WL-S 6th graders competed at the 22nd annual Triad Classic this weekend and finished Runner Up in Gold Bracket. They defeated Mecanicsburg 38-20, Kenton Ridge 33-29, and Ridgemont 33-14, before falling to Indian Lake 30-19 in the championship game. They will play in their final tournament of the season this weekend at Jackson Center. Good Luck!
This week is Literacy Week! Spirit week dress up days: Tues: dress like a nerd. Wed: wear red, white, and blue. Thur: wear blue. Fri: wear colorful clothes. On Thursday, March 12 from 5:30-7:00 pm, we are holding our annual Literacy Night. This year's theme is 'Reading is Sweet' so please join us for an evening of fun activities and games for the whole family. To find out more, watch this Gold Card Video https://youtu.be/ZG1i-pe1ZVU. See you Thursday!
The middle school and high school teachers enjoyed a carry in on Friday and got to spend some extra time together! A big thanks goes out to Mr. McGill and Mr. Johnson for helping cover student lunches so teachers could enjoy each other’s company!
High School English students recently wrapped up a writing segment in “Starbucks Mode”!! And after all the papers were turned in, they enjoyed a cafe of their own! They induced in a tasting of 6 different novelty brownies, as well as hot chocolate! Mrs. Phelps, her mother (who provided those decedant brownies), and the kitchen staff helped pull off a really nice treat for a lot of hard work!
Check out what Mrs. Symmat’s class has been up too!
https://www.wlstigers.org/article/202161?org=wls
As if Choir isn’t enough fun, middle school Choir students earned their dessert carry-in by earning all of their tally marks for great behavior! There was a chocolate fondue station, brownies, cupcakes, cookies, soda and fruit (but let’s be honest, it was getting dipped in that delectable chocolate fountain). They watched a bit of Ice Age, enjoyed the great snacks and company. They earned it!
WOW! Our little community never ceases to amaze us! Chipotle was packed last night supporting the WL-S Ladies Tigers Track and Field fundraiser! Coaches, teachers, administration, students, athletes, and families packed the house for the duration of the event waiting up to an hour in line just to support our athletes! As always, we appreciate how our community always rallies in support of our students! Thank you for spending your evening with us!
Kingscreek Youth Ball Association is having one final in person sign up for baseball/softball on March 7, 12-3pm, at Kingscreek United Methodist Church. See you there!
Literacy Night T-shirts are available for purchase again this year. “Reading is Sweet”, so wear your shirt on the big day with us! Orders are due Friday by 2 pm. Click the link to order: https://wlsliteracy2020.itemorder.com/product/13611708
Head over to our NEWS section of the App or website to read Trenton Douthwaite’s recap of this year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser. You will find this article and more student publications in the second edition of Jungle News! Publications students, taught by Mr. Lynxwiler, create three editions of the newsletter each year. Find them here! https://www.wlstigers.org/o/wls/page/jungle-news-yearbook--2
You can also find the Jungle News by heading over to the website, click on MENU, and scroll down to High School. Check it out!
Don’t forget to support your Lady Tiger’s Track and Field Team from 5-9 tonight!! Show them this flier or mention this at the register, so that our girls get the credit!
Champaign County Works is looking for interns, specifically high school students, who want to get connected with leaders in their field of interest! If you have a student who wants to try out a specific field of study, check out the link to see if there is an internship opportunity for them!
https://www.champaignworks.com/internships.html?fbclid=IwAR21dUMMx1Xeikn5FXERqiOp4xwleGttlhxYjgFs6nGjBHeaNKtfZ_EtAJE
Urbana University and The Alicia Titus Memorial Peace Fund are sponsoring a program for students and of all ages to navigate technology, social, and psychological issues of our time. The program is built on the idea that peace, like math and reading, require a skill set that needs taught. Additionally, the program will go over coping skills for trauma and the human condition while providing tools that can be applied to every aspect of life. More details are in the attached flyer.
Alicia Titus was a flight attendant on the plane that struck the World Trade Tower on 9/11. She was a graduate of Graham and her family still resides in the Champaign County community. Her parents have worked diligently to honor Alicia by promoting efforts of peace and kindness. The Peace Literacy Training is an extension of their ‘Season of Nonviolence’ efforts.
Updated information: The High School Academic Banquet will be on April 16, 2020, at 6:30 in the HS Gym. Students in grades 9-12, who have a cumulative GPA of 3.75, are invited to attend. Seniors, who have achieved this honor at least three times, may honor a staff member that has impacted them during their school career. Students in grades 9-11 may invite up to two additional guests and seniors may invite up to four. Tickets are $20 each and are available Monday-Friday in the office. Students and honored staff are free. The meal is provided by Helmuth Catering.
Don’t forget your tickets for the Spring Musical! This is a show you won’t want to miss, and tickets are going fast! Showtimes are Friday, March 20th at 7 PM, and Saturday at 1 and 7 PM. Tickets are $8. Hope to see you there!
Attention Graduates!!
Josten’s will be on campus 3/17. They will hand out graduation orders at 7:20 AM, prior to the start of school in the cafetorium. Students at Ohio Hi Point will receive their orders at lunch time on the same day. All orders must be paid in full at the time of pick up. Josten’s will take cash-only payments on 3/17. Thank you!
Congratulations, Kyndall and Cooper!
Our first graders would like to thank Haleigh Woodruff, Dental Hygienist at Darby Dental Smiles and WL-S Alum, for taking time out of her busy day to talk all about keeping our teeth clean and smiles healthy! Haleigh has visited WL-S first graders for the last several years demonstrating proper brushing techniques in a fun and easy to understand way! Thanks for helping us all smile bright, Haleigh!
Don’t forget that it’s Grandparent Lunch Month! Lunch is $4, or you may bring your own lunches! See you soon!
Please take a moment to wish our fearless elementary leader, Mr. Hollar, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
And this photo, taken at last year’s Literacy Night, serves as your reminder to mark your calendars for March 12th (we don’t always tape the principal to the wall)! Our Annual Literacy Night is sure to be fun for the whole family! See you there!
