West Liberty-Salem Local School District - Home of the Tigers

This week, we begin introducing our permanent subs, who joined us this year. Today, please help us welcome our staff spotlight, Coralea Collins! Coralea has subbed for us before, but as a permanent sub she will be with us daily and in many different capacities this year! Mrs. Collins and her husband Brad have three children. Their son Tyler is Sophomore at Miami University. Their daughter Audrey is an 8th grader and Josh is in 3rd grade. She grew up in Delaware County and went to Olentangy. Mrs. Collings graduated from Otterbein University in 2001 and received her Elementary Education degree. She began teaching in the Olentangy District and taught 2nd grade for 12 years. Then their family decided to become owners of a lodging business in Knox County in 2013. In 2019 they decided to slow life back down and found their forever home in the West Liberty-Salem area. She began subbing last year in the elementary. Mrs. Collins LOVES her permanent substitute position this year! Her favorite part is getting the chance to see all the kids in every grade and help out all the teachers and staff when they need it! “I love having a new adventure everyday!“ As a family, their hobbies include, watching their kids play sports, camping, beekeeping and movie nights at home. Welcome Mrs. Collins!

The votes are in, and the middle school September students of the month have been released! Congratulations to the following students: 8th Grade: Teagon Boyd & Carson Instine 7th Grade: Malia Miller & Jake Lauck 6th Grade: Natalie Fish & Noah Sarver

Mrs. Douthwaite shares her popular hand washing experiment with first grade this week! Check out the full story here! https://www.wlstigers.org/article/320722?org=wls

If you need a Monday morning pick-me-up, check out the Elementary Gold Card Friday video from last Friday! https://youtu.be/3vwe88vgWSk

Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with an important message. This afternoon we have two busses that will be dropping students off late today. This is due to a lack of bus drivers for health related reasons, that are out of the drivers’ and the district’s control. If your child rides bus 12 this afternoon, your child will be approximately 30 minutes late today to their bus stop. If your child rides bus 18, they will be approximately 20 minutes late today. We apologize for this inconvenience. The district has looked at all options and this appears to be the best option to get all student home safely. Your children will be supervised at the school until they are able to depart. If you would rather pick up your child that rides bus 12 or 18 today, please call the school to notify the office that your child will be picked up after school. For elementary students, you will need to sign your child out to be released to you at the main entrance of the school. Again, bus 12 will be 30 minutes late and bus 18 will be 20 minutes late today. Thank you, Kraig Hissong

West Liberty-Salem Athletic Pre-sale ticket information for Oct 3rd and next week: Pre-sale tickets will once again be sold every morning, 8:00-12:00 PM in the vestibule at door #2. If you are unable to make it there in the morning, we will be selling them Thursday night Oct. 8th at the main ticket booth at the stadium from 5:00-7:00 PM. All tickets are $7.00 each, no refunds are available, Cash or check is accepted. Tickets are also available for students throughout their lunch times at the Athletic Office. At press time, the following is individual game ticket information: - JV football- will play at home 10/3 vs Bethel @ 10:00 and home again for a “night game” on 10/9 at 6:00 vs Shawnee. Tickets for these games are all $5.00 and can be purchased pre-sale to guarantee your seat or at the gate if any remain. Students will be admitted free into the JV “night game” as long as capacity is not reached with seating. -Varsity Football has the week off and will not play a game on Oct. 9th. We will host the winner of Cin. Mariemont and Reading game on 10/17 at 7:00. Ticket information for that game will be posted next week. -Middle School girls volleyball at West Jeff- 2 tickets per player can be purchased at the door. -High School Girls soccer- (10/8) at Madison Plains, tickets will be purchased online. A link will be provided by your coach. (10/10) at Lehman, vouchers will be passed out to each athlete from your coach. -High School Volleyball at Fairbanks (10/6), 2 tickets per athlete can be purchased at the gate. At Northwestern (10/12), 4 tickets per player, can be purchased at the gate. -Middle School football vs Fairbanks (10/8)-2 tickets per player can be purchased at the gate. All Middle School and High School games being held at WLS this week, tickets are the same policy as before- we recommend you purchase ahead of time, but history has shown that we are not reaching full capacity on many games other than varsity football and sometimes varsity volleyball. ON an occasion, some tickets are still available at the gate prior to the game.

