Hello WLS Families, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with two important messages. First, tomorrow, Friday, October 3rd, we will have a Two-Hour Delay start for professional development. School will start at 9:40 for MS/HS students and 9:45 for Elementary students. OHP and Mac students will start at the normal times.
Second, we have completed the first month of school and things appear to be off to a great start. I do want to remind parents that drop students off in the morning at the school of a few important things;
1. Please be patient and careful in the morning during parent drop off. Over 300 cars are dropping off each morning. Expect to wait on others! Parent drop off is only as safe as parents make it! If you do not like lines and traffic, arrive before 7:20 AM.
2. If you are using the elementary drop off lane, Please make sure that you only allow your children to exit the vehicle when you are next to the curb. Do not drop students off in the bypass lane.
3. If your elementary child needs assistance getting out of the car, please use a parking spot in the front parking area and then walk them all the way to the sidewalk.
4. Please make sure that you are utilizing the south entrance to enter our campus if you are coming to school from the south, or from the direction of Urbana. This is important to ensure good traffic flow on campus.
5. BE PATIENT! it takes time for over 300 cars to enter and exit the drop off lane! Please plan accordingly and make sure you keep your child and other children safe!
Thank you for a great start to the school year and for choosing West Liberty-Salem Schools!
Kraig Hissong
West Liberty-Salem Middle School is proud to recognize these outstanding Tigers for their hard work, leadership, and positive impact:
🧡 8th Grade: Emily Finch & Matthew Montgomery
🖤 7th Grade: Izzy Jones & Henry Bolton
🧡 6th Grade: Loralye Jones & Ozzy Anders
Way to go, Tigers! 🐯 Keep showing that Tiger Pride every day!
#TigerPride #StudentOfTheMonth
We had another wonderful day of Lunch with a Loved One—this time celebrating our sophomores! The weather held up beautifully, and families enjoyed music, yard games, and plenty of time to connect over lunch. Thank you to all the loved ones who came out to make this tradition so special for our students. 🧡🐯
#TigerPride #LunchWithALovedOne
Fall brings out the best math activities at WL-S! 7th graders in Mrs. Mazza's class put their order of operations skills to the test with a festive pumpkin challenge. 🧡
Each expression had to be solved and matched to complete their pumpkins — and the best part? They did it all without calculators! ✅💪
Way to go, 7th graders! You proved that math can be challenging, hands-on, and FUN. 🐯 #TigerPride #MathWithPumpkins #FallLearning
Our 1st graders in Mrs. Patton’s and Mrs. Spencer’s classes put their lesson on the 5 senses into action today — and what better way than with an apple tasting in the spirit of fall! 🍁
They explored all things apples — from juice 🧃 and muffins 🧁 to apple chips 🍏 and Apple Jacks! 🥣 It was a hands-on (and delicious) way to connect classroom learning to real-life experiences.
Way to go, 1st graders — you’re making learning tasty and fun! 🧡🖤 #TigerPride #FallLearning #FiveSenses
The West Liberty-Salem High School Cheer Team is thrilled to host our Little Tiger Cheer Camp for students in grades K–5! This is an amazing opportunity for your Little Tiger to learn cheer motions, jumps, chants, and a fun dance — all while having a blast! 🎉
🗓 Camp Dates & Details
• Wednesday, October 8th | 3:00–4:30 PM
• Thursday, October 9th | 3:00–4:30 PM
• Performance: Friday, October 10th during the 2nd quarter of the Varsity Football Game! (Parents/guardians must sign out their Little Tiger after the performance.)
💵 Fee: $20 (includes a camp T-shirt to wear during the performance).
📝 Registration Deadline: Tomorrow – Wednesday, October 1st!
We don’t want cost to be a barrier — if financial responsibility would prevent your child from participating, please reach out.
For questions or assistance, contact Allison Wygal at awygal@wlstigers.org
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Let’s show our Tiger spirit and cheer on the team together! 🧡🖤 #TigerPride #LittleTigerCheer
Print the form here:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1083/WLS/6065974/LTC_Cheer_Camp_2025.pdf
Stock up on household essentials AND support our WL-S Band Boosters! All detergents and softeners are High-Efficiency (HE) compatible and come with an attachable pump for easy use.
