West Liberty-Salem extends sincere appreciation to everyone who helped make this year’s Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet such a memorable evening.
Congratulations to our 2025 inductees — Mrs. Ann Thornburg, longtime coach and mentor; former Superintendent John Roettger, honored with the Contributor Award; and the 1978 and 1979 Cross Country Teams for their championship seasons and lasting impact on Tiger Athletics.
A special thank you to our sponsors for their continued support of the Hall of Fame program and to our Hall of Fame Committee for their months of planning, preparation, and dedication to preserving the legacy of excellence at WL-S.
We are also grateful to Mac-A-Chee Castle for providing such a beautiful and historic setting for this year’s banquet, and to Poppel’s Catering for an outstanding meal.
Finally, we'd like to extend gratitude to our high school student-athletes from Cross Country and Cheer who volunteered their time to serve and assist with cleanup during the event. Their professionalism and teamwork reflected the true spirit of Tiger Pride.
It was an evening filled with celebration, gratitude, and community. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. 🧡🐾🖤
#TigerPride #WLSHallofFame #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
✨ Flashback Friday ✨
If you’ve been a Tiger fan for a while, you’ll definitely recognize these familiar—and still smiling—faces at our ticket booth! 🎟️
Tonight, Jake brought back his old crew for a big night at Tiger Stadium, and they had their work cut out for them! They greeted our Hall of Fame inductees and their guests, more than 100 Little Tiger cheerleaders and their families, and of course, our loyal Tiger football and band fans who packed the stands. 🧡
We’re so thankful for this dedicated group who helped kick off such a memorable evening and continue to be part of what makes Friday nights in Tiger Nation so special! 🐾🖤🧡
#FlashbackFriday #TigerPride #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
🎶 Marching Tiger Band Heads to Ohio State! 🧡🖤
The West Liberty-Salem Marching Tiger Band will take the field at Ohio Stadium this Saturday, October 11, as part of the OSU Band Invitational!
Our Tigers are scheduled to perform at 11:45 AM, joining bands from across the state for a full day of incredible performances.
🎟 Tickets:
$20 if purchased ahead of time at go.osu.edu/bi2025
$25 at the gate (exact change only)
After our WL-S performance, guests can enjoy performances from other bands throughout the day, with the Ohio State University Marching Band taking the field at 9 PM, followed by awards.
Let’s cheer on our Marching Tigers as they represent WL-S with pride at The Shoe! 🎺🐾
🏆Final Hall of Fame Spotlight: John Roettger 🏆
The 2025 Hall of Fame will honor John Roettger with the Contributor Award, recognizing his outstanding leadership and unwavering support of Tiger athletics and education.
Roettger served as Superintendent of West Liberty-Salem Schools from 1994–2000, a time marked by growth, facility improvements, and strong community collaboration. His steady leadership helped position the district for continued success. Following his tenure, he continued to serve as a Board of Education member from 2002–2005, ensuring the district’s mission and values remained strong.
His involvement reached beyond administration—Roettger also coached Freshman Girls Basketball from 2000–2002, where he invested in developing student-athletes and fostering teamwork. His passion for WL-S was evident in every role he held, always placing students and their experiences at the heart of his work.
🧡 Congratulations, Mr. Roettger, on your well-deserved induction, and thank you for your lasting impact on Tiger athletics and the West Liberty-Salem community! 🖤
Hall of Fame Inductees will be recognized between the 1st & 2nd quarter of tonight's football game following an informal reception at 6:00 PM, in the courtyard across from the Stadium.
The 2025 Hall of Fame will honor John Roettger with the Contributor Award, recognizing his outstanding leadership and unwavering support of Tiger athletics and education.
Roettger served as Superintendent of West Liberty-Salem Schools from 1994–2000, a time marked by growth, facility improvements, and strong community collaboration. His steady leadership helped position the district for continued success. Following his tenure, he continued to serve as a Board of Education member from 2002–2005, ensuring the district’s mission and values remained strong.
