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🎉🐯 WL-S Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally 🐯🎉
The 2025 Homecoming Parade will begin at 6:30 PM, tonight, September 25th!
🛻 Parade Route:
The parade will leave Lions Park, travel down Pickrelltown Road into the Village, turn left onto Route 68, then left onto State Route 245, and return to Lions Park.
🎤 Community Pep Rally:
Immediately following the parade, join us at Lions Park for a pep rally! Principal Greg Johnson will introduce the Homecoming Court, Attendants, and all fall sports teams.
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate our students, show our Tiger Pride, and kick off Homecoming in style! 🧡
#TigerPride #WLSHomecoming2025
The 2025 Homecoming Parade will begin at 6:30 PM, tonight, September 25th!
🛻 Parade Route:
The parade will leave Lions Park, travel down Pickrelltown Road into the Village, turn left onto Route 68, then left onto State Route 245, and return to Lions Park.
🎤 Community Pep Rally:
Immediately following the parade, join us at Lions Park for a pep rally! Principal Greg Johnson will introduce the Homecoming Court, Attendants, and all fall sports teams.
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate our students, show our Tiger Pride, and kick off Homecoming in style! 🧡
#TigerPride #WLSHomecoming2025
🌟🐯 Double the Gold Cards this Week! 🐯🌟
Since Dr. Johnson was out last Friday, he's doing a double Gold Card drawing this week! 🎉
✨ Today’s High School Gold Card Winners:
9th Grade – Lea Brickerson (given by Mrs. Moell)
10th Grade – Sully Cox (given by Mrs. Smith)
11th Grade – Kiersten Stoll (given by Mrs. Hall)
12th Grade – Kam Hissong (given by Mr. Lynxwiler)
🙌 A big thank you to our teachers for recognizing students, and to our students for continuing to show the effort, attitude, and Tiger Pride that earn these awards.
Stay tuned—we’ll announce even more student winners, plus our Staff Gold Card Winner, tomorrow!
Keep up the awesome work, Tigers! 🧡 #TigerPride #GoldCardFriday #KeepItUp
Since Dr. Johnson was out last Friday, he's doing a double Gold Card drawing this week! 🎉
✨ Today’s High School Gold Card Winners:
9th Grade – Lea Brickerson (given by Mrs. Moell)
10th Grade – Sully Cox (given by Mrs. Smith)
11th Grade – Kiersten Stoll (given by Mrs. Hall)
12th Grade – Kam Hissong (given by Mr. Lynxwiler)
🙌 A big thank you to our teachers for recognizing students, and to our students for continuing to show the effort, attitude, and Tiger Pride that earn these awards.
Stay tuned—we’ll announce even more student winners, plus our Staff Gold Card Winner, tomorrow!
Keep up the awesome work, Tigers! 🧡 #TigerPride #GoldCardFriday #KeepItUp
👩🍳🧼 Cooking Lab Prep with Mrs. Hall’s Classes! 🧼👩🍳
Before stepping into their first cooking lab, our students learned just how important proper handwashing really is using the Glo Germ lesson. ✨
Some were surprised to see that they weren’t washing as thoroughly as they thought, while many others passed the UV light inspection with flying colors! 🙌
A great (and eye-opening!) reminder that clean hands are the first ingredient in safe cooking. 🧡 #TigerPride #LifeSkills #CookingLab
Before stepping into their first cooking lab, our students learned just how important proper handwashing really is using the Glo Germ lesson. ✨
Some were surprised to see that they weren’t washing as thoroughly as they thought, while many others passed the UV light inspection with flying colors! 🙌
A great (and eye-opening!) reminder that clean hands are the first ingredient in safe cooking. 🧡 #TigerPride #LifeSkills #CookingLab
🎷🎶 WL-S High School Jazz Band in Concert! 🎶🎷
Mark your calendars and join us for an incredible evening of music as the WL-S High School Jazz Band takes the stage! 🐯
📅 Thursday, October 16th
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 West Liberty Town Hall & Opera House – 201 N. Detroit Street
Come out and support our talented student musicians as they share their love of jazz with the community. 🧡
#TigerPride #WLSJazzBand #LiveMusic
Mark your calendars and join us for an incredible evening of music as the WL-S High School Jazz Band takes the stage! 🐯
📅 Thursday, October 16th
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 West Liberty Town Hall & Opera House – 201 N. Detroit Street
Come out and support our talented student musicians as they share their love of jazz with the community. 🧡
#TigerPride #WLSJazzBand #LiveMusic
🏐🐯 WL-S Youth Volleyball Night! 🐯🏐
Join us as we celebrate our young Tigers and cheer on the Lady Tigers Volleyball Team as they take on Fairbanks!
📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Main Gym
✨ All MS and Little Tiger volleyball girls get in FREE and will be recognized before the Varsity game!
Let’s pack the gym and show our support for both our Lady Tigers and the future of WL-S volleyball! 🧡 #TigerPride #WLSVolleyball #YouthNight
Join us as we celebrate our young Tigers and cheer on the Lady Tigers Volleyball Team as they take on Fairbanks!
📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Main Gym
✨ All MS and Little Tiger volleyball girls get in FREE and will be recognized before the Varsity game!
Let’s pack the gym and show our support for both our Lady Tigers and the future of WL-S volleyball! 🧡 #TigerPride #WLSVolleyball #YouthNight
🌱🐯 WL-S FFA in Action! 🐯🌱
The West Liberty-Salem FFA Soil Judging Team recently participated in the District 6 Soil Judging Contest! 👩🌾👨🌾
This hands-on competition challenges students to apply their knowledge of soil science by evaluating soil properties, identifying land uses, and practicing conservation measures. It’s a great opportunity for our Tigers to put classroom learning into real-world practice while building teamwork and leadership skills.
Way to represent WL-S FFA! 🧡
#TigerPride #FFA #SoilJudging
The West Liberty-Salem FFA Soil Judging Team recently participated in the District 6 Soil Judging Contest! 👩🌾👨🌾
This hands-on competition challenges students to apply their knowledge of soil science by evaluating soil properties, identifying land uses, and practicing conservation measures. It’s a great opportunity for our Tigers to put classroom learning into real-world practice while building teamwork and leadership skills.
Way to represent WL-S FFA! 🧡
#TigerPride #FFA #SoilJudging
👮♂️✨ Homecoming Photo Day Surprise ✨👮♂️
Homecoming media day wasn’t all business—our attendants got a special visit from Deputy J and his Champaign County Deputy friends! While giving a quick tour, our School Resource Officer was spotted by the court, and the students immediately asked them to jump in for a picture.
Without hesitation, they joined the fun, and the smiles say it all! 🧡🐾
We’re so thankful for the positive connections our deputies make with students each day at WL-S. Moments like these are what Homecoming is all about—celebrating community, friendship, and Tiger pride!
🎶🐯 The Marching Tigers hit the road to the 53rd Annual Graham Band Festival on Saturday, September 20th at Graham High School (Dallas Stadium) in St. Paris!
They performed their season favorites alongside neighboring schools and did a fantastic job! They will host the community for a Marching Band concert at Tiger Stadium on Wednesday, October 27th! Mark your calendars for what's sure to be a fantastic show!🧡🖤
❤️🐯 CPR Certified Tigers! 🐯❤️
A huge thank you to Mrs. Douthwaite—our school nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner, and provider in the WL-S School-Based Health Center—for working with Mrs. Hall’s Personal Wellness class to get students certified in CPR! 🙌
We’re so fortunate to have her expertise right here on campus, and now even more lucky to have so many of our Tigers trained and ready with lifesaving skills. 🧡 #TigerPride #CPRTraining #LifelongSkills
A huge thank you to Mrs. Douthwaite—our school nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner, and provider in the WL-S School-Based Health Center—for working with Mrs. Hall’s Personal Wellness class to get students certified in CPR! 🙌
We’re so fortunate to have her expertise right here on campus, and now even more lucky to have so many of our Tigers trained and ready with lifesaving skills. 🧡 #TigerPride #CPRTraining #LifelongSkills
West Liberty-Salem Local Schools is proud to announce the members of the 2025–2026 Homecoming Court. This year’s court represents an outstanding group of students who embody Tiger spirit, leadership, and community pride.
The court includes:
Freshman Attendant: Reese Winters
Sophomore Attendant: Delaney Anane-Sefah
Junior Attendant: Lilli Heminger
Senior Queen Candidates are:
Malia Miller
Ava Astorino
Emery Longaberger
Kaylee Blair
Tori Douthwaite
Senior King Candidates are:
Wyatt Longaberger
Amani Grantham
Caleb Larson
Jacob Lauck
Reese Oder
The Homecoming Parade will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 6:30 PM beginning at Lions Park, followed by a community pep rally. This year's Grand Marshal is Mrs. Judy Legge. The 2025–2026 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during a pre-game ceremony on Friday, September 26, at 6:15 PM at Tiger Stadium, prior to kickoff of the varsity football game.