This week we would like to welcome another new member of our staff, and give our staff spotlight to Megan Wilkins, assistant treasurer. Megan is a graduate of Graham High School and currently lives in Urbana with her husband Kyle. Many of you probably know Kyle, Class of 2014 alum, and Head Middle School Football Coach. Prior to WL-S, Megan was a staff accountant at an accounting office in Bellefontaine. Kyle and Megan have been together for 9 years this November so she feels right at home here at WL-S! Megan and Kyle married September of 2017 and have one daughter, Ella, who will be 2 in December. Ella loves anything livestock, especially going to her grandparents farm and walking and feeding the sheep (“baa’s” as she calls them). Ella is also a big football fan – especially Tiger football! Thursday’s are her favorite day to cheer on Daddy’s team and yell “Touchdown” any chance she gets. If you see a little girl trying to run out on the field yelling “Daddy” - it’s probably her. Outside of work you can find Megan usually at a livestock show or football game. Supporting others in their endeavors is one of her favorites. She is a lover of all things fall, avid Grey’s Anatomy watcher, and Ohio State fan. Family time is her favorite and loves helping others any chance she gets. Welcome to the Tiger Family, Megan

TICKETING INSTRUCTIONS Individual Passcode: "enter the participants individual passcode"(valid through 10pm, Wed. 9/30) Extra Visitor Tickets Passcode: WLS102 (valid 7am, Thur. 10/1 until sold out) 1. Go to the link: https://www.mcburg.org/o/district/page/online-ticket-sales 2. Click the "Get Tickets" button for the event you wish to attend. 2. Click the "Have a Passcode?" link. 3. Type in the correct passcode. 4. Select the number of tickets you would like to purchase using the "+" or "-" buttons then click the "checkout" button and enter the required information. 5. Either print or have a copy of your ticket on your phone to be scanned at the gate. ATHLETIC EVENT VISITOR EXPECTATIONS Varsity Football- Admissions gate will open at 6pm. NO RE-ENTRY Spectators should CONDUCT A SELF ASSESSMENT and should STAY HOME IF EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19. Spectators must WEAR A FACIAL COVERING. Spectators should USE PROPER HYGIENE by washing hands or using sanitizer. Spectators should SIT WITH THEIR FAMILY POD, bleacher seating is laid out in pods of 4. Spectators should SIT OR STAND ON THE MARKED AREAS, bleachers are marked with purple and gold tape and there will be spots marked around the fence and on the hill. Again the marked areas are where it is okay to sit or stand.

We have a great group of freshman joining our FFA program this year, but with a new school year our families are hit with FFA Chapter fees and school fees, and an additional FFA jacket fee. Each year Beck's Seed supports members by offering scholarships for jackets. Each of the FFA students will be applying for a scholarship, but here is how our community can help! If you would like to NOMINATE a student for a free jacket you may do so at the link below. It will take you about 6 minutes, that's it! You can remain anonymous, if so choose, but I am sure the students would love to know who was thinking of them! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNymVqQJulBZZPwj_m9s2f30OWIiXmPtT-Dq3z-mIIBj4mGw/viewform If you’d like to nominate a student, please select from our new freshman listed below: Eli Allen Mason Barger Eli Bell Matthew Christison Drayton Cox Cody Crawford Zach Damron Levi Dappert Cara Deam Brooke Dunn Kaden Francis Cale Hall Sophia Hardwick Ryan Henry Miles Hostetler Lauren Kimball Riley Knox Riggs Lapp Dillan Maurice Maxwell McCombs Isabella Meister Claire Longshore Austin Olejniczak Kenzie Phillips Katie Ragland Hanna Schwaderer Abigail Scott Lily Smith Whitney Strapp Aubree Timmons Nathan Webb Olivia Wilcox Brooklyn Wilcoxon Isabelle Wygal Jaycee Yelton Ashley Yoder

Carson Spencer and Braden Hershberger, Joe Griffin and Ezekiel Sidders, and Ashlee VonDeylen were the 6th grade class winners for the Egg Drop Challenge! This fun project introduced the skills of science to our newest middle school science classes. Read the full story here: https://www.wlstigers.org/article/317429?org=wls

