Big congratulations to the new School Record Holder in the 5k!!! Jr. Caleb Larson ran a 15:41.35, just edging out the previous record holder and 4x All Ohioan Dylan Lauck's 15:41.9. Sr. Asher Knox moves to #3 on the list with his 15:46.17!! All three of these young men are outstanding runners, but even better people!
#1 Caleb Larson 15:41.35
#2 Dylan Lauck 15:41.9
#3 Asher Knox 15:46.17
Congratulations to West Liberty-Salem's 5 Academic All-Ohioans in Boys Cross Country! Athletes must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5+ and qualify and / or compete in the OHSAA State Championship. (Note: Freshmen aren't eligible. )
Times being Academic All-Ohio
Asher Knox 3
Garrett Wallen 2
Dylan King 2
Brevin Louden 2
Caleb Larson 2
Photo 📸 Credit: John Coffman
The Tiger cheer team placed third at this morning's OHC Cheer Competition! The team did a fantastic job executing their routine in a very competitive division.
All-OHC teams were also announced. Alaina Irving and Ava Chamberlain made 1st team, while Ellery Wygal made 2nd Team, and Geneva Estep received Honorable Mention. Great job, Tigers!
What makes a better day than supporting our Tigers? We don't know, but we found one more opportunity at the OHC All Star Volleyball game at 6:00 at Cedarville!
Good luck to all of our competing Tigers today! Boys AND girls cross country, cheer, and volleyball! Go Tigers!
Join us bright and early tomorrow morning when we send our boys and girls cross country teams off to state in style! The send off will begin at 7:10 at West Liberty-Salem! The bus will then head North on 68 by West Liberty Police escort through the Village! Join us at school, or downtown, and cheer them on before they continue on to the STATE MEET!
Please help us wish our high school cheerleaders GOOD LUCK at the OHC cheer competition tomorrow! They take the mat at 11:04 at Northeastern High School, and they'd love to bring a crowd! If you are looking for something to do tomorrow, this is a perfect chance to support the girls who support so much at school and in the community! Good luck, Tiger Cheer!
This week, the WLS Varsity Choir performed at the Bellefontaine High School Fall Choral Festival. Choirs from Bellefontaine, WLS, Indian Lake, Calvary Christian, and Jackson Center all performed for each other and for members of the community. The concert ended with all the choirs joining together to sing a piece titled “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.”
We would like to congratulate our singers and the choirs from the other schools in attendance on a great performance! We also would like to thank Mr. Brice Henry for inviting us to take part in the event!
We are excited to launch our first middle school fundraiser to support initiatives like Gold Cards, staff morale boosters, classroom activities, and other projects that Mr. McGill helps us fund!
Students are encouraged to help fundraise and details are attached that describe how you can help! There is even a nice prize on the line for the homeroom that raises the most money! Contributions will be tracked by using the QR code on the flyer, which includes a field for donors to indicate which student referred them to the fundraiser. Be sure to indicate your students’ name (or a student you know that attends our middle school) if you wish to contribute!
This fund plays a vital role in celebrating our staff and students, so if you feel so inclined to contribute, your efforts will be valued and much appreciated!
Donations will be accepted by scanning the QR Code on the attached flyer, or by sending a check with your student. Checks should be made payable to West Liberty-Salem and note ‘Thanksgiving Fundraiser’ on the memo line.
Thank you for your support!
This year’s High School Community Service Day was a resounding success, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and volunteers. “Every year, I am truly amazed by how our community comes together to make a difference, and this year was no exception,” share high school principal Greg Johnson.
More than 330 students volunteered at various locations throughout Logan and Champaign Counties, demonstrating their commitment to service and community engagement, including:
• Logan County Bike Path: Cleaning up trash to beautify our local trails.
• Habitat for Humanity: Helping build homes for those in need.
• Lutheran Social Services: Supporting families and individuals in our community.
• Marmon Valley Farms: Assisting with farm activities and care for animals.
• Camp Kirkmont: Helping prepare the camp for future visitors.
• Hilliker YMCA: Engaging with community programs and activities.
• Green Hills: Providing support to local residents.
• Guntown Road and WL Village: Cleaning up areas to promote environmental responsibility.
• WL Business Association: Supporting local businesses.
• Lions Park, Urbana YMCA, Urbana Senior Center: Enhancing community spaces and services.
• Caring Kitchen: Preparing meals for those in need.
• Urbana Bike Path and Barely Used Pets: Assisting with various community initiatives.
