Good evening, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to slick road conditions and many accidents that are occurring on our roadways this evening, all activities and practices are canceled for tonight. Thank you.
Due to poor road conditions, all contests scheduled for this evening, January 14th, are canceled. Please stay safe.
The pep band was back in action tonight at the girls basketball game!
The West Liberty-Salem girls track and field state champion 4x100 Meter Relay team will be recognized at the high school boys basketball game with a banner raising ceremony on Tuesday, February 4th.
The team of Tori Douthwaite, Delaney Jones, Gwen McCullough and Chloe Griffith had a stellar 2024 season, winning the Ohio Heritage Conference, DIII Southwest District, Southwest Regional and State titles. The quartet also set a new DIII State Record with a blistering 48.67 at the Regional championships.
"I'm so proud of these young woman and their accomplishments, said WLS retired head coach, Ann Vogel. "We had a season of ups and downs, and this team's commitment and resilience through the tough times are a testament to what can happen if you put in the work and believe in yourself. I hope the state championship banners in our gym inspire young athletes at West Liberty-Salem to pursue their passions and know that if they put in the work they can be state champions, too."
Photo credit: John Coffman
Attention high school students! Scholarship applications are now available in the Counseling Office. With deadlines rapidly approaching, be sure to stop by and pick up the applications you need for financial assistance. Don’t miss out on these valuable opportunities, and remember to check back often as new scholarships are added regularly!
Scan the QR code for a list of current scholarships and their deadline for application!
Attention students taking online CCP Classes:
As we approach the end of fall semester, this is a reminder about your CCP textbooks. Please see below for specific information per college and be sure to meet any deadlines as instituted by college.
Cedarville University: All textbooks must be returned to the Cedarville campus bookstore.
Clark State Community College: All textbooks must be returned to the WL-S Media Center (Mrs. Blaker)
Edison State Community College: All RENTED textbooks must be returned to the campus bookstore by 12/20. Items may be shipped or dropped off in person. All other materials purchased using CCP funds must also be returned and should be returned to the WL-S Media Center no later than 1/27/25. Failure to return materials will result in being charged. Not sure if you rented or purchased your materials, email lmccabe2@edisonohio.edu.
Need books for Spring Semester? Edison State will not have CCP Financial Aid posted to student accounts to purchase 2nd semester books until 2 weeks before classes (Jan 20).
For questions or concerns, please contact the High School Counseling Office at 937-465-1060 ext. 121
The high school Mock Trial Team recently had the exciting opportunity to visit The Supreme Court of Ohio and The Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center. Organized by government teacher and Mock Trial Team Advisor, Sean Stormes, this trip offered students an up-close look at the history, role, and crucial responsibilities of our court system. During the visit, students participated in engaging discussions about the importance of civic participation, the election of justices and judges, and the significance of jury duty. They also explored thought-provoking case studies, gaining a deeper understanding of the legal process. This experience was a valuable opportunity for the Mock Trial Team to examine the past, present, and future of our judicial system while engaging in hands-on learning at The Ohio Supreme Court.
The Mock Trial Team includes Collin Thompson, Taran Logwood, Anna Cole, Ava Chamberlain, Silas King, Greyson Horsley, Connor Garman-Ferguson, Sadie Paul, and Gwen McCullough. The team will compete in Districts at the Marion County Courthouse on Friday, January 17th, for a chance to advance to the Regional and State competitions in February!
Welcome to 2025! Here is your Tiger week at a glance. We are working on rescheduling some cancelled contests due to this week's weather event. We will announce those soon! Go Tigers!
Mrs. Johnson's fourth graders kicked off the new year with a fun and engaging activity: making paper airplanes! This hands-on project not only sparked excitement but also gave students a creative way to practice prepositions. After launching their "prepositional planes", the students wrote sentences describing where the planes landed, incorporating at least one preposition. It was a playful and effective way for the students to grasp and reinforce a new concept!
The ESC is pleased to once again offer driver's education at a significantly reduced cost for families and students in need. The program includes both classroom and on-the-road instruction for just $25 and features three upcoming sessions. To qualify, students must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the attached graphic and express their interest at least two weeks before the session begins. Please email Mr. Johnson at gjohnson@wlstigers.org to express interest and pick up a packet in the high school office.
Good afternoon! All evening contests/games are cancelled for Tuesday, January 7th. All practices at YLC and JH practices are also cancelled. High school teams should hear from coaches soon. JVA/Varsity boys basketball games scheduled for tonight at Southeastern have been rescheduled to Saturday with JVA starting at 5:00. Other contests (from yesterday and today) have not been rescheduled yet. Stay safe!
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to slick road conditions this morning and the Level 2 Snow Emergency that remains in effect for Champaign County, West Liberty-Salem will be closed for today, Tuesday, January 7th. Please have a safe day. Thank you
Good evening , This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent with an important message. Due to drifting snow overnight and current road conditions in our area, WL-S is on a two-hour delay for Tuesday, January 7th. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for the Elementary. Thank you and have a good evening.
All practices and games scheduled for today, Monday, January 6th, are cancelled. Please stay safe and enjoy the extra day off!
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong Superintendent. Due to snow and slick road conditions, WLS is closed for Monday, January 6th. Thank you and have a safe day.
Student interested in art have an opportunity to "Stress Less" this winter at the Stress Less Visual Art Workshop at the LoCo Art Studio!
LoCo Art is thrilled to welcome guest artist, and Logan County Art League member, Marilyn Reed. Students will take part in a painting class, learning new techniques from Marilyn. Participants will discover how painting can be used to cope with stress. The completed painting projects will go home with students. Register today at https://locoartspot.com/future-programming
🏀🏀GIRLS BASKETBALL ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENT: 🏀🏀
On 1/11, our JH girls basketball team will now play at Southeastern before our JV and Varsity girls making it a 4-game stretch of girls basketball at Southeastern starting at 11:00 am.
7th Grade 11:00
8th Grade 12:00
JV 2:00
Varsity 3:30
Athletic Department Announcement:
On Friday, January 10th, the JV/Varsity boys basketball teams will play at Fairbanks with the following adjustments to their schedule:
JVA will tip off at 4:45 followed by Varsity at 6:00 PM. No JV B game on Friday.
On Monday, January 13th, the Tigers return to Fairbanks for Middle School basketball followed by JV B at 7.
7th grade boys 5:00 PM
8th grade boys 6:00 PM
JVB 7:00 PM
Go Tigers!
Today, members of the High School Cheer Team made a heartwarming delivery to the Bellefontaine Church of God, providing blankets collected during their recent blanket drive at home basketball games. The church will serve as a warming center starting tonight, offering shelter to 30-40 residents each night during the upcoming cold spell. Each resident will receive a warming pack, which includes one of the blankets donated by our community. A huge thank you to the cheer team and everyone who contributed to this important cause!
Looking for something to do on Christmas break? Come out and support the Tigers tonight at home! JV B starts at 5 and plays London with JV A and Varsity to follow against West Jeff! Student section theme is CAMO!
Graphic credit: WLSMBB Ig
