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The MS Counseling office is pleased to announce our third quarter middle school Honor Roll recipients. Please help us congratulate the following students for their hard work! Highest Honors Honor Roll (3.75-4.0 GPA) 6th Grade Cohen Evans, Ellery Wygal, Brayden Hupp, Emma Schmelzer, Wyatt Shoemaker, Rachel Stanford, Ashlyn Taylor, Josiah Thoman, Derek Wall, Eli Gilley, Blaine Hughes, Gunnar Lehman, Isla Leichty, Samuel Myers, Robert Park, McKenzie Reames, David Roberts, Celena Cheetham, James Brehm, Carter Henderson, Levi Kitchen, Arianna Weaver, Asher Cole, Jerome Cordrey, Abigail (Abi) Frederick, Delaney Anane-Sefah, Brayan Gullett, Kendal Carroll, Caydon Stir, Bridgette Fisher 7th Grade Audrianna Evilsizor, Natalie Fish, Savannah Gluckle, Braden Hershberger, Thaddeus Kitchen, Sophia Landon, Conner Leichty, Kash LeVan, Isabelle Sarver, Noah Sarver, Casey Boyer, James (Patrick) Brooks, Zoe Carter, Delilah (Lyla) Breon, Claire Ling, Mariska Smith, Alex Griffin 8th Grade Ava Astorino, Brock Burgel, Lance Campbell, Addison Hutton, Naomi Cole, Geneva Estep, Lyndee Harrison, Mason Helms, Kamden Hissong, Brady Kauffman, Caleb Larson, Brevin Louden, Levi Miller, Ava Poppe, Marisa Smith, Kaylee Powell, Olivia Reichardt, Wyatt Bell, Kaylee Blair, Dustin Bolton, Jacob Lauck, Emma Smith, Emery Longaberger, Dylan King, Abbie Thoman, Victoria Douthwaite, Elijah (Eli) Christison, Breece Gullett, Caleb Ling, Gavyn Campbell High Honors Honor Roll (3.5-3.74 GPA) 6th Grade Logan Zanfirov, Alauna (Jordan)Kinchen, Kathy Roehm, Bennett Sutherin, Owen Hardwick, Jackson Henry, Kyerah Marchal, McKayla Reames, Thaddeus Smith, Reagan McCullough, Britton Carter, Jenny Reprogle, Elijah Filio, Ezekiel (Zeke) Longshore, Amos-James (AJ) Howard, Timothy Krabill 7th Grade Maverick Reames, Grace Jones, Troy Christison, Alivia Campbell, Bayes Lapp, Avi Lehman, Ashlyn Pope, Tucker Searles, Carson Spencer, Kiersten Stoll, Benjamin Wall, Sutton Wilcoxon, Miles Christison, Emma Liggett, Jill Fullenkamp 8th Grade Dallas Koons, Alexa Cheetham, Haylee Earles, Addyson Mattox, Reese Oder, Carson Poppe, Elli Ullery, Cooper Titus, Brielle Milliron, Sadie Paul, Elise Longshore, Taryn Bradley Honor Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA) 6th Grade Avery Randall, Nevaeh Gravely, Colton Hall, Madisyn Hill, Austin Markin, Ivan Meister, Brylan Cox, Savannah McClintick, Evalyne (Eva) Decker, Xavier Smith, Jaden Caldwell, Gavin Bell, Kylee Bell, Zade Bieleski, Brianna Blair, Abigail Dunlop, Addison Farley, Kaylee Jenkins, Hayden Cauley, Ethan Dieringer, Parker Harrington, Zachary (Zach) Cordell, Amelia Barth, Aylivia (Ayla) Miller 7th Grade Levi Yelton, Bayleigh Deam, Morgan Gibson, Eliza Halterman, Lilliann (Lilli) Heminger, Isabella Hughes, Aiden Hull, Garrett Hull, Madden Kilgore, Colton Neeld, Xzavier Nicholl, Ezekial Sidders, Braydon Thompson, Reagan Winters, Nathan Sowers, Zachary Carter, Aubralyn (Aubra) Wiant, Carson Stokes, Alexis Wisner, Jenna Cline 8th Grade Alexander Boyer, Baileigh Engle, Devon Jones, Ricky Mattox, Taylor Cook, Alayna Hackley, Tru Maxam, Gwenyth McCullough, Malia Miller, Cameron Pope, Zaylor Eggleston, Ella Vondenhuevel, Lydia Schmidt, Isaac Sertell, Abigail Timmons, Makayla Rowley, Wyatt Longaberger, Bryant Eaton, Gaven Nance, Mylee Dooley, Joran Mouton, Amani Grantham, Tristan Buck, Timothy Howells, Logan Edwards, Alexis (Lexi) Hausler

