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🏆 OHC Championships Recap – West Liberty-Salem Boys Wrestling Team 🏆Silas Krabill wins his second OHC Championship The West Liberty-Salem boys wrestling team had a stellar showing at the OHC Championships in Mechanicsburg, finishing 3rd overall behind Mechanicsburg and Greenview! 👏 Individual highlights include: • 106: Wyatt Shoemaker went 1-1 with a pin, placing 2nd 🥈 • 113: Zayden Shafer went 1-1 with a pin, placing 3rd 🥉 • 126: Lucas Merriman went 1-1 with a tech fall, placing 2nd 🥈 • 132: Lance Saylor went 3-1 with a pin and 2 major decisions, placing 3rd 🥉 • 138: Kyler Langhardt went 1-1, placing 2nd 🥈 • 144: Derek Wall went 2-2 with a pin and a tech fall, placing 7th 🏅 • 157: Robert Park went 2-2 with a pin, placing 5th 🏅 • 165: Silas Krabill went 2-0 with a pin and a major decision to win his second OHC Championship! 🥇👏 • 175: Tim Krabill went 1-2 with a pin, placing 5th 🏅 • 215: Maverick Reames went 2-1 with 2 pins, placing 3rd 🥉 It was a fantastic day for the team, showing grit and determination in every match. We’re now gearing up for the sectional tournament at Versailles this Saturday! We’re feeling great about peaking at the right time of the season, and we can’t wait to see the continued success of our athletes. 💪 Let’s go, West Liberty-Salem! Come out and support the team this Saturday! 💙

🏀🎉 Congratulations to our All-Conference OHC North Boys Basketball Players! 🎉🏀 A huge shoutout to our West Liberty-Salem Tigers who earned All-Conference honors this season! 🏆 First Team All-Conference: Isaiah Reames 🏆 Honorable Mention: Carson Poppe Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the game have been incredible to watch this season. We are so proud of you! 🐅🔥 #TigerPride #OHCAllConference #WLSBoysBasketball

🏀🎉 Congratulations to our All-Conference OHC North Girls Basketball Players! 🎉🏀 A huge shoutout to our West Liberty-Salem Tigers who earned All-Conference honors this season! 🏆 First Team All-Conference: Ava Astorino 🏆 Second Team All-Conference: Ava Johnson & Addi Wallen 🏆 Honorable Mention: Maddie McGill Your dedication, hard work, and passion for the game have truly made an impact this season. We are so proud of each of you! 🐅🔥 #TigerPride #OHCAllConference #WLSGirlsBasketball

🚍💛 February is LOVE THE BUS Month! 💛🚍 At WL-S, we are incredibly thankful for our dedicated team of bus drivers, transportation staff, and leadership who work tirelessly to safely transport our students each and every day! 🚌 This school year alone, our amazing drivers have: ✅ Covered 364 extracurricular trips (with more to come this spring!) ✅ Safely completed 204 morning and afternoon routes and counting ✅ Driven over 80,000 miles keeping our Tigers on the move! Our WL-S transportation team includes: 🚍 Drivers: Jenny Downing, Crista Lewis, Bonnie Herron, Trish Zeigler, Deb White, Julie McIntosh, Jake Vitt, Corkey Detwiler, Trudy Bradley, Mike Clem, Jim Smith, Leslie Bahan, Kip Louden, Ashlee Smith 🚍 Substitute Drivers: Derek Thurman, Larry Searles, Teresa Stokes, Liz Carter, Nate Underwood 🚐 Full-time Aide & Van Driver: Jill Brunke A huge shoutout to our Director of Transportation, Tyler Cordell, who plays an integral role in the entire process—from scheduling and coordinating routes to cleaning off buses late at night in sub-zero temperatures to ensure our drivers and students get off to a safe and smooth start each morning. Thank you for your dedication, Tyler! 👏 Our fleet of 19 buses and 2 vans is designed with student safety in mind, from flashing red lights and stop signs to protective seating and rollover protection. 💛 How You Can Show Appreciation: 💌 A simple "thank you" means so much! 🎨 Have your student create a card or drawing! 👏 Give them a shoutout in the comments! Let’s show some BIG Tiger love to the people who get our students where they need to go—safely and with a smile! Drop a comment below to thank your favorite driver! ⬇️ #LoveTheBus #ThankABusDriver #TigerPride #WLSTransportation

Exciting news for Logan County middle schoolers! Two upcoming programs are designed to help students manage stress through the power of music. These opportunities aim to provide creative outlets and teach valuable coping skills. For more details, visit www.locoart.com.

