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

🧡🖤 Game Time Update! 🖤🧡

The 8th grade Boys Basketball Tournament game on Thursday will now tip off at 6:00 PM (instead of 5:30).

Let’s bring the energy, pack the stands, and cheer on our Tigers as they hit the tournament floor! 🏀🔥

🐾 Good luck, Tigers. We’re rooting for you!
#TigerPride 🧡🖤

🧡🖤 TOURNAMENT TIME FOR OUR LADY TIGERS! 🖤🧡

The tournament draw is complete, and our West Liberty-Salem Girls Basketball are headed into postseason play as the #2 seed! 🔥

🏀 First Round Matchup
📅 Friday, February 21
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 Covington High School
🆚 National Trail Girls Basketball

This team has put in the work all season, and now it’s time to bring the energy, the pride, and the orange and black as they begin their tournament run. Let’s pack the gym and show our Tigers what postseason support looks like!

🐾 Good luck, Lady Tigers . We’re behind you all the way!
#TigerPride 🧡🖤

🧡🖤 Middle School Honor Roll – Quarter 2 🖤🧡

Congratulations to our West Liberty-Salem Middle School Honor Roll students for the second quarter! Your dedication to learning, positive habits, and commitment to doing your best do not go unnoticed.

Earning Honor Roll recognition is a reflection of strong effort, responsibility, and perseverance — qualities that will continue to serve you well as you grow as learners and leaders. We are proud of each of you and grateful for the support of our staff and families along the way.

👏 Way to go, Tigers! Keep up the great work.
#TigerPride 🐾🧡🖤

Highest Honors Honor Roll
(3.75-4.0 GPA)

6th Grade
Leah Symmat, Harper Patton, Charlie Freehauf, Landon Jackson, Lydia Breon, Archer Anane-Sefah, Ayden Henson, Lily Erickson, Kynslie McIntosh, Carleigh-Ann Griffin, Parker Knight, Claire Shivley, Akenza Whitman, Isaac Falloon, Brooklyn Courant, Calvin Cotrell, Cooper Thompson, Bentley Sullivan, Delaney Morris, Loralye Jones, Annabelle Smith, Joel Hoover, Neema Smucker, Quinn Phelps, Kinsley Brentlinger, Charlotte Turner, Addison Falloon, Ozzy Anders, Corinne Wright, Maddax Dobberstein

7th Grade
Gabriel Wilson, Shiloh Cole, Sam Ridgway, Zoey Richardson, Lucas Piacentino, Nika Matthews, Jett Ziegler, Henry Bolton, Abela Dickinson, Raegan Evans, Kolbie Crowder, Chloe Staten, Greyson Leichty, Natalie Arthur, Hannah Thoman, Leni Rader, Caizen Anders, Michael Beard, Calvin de Roziere, Ellie Rader, Amera Rader

8th Grade
Malachi Titus, Olivia Waibel, Lakota Webb, Callie Trimble, Paysley Wesson, Jacob Bahan, Eleanor Moxley, Mallory Bishop, Rosemary Sokolow, Sophia Jackson, Dawson Turner, Chafer Matthews, Liam Baldwin, Jackson Reichardt, Lillian Yeater, Rylee Falloon, Aubree Joseph

High Honors Honor Roll
(3.5-3.74 GPA)

6th Grade
Ellie Mae Harris, Owen Bach, William Roberts, Ellie Catron, Braxton Louden, Brynlee Randall, Evelyn Jurich, Charlee McAdams, Alexander Roberts, Paisley Strapp, Elliana Tomlin, Olivia Kauffman, Jack Troyer, Hayes Robison, Hadley Wesson

7th Grade
Lilly Woodruff, Penelope Kromer, Callee Dagger, Miles Wright, Kathryn Moxley, Gabe Brehm, Aubree Mason, Callen Oder, Ava Prater, Gabriel Shoemaker, Elayna Hoover, Harrison Sutherin, Arion Campbell, Noah Tomlin, Iris Meister, Nathan Deitrick, Isabelle Jones

8th Grade
Addison Brannon, Ezekiel Lauck, Joshua Collins, Foster King, Blane Collier, Marissa Fish, Maverrik Kilgore, Kara Hartzler, Liam Harrington, Lochlan Jenkins, Jude Roberts, Sarah Monroe, Allison Miller, Mason Wallace, Emily Leas, Wyatt Brooks, Kipton Crowder, Adalyn Nickels, Cale Wygal, Amelia Miller, Bella Johnson

Honor Roll
(3.0-3.49 GPA)