West Liberty-Salem is pleased to announce our third quarter High School Honor Roll Recipients. Please help us congratulate the following students for their hard work! Highest Honors Honor Roll (3.75-4.0 GPA) 9th Grade Grant Saylor, Connor Garman-Ferguson, Clayton McAuley, Owen Barger, Ava Chamberlain, Bexley Wilcoxon, Caleb Hershberger, Sophia Holland, Madeline McGill, Kennedy Wallace, Rebekah Hudson, Ava Johnson, Daniel Neer, Isaiah Reames, Londyn Loveless, Luke McGill, Jessa Beard, Teagan Boyd, Aaron Campbell, Audrey Collins, Isabella Hardwick, Illa Kerns, Taran Logwood, Marley Myers, Philip Neuerman, Max Rudolph, Quentin Rudolph, Craig Stanford, Akira Whitman 10th Grade Sari Kitchen, Jaycee Yelton, Emma Bails, Malachi Christison, MaKenzy Sandefur, Kenzie Phillips, Matthew Christison, Abigail Miller, Sidney Larison, Jonah Campbell, Mallory Bostick, Madeline Cole, Joseph LaRoche, Chaley Wade, Lillian Weaver, Kerrigan Burgel, Ivy Cline, Abby Guest, Alexia Helms, Megan Hollar, Addison McAuley, Lily Smith, Veronica Wall 11th Grade Chandler McCafferty, Ezekiel Greene, Whitney Ridenbaugh, Rylie Schultz, James Powell, Trinity Floyd, Kenzie Bahan, Tina Douthwaite, Delaney Wade, Lexy Lee, Ava Buck, Carlee Hausler, Shae Stoner, Abbigayle Long, Adam Stapleton, Lena Kauffman, Alisa Bolton, Arianna Chapman, Ellie Cheetham, Anika Christison, Kayla Cole, Christian Davis, Maggie Davis, Amelia Hudson, Brittany Neer, Logan Phillips, Makenna Smith, Isabelle Wilson 12th Grade Avery McGuire, Ayden Estep, Natalie Hacker, Brandon LaRoche, William Motzko, Marissa Bailey, Luke Heater, Emily Hollar, Mandilyn Weaver, Jamie Gluckle, Adam LaRoche, Vicky Dong, Rebecca Vincent, Savannah Perdue, Gavin Schoenleben, Dani Smith, Megan Adams, Kylie Burgel, Avery Davis, Amanda Domachowski, Elliott Hager, Jamo Legge, Audrey McGill, Naomi McGill, Hayden Miller, Isaac Reames, Hallie Smith, Michele Smith, Micah Stoner, Aubrey Williams, Grace Winters High Honors Honor Roll (3.5-3.74 GPA) 9th Grade Jack Bahan, Teagon Miller, Silas Kauffman, Reagan Simpson, Samuel Peraza, Silas King, Laila Butler, Delaney Jones, Sami King, Alaina Irving, Grace Hacker, Isaiah Reminder, Greyson Horsley 10th Grade Leah Ropp, Hanna Schwaderer, Cara Deam, Claire Longshore, Payton Lightner, Whitney Strapp, Zoey Kaufman, Abigail Scott, Eli Bell, Bailey Poppe, Carter Titus, Julia Wilson, Zoie Vermillion, Zander Fahnestock, Evan Fullenkamp, Miles Hostetler, Aubree Timmons, Olivia Wilcox, Xander Waldren, Sophia Hardwick 11th Grade Maddox Havens, Hailey Berry, Andre Jones, Payton Knight, Phillip Marr, Emma Kauffman, Kiersten Holtvoigt, Max Spencer, Wylie Harbour, Owen Harrison, Renee Neer, Caitlyn King 12th Grade Samuel Erne, Tate Yoder, Brady Forsythe, Aleah Reed, Bella Kauffman, Logan Saylor, Kathryn Hissong, Owen Johnson, Birdie Lewis, Mekylie Christison, Ashley Good, Logan Godwin, Ali Gault, Gabrielle Williams, Levi Shafer, Carson King Honor Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA) 9th Grade Aidon Koons, Collin Thompson, Alec Putt, Anna Cole, Cody LeVan, Jacob Evans, Joshua Wilcoxon, Luke Thomas, Lincoln Henderson, Emily Hager, Jackson Steider, Lily Langhardt, Aiden Taylor, Colton Gaidusek, Troy Bradley, Myla Thornburg, Cam Bair 10th Grade Cale Hall, Gabriel McGill, Anna Byrd, Izabella Meister, Taylor Kennedy, Brooke Dunn, Peyton Hull, Owen Deere, Abigail Harris, Adam Jennings, Samuel Lauck, John Richards, Karter Spriggs, Lauren Kimball, Grace Tomlin, Xan Schmidt, Dylan Wing, Kendall LeVan, Ashley Yoder, Isabelle Wygal, Riley Knox, Brooklyn Wilcoxon, Riggs Lapp 11th Grade Kambria Claybaugh, Evan Cook, Jonathon Stoner, Gaven Wilcoxon, Caleb Baumgardner, Brandon Petry, Travis Cropper, Micah Smith, Faith Instine, Michael Jones, D.J. Yoder, Timothy Hobart, Hannah Nibert, Anna Wintersteller, Aubrey Laing, Matthew Jones, Andrew Kimball 12th Grade Holden Shafer, Alicia Szakacs, Madison Casto, Alexandrea Caldwell, Macy Roth, Gage Scott, Hayden King, Shaden Shafer, Mady Ewing, Bella Smith, Marenna Cox, Jordan Stocksdale, Dylan Lauck, Grant Schoenleben, Jocelynn Kennaw, Allyson Gaver, Cody Cushman, Gibson Knox