Hello this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to slick road conditions WLS is closed for today, Tuesday, February 18th. Please have a safe day. Thank you.

TCN Behavioral Health invites West Liberty-Salem teens and families to a special night of bowling, fun, and awareness! February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and this event is a great opportunity to learn about healthy relationships while enjoying a fun-filled evening at TP Lanes. 🗓 Friday, February 28th ⏰ 5 PM - 7 PM 📍 TP Lanes Bowling Alley, Bellefontaine, OH ✅ FREE for the first 50 people who sign up! (Bowling, shoe rental, soft drink & pizza included!) Spots are limited, so RSVP now using the QR code in the flyer!

Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to the current slick road conditions and likelihood of refreeze tonight due to very cold temperatures, WL-S will be on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, February 18th. School will start at 9:40 or MS and HS and 9:45 for the elementary. Thank you, Kraig Hissong

🏀🔥 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION! 🔥🏀 It’s tournament time for the West Liberty-Salem Tigers basketball teams! 🐅🏆 Both our girls' and boys' basketball teams hit the court on Tuesday, February 18th, ready to compete in the OHSAA Tournament! 📍 WL-S Girls vs. Ft. Recovery – 5:30 PM at Covington HS 📍 WL-S Boys vs. Greenview – 7:00 PM at Northmont HS Come out and show your Tiger Pride as these teams battle for victory! 🏀💪 Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on to the next round! GO TIGERS! Tickets can be purchased for both Girls and Boys Basketball at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets, and search West Liberty-Salem in the events search bar on the website for both games.

🚔 A Huge Thank You to Deputy Jarzab on School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 🚔 We are incredibly grateful for Deputy Jarzab, our dedicated School Resource Officer, who goes above and beyond every day to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Your hard work, vigilance, and care do not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate all that you do to make our school a safer and better place. Thank you for your commitment and for being such a positive presence in our school community! 👏💙 #ThankYouDeputyJarzab #SchoolSafety #WeAppreciateYou

💘📚 Valentine’s Fun with the Calculus Club! 📚💘 Who says Valentine’s parties are just for younger students? The WLS Calculus Club had an absolute blast celebrating with a fun-filled Valentine’s party! ❤️🎉 Students got creative decorating Valentine’s boxes, exchanging valentines, snacking on treats, and playing games! 🥳💌🍫 What a great time had by all! 💕✏️ #WLSCalculusClub #MathAndMemories #ValentinesFun #TigerPride

🏀Rounding out our youth basketball halftime games is our 5th grade boys!!! We are proud of their hard work and dedication this season! The future of Tiger basketball is bright!✨🏀 #TigerBasketball #Tigers #WLS

Kids Heart Challenge Fun! ❤️💪 WL-S Elementary students had an amazing time being Heart Heroes in the Kids Heart Challenge through the American Heart Association! Every February, during American Heart Month, our students take on this fun and challenging event to keep our hearts healthy and honor those with special hearts. This year’s obstacle course was a blast, and we’re so proud of our Tigers for their hard work and heart-healthy habits! Thanks to Mrs. Hollar for organizing such a fun event and our specials teachers who help keep things running smooth all day!🧡🏅 Stay tuned to see how much our elementary raised for the AHA! #KidsHeartChallenge #HeartMonth #WLSStrong #HeartHealthy

Check out these very creative 4th and 5th grade Valentine's boxes! ❤️💕💌

First Grade Valentine’s Day Fun! ❤️🎉 Our first graders had a blast celebrating Valentine’s Day with fun games, yummy snacks, and adorable crafts! They loved exchanging valentines with their friends, too! It was a day full of laughter, love, and sweet memories! 💌💕