West Liberty-Salem congratulates all members of this year’s court and looks forward to celebrating with our students, families, alumni, and community.
For more information about Homecoming events, please contact the West Liberty-Salem High School Office at (937) 465-1060.
The court includes:
Freshman Attendant: Reese Winters
Sophomore Attendant: Delaney Anane-Sefah
Junior Attendant: Lilli Heminger
Senior Queen Candidates are:
Malia Miller
Ava Astorino
Emery Longaberger
Kaylee Blair
Tori Douthwaite
Senior King Candidates are:
Wyatt Longaberger
Amani Grantham
Caleb Larson
Jacob Lauck
Reese Oder
The Homecoming Parade will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 6:30 PM beginning at Lions Park, followed by a community pep rally. This year's Grand Marshal is Mrs. Judy Legge. The 2025–2026 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during a pre-game ceremony on Friday, September 26, at 6:15 PM at Tiger Stadium, prior to kickoff of the varsity football game.
West Liberty-Salem congratulates all members of this year’s court and looks forward to celebrating with our students, families, alumni, and community.
For more information about Homecoming events, please contact the West Liberty-Salem High School Office at (937) 465-1060.
☀️🐯 Fifth Grade Outdoor Dining! 🐯☀️
Our 5th graders got the special privilege of outdoor dining today! The sun peeked through just enough to give us another chance to enjoy lunch outside. 🌤️
It might be fall, but we’re not giving up on those sunny days just yet! 🧡
#TigerPride #OutdoorLunch #FallFeels
Our 5th graders got the special privilege of outdoor dining today! The sun peeked through just enough to give us another chance to enjoy lunch outside. 🌤️
It might be fall, but we’re not giving up on those sunny days just yet! 🧡
#TigerPride #OutdoorLunch #FallFeels
We’re excited to welcome families back for our Fall Lunch with a Loved One! Students and their special guests can enjoy lunch together with music, yard games, and plenty of time to connect. 💛 Weather permitting, we’ll be outside; if not, we’ll move indoors.
📅 Schedule
Seniors – Monday, 9/29
Sophomores – Tuesday, 9/30
Juniors – Wednesday, 10/1
Freshmen – Thursday, 10/2
🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM each day
🍴 Bring your own lunch OR purchase one at school.
📝 Loved ones: Please sign in at the Main Office upon arrival.
We look forward to seeing our Tiger families for this special tradition! 🧡
#TigerPride #LunchWithALovedOne
📅 Schedule
Seniors – Monday, 9/29
Sophomores – Tuesday, 9/30
Juniors – Wednesday, 10/1
Freshmen – Thursday, 10/2
🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM each day
🍴 Bring your own lunch OR purchase one at school.
📝 Loved ones: Please sign in at the Main Office upon arrival.
We look forward to seeing our Tiger families for this special tradition! 🧡
#TigerPride #LunchWithALovedOne
📸🐯 Picture Day Reminder for Grades 6–12! 🐯📸
West Liberty-Salem MS/HS Picture Day is coming up on:
🗓️ Wednesday, September 24th (AM)
This year is online ordering only through Better Images! You can pre-order ahead of time by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting 👉 www.betterimagesonline.com
How to Pre-Order:
1️⃣ Enter your email address
2️⃣ Choose the package you’d like to order
3️⃣ Enter your student’s first & last name with grade
✔️ Once pictures are taken, your order will automatically connect to your student and be fulfilled.
⏰ Pre-orders are accepted until midnight on Picture Day.
Let’s see those Tiger smiles! 🧡 #WLSTigers #PictureDay
West Liberty-Salem MS/HS Picture Day is coming up on:
🗓️ Wednesday, September 24th (AM)
This year is online ordering only through Better Images! You can pre-order ahead of time by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting 👉 www.betterimagesonline.com
How to Pre-Order:
1️⃣ Enter your email address
2️⃣ Choose the package you’d like to order
3️⃣ Enter your student’s first & last name with grade
✔️ Once pictures are taken, your order will automatically connect to your student and be fulfilled.
⏰ Pre-orders are accepted until midnight on Picture Day.
