West Liberty-Salem Local School District

Congratulations to our Middle School Students of the Month! Students of the Month are nominated and voted on by their teachers for being good students and citizens at school. They receive a t-shirt from BOSS, Maries Candies, and gift cards from Malia Hughes, Powered by Fathom Realty. Congratulations, students! Keep up the great work! Students of the Month are as follows: 8th Grade: Haddie Stidham & Asher Cole 7th Grade: May Sprinkle & Isaiah Barth 6th Grade: Allison Miller & Foster King

Team Champ swimmers from West Liberty Salem, Triad, and Mechanicsburg competed in the Metro Buckeye Conference, Ohio Heritage Conference, and Three Rivers Conference Swim Invitational on Saturday, February 3rd. Results included the West Liberty Salem girls' swimmers: 200 Medley Relay team of Addison McAuley, Lilly Smith, Lydia Schmidt, and Laney Craig 8th (time of 2:33.95) 200 Freestyle - Addison McAuley 16th (time of 3:01.39) 50 Freestyle - Lydia Schmidt 11th (time of 31.39), Laney Craig 20th (35.82), and Alexandra Schmidt 30th (41.71) 100 Freestyle - Lilly Smith 4th (3 points) new school record time of 1:04.75 and Lydia Schmidt 9th (time of 1:11.15) 500 Freestyle - Laney Craig 14th (time of 7:59.78) 200 Freestyle Relay team of Lydia Schmidt, Addison McAuley, Alexandra Schmidt, and Lilly Smith 8th (time of 2:19.78) 100 Backstroke - Addison McAuley 8th (time of 1:33.48) and Alexandra Schmidt 18th (2:01.65) 100 Breaststroke - Lilly Smith 6th (1 point) school record time of 1:22.98 West Liberty Salem's girls team finished 12th and Mechanicsburg 10th. In the boys competition, Triad finished 9th.

Congratulations to our Seniors of the Month! This month we are celebrating Veronica Wall and Peyton Hull. They have been recognized for being great students and citizens at school and in our community. Seniors of the Month are sponsored by local businesses like Maries Candies and Malia Hughes, Powered by Fathom Realty. They also receive free lunch and dessert from our school cafeteria. Read more about them at the links below. https://www.wlstigers.org/documents/senior-of-the-month/581495

Last week, WL-S sixth graders in Ms. Buroker's classroom read an article about therapy dogs. They had to use their skills to cite evidence from the article to prove why therapy dogs are beneficial to schools. Mrs. Gretchen Lapp brought her therapy dog, Duke, to visit. She shared a fun activity with the class, and some students read their paragraphs to Mrs. Lapp. It was a fun way to end a Friday afternoon.

Are you a student athlete who still needs a sports physical for the spring season? You're in luck! The West Liberty-Salem School-Based Health Center is taking appointments now through February 9th. See attachment for details.

West Liberty-Salem featured several members of the choir and band at the Ohio Music Education Association’s Solo and Ensemble Contest. The WL-S Men’s Quintet made up of Kamden Hissong, Connor Leichty, Zach Carter, Teagan Miller, and Braden Hershberger received Superior Rating, or a rating of 1, in Class A. Class A is the top level a group or individual may compete at. Solo acts in Class A include Ava Chamberlain who received a Superior rating and Abigail Miller received an Excellent rating. Other soloists include Alexandria Schmidt who received an Excellent, Jessa Beard received a Superior, Emery Longaberger received an Excellent, Noah Boyd received an Excellent, and Haylee Earles received an Excellent. The band included several performers, and the following received Superior ratings: Gavyn Greenhill - bassoon solo, Jessa Beard - trombone solo, Brady Kauffman - marimba solo, and a trumpet trio featuring Brock Burgel, Mason Helms, Greyson Horsley. Connor Garman Ferguson performed a snare drum solo and Greyson Horsley with a trumpet solo both received Excellent ratings. Isla Kerns performed a saxophone solor receiving a Good rating. A percussionist’s ensemble of Hanna Schwaderer, Lance Campbell, Brady Kauffman, Teagon Miller, Kamden Hissong, Carter Titus, Connor Garman-Ferguson, Xan Schmidt, Alexis Wisner, and the woodwind quartet made up of Reagan Simpson, Savanah Gluckle, Lyla Breon, Abigail Miller also received Excellent ratings.

The 8th grade Lady Tigers finished their undefeated season as OHC Champions today! This is the teams 35th consecutive win while in middle school, going undefeated in both 7th and 8th grade and winning back to back OHC championships. The team is coached by Mandy Lauck and Tom Eickoff. Congratulations on a great season!

Good luck to junior Ava Chamberlain who performs with All State Choir at the Greater Columbus Convention Center today at 2:30 PM. Ava tried out for the All State Choir in the fall and has attended rehearsals since and spent the last two days rehearsing with Master music educators and students from all over the State. Good luck, Ava!

Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent with a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, February 2nd, WL-S will be on a two-hour delay start for Professional Development of school staff. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for the Elementary. Thank you.