• Champaign County Fairgrounds: Helping with event preparations.
In addition to the off-campus volunteers, students also stayed on campus to help in many areas, including picking up trash, washing pumpkins, scrubbing potatoes for the concession stand, and assisting in the athletic department and elementary classrooms. Their efforts showcased the spirit of service that define our school and community.
A special thank you goes out to our dedicated teachers, para-pros, secretaries, and coaches who volunteered to chaperone and work alongside our students. It was wonderful to see how much fun everyone had, and their support made a significant impact.
Also, a big thank you goes to Tyler Cordell and our bus drivers for ensuring our students made it safely to and from their destinations. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Finally, a HUGE thank you to Molly Smith and Candace Watson for their extensive planning and coordination over the past several weeks. Your hard work and dedication made this day possible, and it did not go unnoticed. As we reflect on another successful Community Service Day, let’s carry this spirit of service forward into our daily lives and continue to make a difference in the lives of others. Please enjoy this short clip of our students at work!
https://youtu.be/kqWiLmu4hts?si=9ORF0bs7BP0TEo3M
First graders and their fourth-grade book buddies had a great time yesterday cleaning out pumpkins and counting seeds. The winning pumpkin had 751 seeds! Afterward, the first graders drew faces on their pumpkins. Mrs. Stayrook, with a little help from Mrs. Warrick, surprised them by carving the pumpkins while they were at specials. When the students returned, the jack-o'-lanterns were all lit up, and they absolutely loved it!
Our teachers and staff members looked spooktacular today too!
Mrs. Patton's students were picking pumpkins in their classroom pumpkin patch while learning about the parts of a pumpkin and a pumpkins lifecycle! Those little pumpkins had a great time!
Marine biology concluded their study of invertebrates with a blue crab dissection. Students explored structures, functions, behaviors, adaptations, and life cycle of their specimens. Did you know crab cheliped (claws) have 2 different functions, one with sharp teeth for cutting, one with rounded teeth for crushing? Science is cool.
Tune into WPKO's Chalk Talk tonight at 7 and 7:20 and hear from our girls and boys cross country teams!
You can listen after OnDemand as well!
https://peakofohiotv.com/events/details/chalk-talk-oct-30-2024/60
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We need volunteers in our concession stand on Friday night! It's a fun gig with lots of fun help! There are experienced workers with you, so even if you've never worked in our concession stand, you will have a lot of great people alongside you to help! Sign up at the link below!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60B0A49AEAC2FA6FC1-52112920-its
High school students gathered for a spirited afternoon of pumpkin painting! They transformed ordinary pumpkins into imaginative works of art, showcasing their unique styles and festive spirit. Among the creations were a Taco Bell-inspired pumpkin, a rendition of "Starry Night," and both scary and cute ghosts and monsters. This fun-filled event not only brought students together in a creative way but also evoked memories of their elementary harvest celebrations!
This week, Middle School Counselor Kim Leichty began teaching students in grades six through eight Joe Hoedel's Character and Leadership Curriculum. The course emphasizes the significance of character—integrity, respect, empathy, and responsibility and is tailored to the complexity of the middle school years. Through engaging lessons and activities, students learn how these traits impact their relationships and decision-making. The curriculum encourages them to reflect on their values and recognize the importance of being role models within their communities. By cultivating character and leadership early on, Hoedel’s program prepares students to face challenges with resilience and to make decisions that reflect their values.
The West Liberty-Salem Tigers will host Arcanum in the first round of the OHSAA playoffs on Friday night at 7 PM. Get your tickets at this link!
https://ohsaa.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/30863 GO TIGERS!
Tickets purchased online or at the gate are all same prices and sales goes to OHSAA.
Adults. $11
Students. $5
Kids 0-5 are Free
No discount for Seniors
No passes accepted
At the gate is cash or card.
Parking is $5 per vehicle. No parking passes.
Gates open at 5:30. Go Tigers!
Dear Middle School and High School Families,
You may have noticed a delay in receiving the school pictures taken earlier this fall. As a result, we will be rescheduling our picture retake day, originally set for November 6th, until after the pictures have been delivered. We will announce the new date once the pictures arrive.
If you did not place an order previously, you will receive a code that will allow you to order online once the pictures are delivered.
Thank you for your patience!
The Tiger Marching Band Concert this evening begins at 6:30 PM. The WLS Tigers app had 6:00 PM as the start time and that is incorrect. It is 6:30 PM and is outside at the stadium.