Let’s see those Tiger smiles! 🧡 #WLSTigers #PictureDay
🎉🐯 Homecoming Spirit Week Reminder! 🐯🎉
Tomorrow’s theme is COLOR BY GRADE! Let’s fill the halls with Tiger spirit and class pride! 🧡
👕 Here are the colors:
12th Grade – Black
11th Grade – Purple
10th Grade – Blue
9th Grade – White
8th Grade – Purple
7th Grade – Blue
6th Grade – White
Elementary – Blue
Show your colors loud and proud, Tigers! 💙🤍💜🖤 #TigerPride #SpiritWeek #WLSTigers
Tomorrow’s theme is COLOR BY GRADE! Let’s fill the halls with Tiger spirit and class pride! 🧡
👕 Here are the colors:
12th Grade – Black
11th Grade – Purple
10th Grade – Blue
9th Grade – White
8th Grade – Purple
7th Grade – Blue
6th Grade – White
Elementary – Blue
Show your colors loud and proud, Tigers! 💙🤍💜🖤 #TigerPride #SpiritWeek #WLSTigers
🏅🐅 Hall of Fame Spotlight: The 1978 & 1979 Men’s Cross Country Teams 🐅🏅
The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Hall of Fame proudly recognizes the 1978 and 1979 Men’s Cross Country Teams, two groups of athletes whose hard work and accomplishments left an indelible mark on Tiger history.
These teams demonstrated the very best of Tiger athletics—discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. Their performances elevated the WL-S cross country program to statewide recognition and set a standard of excellence that future generations would strive to follow.
More than just the victories, these teams built a culture of camaraderie and resilience, inspiring one another and those who came after them. Their legacy has been carried on through decades of Tiger runners, who still look back to these squads as examples of what it means to compete with heart.
✨ The members of the 1978 and 1979 Men’s Cross Country Teams will be honored with the 2025 Hall of Fame Class at the home varsity football game on Friday, October 10th vs. Triad, with the formal Induction Ceremony and Banquet on Saturday, October 11th at Mac-O-Chee Castle in West Liberty. Tickets for the banquet can be purchased at Civista Bank in West Liberty, at West Liberty-Salem from 8-3:00 in the Central Office, or by calling 937-465-1140 to reserve your tickets.
We are proud to celebrate these trailblazers whose impact continues to ripple through Tiger Nation.
1978 Cross Country team picture left to right:
Front Row: Corey Frost, Neil Yoder, Earl Zilles, Jeff Parker
Back Row: Mark Plank, Brad Brandt, Ken Day, Coach Ken Lehman
1979 Cross Country team picture left to right
Front row: Dan Bragg, Earl Zilles, Corey Frost, and Shaun Murphy
Back row: Greg King, Ken Day, Duane Parker, and Coach Ken Lehman
#WLSTigers #TigerStrong #HallOfFame
The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Hall of Fame proudly recognizes the 1978 and 1979 Men’s Cross Country Teams, two groups of athletes whose hard work and accomplishments left an indelible mark on Tiger history.
These teams demonstrated the very best of Tiger athletics—discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. Their performances elevated the WL-S cross country program to statewide recognition and set a standard of excellence that future generations would strive to follow.
More than just the victories, these teams built a culture of camaraderie and resilience, inspiring one another and those who came after them. Their legacy has been carried on through decades of Tiger runners, who still look back to these squads as examples of what it means to compete with heart.
✨ The members of the 1978 and 1979 Men’s Cross Country Teams will be honored with the 2025 Hall of Fame Class at the home varsity football game on Friday, October 10th vs. Triad, with the formal Induction Ceremony and Banquet on Saturday, October 11th at Mac-O-Chee Castle in West Liberty. Tickets for the banquet can be purchased at Civista Bank in West Liberty, at West Liberty-Salem from 8-3:00 in the Central Office, or by calling 937-465-1140 to reserve your tickets.
We are proud to celebrate these trailblazers whose impact continues to ripple through Tiger Nation.
1978 Cross Country team picture left to right:
Front Row: Corey Frost, Neil Yoder, Earl Zilles, Jeff Parker
Back Row: Mark Plank, Brad Brandt, Ken Day, Coach Ken Lehman
1979 Cross Country team picture left to right
Front row: Dan Bragg, Earl Zilles, Corey Frost, and Shaun Murphy
Back row: Greg King, Ken Day, Duane Parker, and Coach Ken Lehman
#WLSTigers #TigerStrong #HallOfFame
📸🐯 Homecoming Week = Photo Op! 🐯📸
Tiger families, we’d love for you to be part of capturing this year’s Homecoming memories! Jostens offers a simple way to share your photos for yearbook consideration through their Photo Share feature.
👉 Upload your pictures here: https://photos.jostens.com/VPLUJR
1️⃣ Enter your name & email address
2️⃣ Enter the verification code you receive
3️⃣ Upload your photos
4️⃣ Be sure to include who is in the picture when prompted!