Studying can be fun! High School anatomy students reviewed for their upcoming test by playing Articulation Simon Says. The game was a fun play on Simon Says to review movements made by articulation. Rylie Schultz, Gabby Hudson, and Aubrey Williams took turns as Simon after winning their review rounds. Naomi McGill and Emily Hollar are showing off their articulation skills!

FFA tapped their 2022-2023 new officer team. Congratulations to the following new officers who will be sworn in at this year FFA banquet! President: Sophia Hardwick Vice President: Maddox Havens Treasurer: Eli Bell Asst. Treasurer: Austin Olejniczak Secretary: Shyanne McClintick Asst. Secretary: Kay Connolly Reporter: Aubrey Laing Asst. Reporter: Bailee Wick Sentinel: Izabella Meister Student Advisor: Isabelle Wilson Historian: Ava Buck

Updated information!! The high school track meet is cancelled for tonight at Miami East. The high school BOYS will go to Triad tonight for a meet. Events begin at 5:00. The middle school track team is not attending Ft. Loramie tomorrow. Instead, they are going to Triad. Events begin at 10:00 AM. JV softball at Urbana tomorrow (Saturday, 4/9) is cancelled. No decision on Varsity or JV baseball for Saturday at this time.

Hello WL-S families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, April 8th, students will be on a two hour delay start to allow for staff professional development. School will start at 940 for the MS and HS and 9:45 for the elementary. Bussing for students attending Hi-Point, Mack, and the alternative school will also be delayed 2 hours. Thank you and have a good evening.

The varsity softball game is cancelled this evening due to the opposing team not having enough players. Have a great evening!

The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Association is hosting a golf scramble fundraiser on June 11, 2022. Join the fun and create a team or take advantage of advertising opportunities for yourself and your business by sponsoring the event! Details are attached,

