West Liberty-Salem Middle School is proud to announce our Second Quarter Honor Roll recipients. Please help us congratulate the following students on their hard work!
Highest Honors Honor Roll
(3.75-4.0 GPA)
6th Grade
Arion Campbell, Aria Bach, Ava Prater, Callen Oder, Gabriel Brehm, Harrison Sutherin, Shiloh Cole, Raegan Evans, Noah Tomlin, Elayna Hoover, Kennedy Logwood, Gabriel Wilson, Dannielle Andrews, Nathan Deitrick, Sam Ridgway, Abela Dickinson, Greyson Leichty, Natalie Arthur, Henry Bolton, Jett Ziegler, Zoey Richardson, Caizen Anders, Genevieve Lamb, Lucas Piacentino, Chloe Staten, Hannah Thoman, Michael Beard, Penny Kromer, Calvin de Roziere, Nika Matthews
7th Grade
Zoee Mathews, Cole Cooper, Olivia Waibel, Brynn Davis, Malachi Titus, Liam Harrington, Avery Randall, Rosemary Sokolow, Wyatt Brooks, Foster King, Maverrik Kilgore, Sophia Jackson, Eleanor Moxley, Bella Johnson, Alissa Dixon, Chafer Matthews, Mallory Bishop, Amelia Miller, Joshua Collins, Paysley Wesson, Jacob Gilley, Dawson Turner, Liam Baldwin, Jackson Reichardt, Callie Trimble, Lillian Yeater, Rylee Falloon
8th Grade
Rylan Leichty, Mia Dooley, Michael Wisner, Ava Martin, Karlee Lucas, Elia Matthews, Eric Hoover, Lucas Cook, Carter Pratt, Landon Zanfirov, Reese Winters, Julianna Loveless, Charlie Oelker, Isabella Spencer, Emily King, Drew Piacentino, Tyler Hershberger, Ashlyn Yeater, Dominic Purdy, Aubree Joseph, Mackenzie Damron, Kate Bolton, Dahlia Sokolow, Madilynn Sprinkle, Peyton Ziegler, Braylon Lucas, Loretta Moxley
High Honors Honor Roll
(3.5-3.74 GPA)
6th Grade
Quyn Vermillion, Tyler Leas, Gabriel Shoemaker, Chance Harman, Lilly Thomas, Aubree Mason, Iris Meister, Violet Kauffman, Bryce Michael, Miles Wright, Raurie Adams, Robinson Lucas, Ellie Titus, Kolbie Crowder, Bradyn Yang
7th Grade
Kynlee Rostorfer, Kayla Schwaderer, Autumn Keasler, Allison Miller, Jude Roberts, Hayden Gundolf, Jonathan Kirkham, Devyn Carter, Cale Wygal, Lochlan Jenkins, Kenzie Underwood, Marissa Fish, Kipton Crowder, Emily Leas, Braxton Catron, Elin Leichty, Jaylynn Martin, Zeke Lauck, Jacob Bahan, Wyatt Patton, Sarah Monroe, Caroline Foster, Connor Watson, Kase McIntosh, Wyatt Phelps, Lakota Webb, Ava Brookman, Hayden Watkins, Braylynn Boggs, Kara Hartzler, Mason Wallace
8th Grade
Gabriel Myers, Isaiah Barth, Landon McKenzie, Carver Wallace, Kenna Wright, Bryson Johnson, Phoenix Keeton, Eli Jones, Ella Jacobs, Isabella Vesey, Griffin Astorino, Brandel Sullivan, Everett Brooks
Honor Roll
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
6th Grade
Raider Tester, Aiden Whitaker, Zaydee Cox, Kylee Millis, Carter Underwood, Clayton Ridenbaugh, Mason Hinds, Morgan Maurice, Siri Monroe, Isabelle Jones, Bella Williams, Brody Moor, Alex Bradford, Maiya Ward, Clayton Anane-Sefah, Owen Fish, Hunter Armbruster, Isabel Gilley, Lilly Woodruff, Callee Dagger, Griffin Christison, Blake Eaton, Fletcher Heminger
7th Grade
Nathaniel Adams, Piper Wick, Ana Krempasky, Mills Lapp, Macklain Heminger, Lance Hinds, Raylan Wulf, Addison Brannon, Gabriel Mason, Calen Fairchild, Jaron Christison, Walker Williams, Layne Ferryman, Adalyn Nickels, Brody Vernik
8th Grade
Jack Harman, Grant Krabill, Brylee Liggett, Makayla Bier-Moffitt, Aron Jackson, Caden Hodge, Kody Dalton, Mia Titus, Charlee Albers, Ashton Brannon, Nate Shivley, Owen Thornburg, Annabelle Booze, Kamden Yang
Last night, we celebrated Coach Dennis McIntosh on his 500th career win as a coach! What an incredible achievement!