Sweet Celebrations in 2nd Grade! ❤️🎉 Our second graders had the best time at their Valentine’s Day parties! They played fun games, made adorable crafts, and enjoyed delicious snacks. The highlight? Exchanging valentines in their super creative boxes and bags! It was a day filled with friendship, fun, and lots of love. 💌💕 #ValentinesFun #SecondGradeCelebrates #FriendshipAndFun

Good Apple Party! 🍏✨ Our 4th graders earned a well-deserved Good Apple Party for having no missing assignments and showing great behavior! They had a blast playing games, testing their knowledge with trivia, and enjoying a tasty snack. Way to go, 4th grade—we're so proud of your hard work and responsibility! Keep it up! 🎉👏 #GoodAppleParty #4thGradeSuccess #HardWorkPaysOff

West Liberty-Salem High School Names Brad Jarzab as New Head Football Coach West Liberty-Salem High School is proud to announce the hiring of Brad Jarzab as the new Head Football Coach. With deep roots in our local football community and an impressive track record both as a player and a coach, Jarzab brings a wealth of experience and passion to our athletic program. A proud alumnus of Shawnee High School, Coach Jarzab played on the football team from the 2009 through 2011 seasons. He further honed his athletic skills at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he was a four-year contributor on the football field while earning his bachelor’s degree. Coach Jarzab began his coaching career at his alma mater, Shawnee, serving as the quarterbacks coach during the 2016 and 2017 seasons. In 2018, he joined the West Liberty-Salem coaching staff, where he has since been instrumental in developing our quarterbacks and safeties. His progression from local high school standout to a respected coach within our community makes him an ideal leader to guide our football program into its next chapter. Morgan Sullivan, Athletic Director at West Liberty-Salem High School, expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment: "We are thrilled to welcome Brad Jarzab as our new Head Football Coach. His exceptional background as both a player and a coach, along with his commitment to excellence, perfectly aligns with the values of our athletic program. Brad’s intimate understanding of our local football landscape, having the majority of his coaching career in this community, will be a tremendous asset as we continue our tradition of success developing future leaders of our community with great football stories." Commenting on his new role, Coach Jarzab stated: "I am honored to take on the responsibility of leading the West Liberty-Salem football program. For the past seven years I have been able to witness an excellent tradition here, and I hope to continue that hardworking culture that I have grown to love about West Liberty-Salem. I look forward to working with a group of dedicated student-athletes, and this great community.” West Liberty-Salem High School is excited for the future under Coach Jarzab’s leadership and invites the community to join in supporting the team as they embark on a new era of competitive spirit and academic achievement.

🏀🔥 SENIOR NIGHT – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 🔥🏀 Join us as we celebrate ALL our winter senior athletes at the Tigers’ last home basketball game of the season against Fairbanks! Let’s pack the stands and make it a night to remember! Schedule of Events: 🏀 JVB kicks off the night at 5:00 PM 🏀 JVA follows at 6:00 PM 🎉 Senior Night Recognition immediately after JVA 🏀 Varsity game to follow! 📣 Student Section Theme: ORANGE OUT! Wear your brightest orange and bring the energy! Let’s fill the gym and show our support for our Tigers one last time at home! 🐅🏀 #SeniorNight #GoTigers #OrangeOut

📢⚾ WLS Tigers Baseball Camp – Registration Open!⚾📢 Calling all 2nd-8th grade baseball players! Join us for the WLS Tigers Baseball Camp, hosted by our high-school baseball team, on March 22nd, at the WLS Tigers Baseball Stadium. This is an exciting opportunity to build your skills before the season and have a lot of fun! 🏆 Focus Areas: ✔️ Offense ✔️ Defense ✔️ Baserunning ⏰ Time: Noon – 4 PM 💲 Cost: $45 (includes a camp T-shirt!) 📍 Location: WLS Tigers Baseball Stadium 📝 Registration: Open Feb 14 – Mar 2 Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact MSertell@WLSTigers.org for more information. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to train with the best!