Ninety students and 13 teachers were honored at our annual Academic Excellence Awards night. The full story is featured on our news page, https://www.wlstigers.org/article/706740. Congratulations to the following students and teachers who were honored during the recognition evening. (Photo of seniors and staff members can be found with the news article.) 9th Grade (left to right, front row to top row) 1st row: Bexley Wilcoxon, Akira Whitman, Kennedy Wallace; 2nd row: Craig Stanford, Quentin Rudolph, Max Rudolph, Daniel Neer, Marley Myers, Ava Chamberlain, Jessa Beard; 3rd row: Luke McGill, Clayton McAuley, Londyn Loveless, Ava Johnson, Joy Hudson, Sophia Holland; 4th row: Caleb Hershberger, Isabella Hardwick, Audrey Collins, Taran Logwood, Aaron Campbell, Teagan Boyd, Madeline McGill, Owen Barger (not pictured: Illa Kerns, Nathan Neuerman, Isaiah Reames 10th Grade (left to right, front row to top row) 1st row: Abby Guest, Ivy Cline, Emma Bails, Kerrigan Burgle, Megan Hollar; 2nd row: Lillian Weaver, Madeline Cole, Mallory Bostick, Abigail Miller, Kendall LeVan, Addison McAuley; 3rd row: Kenzie Phillips, Veronica Wall, Lily Smith, Chaley Wade, Joey LaRoche (not pictured: Malachi Christison, Sophia Hardwick, Miles Hostetler, Sari Kitchen) 11th Grade (left to right, front row to top row) 1st row: Tina Douthwaite, Maggie Davis, Alisa Bolton, Trinity Floyd, Lena Kauffman (2nd row: Amelia Hudson, Carlee Hausler, Kayla Cole, Elyssa Cheetham, Arianna Chapman, Mackenzie Bahan; 3rd row: Isabelle Wilson, Delaney Wade, Adam Stapleton, Makenna Smith, Whitney Ridenbaugh, Brittany Neer; 4th row: Abbigayle Long, Lexy Lee, Logan Phillips, Christian Davis, D.J. Yoder, Rylie Schultz (not pictured: Anika Christison) 12th Grade (left to right, front row to top row) 1st row: Jocelynn Kennaw, Hallie Smith, Lauren Kindle, Micah Stoner, Gabrielle Williams; 2nd row: Mandilyn Weaver, Amanda Domachowski, Megan Adams, Emily Hollar; 3rd row: Isaac Reames, Naomi McGill, Avery Davis, Jamie Gluckle; 5th row: Adam LaRoche, Owen Johnson, Aubrey Williams, Alison Gault, Brady Forsythe (not pictured: Kierra Gilroy) 12th Grade and Honored Staff (left to right, front row to top row) 1st row: Emily Hollar, Mrs. Finch, Mrs. Smith, Lauren Kindle, Jocelyn Kennaw, Ms. Haney; 2nd row: Aubrey Williams, Mrs. Seymour, Megan Adams, Gabrielle Williams, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Kauffman, Mr. Stormes, Micah Stoner; 3rd row: Mr. McGill, Naomi McGill, Mr. Cotrell, Brady Forsythe, Hallie Smith, Jake Vitt; 4th row: Jamie Gluckle, Mr. Fannin, Mandilyn Weaver, Mr. Lewis, Isaac Reames, Alison Gault, Mr. Miller

Baseball and softball games are cancelled this evening.

The middle school track meet is cancelled this evening.

The West Liberty-Salem girls track and field team won the Ohio Heritage Conference Preview hosted by Northeastern Monday evening. Team Scores: 1st WLS 141, 2nd Fairbanks 90.5, 3rd Greenview 70, 4th Cedarville 65.5, 5th Triad 53, 6th Southeastern 53, 7th Madison Plains 42, 8th Mechanicsburg 41, 9th Catholic Central 34, 10th Greenon 26, 11th West Jefferson 24, 12th Northeastern 7 Tiger senior Megan Adams led the team with two first place finishes in the 1600 meter run (5:25.59) and the 3200 meter run (11:52.8). The 4x200 relay team of Sophia Hardwick, Mandilyn Weaver, Claire Longshore and Mallory Bostick also placed first (1:55.42). Placing second for WLS were Lilly Weaver Long Jump (14'11), Alaina Irving 100 meter hurdles (:17.18), Mallory Bostick 400 meter dash (1:05.06), and Sophia Hardwick 300 meter hurdles (50.84). Third place finishers were Sophia Hardwick 100 meter hurdles (:17.77), Ashley Yoder 1600 meter run (5:52.7) and 800 meter run (2:35.7), Delaney Jones 200 meter dash 27.65, Taylor Kennedy 3200 meter run (13.32.79), Claire Longshore 300 meter hurdles (53.63), and the 4x800 relay of Teagan Boyd, Taylor Kennedy, Lily Smith and Maggie Davis (11:25.30) Finishing in fourth place were Tina Douthwaite pole vault (7'06"), Mandilyn Weaver high jump (4'06"), and Mallory Bostick 200 meter dash (28.48), Fifth place finishers included Mandilyn Weaver long jump (13'3"), Kenzie Bahan discus (81'0), and Lena Kauffman pole vault (7'0"). Isabella Hardwick placed 6th in discus (78'9") and rounding out the scorers for WLS were seventh place finishers Alaina Irving 100 meter dash (14.10), Kenzie Bahan shot put (26'5.75") and Teagan Boyd 400 meter dash (1:08.59). WLS will compete at the Miami East Invitational on Friday.

West Liberty-Salem Tigers JV snagged a late lead and defeated Benjamin Logan 8-6 on Saturday. The game was tied at six with West Liberty-Salem Tigers JV batting in the top of the sixth when Brodey Deam singled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs. Deam was the winning pitcher for West Liberty-Salem Tigers JV. The bulldog lasted four innings, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out seven and walking one. Peyton Hull started the game for West Liberty-Salem Tigers JV. The fireballer went three innings, allowing four runs on five hits and striking out three. Sam Lauck and Deam all managed multiple hits for West Liberty-Salem Tigers JV. Jayden Temple had a triple and 2 RBI.