Coach McIntosh was honored during the boys' varsity basketball game, where senior players Ava Johnson and Maddie McGill shared heartfelt sentiments about what this season, Coach, and this historic win mean to them as seniors who had the privilege of witnessing this special moment in his career.
Maddie also shared a fun fact—her mom played on Coach Mac’s first team back in 1994, and now Maddie gets to celebrate this monumental 500th win with him!
Congratulations, Coach! We’re proud to be a part of this unforgettable moment in your remarkable career! #500Wins #CoachMac #HistoricMoment #Tigers
It seems only fitting that on National Girls and Women in Sports Day the West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department and the West Liberty-Salem Athletic Association is celebrating the incredible achievement of our 2024 Track and Field 4x100 Relay Team for their State Championship title! The team of Tori Douthwaite, Delaney Jones, Gwen McCullough, and Chloe Griffith brought home the 2024 State Title and were recognized last night, during halftime of the varsity boys' basketball game. The team also holds the OHSAA DIII State Record! They were presented with a state title banner that will proudly hang in the gym and a commemorative shadow box from the Athletic Association to honor their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to these amazing athletes! Your accomplishment has made our school and community proud! #StateChampions #TrackAndField #WLSPride #GoTeam
🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week to our fantastic school counselors! 🌟
They handle the big challenges, the small tears, and are always ready to be a listening ear to all who come through their doors. They help navigate our students' differing academic journeys, promote self-assurance, embody our mission of helping students reach their full potential, and build servant leaders in our community.
A huge THANK YOU to:
High School Counselor Molly Smith
Middle School Counselor Kim Leichty
Elementary Counselor Abbie Henry
We appreciate everything you do for our students, staff, and the West Liberty-Salem community! 💙 #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #WLS #HelpingStudentsReachTheirFullPotential
Middle school students had a blast participating in Ninja Madness, a skills competition hosted by Ohio Hi-Point Career Center! Students put their hands to work on the Ninja Madness box, designed by Ohio Hi-Point Construction Trades students, testing their abilities in trade skills like drilling, electrical wiring, plumbing, welding, and more.
After having the opportunity to work with the Ninja Madness box here at school, several of our students were selected to compete against other schools at OHP today. We’re proud to congratulate Lakota Webb, our Champion, and Dawson Turner, our Runner-Up, for their outstanding performances! They were joined by the following top performers from WL-S Middle School, who also shone brightly during the Ninja Madness challenge:
Back row: Dawson Turner, Lakota Webb, Amaya Whitaker
Front row: Kenzie Underwood, Walker Williams, Rosie Sokolow
Congratulations to all of our students selected and to Lakota and Dawson! Great work, everyone!!
Congratulations to Max Rudolph and Londyn Loveless for being named the West Liberty-Salem January Seniors of the Month! Max and Londyn were selected by their teachers for their dedication, hard work, and leadership both inside and outside the classroom. Keep up the great work! Seniors of the month receive gifts from local businesses like Stoner's Ice Cream Parlor, Marie's Candies, Subway, and gift cards from Malia Hughes, Key Realty. Keep up the great work, Max and Londyn!
Read more about our seniors here:
https://www.wlstigers.org/page/seniors-of-the-month
Tonight, Coach Dennis McIntosh achieved his 500th career win as the head coach of the High School girls basketball team. Since starting in 1994, Coach McIntosh has not only built an impressive legacy of victories, but he's also been a guiding force for countless athletes, teaching hard work, dedication, and the true meaning of teamwork.
500 wins is a testament to his passion, leadership, and commitment to our players, both on and off the court. We are so fortunate to have had him lead our team through the years, and tonight’s victory is a well-earned celebration of all his hard work. Congratulations, Coach!
The Tigers defeated Jonathan Alder 38-29 on the road. They return to action Thursday at home, taking on Anna.
Mrs. Orahood's fifth graders are hard at work on their science biome projects! 🌍🔬 From deserts to rainforests, they’ve been researching ecosystems, creating models, and presenting their findings. It’s amazing to see their creativity and teamwork in action. Pictured are Joel Heater and Jackson Barth with their Grassland biome. The biome is made up of all the things you would find in a prairie, from grass to animas, clouds and sunny blue sky! A few more projects are also pictured to display their hard work! #FifthGradeScience #BiomeProject #ScienceFun
Congrats to the West Liberty-Salem 7th grade girls basketball team for winning the OHC North title! 🏀🎉#OHCChamps #WLSTigers #Teamwork
70 Little Tiger Cheerleaders took the floor tonight and wowed the crowd with all they learned at Little Tiger Cheer camp this week! Big thanks to the high school cheerleaders for putting on a great camp! And great job for the Little Tigers! They did great!