West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department is seeking a High School girls bowling coach for the 2020-21 winter season. If interested, please contact Athletic Director Jake Vitt at (937)465-1149 or email at jvitt@wlstigers.org by October 9th

Congratulations to our September Seniors of the Month, Noah Cline and Selena Weaver! Here are some fun facts about our seniors for you to enjoy! West Liberty-Salem SENIOR OF THE MONTH QUESTIONNAIRE NAME: Noah Cline SCHOOL: West Liberty-Salem PARENTS: Kim and David Cline School Activities and Awards: Soccer, Track and Field, Marching band, Concert band, Pep band, Vice-President of National Honor Society, Co-President of Book Club, Musical, Drama Club, Spanish Club, Quick Recall, Pages, and Link Crew. If I were principal for a day: I would bring back nap time. Favorite school memory: When the marching band went to Disney World last December, and we got to march in a parade down Mainstreet at Magic Kingdom. People who have been an inspiration to me include: My parents and my youth pastors Nick and Ethan. ​Because: They have shown me what it means to live a life for Christ. Lately, I have been reading: The Bible, and the book “Lead…for God’s Sake!” My advice to parents: Listen to your kids, and be supportive when they succeed and also when they fail. My biggest regret: I have no regrets, I’ve been blessed in my life so far. Next year I will be: Attending The Ohio State University to major in exercise science. Advisor: Greg Johnson, MS/HS Principal NAME: Selena Weaver SCHOOL: West Liberty-Salem PARENTS: Rosalind and Gary Weaver School Activities and Awards: National Honor Society, Class President, Student Council, Link Crew, Book Club President, Pages, Show Choir Dance Captain, Marching Band, Drama Club, Musical, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track If I were principal for a day: I would establish Bow Tie Tuesdays. Everyone would wear them, teachers and students. Favorite school memory: Dancing before the basketball district semi-finals in the locker room with my teammates. People who have been an inspiration to me include: Ann Vogel, Skeeter Moss, and Renee Arnold ​Because: Ann taught me that hard work and mindset determine your success. Skeeter taught me to love basketball and gave me a place to grow under his tutorage. Finally, Mrs. Arnold has taught me that life is meant to be enjoyed, so don’t be so uptight. Lately, I have been reading: The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff My advice to parents: Give your children a chance to explain themselves. There is sometimes a method to our madness. My biggest regret: Waiting til my senior year to learn that I have full control of my own life. The biggest obstacle in my path is myself. Next year I will be: Attending university to study mathematics or chemistry. Hopefully, continuing my basketball career as well. Advisor: Greg Johnson, MS/HS Principal

Our 8th grade Biology students are conducting a study of plant life, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration! They viewed the stomata, guard cells, and epidermal cells of iceberg lettuce under a microscope and recreated the images on their iPads. Keep up the great work, kiddos!

Hello WL-S Families, Yesterday two automated emails were sent out regarding a positive COVID case in our school district. The purpose of these form emails is to provide the school community general awareness that we had a positive case. It is NOT intended to alarm families, only to inform. The emails sent yesterday shared the following; (1) that we had a positive COVID case, (2) continued best practices that help to contain the spread of COVID, and (3) The Health Department has directly contacted any student that is considered a close contact and needs to quarantine. If you are not contacted by the health department, then your child is not considered a close contact. We will likely have many more of these emails sent out this school year. Don't Panic! COVID is among us all the time. That is why we have in place masks and cleaning procedures to limit the spread. We should use these moments to remind us to be diligent in our efforts to protect ourselves and others from COVID. Please remember, your child can continue to come to school if they are symptom free and healthy unless they have been contacted by the Health Department. Thank you, Kraig Hissong Superintendent

