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

☕📖 Poetry + Pastries = The Perfect Morning! Mrs. Stayrook's first graders wrapped up our poetry unit with a cozy “Coffee House” poetry reading! Students chose their favorite original poems to share with the class, creating a relaxed and supportive space to celebrate their creativity. 🎤✨ Sweet treats, thoughtful words, and a room full of encouragement made for a perfect ending to their unit. So proud of these young writers! 📝💛 #PoetryReading #StudentVoices #WLSproud #CoffeeHouseVibes

Calling all veterans and active military members! We’d love to honor your service and invite you to come out and enjoy a great evening of baseball and softball as our Tigers take on the Indians tonight at 5:00! Isaiah Reames, a senior enlisted in the Air National Guard, will be throwing out the first pitch at the baseball game. Over on the softball field, Whitney Strapp, Class of 2024 graduate and active Air National Guard member, will do the honors. Come support our teams and help us recognize these incredible student servicemembers! #WLSpride #MilitaryAppreciation #TigerPride

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Collin Thompson 🎓 Collin has made the most of his high school years, in both academics and extracurriculars, as a dedicated member of the golf team for four years ⛳️️, band, and contributed to Mock Trial ⚖️, Drama Club 🎭, and Key Club. Outside of school, he’s also been following his passion for acting and film. 🎥 Next up, Collin will be attending Arizona State University, where he’ll major in Film Production and Marketing! Congratulations, Collin! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #TigerPride

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Reagan Bradford🎓 Reagan has participated in FFA and Volleyball while also earning certifications as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician, all during high school! After high school, she will attend Kettering College to further her career in healthcare as a Registered Nurse! Congratulations, Reagan! ! 🧡🖤 #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #TigerPride

Come out and cheer on our WLS athletes as they compete in a full slate of contests this week! There’s no shortage of opportunities to show your Tiger pride — pick a game, grab your gear, and support our teams! JV Softball: Please note the change - We will play Lehman Catholic on 4/23 instead of 4/25! #TigerPride #WLSAthletics #GoTigers

Special Services Survey If your student receives special education services, please feel free to fill out this survey about your student's education. https://www.wlstigers.org/page/special-education CHILD FIND NOTICE West Liberty-Salem Schools have been given the responsibility by both federal and state laws to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities including children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the state, and children with disabilities attending nonpublic schools, regardless of the severity of their disability, residing within the district. Parents, relatives and community members are asked to assist us with finding any child who may have a disability. Children ages birth through twenty-one who may be in need of special education and related services in the areas of speech and language, vision, hearing, emotional/social, orthopedic and/or cognitive development are to be identified, located and evaluated as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended by the IDEA of 2004 including the federal regulations at 34 C.F.R.300.11 and 300.646. If you know of any child residing in West Liberty-Salem School District who you suspect may have a disability, please contact Julie Hartsel at 937-465-1060 ext. 110.

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Lily Langhardt 🎓 Lily has made the most of her high school years, actively participating in the Golf Team, Chess Club, and Pages! 💛🖤 After graduation, Lily will take the next exciting step in her journey by attending Clark State College, where she plans to pursue a degree in Radiology! 🩻✨ Congratulations, Lily! 🎉 #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSproud #TigerStrong

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Isaiah Reminder – Class of 2025 🎓 Isaiah is an active student and athlete who has been involved in Soccer and Track & Field, as well as NHS, Link Crew, Calculus Club, and Physics Club to name a few! After graduation, Isaiah will be heading to Ohio Northern University to major in Mechanical Engineering! 🔧📐 Congratulations, Isaiah 🎉 #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSproud

📸 Don’t miss your chance to capture the memories! 🐯 Yearbook orders are open for both Middle School and High School — but hurry, the deadline is April 25th! ⏳ 🧡 Middle School Yearbook: 💲 Starts at just $20 🖤 High School Yearbook: 💲 Starts at $45 Order today at the appropriate link for your student's grade and select 2025 Yearbook. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/3244015/West-Liberty-Salem-Middle-School/ https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1048140/West-Liberty-Salem-High-School/