Don't forget that tomorrow we are on a 2 hour delay for Professional Development.

The West Liberty-Salem high school cheer team visited our neighbors at Urbana High School to wish their cheer team well at the upcoming UCA Nationals Competition. Cheerleaders were able to watch the UHS traditional routine after gifting them with a basket of treats and a check towards their trip to Florida donated by the WLS cheer program. Good luck to our neighboring Climbers at Nationals!

Let's celebrate our School-Based Health Center! The school is the primary location children spend most of their time. With school-based health care, students can connect with providers* in a way that minimizes overall disruption to their learning activities including tardiness or early dismissals. Medical, Nutrition, Behavioral Health and Pharmacy services are available for staff, students, and their families. For more information about School-based Health Centers, visit: CHWPcares.org or call us at 937-599-1411 *Families maintain complete control over what health services their children receive or do not receive.

If your student is interested in taking their first College Credit Plus course at WL-S or online next school year OR will be taking their first online CCP class, student and parents are now required to attend a counseling session with our HS Counselor Mrs. Smith as well as turn in the yearly ‘CCP Declaration of Intent’ form by April 1. For students and families that were not able to attend the CCP Informational Meeting on 1/24 and based on the above criteria need to attend a counseling session, please plan to attend an alternate meeting, or schedule an individual meeting. Availability will be limited to Parent/Teacher Conferences on 2/22 and 2/29. There will be 1-hour small group meetings scheduled on 2/22 from 5-6pm as well as 2/29 from 4-5. Individual appointments can be scheduled on 2/22 from 3-5 and 2/29 from 3-4 and 5-6 pending availability. Please register ahead of time for the 1-hour meetings by emailing Mrs. Candace Watson at cwatson@wlstigers.org. To schedule individual meetings on 2/22 or 2/29, please email Mrs. Nieman at jneiman@wlstigers.org.

Elementary Literacy Week is fast approaching, so mark your calendars for one of our favorite weeks! Be sure to save the date for Literacy Night on March 7th, from 5-7 PM!

West Liberty-Salem HS is seeking a qualified person to fill the position of Varsity Head Girls Soccer Coach. Applicants are preferred to have prior coaching experience in the sport, demonstrated leadership experience, and should possess both knowledge of the game (current research included) and an understanding of how to coach the athletes. Individuals interested in applying for this position will submit a digital portfolio with the following information to the West Liberty-Salem Athletic Director (contact information below). a. Resume’, including teaching, coaching, and playing experience b. Coaching philosophy c. Brief description of educational licensure d. Two letters of recommendation e. A paragraph telling us why you want to coach this sport Please reach out to West Liberty-Salem Athletic Director Morgan Sullivan by email at msullivan@wlstigers.org for more information.

