

⚽️🏈🏆Get ready for this season with a sports pass!!
🎟️Family Season passes
🎟️Individual Season passes
🎟️All season passes
🎟️Senior Lifetime Passes (65+)
All are on sale now in Central Office from 8-3:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Cash or checks accepted. Make checks payable to West Liberty-Salem.
Call 465-1060 ext. 118 with any questions!

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of Casen, Mia, Gracie, and Cooper Titus at the Champaign County Fair! 🎉🐴🌻
Casen Titus was selected as a State Fair Representative for his 4-H project “My Favorite Things,” where he showcased his personal collection of Dav Pilkey books and his own comic stories! 📚✏️
Mia and Gracie Titus received purple rosettes for their Junior Master Gardener projects! 🌷🌿
Cooper Titus earned 1st place All-Around Miniature Horse with his horse Gypsy and also received Versatility honors with his horses Liberty and Cinnamon! 🐴🏆
These talented siblings have worked incredibly hard, and we couldn’t be more proud of their accomplishments! Keep shining, Titans! 💪✨
#WLSPride #FairSpotlight #4HExcellence #GoTigers #MiniatureHorseChampion #GardeningStars



We are beyond excited to announce that Ava Astorino won Grand Champion Market Barrow at the Champaign County Fair! 🏆🐖
Ava’s hard work, dedication, and commitment truly paid off in the show ring. What an incredible achievement! 🌟
Let’s all join in congratulating Ava for this amazing accomplishment and wishing her continued success in the future. 👏🎉
#WLSPride #FairSpotlight #GrandChampion #MarketBarrow #GoTigers

A huge shoutout to Griffin Astorino for his amazing performance at the Intermediate Swine Show at the fair! 🐖👏
Griffin worked hard and showed dedication in the ring, and his efforts paid off. He has truly demonstrated outstanding skill and sportsmanship in his swine showmanship.
Let’s all celebrate Griffin’s success and congratulate him on his hard work and dedication this fair season! 🎉
#WLSPride #FairSpotlight #SwineShowmanship #GoTigers

We are so proud of incoming 4th grader Adelyn Whitt for her fantastic first year at the junior fair! She had an incredible showing in both her animals and her Girl Scout projects. 🐰🎨
Here’s a look at her accomplishments:
🐖 Breeding Gilt: 3rd in class
🐇 Black Dutch Rabbit: 3rd in variety
🐇 Steel Dutch Rabbit: Best of Variety, Best of Breed, and Reserve Champion Fancy Rabbit!
🐇 Rabbit Competitions:
6th in Level 1 Rabbit Poster
8th in Level 1 Rabbit Skillathon
5th in Level 1 Rabbit Showmanship
💚 Girl Scout Projects:
Recyclable Crafts: 3rd place
Clothing: 2nd place
Nature Project: 1st place
Girl Scouts Traditions Project: 1st place and Best in Brownie Level Show! 🏅
Adelyn, you did an amazing job this year—your hard work and dedication really shine through! ✨
Let’s all give Adelyn a big round of applause for an outstanding fair experience! 👏
#WLSPride #FairSpotlight #JuniorFairSuccess #GirlScouts #GoTigers

🎒 Back to School at West Liberty-Salem! 🐯
We’re excited to welcome students back to West Liberty-Salem for another fantastic school year! Here’s everything you need to know to start off the year on the right foot:
🗓 K-12 Open House
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 27th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Elementary Students:
Meet your teachers and see where you’ll sit! ✏️
If you ordered supplies through the school, they will be waiting at your desk.
Bring in any additional supplies on this day or wait until school starts! 🖍️
Middle & High School Students:
Pick up your final schedule (if needed).
Get familiar with your locker and see where all of your classes will be held. 🏫
Important Dates to Remember:
📱 iPad and Sports Pass Pickup (High School Only)
Before picking up your iPad, families must complete final forms! 📝 Students can stop in between 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM on their scheduled day to pick up their iPad and sports pass.
12th Grade:
August 18 or 19 (Mon/Tues)
Friday, August 22
11th Grade:
August 19 or 20 (Tues/Wed)
Friday, August 22
10th Grade:
August 20 or 21 (Wed/Thur)
Friday, August 22
9th Grade:
Sports Pass & iPad Pickup on Friday, August 22 during Freshman Orientation from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lunch Provided! 🍕
Students will have their photo taken for a FREE STUDENT SPORTS PASS to attend home events for free during the 2025-2026 school year. Passes will be available for pick-up 24 hours after the photo is taken. 📸
Freshman and Middle School Orientations:
Freshman Orientation:
Date: Friday, August 22nd
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: WL-S High School
Freshmen will pick up their iPads during orientation. Lunch is provided, and they will also receive their FREE STUDENT SPORTS PASS.
Middle School Orientation:
Date: Friday, August 22nd
Time: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Middle school students will get the chance to meet their teachers, check out their classrooms, and receive their FREE STUDENT SPORTS PASS for the upcoming year.
7th & 8th Grade Sports Pass Pickup:
7th Grade Only:
📅 Wednesday, August 20th
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
8th Grade Only:
📅 Thursday, August 21st
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
All students in 7th and 8th grades will have a photo taken for a FREE STUDENT SPORTS PASS that grants them free access to WL-S home events for the 2025-2026 school year. Passes can be picked up 24 hours after the photo is taken. 📸
iPads for 7th – 12th Grades will be distributed during the first week of school by the homeroom teacher.
We’re looking forward to a great year! Let’s make it memorable, Tigers! 💙🐯
#BackToSchool #WLS2025 #TigerPride #FreshmanOrientation #MiddleSchoolOrientation #WLSFamily #GoTigers

