Zoology students visited Freshwater Farms of Ohio in Urbana on Tuesday morning. They were able to go ‘behind the scenes’ and tour the largest indoor hatchery in Ohio and the sturgeon petting zoo. Freshwater farms also houses thousands of trout, crawfish, frogs, turtles, ducks and more! The tour was guided by owner Dr. Dave Smith who has a B.S. in Nutritional Science and a M.S. in Marine Sciences from Lousiana State University, Center for Wetland Resources and a B.S. in Biology from The Ohio State University. Dr. Smith also holds the title as the first President of the Ohio Aquaculture Association. Thank you, Dr. Dave, for sharing your wealth of knowledge with our students!
Students, staff and administrators will recognize World Down Syndrome Day on Friday April 1, 2022. WDSD falls on March 21st and was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome. Because we were on spring break we will observe this day tomorrow! Students are encouraged to wear brightly colored socks. In 2013, the socks became a part of the observation of the day because chromosomes are shaped similarly to a sock. High School students have a special parade planned and elementary students will watch a video, the parade and hear from guest readers sharing the importance of inclusion. Join the celebration, and wear your silly socks to observe the special day with us! Enjoy this short clip created by Emily Hollar and Christian Herron.
https://youtu.be/zatkLp0fdDg
Our last and final ‘Business of the Day’ is Big Greens!
Big Greens
Business Description: Landscape/Snow Plow Company
Positions Available: Crew Members
Training: None required, all training is provided on the job.
They offer many full time and limited summer employment opportunities.
Rate of Pay: Typical starting pay is $15/hr.
Age Requirements: 16 and older
How to Apply: Send a message thru their Facebook page, or call 937-407-0795 for more information.
For more information:
Lee Roberts, HR Manager: 937-407-0795; lee.roberts@biggreens.com
Students were greeted by a beautiful rainbow over campus this morning! What a beautiful, calming way to begin state tests. Testing began this week and will continue over the next two weeks. Attached are some tips for sending your students off ready to do their best!
West Liberty-Salem JV baseball defeated Southeastern 19-4 on Wednesday evening. Sam Lauck was 3-4 with 2 doubles and 4 RBI to lead the offense. Jacob Griffith added 2 hits and 4 RBI. Peyton Hull tripled with 2 RBI and Jacob Evans doubled with 2 RBI. Every starter had at least 1 hit. Dylan Wing got the win on the mound pitching 4 innings, allowing 6 hits, 3 earned runs and striking out 11. West Liberty-Salem JV travels to Versailles on Friday.
Retired WL-S elementary teacher, Karen Ziegler from Best Friends Assisted Pet Therapy brought some four legged friends to the Lady Tigers Track and Field Wellness Wednesday practice. Each Wednesday, the team takes time to focus on mental health, mindfulness and personal growth. It was a positive team-building experience for our athletes and the dogs.
Please help us wish Superintendent Kraig Hissong a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Middle School yearbook orders are due TOMORROW! The order form is attached or you can pay online by scanning the QR code attached.
The West Liberty-Salem girls track and field team opened the season with a third place finish at the Anna Quad meet Tuesday.
Senior Megan Adams led the Tigers winning the 1600 meter run (5:29.6) and 800 meter run (2:30.3). Also grabbing first place finishes were Delaney Jones 100 meter dash (12.91) and the 4x400 relay team of Mallory Bostick, Ashley Yoder, Sophia Hardwick and Adams (4:23.73)
Second place finishes were provided by Sophia Hardwick in the 300 meter hurdles with a personal best of 52.03., Ashley Yoder in the 800 meter run 2:44.23, and Delaney Jones in the 200 meter dash 28.29.
Mallory Bostick had two third place finishes in the 400 meter dash (1:06.19) and 200 meter dash (29.27). Mandilyn Weaver also placed third in high jump (4'08").
Placing fourth were Ashley Yoder in the 1600 meter run (5:53.35) and Taylor Kennedy in the 3200 meter run (13:27.13).
Rounding out the Tiger placers were fifth place finishers Kenzie Bahan in shot put with a personal best (30'05), Teagan Boyd 400 meter dash (1:08.31) and Alaina Irving 100 meter hurdles (18.2).
The Lady Tigers are back in action Monday at the OHC Preview meet hosted by Northeastern.
GREEN HILLS COMMUNITY
Business Description: Green Hills Community is a faith-based, not-for-profit “Life Plan Community” for seniors. We offer long term care, assisted living care, adult day services, independent living, home health and hospice, and even on-site childcare!