6th Grade
Zander Hillard, Jayvon Krabil Kabbia, Joel Heater, Reid Miller, Aubrey Nicholl, Dallas Williams, Cora Underwood, Sally McCollum, Aubree Satterfield, Jackson Barth, Caleb Dolan, Saige Thompson, Claudia Louth, Amelia Sidders, Joseph Fullenkamp, Lesley Krabill, Maelin Smith, Austin Joseph, Major Bennett, Lillian Bowman, Owen Black, Layla Millice, Jace Leas, Paisley Lathrop

7th Grade
Aria Bach, Chance Harman, Carter Underwood, Robinson Lucas, Brody Moore, Ellie Louth, Violet Kauffman, Quyn Vermillion, Griffin Christison, Fletcher Heminger, Bryce Michael, Colton Christison, Tyler Leas, Maiya ward, Bradyn Yang, Ellie Titus, Clayton Anane-Sefah, Raurie Adams, Lilly Thomas, Kennedy Logwood, Blake Eaton


8th Grade
Emily Finch, Tyler McGonigle, Kennedy Bowman, AJ Henry, Mills Lapp, Jaron Christison, Kenzie Underwood, Jaylynn Martin, Wyatt Phelps, Hayden Watkins, Cole Cooper, Layne Ferryman, Gabriel Mason , Piper Wick, Hayden Gundolf, Alissa Dixon, Brynn Davis, Kase McIntosh, Colten Branham, Devyn Carter, Ava Brookman, Matthew Montgomery, Nathaniel Adams, Braxton Catron, Connor Watson, Caroline Foster, Autumn Keasler, Avery Randall, Walker

🧡🖤 Congratulations, Tigers! 🖤🧡

We are proud to recognize our West Liberty-Salem High School Honor Roll students for the second quarter! This achievement reflects your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence.

Earning a spot on the Honor Roll takes focus, perseverance, and a strong work ethic — and our students continue to rise to the challenge both in and out of the classroom. We applaud their efforts and thank our teachers and families for the support that helps make this success possible.

👏 Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll Tigers! Keep up the great work.
#TigerPride 🐾🧡🖤

Highest Honors Honor Roll
(3.75-4.0 GPA)

9th Grade
Madilynn Sprinkle, Ava Martin, Karlee Lucas, Mia Dooley, Ella Jacobs, Everett Brooks, Hannah Bailey, Kamden Yang, Mackenzie Damron, Emily King, Peyton Ziegler, Eric Hoover, Jules Loveless, Charlie Oelker, Reese Winters, Kate Bolton, Tyler Hershberger, Cecilia Kerns, Braylon Lucas, Loretta Moxley, Drew Piacentino, Carter Pratt, Dahlia Sokolow, Isabella Spencer, Carver Wallace, Ashlyn Yeater

10th Grade
Levi Kitchen, Zach Cordell, Emma Schmelzer, David Roberts, Derek Wall, Addi Wallen, Ellery Wygal, Jerome Cordrey, Eli Gilley, Robert Park, Delaney Anane-Sefah, Kori Frederick, Carter Henderson, Isla Leichty, Rachel Stanford, Ashlyn Taylor, Arianna Weaver

11th Grade
Eliza Halterman, Brady Lightner, Emma Vigar, Haley Brockmeier, Garrett Hull, Kash LeVan, Benjamin Wall, Lilli Heminger, Kiersten Stoll, Casey Boyer, Patrick Brooks, Alivia Campbell, Zoe Carter, Savannah Gluckle, Braden Hershberger, Josiah Johnson, Sophia Landon, Conner Leighty, Emma Liggett, Claire Ling, Xzavior Nicholl, Ashlyn Pope, Maverick Reames, Isabelle Sarver, Noah Sarver, Tucker Searles, Mariska Smith

12th Grade
Ava Astorino, Dustin Bolton, Jacob Lauck, Lydia Schmidt, Tru Maxam, Ella Vondenhuevel, Olivia Deere, Mason Helms, Cooper Titus, Elijah Christison, Alexa Cheetham, Devon Jones, Bryant Eaton, Taryn Bradley, Brock Burgel, Naomi Cole, Victoria Douthwaite, Geneva Estep, Gavyn Greenhill, Lexi Hausler, Addison Hutton, Brady Kauffman, Dylan King, Caleb Ling, Emery Longaberger, Brevin Louden, Addyson Mattox, Levi Miller, Malia Miller, Sadie Paul, Ava Poppe, Olivia Reichardt, Emma Smith, Marisa Smith, Abbie Thoman, Abigail Timmons

High Honors Honor Roll
(3.5-3.74 GPA)