Melvin is out and about again today! He visited our students in Mrs. Phelps' 8th grade ELA class and Mrs. Seymour's Art classes!
There is nothing better than athletes supporting their fellow athletes. This week, the middle school girls and boys basketball teams (with the addition of their friends) came out to support each other during their home games! Great job, Tigers!
Our High School cheerleaders hosted Little Tiger Cheer camp this week! Our Little Tigers had a great time learning cheers, playing games, and learning a dance they will perform at halftime of our varsity boys basketball game tomorrow night! Come out and see what they learned! The future of Tiger cheer is bright!
*Any Little Tigers that were absent will receive their shirts tomorrow during the school day. 📣😊
Melvin, Mrs. Perdue's therapy dog, was soaking up all the attention from students who were eager to read to him! He enjoyed hearing about Biscuit the dog, and enjoyed every minute with his student readers!
West Liberty-Salem announces Kindergarten Screening for the 2025-2026 school year!
All students must be age 5 before August 1, 2025 to be eligible to attend kindergarten.
Kindergarten Screening will be held on Friday, May 9 and Monday, May 12 at West Liberty-Salem Elementary.
To set up a screening appointment for your student, please email Mrs. Alysson Cotrell at alcotrell@wlstigers.org.
Please include the following in your email:
Parent(s) First & Last Name:
Student First & Last Name:
Student Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year):
Student Street Address:
School District of Residence:
Preferred screening date (May 9 or May 12):
Preferred time of day (morning or early afternoon):
If you have questions, please feel free to call us at 937-465-1075.
Huge congratulations to Caizen Anders, 6th grade, for winning the Middle School Spelling Bee after an intense 30 rounds! He claimed victory with the word "tersely," but not without a tough challenge from Drew Piacentino, 8th grade, who went head-to-head with Caizen for the final 19 rounds!
We’re so proud of all the participants for representing their grades with great effort and determination. Well done, everyone!
The following students represented their class in the Spelling Bee:
6th Grade
Caizens Anders
Shiloh Cole
Trevor Dalton
Emma Krois
Leah Lee
Nika Matthews
Calvin de Roziere
Quyn Vermillion
7th Grade
Addy Brannon
Wyatt Brooks
Cole Cooper
Zeke Lauck
Ana Krempasky
Rosie Sokolow
Connor Watson
Lilly Yeater
8th Grade
Alexa Beard
Tyler Hershberger
Jules Loveless
Braylon Lucas
Drew Piacentino
Carter Pratt
Izzy Spencer
Carver Wallace
Madison - Champaign ESC's preschool screening window is now open! Scan the QR code or call today for a screening! Students ages 3-5 (not yet eligible for kindergarten) may register.
The West Liberty Ball Association is still accepting registrations for youth baseball and softball! Registration ends in just 4 days, so sign up soon! ⚾️🥎
https://www.wlsyouthathletics.org/baseball?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3jyCzOOh99r0Eu1CxM7avDAjB1iW0NW9nDxEyZpxEWq3QeNPOUo9pA0Bs_aem_Ev92DrO1Xmq7gdIFOynY_Q
🎓 Attention Senior Families! 🎓
As we begin the spring semester of your student’s senior year, we want to make sure you don’t miss any important events! Mark your calendars for these key dates coming up:
📅 Senior New York City Trip: April 23-25
💃 Prom: Saturday, May 3
🏅 Senior Awards Night: Thursday, May 8
📚 Senior Exams: May 15 & 16
🌟 Senior Community Service, Graduation Practice & Cookout: May 19
🎓 Graduation: Sunday, May 25 at 7:00 PM
We can’t wait to celebrate all the amazing accomplishments of the Class of 2025! Stay tuned for more details and let’s make these last few months unforgettable!
#SeniorYear #ClassOf2025 #MarkYourCalendars #ExcitingTimesAhead
West Liberty-Salem High School choir members recently showcased their musical talents at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Solo and Ensemble Contest. Students performed both as soloists and as a group, demonstrating their dedication and skill. This event offered a valuable opportunity for participants to challenge themselves, receive constructive feedback from experienced adjudicators, and continue to nurture their passion for music. Congratulations to all the choir members who took part in this memorable and rewarding experience!
Soloists who performed, some receiving recognition, include the following members:
Kiarah Ingram- Superior, Class C
Amelia Barth- Excellent, Class C
Geneva Estep- Excellent, Class B
Emery Longaberger- Excellent, Class B
Zoe Carter- Excellent, Class B
Jessa Beard-Class A
Pictures are not permitted inside the performance.