His involvement reached beyond administration—Roettger also coached Freshman Girls Basketball from 2000–2002, where he invested in developing student-athletes and fostering teamwork. His passion for WL-S was evident in every role he held, always placing students and their experiences at the heart of his work.
🧡 Congratulations, Mr. Roettger, on your well-deserved induction, and thank you for your lasting impact on Tiger athletics and the West Liberty-Salem community! 🖤
Hall of Fame Inductees will be recognized between the 1st & 2nd quarter of tonight's football game following an informal reception at 6:00 PM, in the courtyard across from the Stadium.
📖 📸 EXTRA 24-25 YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE! 📸 📖
Didn't buy a 24-25 yearbook? This is your chance! We have 15 extra copies up for grabs. $45 cash or check made payable to WL-S.
Didn't buy a 24-25 yearbook? This is your chance! We have 15 extra copies up for grabs. $45 cash or check made payable to WL-S.
🏐🏐 OHC CHAMPS!!! 🏐🏐
Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team who traveled to West Jeff last night and won in straight sets!
🌍Our 7th graders in Mr. Clapp’s Social Studies class took learning to the next level with a virtual field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston! 🏛️
As part of their study of Art in Ancient Greece and Rome, students explored real artifacts connected to the Gods and Goddesses they’ve been learning about in class. Even better—the experience was live and interactive, allowing students to ask questions and chat directly with their museum guide in real time! 🎤💬
What an incredible way to bring history, culture, and art to life—without even leaving the classroom! 👏🧡🖤
#TigerPride #WLSTigers #VirtualLearning #AncientCivilizations #InteractiveEducation
As part of their study of Art in Ancient Greece and Rome, students explored real artifacts connected to the Gods and Goddesses they’ve been learning about in class. Even better—the experience was live and interactive, allowing students to ask questions and chat directly with their museum guide in real time! 🎤💬
What an incredible way to bring history, culture, and art to life—without even leaving the classroom! 👏🧡🖤
#TigerPride #WLSTigers #VirtualLearning #AncientCivilizations #InteractiveEducation
🎃👻 The Village of West Liberty’s Annual Halloween Spooktacular! 👻🎃
The Village of West Liberty will host the annual Spooktacular ahead of this year’s Trick-or-Treat — and it’s going to be a full evening of fun for the whole family!
📅 Wednesday, October 23rd
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM (Trick-or-Treat to follow from 6:00–7:30 PM)
✨ Make sure to stop by and see your favorite West Liberty-Salem Varsity Cheerleaders for free face painting! 🎨
Then stick around for even more spooktacular fun! 👇
🎢 Haunted Rodeo Bull Inflatable
🧟♂️ Frankenstein Bounce & Slide
🎯 Inflatable Ski ball & Pumpkin Ring Toss
✨ Glitter Tattoos & Henna Tattoos
🌭 Free Hotdogs, Cotton Candy, & Balloon Art
🕯️ Low Sensory Area
🪩 Teen Glow Dance Party
🎃 Pumpkin Carving & Painting
Don’t miss this fang-tastic night of community fun, laughter, and Halloween excitement right here in West Liberty! 🧡💜🖤
#WestLibertyOhio #HalloweenSpooktacular #TrickOrTreat #CommunityFun #TigerPride
The Village of West Liberty will host the annual Spooktacular ahead of this year’s Trick-or-Treat — and it’s going to be a full evening of fun for the whole family!
📅 Wednesday, October 23rd
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM (Trick-or-Treat to follow from 6:00–7:30 PM)
✨ Make sure to stop by and see your favorite West Liberty-Salem Varsity Cheerleaders for free face painting! 🎨
Then stick around for even more spooktacular fun! 👇
🎢 Haunted Rodeo Bull Inflatable
🧟♂️ Frankenstein Bounce & Slide
🎯 Inflatable Ski ball & Pumpkin Ring Toss
✨ Glitter Tattoos & Henna Tattoos
🌭 Free Hotdogs, Cotton Candy, & Balloon Art
🕯️ Low Sensory Area
🪩 Teen Glow Dance Party
🎃 Pumpkin Carving & Painting
Don’t miss this fang-tastic night of community fun, laughter, and Halloween excitement right here in West Liberty! 🧡💜🖤
#WestLibertyOhio #HalloweenSpooktacular #TrickOrTreat #CommunityFun #TigerPride
🎀 PINK OUT SHIRT PICK-UP INFO! 🎀
Pink Out shirts will be available for pick-up tomorrow (3:00–4:30 PM) outside the main entrance in the drop-off/pick-up lane.