9th Grade
Charlee Albers, Griffin Astorino, Katelyn Williams, Alexa Beard, Nate Shivley, Lucas Cook, Rylan Leichty, Landon McKenzie, Brandel Sullivan, Landon Zanfirov, Gabriel Myers, Bryson Johnson, Elia Matthews, Phoenix Keeton

10th Grade
Kendal Carroll, Asher Cole, Samuel Myers, Kathy Roehm, Brayan Gullett, Gunnar Lehman, Justice Moore, Josiah Thoman, Avery Grace Randall, Tayra Horn, James Brehm, Celena Cheetham, Reagan McCullough, Ryrie Matthews

11th Grade
Ashlee VonDeylen, Reagan Winters, Shelby Vincent, Lyla Breon, Morgan Gibson, Isabella Hughes, Sutton Wilcoxon, Cali Benavides, Caleigha Fasse, Avi Lehman, Nathan Sowers, Sarah Windle, Bayes Lapp

12th Grade
Kaylee Blair, Lyndee Harrison, Kamden Hissong, Caleb Larson, Wyatt Longaberger, Carson Poppe, Cody Ferryman, Caleb Heater, Taylor Cook, Wyatt Bell, Lance Campbell, Alexzander Gluckle, Garrett Wallen, Kaylee Powell, Shy Evilsizor, Ivy Matthews


Honor Roll
(3.0-3.49 GPA)

9th Grade
Caden Hodge, Makayla Moffitt, Ashton Brannon, Jayden Taylor, Hayden Knotts, Sydney Conley, Rhyla Branham, Michael Wisner, Maverick Collier, Daisy Collins, Isaiah Barth, Kenna Wright, Brylee Liggett, Logan Behlmer, Annabelle Booze, Eli Jones

10th Grade
Liam Barger, Jenny Roehm, Evie Decker, Ella Albers, Brayden Hupp, Dane Reames, Easton McGuire, Asher Starkey, Brody Cooper, Blaine Hughes, Olive Matthews, Cohen Evans, Zeke Longshore, Haddie Stidham, Emma Bailey, Beckett Sullivan, Kayla Good, Colton Hall, Amelia Barth, Ivan Meister, Nevaeh Gravely, Delaney Border, Britton Carter, Daniel Erne, Abigail Dunlop, Gavin Bell, Kylee Bell, Alauna Kinchen, Owen Hardwick, Wyatt Shoemaker, Kiarah Krabill, McKenzie Reames, Kyerah Marchal, McKayla Reames

11th Grade
Miles Christison, Troy Christison, Braydon Thompson, Zander Dickinson, Baylee Cooksey, Madden Kilgore, Bayleigh Deam, Skyler Ropp, Grace Jones, Aiden Hull, Hattie Jacobs, Colton Neeld

12th Grade
Corbin Wallace, Timothy Howells, Silas McCombs, Emma Gilbert, Dallas Koons, Isaac Sertell, Gwenyth McCullough, Jeremiah Johnson, Wyatt Saxton, Mylee Dooley, Zaylor Eggleston, Tevis Cox, Bradley Petry, Sam Strapp, Amani Grantham

🧡🖤 Outstanding Performances by WLS Band Students 🖤🧡

West Liberty-Salem band members had an outstanding showing at the Ohio Music Education Association Solo & Ensemble event, earning high marks for their preparation, musicianship, and performance quality.

Student performances at Solo & Ensemble are evaluated on a 1–5 scale, with 1 representing the highest possible rating (Superior). For many of our students, this event marked their first experience performing in a formal adjudicated setting, making their results even more impressive.

🎶 Good (Rating of 3)
• Mason Helms – Class A Trumpet Solo

🎶 Excellent (Rating of 2)
• Brock Burgel – Class A Trumpet Solo
• Dahlia Sokolow – Class C French Horn Solo
• Gavyn Greenhill – Class B Bassoon Solo
• WLS Senior Trumpet Trio – Class B
• WLS Saxophone Trio – Class C

🎶 Superior (Rating of 1)
• Savannah Gluckle – Class B Trombone Solo
• Karter Harris – Class C Tuba Solo
• Brayden Hupp – Class C Tuba Solo
• Kyerah Marchal – Class C Euphonium Solo
• Brady Kauffman – Class A Marimba Solo
• Alexis Wisner – Class B Timpani Solo
• Mars Gibson – Class C Bass Clarinet Solo
• Drew Piacentino – Class C Alto Saxophone Solo
• Alauna Kinchen – Class B Clarinet Solo
• WLS Freshman Trumpet Trio – Class C
• WLS Saxophone Quartet – Class C
• WLS Clarinet Quartet – Class C
• WLS Brass Quintet – Class C
• WLS Brass Sextet – Class B
• WLS Trombone Trio – Class B

These results reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence shown by our student musicians, along with the support and guidance of our band staff. We are incredibly proud of the way our Tigers represented West Liberty-Salem through their talent and professionalism.