Mark your calendars! Our Varsity Tiger Football team will take on the Urbana Climbers this Thursday, August 14th, at Tiger Stadium in the annual Jamboree! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, August 14th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Tiger Stadium
🎟️ Get your tickets now at the link below!
👉 https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wlstigers/entity/schools/2
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Tigers to a great start to the season! 🐅💙
#TigerPride #WLSTigers #FootballJamboree #GoTigers

Exciting updates on the WL-S Fieldhouse Project! The foundations are officially complete, and the steel for the gym is now arriving! 🚛
Check out the attached drone pictures of the site, where you can see Link Construction unloading the steel off a red semi-truck. The first truck rolled in before 8 AM this morning, with 4 trucks expected today. 🏗️
Steel erection is set to begin soon (weather permitting). We're one step closer to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility for our athletes and community! 💪
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build the future of WL-S sports! 💙
#WLSFieldhouse #BuildingOurFuture #CommunityStrong #TigerPride


🎒 Free School Supplies for Children in Need! 📚
All Champaign County children in need of school supplies are welcome to attend!
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Entry to the lot begins at 8:30 AM)
🚗 Drive-Through Distribution Only
📍 Location:
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church
1013 East Lawn Avenue, Urbana, OH
For more information, please contact the church office at 937-653-4110.



WL-S 4th grader Adelyn Whitt had a fantastic first year in Junior Fair and absolutely shined in multiple arenas! 🌟
🐷 Livestock
🥉 3rd in class with her breeding gilt
🐇 Rabbits
🥉 3rd in variety with her Black Dutch rabbit
🏅 Best of Variety, Best of Breed, and 🥈 Reserve Champion Fancy Rabbit with her Steel Dutch rabbit
📊 6th in Level 1 Rabbit Poster
🧠 8th in Level 1 Rabbit Skillathon
🐇 5th in Level 1 Rabbit Showmanship
🌿 Girl Scout Projects
♻️ 3rd in Recyclable Crafts
👗 2nd in Clothing
🍃 1st with her Nature project
🎀 1st with her Girl Scout Traditions project — which also earned Best in Brownie Level Show!
Way to go, Adelyn! Your hard work and dedication truly paid off — we’re so proud of your amazing first year! 💚👏 #WLSProud #ChampaignCountyFair #JuniorFairSuccess














Step 1:
Log in to your students FinalForms account and navigate to the Free & Reduced section. If you answer “Yes” that you will be applying for Free & Reduced Services, you will then need to click on the PaySchools link to access the application and proceed to step 2. If you answer “No” there is no additional steps required.
Step 2:
Once you have clicked on the PaySchools link, you will need to create an account if you have not previously done so. Then you MUST complete the Free & Reduced Application in PaySchools. We will also have a paper application available in our Front Office for those who prefer to complete it that way.
For those who have already completed the Free & Reduced application through FinalForms and answered “YES” to applying for those Services, you will need to go back into FinalForms to complete the application through PaySchools. This MUST be done to be eligible for Free & Reduced Services.
Please note that to be eligible for Free & Reduced Services, the application MUST be completed through PaySchools or by completing the paper application that is available in our Front Office.”
📣 We're Hiring! Join the WL-S Team! 🧹🧼
West Liberty-Salem Local Schools is now hiring Custodians for First and Second Shift positions. If you’re a hardworking, dependable individual who takes pride in keeping spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff — we want to hear from you!
📍 Location: West Liberty-Salem Local Schools
🕒 Shifts Available: First and Second
📞 Questions? Contact Dan Shover at 937-465-1060 ext. 126
📧 Or email dshover@wlstigers.org
Application is available on our website at https://www.wlstigers.org/page/employment (select Non Certified)
Or you can pick up an application in our Central Office Monday-Friday between 8:00 and 3:00 PM.
Be a vital part of our team and make a difference every day at WL-S!
West Liberty-Salem Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.
#NowHiring #CustodianJobs #WestLibertySalem #JoinOurTeam #WLSTigers

📘 Students will be required to read an assigned book over the summer for their CP/CCP English Class. These books will be used during the first few weeks of class for tests, projects, and papers—so be sure to read them carefully and come prepared!
📌 CP English Sophomores: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
📌 CCP English Juniors: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
📌 CCP English Seniors: Lord of the Flies by William Golding
📌 CP English Freshmen (Choose one): Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
The Revenant by Michael Punke
Questions? Contact your WLS English teacher listed on the flyer.
#WLSSummerReading #WLSHighSchool #CollegePrep