If you’ve already made other arrangements for your items with Goodtime Charlie Apparel, please continue to follow those plans.
If you have questions about your order or pick-up, you can contact the vendor directly through their website: 👉 https://www.thegoodtimecharlie.com/ 💗🐾
Pink Out shirts will be available for pick-up tomorrow (3:00–4:30 PM) outside the main entrance in the drop-off/pick-up lane.
If you’ve already made other arrangements for your items with Goodtime Charlie Apparel, please continue to follow those plans.
If you have questions about your order or pick-up, you can contact the vendor directly through their website: 👉 https://www.thegoodtimecharlie.com/ 💗🐾
🐯 Caught Helping Out! 🐯
A big shout-out to Mrs. Havens’ class for jumping in to lend a hand last week! When the freshmen weren’t in the lunchroom to help stack chairs, her students quickly stepped up to get the job done. 🙌
Their teamwork and thoughtfulness saved our custodial staff extra time on an already busy day filled with special activities. This is what Tiger Pride looks like—helping out when it’s needed most! 🧡
#TigerPride #CaughtHelpingOut
A big shout-out to Mrs. Havens’ class for jumping in to lend a hand last week! When the freshmen weren’t in the lunchroom to help stack chairs, her students quickly stepped up to get the job done. 🙌
Their teamwork and thoughtfulness saved our custodial staff extra time on an already busy day filled with special activities. This is what Tiger Pride looks like—helping out when it’s needed most! 🧡
#TigerPride #CaughtHelpingOut
🏐🏆 OHC CHAMPIONS! 🏆🏐
Huge congratulations to our 8th Grade WL-S Volleyball team on winning the OHC Championship this Saturday morning at Triad! Your hard work, hustle, and teamwork paid off—way to represent Tiger Nation! 🧡🐯
#TigerPride #OHCChamps #WLSTigers #FutureIsBright
Huge congratulations to our 8th Grade WL-S Volleyball team on winning the OHC Championship this Saturday morning at Triad! Your hard work, hustle, and teamwork paid off—way to represent Tiger Nation! 🧡🐯
#TigerPride #OHCChamps #WLSTigers #FutureIsBright
🌟 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🌟
Today we celebrate the heart of our school—our teachers. Every day, they go above and beyond to inspire curiosity, spark creativity, and support the growth of every Tiger. Their patience, dedication, and passion for teaching leave an impact that lasts a lifetime.
To all of our West Liberty-Salem teachers—thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community. We are so proud to have such an incredible team guiding the next generation. 🧡🐾
Drop a comment below to share a “thank you” or a favorite memory with one of our amazing teachers!
Mrs. Russell’s Medical Detectives put their learning into action this week! 🧠✨
After exploring motor vs. sensory neurons and how the nervous system sends messages throughout the body, students engineered and presented their own neuron models. From dendrites to axons, they showed off some seriously impressive understanding—and creativity!
Great work, future scientists! 👩🔬👨🔬
#WLS #TigerProud #STEM #HandsOnLearning
💛🧡 Lunch With a Loved One – Freshmen Edition! 🧡💛
Today was our Freshman Lunch With a Loved One, and it was such a joy to see so many families joining us! We loved welcoming new faces to WL-S and also catching up with those who’ve walked this tradition with older siblings before.
Thank you to everyone who came out to share this special time with your students—your support and presence make memories that last a lifetime. 💛🐯🧡
#TigerPride #LunchWithALovedOne #TigerFamily
Today was our Freshman Lunch With a Loved One, and it was such a joy to see so many families joining us! We loved welcoming new faces to WL-S and also catching up with those who’ve walked this tradition with older siblings before.