🎺 Congratulations to all of our band members on a job well done!
#TigerPride 🐾🧡🖤

🧡🖤 A Historic Season Recognized 🖤🧡

During halftime of Saturday night’s boys basketball game, we proudly recognized the West Liberty-Salem Boys Cross Country for an unforgettable 2025 season.

The Big Orange capped off a remarkable year as Division III State Runner-Ups, adding conference and district championships, multiple invitational titles, school records, and All-Ohio honors along the way. Their success was built on dedication, discipline, leadership, and a true team-first mindset.

👉 Read the full recap and recognition from Saturday night on our website at https://www.wlstigers.org/article/2693964.

Congratulations to this outstanding group of student-athletes and coaches on a season that will be remembered for years to come.

#TigerPride 🐾🧡🖤

🧡🖤 It’s a great week to be a Tiger! 🖤🧡

Check out this week’s calendar and come out to support our students as they compete, perform, and represent West Liberty-Salem! From the classroom to the court, our Tigers stay busy, and they’d love to see YOU in the stands. 🐾

📅 Save the dates
📣 Bring the energy
🧡 Show the pride

Let’s make it a great week, Tigers!
#TigerPride 🐅

🌟🎓 February Seniors of the Month 🎓🌟

Please join us in celebrating our February Seniors of the Month, Ava Astorino and Brevin Louden! These two seniors truly exemplify what it means to be a Tiger, and we are proud to recognize them for their impact on our school community.

Ava and Brevin are respected by their peers and staff for their kindness, leadership, and commitment to doing things the right way. They consistently demonstrate strong character, a positive attitude, and a willingness to support others, both inside and outside the classroom.

👏 Let’s give a big Tiger congratulations to our January Seniors of the Month!

🔗 Read more about our Seniors of the Month here:
https://www.wlstigers.org/page/seniors-of-the-month

🤝 Senior of the Month recognition is made possible through the generous support of our community sponsors:
Ice Cream Parlor, Marie’s Candies, People’s Savings & Loan, Subway, Malia Hughes, Key Realty, and our own Cafeteria.

🎉🐯 Congratulations to Our Middle School Students of the Month! 🐯🎉

West Liberty-Salem Middle School is proud to announce our January Students of the Month! These Tigers were selected by their teachers for demonstrating outstanding character, leadership, effort, and a positive attitude. They make our building a better place each day, and we are excited to celebrate them!

🌟 8th Grade: Rosemay Sokolow & Wyatt Brooks
🌟 7th Grade: Iris Meister & Arion Campbell
🌟 6th Grade: Aubree Satterfield & Jack Troyer

Whether they are lending a helping hand, pushing themselves academically, showing kindness to others, or stepping up as leaders, these students truly embody what it means to be a Tiger.

Please join us in congratulating our November Students of the Month!
We are so proud of you — keep shining! 🧡✨

🐯🏀 1,000 POINTS. ONE INCREDIBLE TIGER. 🏀🐯 Ava Astorino has etched her name into the West Liberty-Salem history books by scoring her 1,000th career point, a milestone achieved by only nine other players in Lady Tiger history. As the basket fell, the game stopped, the crowd erupted, and Ava’s teammates rushed the floor to celebrate her in front of a packed home gym that had been buzzing with anticipation all week. Pure magic! Over the last four years, Ava has been a cornerstone of the Lady Tigers basketball program, leading with heart, toughness, and consistency. Her grit, resilience, and athletic talent have made her a force on the court and a role model off of it. This is a moment that will be remembered for years to come, and a legacy that will continue to inspire future Lady Tigers. 🧡 Congratulations, Ava! We are so proud of you! 🧡

🧡🎶 Middle School Choir on the Move! 🎶🧡

Yesterday, our Middle School Choir students enjoyed a special field trip to the Holland Theatre to attend the matinee performance of The Little Mermaid, Jr., and what a treat it was! 🌊🧜‍♀️

The show was a fantastic performance starring two of our very own students, Kinsley Brentlinger and Neema Smucker, who shined on stage. Our students were thrilled to support their friends and experience such a beloved classic brought to life.

What a great day of music, theatre, and Tiger pride! 🐾🧡

Hello Families, This is Kraig Hissong Superintendent. Due to slick road conditions that have occurred in the last hour, WLS will be closed for today for student attending main campus. For students attending Mack, Ohio-Hi-Point, and other ESC units that have already been picked up, they will remain on schedule and at school today unless you are contacted by our transportation department. Again school is closed for WL-S main campus for today, February 6th.