💰 Checks Payable To: WL-S Band Boosters
🧺 5-Gallon Buckets – $48 each (Pump included)
Comparable to TIDE
Original Scent (HE)
Free & Clear (HE)
With Oxi (HE)
With Febreze (HE)
Mountain Spring (HE)
Sport (HE)
With Bleach (HE)
Comparable to GAIN
Original Scent (HE)
Mango Tango (HE)
Island Fresh (HE)
Fabric Softener (5-Gallon Buckets)
Blue April Fresh (Comparable to Downy) – $48
Free (Dye/Perfume Free) – $48
With Febreze – $48
Gain Original – $48
Mango Tango – $48
Blue Dish Soap (Comparable to Dawn – 5 Gallon Bucket) – $48
🫧 Other Items
Pods (250 ct.) $48
Detergent Pods HE (Liquid Original Scent)
Dishwasher Pods
Body Wash – 1 Gallon Containers ($15 each)
Comparable to Axe (Essence or Dark Temptation)
Comparable to Dove (Mixed Berry or Orange Blossom)
Fabric Softener Sheets (200 ct.) – $12
Garbage Bags – $40
15 Gallon (250 ct.)
55 Gallon (100 ct.)
✨ Support our Band Boosters while stocking up on your favorites! For questions or to order, contact Mr. Waibel at PWaibel@wlstigers.org 🐯🎶
#TigerPride #WLSBandBoosters
🌟🐯 Hall of Fame Spotlight: Coach Ann Thornburg 🐯🌟
Few individuals have shaped WL-S athletics with the dedication and longevity of Ann Thornburg. For more than five decades, Ann poured her heart into West Liberty-Salem, coaching basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, cross country, and track & field while inspiring generations of student-athletes.
A 1973 WL-S graduate, Ann returned to her alma mater as a teacher in 1978 and began a remarkable career that blended academics, athletics, and extracurricular leadership. Over her 35 years in the classroom (retiring in 2013), she coached:
🏀 2 seasons of Basketball
🏐 7 seasons of Volleyball
🏃♀️ 10 seasons of Track & Field
📣 16 seasons of Cheerleading
Among her many achievements, Ann proudly led her cheer team to qualify for and compete at Nationals in Dallas, Texas in 2007.
Her impact reached far beyond the sidelines. Ann mentored students through Link Crew, advised Student Council, helped organize the Leadership Academy, and embraced and built upon the beloved tradition of Elementary Track & Field Days, ensuring it continued to grow for future generations. She even shared her adventurous spirit as a leader in Ski Club, creating countless memories for students.
Through every role, Ann invested in the growth of the whole student—instilling discipline, teamwork, and confidence, while creating opportunities for young people to discover their talents and leadership potential.
Her legacy is one of inspiration, service, and community—a true cornerstone of Tiger Nation. 🧡🐯 Ann will be inducted in the WL-S Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 11th. Social hour begins at 5:30, with dinner and ceremony to follow. If you'd like to reserve your seat at the ceremony. please call 937-465-1140 today.
#TigerPride #WLSHallOfFame #AnnThornburg
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4th and join us at Tiger Stadium for a full day of soccer action and community fun!
🗓️ Game Schedule:
Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Urbana – 1:30 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Urbana – 3:30 PM
JV Boys Soccer vs. Urbana – 5:00 PM
🎉 Youth Team Participation:
U5, U7 & U9 teams – take the field at halftime of the Varsity Girls game
U11 & U13 teams – take the field at halftime of the Varsity Boys game
Middle School teams – take the field during halftime of the JV Boys game for a 10-minute full-field exhibition match!
🆓 Free Admission: Youth players get in free when wearing their soccer jersey!
🎁 Door Prizes: Be sure to check in upon arrival—door prizes will be drawn throughout the afternoon!
Come cheer on our Tigers and celebrate the next generation of players as they take the field. 🧡⚽ #TigerPride #YouthSoccerNight
Attention 8th Grade Families! There will be a final information meeting for the 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip on Wednesday, October 1st at 5:30 PM in the HS Cafeteria.
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend, and chaperones are required to be present at this meeting.