Positions Available: State Tested Nursing Assistant, Dietary Aide, Environmental Services Aide, Life Enrichment Assistant
Training: Most are “on-the-job” training. State Tested Nursing Assistant involves a 75-hour training course, and then successfully passing a State Test
Do you offer short term, summer employment? Yes
Do you offer long term employment? What are the opportunities for advancement, if any? Long term employment is encouraged. Not only is there opportunity to advance within your department, there is opportunity to cross-train in other departments and grow your knowledge and skill base!
Age Requirements: Must be at least 14 years of age
Rate of Pay: Starting rates range from $11.25 - $16.50
To Apply or For More Information: Go to www.greenhillscareers.org or www.greenhillscommunity.org
Attention parents of 8th/9th graders going on our Washing D.C. trip:
Please join us for a student/parent meeting at 6pm in the main gym on Wednesday, March 30th. We will review trip details and protocols at this time. See you there!
Congratulations to West Liberty-Salem’s Middle School Science Olympiad team for a great performance at the Western Ohio Regional Science Olympiad tournament on March 19th. Seventeen team members won awards in fifteen different events. By finishing fourth in our region, our school has qualified for the State Science Olympiad tournament for the sixteenth year in a row. The State virtual tournament will be sponsored by The Ohio State University on Saturday, April 9th. Top awards went to: Aiden Taylor and Levi Kitchen won gold in the event Rocks & Minerals; Thaddeus Kitchen and Zachary Carter won gold in Storm the Castle; Ashlyn Taylor and Levi Kitchen won gold in Write It Do It; Lexie Wiesner and Conner Leichty won silver in Storm the Castle; Aiden Taylor and Zachary Carter won silver in Ornithology; Emery Longaberger and Hailey Earles won bronze in Bio Process Lab; Greyson Horsley and Ashlyn Taylor won bronze in Crimebusters; Zachary Carter and Thaddeus Kitchen won bronze in Disease Detectives
We continue to feature a “Business of the Day” to highlight opportunities for WL-S students planning to go straight into the workforce. Today’s Business of the Day is:
COLEPAK, INC.
Business description: ColePak, Inc. is a family-owned business in Urbana that is one of the largest Interior Packaging Producers in the country. ColePak employees over 125 people in a wide range of positions and skillset.
Positions Available: There are many different positions that you are able to go straight into with no prior training from a Machine Tender to a Machine Operator.
Do you offer short term, summer employment? Yes
Do you offer long term employment? What are the opportunities for advancement, if any? ColePak does offer long term employment and advancement. Attendance and ability to work well with others and a strong work ethic are important when being considered for advancement.
Rate of Pay: Hourly rate depends on the positions. Starting pay for basic position is $15.50/hour. Machine operators pay starts at 18.50/hour.
Age requirements: Must be 16 years or older
How to Apply: Stop in the office to complete an application.
For more information: Go to www.colepak.com or contact Mary.Dudash@ColePak.com if you have any questions.
Due to the predicted extreme cold temperatures, WL-S baseball and softball games are cancelled for this evening, Monday, March 28th.
Good luck to Aubree Timmons at the state power lifting tournament this weekend!
The High School Counseling Office Business of the Day is MARY RUTAN HOSPITAL.
Business Description: Mary Rutan Hospital is a leading not-for-profit healthcare organization with a comprehensive and integrated system of inpatient, outpatient and community services connected to meet the health and wellness needs of all members of the community.
Positions Available: Medical Support, Food and Nutrition Staff, Patient Access/Receptionist, Patient Clearance, Maintenance Staff, Environmental Services Staff (cleaning crew), Courier (mail runs and deliveries to the offsite clinics), Lab Assistant (Phlebotomist), Health Unit Coordinator, Cardiology Tech,
Materials Staff
Training: Hospital orientation and on the job training
Do you offer short term, summer employment? We offer PRN positions which are an “as needed” role
Do you offer long term employment? What are the opportunities for advancement, if any? We offer PRN, part-time and full-time employment
Age requirements: Graduated with high school diploma. Can work in our food and nutrition department in our student position as a current high school student
Rate of Pay: Wages are different depending on the positions but for some of the entry level position the wage starts around $13.50 and higher.
How to Apply: Go to https://www.maryrutan.org/careers/employment-opportunities
For more information: https://www.maryrutan.org/
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
