Sixth grader Robert Park shared his vast knowledge of rocks with Mrs. Smith’s class! They are beginning their study of rocks, also known as Petrology. They will look at igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary and the process that form and transform them. Robert shared some chemical reactions involved in weather of rocks as an introduction. Thank you, Robert, for sharing your passion and knowledge with Mrs. Smith’s class!
Our FFA spirit week theme for Wednesday, 2/23, is Western Wednesday! Show your spirit for WL-S FFA!
See the attached flyer regarding spring ACME baseball tryouts. The league is open to any WL-S 8th-12th grader. Interested baseball players can sign up on the WLSBA’s website at www.westlibertyball.com.
Show your spirit for our FFA chapter this week! Tomorrow’s spirit day theme is America. Wear your red, white and blue!
JV/Varsity boys basketball will take on Triad tonight at home beginning at 6 PM. Come out and support the Tigers!
Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to slick road conditions we are closed for the day, February 18. Thank you and have a safe day.
Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. WLS is on a 2 HR delay for today, Friday February 18th. This includes Hi-Point Mack, and alternative school students. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for Elementary.
Middle School Tiger Track and Field practice will start Wednesday, February 23rd from 3:00-4:45 p.m. and will meet in the music room. Please be prepared to practice outside with sweatpants, jackets, hats/handband, gloves, running shoes and a water bottle. Athletes will need a current physical and be registered on Final Forms to participate in practice. Go Tigers!
Elliott Hager, a senior at WL-S, participated in the Benjamin Logan Local School Science Fair this week. He received a Superior rating and will advance to districts. Hager presented his honors portfolio as a requirement towards receiving his honors diploma at graduation. Part of Hagers project included a quantum computing portfolio. He was one of the first high school students in the world to complete a Quantum Computing class and complete the portfolio work associated. Other projects include a complete website build, a new database for the WL-S band, a web game, and a text-based bingo caller machine! Congratulations, Elliot. We wish you much luck at districts!
West Liberty-Salem presents Legally Blonde Jr, The Musical! Opening night is
Friday, March 11 at 7 PM. Other showtimes are Saturday, March 12 at 2 PM and 7 PM and Sunday, March 13 at 2 PM.
Musical tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and go on sale on Tuesday, February 22 in the HS Office.
It’s almost time for Literacy Week! Elementary will celebrate Read Across America February 28-March 4th with games and activities that promote a love of reading and literacy! See the attached schedule of events that will happen during school hours. Spirit Week themes are included in the schedule of events. We can’t wait to celebrate because Reading is Sweet!
Today, February 15th, is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, declared by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). Please help us show our appreciation for Deputy J and all that he does for our district! He works hard to keep our students safe, supports them in sports and academics, and never hesitates to get involved in Fun Friday, a pep rally or a Gold Card video. Thanks for making a difference, Deputy J!
Reminder!! All OHSAA tournament tickets must be purchased prior to the event at the following link http://www.ohsaa.org/tickets. Go Tigers!
Come out and support your Tigers this week at one of the following events!
Feb 14 HS bowling at Fairborn 4:00 PM
Feb 15 5:30 VBB vs Brookeville at Northmont HS
7:30PM VGBB vs Miami East at Northridge HS
9:00AM HS Boys bowling sectionals at Marion Poelking
Feb 17 9:00AM HS Girls bowling sectionals at Marion Poelking
Feb 18 VBB home vs Triad 6:00
Feb 21 Opening day of practice for Spring Sports
Student in Mrs. Peterson’s fifth grade homeroom created construction paper Valentine bags this morning! They had to follow directions carefully and use their measurement skills to complete the bag. After completing the bag, they celebrated with a party! Great Job by the Mrs. Peterson’s fifth grade class.
Monday is Kids Heart Challenge Day in elementary! This is a reminder that all money/donations are due on Monday and kids should dress comfortably and wear tennis shoes for specials. If you would like to make a donation, connect with any elementary student for more information!
We are spreading the love in elementary today! We exchanged cards, shared treats, made crafts, played games and displayed our Valentine boxes! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Fourth graders are authors! They have been working on narrative writing this month and completed their very own books about being trapped in a snow globe! What a joy these authors had sharing their books with their first grade book buddies!
It’s Gold Card Friday! Enjoy the Gold Card Friday videos!
Elementary:
https://youtu.be/z8MinFYj9WY
Middle School
https://youtu.be/K_I_OFv7kkI
Our high school gold card winners are:
9th Anna Eleyet given by Mrs. Salley
10th Jaden Dunn given by Mrs. Roberts
11th Devin Grime given by Mrs. Salley
12th Ali Gault given by Mrs. Neer
Keep doing your Tiger best!!
Congratulations to the West Liberty-Salem girls swim team for WINNING the Darby Valley Championships swim meet!
Here are the results from the meet:
• Darby Valley Champs -
WLS Girls Medley Relay & WLS Girls 200 relay (Claire Longshore, Lilly Smith, Andrea Caldwell, & Tina Douthwaite)
New School Records were also set at the event.
Congrats to the following new school record holders!!
• WLS 200 Medley Relay (Andrea, Claire, Lilly, Tina): 2:22.76
• WLS 200 Free Relay (Andrea, Claire, Lilly, Tina): 2:06.78
• Claire Longshore (WLS): 50 free 30.04.
• Lilly Smith (WLS): 200 free 2:36.37
Teachers, administrators and staff were treated to breakfast this morning compliments of the West Liberty-Salem Board of Education! The breakfast began bright and early at 6:45, so everyone was able to participate. Thank you, BOE! We appreciate you thinking of our staff and pulling out all the stops for a fantastic Friday morning treat!
Left to right: Tim Lamb, Ryan Cole, Amy Pratt, Doug Williams, and Pat Adams