We’ll go over final details, answer questions, and make sure everyone is ready for a great trip to our nation’s capital! 🐯🧡 #TigerPride
We couldn’t have asked for more beautiful weather as our seniors and their special guests kicked off the first Lunch With a Loved One of the year. 💛 Families and friends enjoyed lunch together with music, games, and plenty of time to connect and make memories.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special tradition—we love seeing our Tiger families together! 🐯🧡 #TigerPride #LunchWithALovedOne
Here’s what’s coming up in WL-S Athletics this week so you can mark your calendars, show your Tiger Pride, and cheer on our teams! 🧡
🐾 #TigerPride #WLSAthletics
From the parade and pep rallies to the pregame ceremony, an awesome win over Fairbanks, and a fantastic dance—everything came together to create the perfect Homecoming weekend for our Tigers!
A huge thank-you to everyone who helped make this weekend so fun and memorable. Your support, spirit, and hard work are what make WL-S such a special place! 🐾
We’re inviting students and families to share their Homecoming pictures for yearbook consideration — everything from the perfect staged shots to the fun, candid moments we all love.
Upload your photos easily at 👉 https://photos.jostens.com/VPLUJR
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Just enter your name and email, follow the prompts, and add who’s in the photo when asked.
Let’s show off all the spirit, smiles, and memories from this year’s Homecoming! 🧡 #TigerPride #WLSHomecoming2025
It’s that time again—Gold Card Friday at WL-S! 🎉 We’re excited to recognize both our High School and Elementary Gold Card winners for their outstanding efforts, positive behavior, and Tiger Pride. 🧡
Our Middle School winners will be recognized later this week—so stay tuned to see who’s earning those Gold Cards next!
Way to go, Tigers! Keep up the hard work and positivity that make our school such a great place to learn and grow. 🐾✨
#TigerPride #GoldCardFriday
In Elementary:
Korbin Emery
Kolbie Swartz
Everleigh Stidham
Liana Balika
Ezra Mitchell
Ethan Castle
Carter Thompson
Addison Johnson
Leon Markevich
Jackson McCall
Tyson Glasgow
Nihal Gilhotra
Lexie Underwood
Drayce Gearheart
Skyler Henson
Braxton Jones
Alayna Lapp
Matthew Stafford
Laiken Dennis
Thea Brentlinger
Sadie Neer
Tugg Williams
Manny Symmat
Camerin Benavides
Isley Dobberstein
Peyton Reminder
Caroline Frazier
Ady Whitt
Kadon McIntosh
Mila Brown
Lily Hartzler
Jayden Studer
Moriah Krabill
Grant Ragland
Gracie Titus
Camryn Moore
Staff: Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Bell, Miss Bonnie
For High School:
9th Carver Wallace – given by Mrs. Harman
10th Amelia Barth – given by Mrs. Bragg
11th Patrick Brooks – given by Mrs. Smith
12th Geneva Estep – given by Mrs. Arnold
Staff Gold Card – Mrs. Blaker given by Mrs. Dallas
This kind of recognition does more than just celebrate our Senior's achievements—it gives students a glimpse into the organizations that support their communities, helping them see the impact of civic service firsthand. Thank you, Kiwanis, for inviting our students and treating them to a great lunch!
Congratulations, Garrett and Emery! Your leadership and hard work are not only noticed— they’re appreciated. 🧡
Our students have gone all out for Spirit Week, and today’s Blackout Day was one for the books—the entire cafeteria was decked out in black ahead of tonight’s big Homecoming festivities! 🐯✨
📣 Don’t miss the action tonight at Tiger Stadium:
👑 Homecoming Queen & King crowned at 6:15 PM
🏈 Kickoff vs. Fairbanks at 7:00 PM
🎶 Alumni join the band on the field at halftime
It’s going to be an unforgettable night of school spirit, tradition, and Tiger Pride! Be there and cheer loud—let’s go Tigers! 🧡 #WLSHomecoming #TigerPride
Mrs. Spring’s class is learning how to be scientists! 🧡 Today, our 1st graders did their very first experiment using Skittles. When placed in warm water, the colors spread and the little “S” floats right to the top—so cool to see science in action! 🌈✨
Way to go, young scientists! 🐯 #TigerPride #FutureScientists #HandsOnLearning