Huge congratulations to Jack Bahan & Jackson Steider! Two new WLS Track & Field school records were set today at Minster! Jackson Steider broke the 110m hurdles record (previously set in 2010) with an incredible 14.78! 🏃‍♂️💨 Jack Bahan shattered his own 100m record from last season, clocking in at 11.13! 🔥⏱️ Way to go, guys — we’re proud of you! 🙌🏼👏🏼 #TigerPride #WLSAthletics #RecordBreakers

🐣🐥Our first grade Peeps are engineers in the making!🐥🐣 Mrs. Stayrook’s class had a blast building cozy little homes for their marshmallow Peeps using just jelly beans, toothpicks, and a whole lot of creativity! From colorful walls to wobbly roofs, each Peep house was as unique (and adorable) as its builder.🍭🍬 🌸STEM + sweets = the perfect spring combo! 🐇 Way to go, first graders — your Peep pals are living in style! #PeepHouses #STEMFun #FirstGradeAdventures #WLSTigers #SweetLearning

🎉 Congratulations to our May Seniors of the Month! 🎉 Please help us celebrate Quentin Rudolph and Delaney Jones on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 Quentin and Delaney were nominated and selected by their high school teachers for their outstanding character, academic achievements, and involvement in both school and community. 🌟 We’re proud to recognize these exceptional students—keep up the great work, Quentin and Delaney! 🧡🖤 👉 Read their full bios here: https://www.wlstigers.org/page/seniors-of-the-month #SeniorSpotlight #WLSPride #StudentSuccess #SeniorsOfTheMonth

📚✨ Melvin to the rescue! ✨📚 Our favorite therapy dog knows that state testing can be a little stressful, so he made a surprise visit to our 8th grade Language Arts students to cheer them on before their big test! 💪📝 With a few high-fives and lots of encouragement, Melvin reminded them: "You’ve got this!" 🐾💛🧡 #WLSPride #MelvinMotivation #YouGotThis #TestTimeConfidence

🎨 Hands-On Creativity in Painting Class! Art students in Mrs. Seymour’s painting class took their creativity to the next level with a unique, once-a-year tradition — building their own canvases from scratch! 🛠️🖌️ From cutting and assembling frames to stretching and priming the canvas, students learned the full process of preparing a professional painting surface. This hands-on project not only teaches valuable craftsmanship but also gives students a true sense of ownership over their art. We can’t wait to see the masterpieces they’ll create next! 🧡🖤 #WLSSpotlight #TigerPride #StudentArtists #HandsOnLearning #CreativityInAction

🍬🍫 8th Graders Sweeten Up Their ELA Skills! 🍫🍬 This week's ELA review was a treat as our 8th graders played a candy-themed game to practice some “sweet” testing strategies! 🎮 They read delicious passages about the history of iconic candies like Gummy Bears, Pez, Pocky, and more. 🍬 Then, they put their skills to the test by hunting for important direction words and tackling multi-part questions. 💡 But the fun didn’t stop there! The correct answers helped them unlock an acrostic with a historical candy fact 🍭 and, of course, earned them plenty of candy rewards! 🍫 It was a tasty way to boost those test prep skills! 😄 #CandyReview #ELAStrategy #SweetSuccess #8thGradeFun

Schedule Update: Due to weather, several athletic events have been canceled: Varsity Baseball and Softball at West Jefferson tonight are canceled. Varsity Baseball has been rescheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday) at West Jefferson at 5:30 PM. Varsity Softball reschedule date is TBD. JV Baseball at Yellow Springs scheduled for tomorrow is canceled. Track Meet at Mechanicsburg tonight is also canceled. We’ll share any updates as they become available!