Hi Point’s Junior Cut-A-Thon is coming up! It is a fundraiser for the Cosmetology department to help students pay for competitions and gain work experience. The following services will be provided: free hair cuts, $15+tax pedicure, facial and mask $8+tax, facial waxing $4+tax. The event will be on Thursday, April 28th from 8:30 am – 6:00 pm. You may email gshellenberger@ohiohipoint.com or Raven Johnson at johnsonr07264@ohiohipoint.com to set up an appointment at the Cosmetology Lab.

In fourth grade Mrs. Johnson and Miss Kale helped students prep for state testing with fun, interactive study stations!

Seventh graders in Mrs. Mazza’s math classes created a VocAPPulary phone study guide to review concepts they already know and integrate new material! The activity was a fun way to review material they have studied all year, and students learned they were able to recall concepts much easier with this hands on, fun activity! What a great review leading up to state testing!

West Liberty-Salem High School Counseling Office presented a month long series for high school students interested in joining the workforce upon graduation. The series, Workforce Development, featured a local ‘Business of the Day‘ that was announced on daily announcements, District Live-feed and social media. Local business owners, HR and other leaders shared information about hiring processes, pay scale, and opportunities for advancement. On Wednesday, March 30th, all high school students attended a Workforce Development Presentation that pertained to a career field of their choice. All of the companies are currently hiring for various positions. The career presentations provided a great opportunity for students to interact directly with the CEO’s, business owners and leaders making hiring decisions for their organizations. West Liberty-Salem would like to thank the following local businesses for presenting, answering questions and being a part of our High School Counseling Development Series: Soloman’s Garage: Dave Neer Logan County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Randy Dodds and Detective Sgt Tom Watson Ohio Dept of Rehabilitation & Corrections: Tim Carson & Joey Dulin Logan Lawn & Landscaping: Jake Vitt Big Greens: Lee Roberts ColePak: Ryan Cole Green Hills Community: Rebecca Marker-Smith & Cindy Anderson Mary Rutan Hospital: Taylor Allison Fathom Realty: Malia Hughes LeVan’s Excavating: Jeremy & Erin LeVan Link Construction: Reno Stapleton Reliant Mechanical: Pat Adams and Myra Failor

As we begin the 4th quarter, we are preparing for our students to participate in state assessments. Below you will find information about this week’s High School testing calendar. Please read over this information carefully. Testing will impact ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS due to modifications to our schedule. HIGH SCHOOL TESTING INFORMATION High school students will take end-of-course assessments for specific courses. Depending on the courses that a student is enrolled in, some students will be taking more assessments than others. All of these assessments are required and the points that students earn on these assessments count towards the new Ohio Graduation Requirement. All high school end-of-course assessments are computer-based and completed on student iPads. * Students need to make sure that iPads and keyboards are fully charged each day. • Optional: drink (with lid), book to read if finished early. • Students can bring their own calculators and wired headphones (wireless are not permitted). Extra calculators will be provided for the days of the math test as well as will packaged wired headphones. • Students need to bring a pencil. Scrap paper will be provided. Week of April 4 – 8 • Students in English 10, Biology and American Government will take their end-of-course exam on Wednesday, April 6th and Thursday, April 7th. The entire high school will then follow a 2-hour delay schedule after testing. Those students not testing need to report to school by the start of first period at 9:40 on these two days. Friday, April 8th is a 2-Hr delay day for all students in grades K-12. • Freshmen in Physical Science will have planned activities the mornings of April 6 and 7, starting at 7:40am. Get a good night’s sleep, eat a good breakfast, relax and try your best!

Abbie Long, Hailey Berry, and Lexy Lee were guest readers in Mrs. Watson’s class this morning. They read to small groups about inclusion, understanding our students with differences and a book about autism because April is Autism awareness month! Thank you Abbie, Hailey and Lexy! Our little ones loved hearing from you!

Today we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day to observed and create awareness about Down syndrome, a condition in which a child is born with an extra 21st chromosome. Activities included our annual “Rock your Socks” parade led by Grand Marshall Christian Herron. Students K-!2 were encouraged to wear unique, brightly colored socks to represent the uniqueness of that extra chromosome. In elementary, students watched the sock parade, wore silly socks, and heard from guest readers who read stories about inclusion and celebrating our differences.