West Liberty-Salem Athletic Pre-sale ticket information for Sept. 26th and on: Pre-sale tickets will once again be sold every morning, 8:00-12:00 PM in the vestibule at door #2. If you are unable to make it there in the morning, we will be selling them Tuesday night Sept. 29th at the main ticket booth at the stadium from 6:00-8:00 PM. All tickets are $7.00 each, no refunds are available, Cash or check is accepted. At press time, the following is individual game ticket information: This Friday night High School football at Mechanicsburg, all tickets will be purchased online. A link will be provided to all the players families. At 7am Thursday any player tickets not purchased will be released to be purchased first come first serve. Check our website for that link. Middle School girls volleyball at Greeneview- will be played at the High School, 3 tickets per player can be purchased at the door. Northeastern (Wed. 9/30) tickets are all online, your coach will send you a link- 2 per player can be purchased. High School Volleyball at Greenon (9/29), at Northeastern (10/1)- will all be online purchase. Middle School football vs Triad (10/1)- tickets can be purchased presale or at the gate, this game will be played at the main stadium, and start time has been moved to 5:00 to accommodate a soccer game immediately following. JV football vs Mechanicsburg (10/3)- tickets can be purchased at the gate or presale, 5 people are allowed in per player. High School girls soccer at Graham (9/26) – tickets are to be purchased online, a link was provided by your coach. All Middle School and High School games being held at WLS this week, tickets are the same policy as before- we recommend you purchase ahead of time, but history has shown that we are not reaching full capacity on many games other than varsity football and sometimes varsity volleyball. ON an occasion, some tickets are still available at the gate prior to the game.

Hello Families, We hope that you can attend this week's football game as West Liberty-Salem heads to Mechanicsburg to take on the Indians. All tickets will be sold online. Your athlete will receive an individual passcode they can use to purchase up to four(4) tickets. Individual passcodes are valid until 10:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30th. After that any tickets not purchased will be opened up for purchase of an unlimited amount of additional tickets until all tickets are sold out. The additional tickets will go on sale at 7:00am on Thursday, October 1st. Additional instructions for purchasing tickets are below. TICKETING INSTRUCTIONS Individual Passcode: "enter the participants individual passcode"(valid through 10pm, Wed. 9/30) Extra Visitor Tickets Passcode: WLS102 (valid 7am, Thur. 10/1 until sold out) 1. Go to the link: https://www.mcburg.org/o/district/page/online-ticket-sales 2. Click the "Get Tickets" button for the event you wish to attend. 2. Click the "Have a Passcode?" link. 3. Type in the correct passcode. 4. Select the number of tickets you would like to purchase using the "+" or "-" buttons then click the "checkout" button and enter the required information. 5. Either print or have a copy of your ticket on your phone to be scanned at the gate. ATHLETIC EVENT VISITOR EXPECTATIONS Varsity Football- Admissions gate will open at 6pm. NO RE-ENTRY Spectators should CONDUCT A SELF ASSESSMENT and should STAY HOME IF EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19. Spectators must WEAR A FACIAL COVERING. Spectators should USE PROPER HYGIENE by washing hands or using sanitizer. Spectators should SIT WITH THEIR FAMILY POD, bleacher seating is laid out in pods of 4. Spectators should SIT OR STAND ON THE MARKED AREAS, bleachers are marked with purple and gold tape and there will be spots marked around the fence and on the hill. Again the marked areas are where it is okay to sit or stand.

WL-S announced the homecoming King and Queen on Saturday evening in a unique and fun ceremony at the stadium! Savannah Weaver, last year’s Queen, was there to crown her sister, Selena and Drew Hardwick was crowned this year’s King! Festivities at the stadium were followed by an outdoor dance in the courtyard. Congratulations to all of our homecoming royalty! We hope all of our students enjoyed this special weekend! You can find all of the photos taken at our ceremony on the WL-S facebook page.

We have a number of Elementary yearbooks remaining from 2019-2020. If you are I interested in purchasing one for your student, please contact Mrs. Cotrell at alcotrell@wlstigers.org or call the office at 937-465-1060 x101. Cost is $14 per yearbook.

Congratulations to your homecoming King and Queen! Selena Weaver and Drew Hardwick were crowned this year’s King and Queen in tonight’s Homecoming celebration! Congratulations to all court members and especially, to Selena and Drew!

It's Gold Card Friday! Check out this week's elementary episode, featuring some vintage photos of our very own Mr. McGill. https://youtu.be/qNQjIh03PG0