📚💛 We may have missed posting on School Librarians Day, but our students definitely didn’t miss the chance to celebrate our amazing librarians! Mrs. Perdue (pictured below) is holding just one of over 200 handmade thank you notes she received — a small glimpse of the love and appreciation our elementary students have for her and all she does! From finding the perfect book to creating a welcoming space for young readers, Mrs. Perdue brings joy and curiosity to the library every day. 📖✨ We also want to give a huge shoutout to Mrs. Blaker for all she does at the MS/HS level! Whether she’s helping students with research, recommending great reads, or providing a quiet space to study and explore, her support is felt throughout the building. 💼📘 Thank you, Mrs. Perdue and Mrs. Blaker, for being the heart of our libraries and champions for student learning! #ThankYouLibrarians #SchoolLibraryLove

🦕 Fossil Fun in 4th Grade! Mrs. Hartshorn’s 4th graders have been digging into their fossil unit — and today’s hands-on activity brought it all to life! Students explored the four types of fossils: 🔍 Trace 🔍 Mold 🔍 Cast 🔍 True Form They researched and recorded facts about each type, then used Model Magic and plastic dinosaurs to create their own visual models. It was a fun and interactive way to connect science and creativity — and the students absolutely loved it! Great job, young paleontologists!

🎨West Liberty-Salem Middle and High School students recently showcased their artistic talents at the Champaign County Arts Council’s Annual Middle and High School Art Competition, held in Urbana, Ohio. This annual event highlights student creativity across Champaign County, featuring artwork from more than 200 students representing all five county schools. Submissions were displayed at the Arts Council Gallery in downtown Urbana, allowing the community to celebrate the young artists’ achievements. The competition, hosted by the Champaign County Arts Council, provides an exciting opportunity for students to share their work with the public and receive recognition in a variety of art categories. We are proud to recognize the following West Liberty-Salem students who placed: 🏅 Middle School Division Black & White Drawing 🥇 1st Place – Emily King 🏅 Honorable Mention – Izzy Spencer Color Drawing 🥈 2nd Place – Drew Piacentino 🥉 3rd Place – Sidney Conley 🏅 Honorable Mention – Elia Matthews Painting 🥉 3rd Place – E. Moxley Mixed Media 🏅 Honorable Mention – Ella Jacobs 🏅 Honorable Mention – Charlie Oelker Sculpture 🏅 Honorable Mention – Alexa Beard 🏅 High School Division: Black & White Drawing 🥇 1st Place – Ben Wall 🥈 2nd Place – Caleigha Fasse Mixed Media 🥇 1st Place – Ashlyn Pope 🥉 3rd Place – Alexa Cheetham 🏅 Honorable Mention – Ben Wall Watercolor 🥇 1st Place – Geneva Estep 🥉 3rd Place – Akira Whitman Oil/Acrylic 🥉 3rd Place – Ben Wall Printmaking 🥇 1st Place – Illa Kerns 🥈 2nd Place – Alexis Wisner Photography 🥇 1st Place – Ella Vondenhuevel 🥈 2nd Place – Avi Lehman 🥉 3rd Place – Lydia Schmidt Sculpture 🥉 3rd Place – Illa Kerns 🏅 Honorable Mention – Madden/Lucas 👏 Congratulations to all of our incredibly talented student artists for representing West Liberty-Salem with creativity and pride! We are so proud of your hard work and achievements. 🧡🖤 #WLSSpotlight #TigerPride #StudentArtists #ChampaignCountyArts #CreativityInAction

🎓 Senior Spotlight Aaron Campbell🎓 Aaron has made the most of his time at WL-S, participating in Football, Track, NHS, Calculus Club, Quick Recall, and Design Teams. His dedication, leadership, and hard work will pay off in his future endeavors! 🎯 After graduation, Aaron is headed to Ohio Northern University to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Congratulations, Aaron!! 🧡🖤 #TigerPride #WLSClassOf2025 #SeniorSpotlight