Thank you, Kraig Hissong

Hello Families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with a reminder that tomorrow, students that attend WL-S Elementary, Middle, and High Schools will be on a two-hour delay for teacher professional Development. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for the Elementary. Thank you and have a good evening.

🌌 Physical Science Students Visit NASA Virtually! 🚀

Today, Mrs. Brandie Roberts’ physical science classes took an incredible virtual field trip with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland! Students explored how NASA scientists and engineers' study everything from Earth’s oceans to distant galaxies all from the classroom.

Highlights included:

✨ A closer look at the James Webb Space Telescope, one of NASA’s most powerful observatories, designed to study the early universe and reveal planets around other stars.
🌍 How satellites measure our planet! Earth is scanned again and again to gather data on oceans, climate, clouds, and more.
🌊 An inside look at the PACE mission, which uses advanced instruments to observe the color of the ocean and study tiny ocean life like phytoplankton that are vital to Earth’s climate and food webs.
🔥 Students also learned how spacecraft are tested under extreme conditions before ever leaving Earth, from vibration and sound to harsh temperature swings.

This virtual experience brought real science into the classroom—and inspired students about the many ways space technology helps us understand our world and beyond.

📖 Read the full story on our website to see what students learned and how NASA missions connect to classroom science!

💙✨ National School Counseling Week ✨💙
This week, we celebrate National School Counseling Week and recognize the incredible impact of our school counselors Molly Smith, Kim Leichty, and Abbie Henry.

From academic guidance and career planning to social-emotional support and everyday encouragement, our counselors are steady advocates for students at every level. They are often the quiet connectors, helping students navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and feel supported and valued each day.

Their care, professionalism, and commitment make a lasting difference for our students, families, and staff. We are grateful for all they do, not just this week, but all year long.

💙🐯 Thank you for supporting our Tigers! 🐯💙

📊👟 Scatter Plots with Sole! 👟📊

Mrs. Mazza’s Math-8 seventh graders shook things up today by looking at scatter plots in a very different way! Instead of dots, each shoe represented a student as the class compared heights to shoe sizes, and yes, it was just as fun as it sounds. 😄

Students are now taking that data and creating a line of best fit, while also hunting for outliers, gaps, and clusters along the way. This hands-on activity was a great reminder that data isn’t always neat and tidy… but it can still tell some pretty cool stories!

Math with movement, laughs, and learning! Just the way we like it at WL-S! 🧡🖤

📘🖤🧡 Yearbooks Are On Sale! 🧡🖤📘
It’s time to order your West Liberty-Salem Yearbooks! 📚
All three school yearbooks (Elementary, Middle School, & High School) are now available for online purchasing.
📸 To make sure we capture a full year of memories; yearbooks will be delivered at the beginning of the next school year. Ordering now guarantees your student has a copy waiting for them!
✨ Don’t wait until they’re gone! Ordering early is the best way to make sure you snag a yearbook filled with moments, milestones, and memories from this school year.
Ordering links are available here:
HS Jostens: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A06663300
MS Better Images: www.buytheyearbook.com
Elem Lifetouch: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob...
Thank you for supporting our yearbook programs!

⚖️ Order in the court… the Tigers are in session! ⚖️

The West Liberty-Salem Mock Trial Team brought the energy (and the legal skills!) to the district tournament on Friday, January 30th, taking on several much larger schools, navigating plenty of curveballs, and having a whole lot of fun along the way.

This club, coached by Sean Stormes, finished 6th out of 14 teams, missing a trip to regionals by just three points. Talk about a close case!

👏 Extra applause for our Outstanding Witness award winners:
• Cooper Titus
• Alexis Wisner

From confident arguments to polished courtroom presence, this group showed poise, preparation, and personality. We’re proud of how they represented WL-S, and we’re pretty sure the jury agrees. 🧡🖤

🧡🖤 Congratulations to Sadie Paul! 🖤🧡

West Liberty-Salem High School senior Sadie Paul officially signed on Monday to continue her academic and bowling career at Muskingum University. Sadie plans to major in secondary education and was surrounded by family and teammates as she celebrated this exciting milestone at Southwest Bowling Lanes. Muskingum head bowling coach Doug Smith was on hand for the signing.

We are proud of Sadie’s hard work, dedication, and leadership, and we wish her continued success as she takes the next step in her academic and athletic journey. 🧡🎳

Photo credit: Peak of Ohio