Let’s fill the yearbook with Tiger pride—thanks for sharing your Homecoming moments with us! 🏈👑🎉
#TigerPride #WLSHomecoming2025 #YearbookMemories
Tiger families, we’d love for you to be part of capturing this year’s Homecoming memories! Jostens offers a simple way to share your photos for yearbook consideration through their Photo Share feature.
👉 Upload your pictures here: https://photos.jostens.com/VPLUJR
1️⃣ Enter your name & email address
2️⃣ Enter the verification code you receive
3️⃣ Upload your photos
4️⃣ Be sure to include who is in the picture when prompted!
Let’s fill the yearbook with Tiger pride—thanks for sharing your Homecoming moments with us! 🏈👑🎉
#TigerPride #WLSHomecoming2025 #YearbookMemories
📣⚽️ Tiger Fans-Come out and celebrate Coach Wolfe's 300th WIN! ⚽️📣
Tomorrow night at 7:30 PM, we invite the community to pack the stands and celebrate Coach Tim Wolfe for his incredible dedication to Tiger Soccer.
Coach Wolfe began his journey as head coach in 1997—and now, 28 seasons later, he continues to lead with the same passion and commitment that has shaped our program for nearly three decades. His time, talent, and heart have built Tiger Soccer into what it is today.
This season, the Tigers hold a strong 10-2-0 overall record and 3-1-0 in the conference, proof of the lasting impact of his leadership.
Join us as we recognize Coach Wolfe for his unwavering commitment to our athletes, our program, and our entire school community as we celebrate his 300th win! 🧡 Congratulations, Coach Wolfe!
#TigerPride #WLSsoccer #ThankYouCoach
We’re excited to welcome families back for our Fall Lunch With a Loved One! Students and their special guests can enjoy lunch together with music, yard games, and plenty of time to connect. 💛 Weather permitting, we’ll be outside; if not, we’ll move indoors.
📅 Schedule
Seniors – Monday, 9/29
Sophomores – Tuesday, 9/30
Juniors – Wednesday, 10/1
Freshmen – Thursday, 10/2
🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM each day
🍴 Bring your own lunch OR purchase one at school.
📝 Loved ones: Please sign in at the Main Office upon arrival.
We look forward to seeing our Tiger families for this special tradition! 🧡 #TigerPride #LunchWithALovedOne
📅 Schedule
Seniors – Monday, 9/29
Sophomores – Tuesday, 9/30
Juniors – Wednesday, 10/1
Freshmen – Thursday, 10/2
🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM each day
🍴 Bring your own lunch OR purchase one at school.
📝 Loved ones: Please sign in at the Main Office upon arrival.
We look forward to seeing our Tiger families for this special tradition! 🧡 #TigerPride #LunchWithALovedOne
👮♂️🐯 Beyond the Badge at WL-S 🐯👮♂️
We are so grateful for our School Resource Officer, Deputy Brad Jarzab, who was recently featured in Peak of Ohio’s “Beyond the Badge” article.
Deputy Jarzab has served as WL-S’s SRO since 2017, and his impact goes far beyond safety. From greeting students in the halls, joining them at lunch, checking doors, and monitoring security, to being a mentor, listener, and trusted role model—he is a constant positive presence for our Tigers.
“What makes this job so rewarding is the chance to watch students grow and succeed… whether in sports, academics, or personal growth.” – Deputy Jarzab
Thank you, Deputy J, for the lasting difference you make every day at WL-S! 🧡
Read the full feature here: https://www.peakofohio.com/local-news/beyond-the-badge-meet-the-sros-creating-a-lasting-impact-in-champaign-county-schools/
#TigerPride #SRO #BeyondTheBadge
We are so grateful for our School Resource Officer, Deputy Brad Jarzab, who was recently featured in Peak of Ohio’s “Beyond the Badge” article.
Deputy Jarzab has served as WL-S’s SRO since 2017, and his impact goes far beyond safety. From greeting students in the halls, joining them at lunch, checking doors, and monitoring security, to being a mentor, listener, and trusted role model—he is a constant positive presence for our Tigers.
“What makes this job so rewarding is the chance to watch students grow and succeed… whether in sports, academics, or personal growth.” – Deputy Jarzab
Thank you, Deputy J, for the lasting difference you make every day at WL-S! 🧡
Read the full feature here: https://www.peakofohio.com/local-news/beyond-the-badge-meet-the-sros-creating-a-lasting-impact-in-champaign-county-schools/
#TigerPride #SRO #BeyondTheBadge