Thank you to everyone who came out to share this special time with your students—your support and presence make memories that last a lifetime. 💛🐯🧡
#TigerPride #LunchWithALovedOne #TigerFamily
🍂🥪 Lunch With a Loved One – Juniors! 🥪🍂
Our junior class and their special guests enjoyed a perfect afternoon for Lunch With a Loved One today! From music and yard games to great conversations, it’s always a joy to see our Tiger families spending quality time together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this tradition so memorable. 🐯🧡 #TigerPride #LunchWithALovedOne
Our junior class and their special guests enjoyed a perfect afternoon for Lunch With a Loved One today! From music and yard games to great conversations, it’s always a joy to see our Tiger families spending quality time together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this tradition so memorable. 🐯🧡 #TigerPride #LunchWithALovedOne
⚽🐯 Youth Soccer Night at WL-S - TOMORROW!! 🐯⚽
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
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
🎀💗 PINK OUT GAME – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th! 💗🎀
Tiger fans — this is more than just a game! On Friday, October 10th, we’re inviting you to join us for a special Pink Out Night at Tiger Stadium as the WL-S Tigers take on the Triad Cardinals.
This exciting evening will honor our newest Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees and showcase our Little Tiger Cheerleaders—all decked out in pink to support the fight against breast cancer!
💗 How You Can Participate:
-Order your Pink Out Shirt (select WL-S) and wear it to the game! Orders are due by Monday at noon.
-$2 from every shirt sold goes to a local breast cancer organization.
-The school with the most shirts sold gets to choose which local organization receives ALL of the donation!
Let’s pack Tiger Stadium in pink, cheer on our Tigers, and unite with our neighbors from Triad to show love, hope, and support for those fighting breast cancer. 💗
Because on this night, the real winners are those we’re standing with in the fight against breast cancer. 🐾💗🐾
#PinkOut #TigerPride #WLSTigers #TriadCardinals #StrongerTogether
Order Link:
https://www.thegoodtimecharlie.com/product-page/pink-out-2025-shirt?fbclid=IwY2xjawNMv65leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWNE9wUXFTdlJURkhTa3JiAR6k1eux6LxR2iDWDIKGwWxSG-Rpd6iEPPn1blkUrtsQgTCj-aAK5b3VB1WbxA_aem_cwNeR1SAWQknyerueuylbw
Tiger fans — this is more than just a game! On Friday, October 10th, we’re inviting you to join us for a special Pink Out Night at Tiger Stadium as the WL-S Tigers take on the Triad Cardinals.
This exciting evening will honor our newest Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees and showcase our Little Tiger Cheerleaders—all decked out in pink to support the fight against breast cancer!
💗 How You Can Participate:
-Order your Pink Out Shirt (select WL-S) and wear it to the game! Orders are due by Monday at noon.
-$2 from every shirt sold goes to a local breast cancer organization.
-The school with the most shirts sold gets to choose which local organization receives ALL of the donation!
Let’s pack Tiger Stadium in pink, cheer on our Tigers, and unite with our neighbors from Triad to show love, hope, and support for those fighting breast cancer. 💗
Because on this night, the real winners are those we’re standing with in the fight against breast cancer. 🐾💗🐾
#PinkOut #TigerPride #WLSTigers #TriadCardinals #StrongerTogether
Order Link:
https://www.thegoodtimecharlie.com/product-page/pink-out-2025-shirt?fbclid=IwY2xjawNMv65leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWNE9wUXFTdlJURkhTa3JiAR6k1eux6LxR2iDWDIKGwWxSG-Rpd6iEPPn1blkUrtsQgTCj-aAK5b3VB1WbxA_aem_cwNeR1SAWQknyerueuylbw
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
🎉 Congratulations to our September Middle School September Students of the Month! 🎉
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
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
🍂🥪 Lunch with a Loved One – Sophomores! 🥪🍂
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
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
