or older
How to Apply: Contact Jake Vitt at loganlawnwl@gmail.com or call (937)465-3370.
For more information: https://www.loganlawnlandscaping.com/
Twenty-two high school fine arts students attended the OHC Fine Arts Festival last week. They attended workshops hosted by Wright State University guest conductors and were featured in an evening showcase in their respective fields.
Click the link for the full story and list of students selected to attend.
https://www.wlstigers.org/article/687669
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.