West Liberty-Salem Middle School announces their 2nd quarter honor roll recipients. Congratulations to the following students on their academic achievements!! 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Highest Honors Honor Roll (3.75-4.0 GPA) 6th Grade Emily Leas, Kara Hartzler, Cale Wygal, Brodie Milliron, Wyatt Brooks, Maverrik Kilgore, Kipton Crowder, Bella Johnson, Jacob Gilley, Chafer Matthews, Lakota Webb, Jaylynn Martin, Mallory Bishop, Amelia Miller, Wyatt Phelps, Addison Brannon, Silas Kerns, Layne Ferryman, Allison Miller, Rylee Falloon, Isabelle Semaan, Ava Brookman, Braxton Catron, Nathaniel Adams, Ezekiel Lauck, Jacob Bahan, Sophia Jackson, Dawson Turner, Liam Baldwin, Jackson Reichardt, Callie Trimble, Rosemary Sokolow, Lillian Yeater, Aubree Joseph 7th Grade Charlie Oelker, Rylan Leichty, Ava Martin, Kamden Yang, Eli Jones, Carver Wallace, Landon Zanfirov, Tyler Hershberger, Eric Hoover, Madilynn Sprinkle, Reese Winters, Loretta Moxley, Carter Pratt, Mackenzie Damron, Ashlyn Yeater, Micah Proudman, Kate Bolton, Dahlia Sokolow, Isabella Spencer, Emily King, Drew Piacentino, Peyton Ziegler, Braylon Lucas, Julianna Loveless, Kenna Wright, Cecilia Kerns, Patience Fosnaugh 8th Grade McKayla Reames, Ella Albers, Gunnar Lehman, Jerome Cordrey, David Roberts, Reagan McCullough, Kendal Carroll, James Brehm, Ryrie Matthews, Ellery Wygal, Emma Schmelzer, Delaney Anane-Sefah, Carter Henderson, Arianna Weaver, Eli Gilley, Isla Leichty, Rachel Stanford, Ashlyn Taylor, Addison Wallen, Bridgette Fisher, Bentley Sadlier, Caydon Stir High Honors Honor Roll (3.5-3.74 GPA) 6th Grade Jaron Christison, Autumn Keasler, Hayden Watkins, Piper Wick, Devyn Carter, Avery Randall, Xander Ault, Connor Watson, Wyatt Patton, Walker Williams, Joshua Collins, Anastasia Krempasky, Sarah Monroe, Cole Cooper, Adalyn Nickels, Lochlan Jenkins, Jude Roberts, Paysley Wesson, Malachi Titus, Olivia Waibel, Foster King, Noah Hayes, Mason Wallace 7th Grade Isaiah Barth, Mia Titus, Michael Wisner, Ella Jacobs, Everett Brooks, Landon McKenzie, Isabella Vesey, Karlee Lucas, Lucas Cook, Mia Dooley, Bryson Johnson, Phoenix Keeton, Brandel Sullivan, Griffin Astorino 8th Grade Gavin Bell, Brayden Hupp, Brayan Gullett, Zachary Cordell, Timothy Krabill, Kathy Roehm, Cohen Evans, Owen Hardwick, Bennett Sutherin, Hadassah Stidham, Robert Park, Celena Cheetham, Levi Kitchen, Alauna Kinchen, Amelia Barth, Ellis Koons, McKenzie Reames, Samuel Myers, Wyatt Shoemaker, Josiah Thoman, Derek Wall Honor Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA) 6th Grade Lilly Collins, Calen Fairchild, Solomon Warye, Mills Lapp, Elin Leichty, Isaiah Lee, Zoee Mathews, Jonathan Kirkham, Kennedy Bowman, Brynn Davis, Liam Harrington, Lance Hinds, Caroline Foster, Braylynn Boggs, Brody Vernik, Kynlee Rostorfer, Alissa Dixon, Marissa Fish, Kayla Schwaderer, Macklain Heminger, Kenzie Underwood, Hayden Gundolf, Gabriel Mason, Kase McIntosh 7th Grade Sydney Conley, Karter Harris, Hayden Knotts, Payton Rowley, Charlee Albers, Cora Benavides, Jack Harman, Caden Hodge, Brylee Liggett, Ashton Brannon, Nathan Shively, Griffin Evans, Peyton Cramer, Gabriel Myers, Dominic Purdy 8th Grade Ivan Meister, Eva Decker, Beckett Sullivan, Liam Webster, Jay Young, Avery Randall, Savannah McClintick, Colton Hall, Drew Boyer, Elijah Filio, Abigail Dunlop, Logan Zanfirov, Kyerah Marchal, Olivia McQuinn, Kiarah Ingram, Daniel Erne, Ezekiel Longshore, Kylee Bell, Asher Cole, Nevaeh Gravely, Justice Moore, Blaine Hughes, Britton Carter, Delaney Borders, Lucas Trimble, Jenny Reprogle

West Liberty-Salem High School announces 2nd Quarter Honor Roll recipients. Congratulations to the following students on their academic achievements this quarter! Highest Honors Honor Roll (3.75-4.0 GPA) 9th Grade Audrianna Evilsizor, Zoe Carter, Grace Jones, Xzavior Nicholl, Zac Carter, Casey Boyer, Lyla Breon, Haley Brockmeier, Kash LeVan, Mariska Smith, Maverick Reames, Aleah Laforge, Benjamin Wall, Ashlyn Pope, Braden Hershberger, Maddie Adkins, Patrick Brooks, Savanah Gluckle, Thaddeus Kitchen, Conner Leichty, Emma Liggett, Claire Ling, Isabelle Sarver, Noah Sarver 10th Grade Sadie Paul, Addison Hutton, Abigail Timmons, Dustin Bolton, Olivia Reichardt, Naomi Cole, Brevin Louden, Levi Miller, Ava Astorino, Brielle Milliron, Elijah Christison, Victoria Douthwaite, Ava Poppe, Abbie Thoman, Kaylee Powell, Geneva Estep, Lyndee Harrison, Dylan King, Caleb Ling, Emery Longaberger, Emma Smith 11th Grade Alaina Irving, Lee Stocksdale, Andrea Stokes, Grace Hacker, Aiden Taylor, Myla Thornburg, Ava Chamberlain, Rebekah Hudson, Delaney Jones, Isaiah Reames, Craig Stanford, Bexley Wilcoxon, Sami King, Grant Saylor, Ava Johnson, Jack Bahan, Aaron Campbell, Caleb Hershberger, Nathan Neuerman, Kennedy Wallace, Eli Adkins, Jessa Beard, Teagan Boyd, Audrey Collins, Isabella Hardwick, Illa Kerns, Taran Logwood, Londyn Loveless, Jadon Lowry, Clay McAuley, Luke McGill, Madeline McGill, Daniel Neer, Max Rudolph, Quentin Rudolph, Akira Whitman 12th Grade Abby Guest, Joseph LaRoche, Riggs Lapp, Makenzy Sandefur, Kendall LeVan, Tommi Payne, Anna Byrd, Owen Deere, Xander Waldren, Mallory Bostick, Kerrigan Burgel, Malachi Christison, Matthew Christison, Ivy Cline, Madeline Cole, Megan Hollar, Sari Kitchen, Addison McAuley, Abigail Miller, Leah Ropp, Lily Smith, Veronica Wall, Lillian Weaver High Honors Honor Roll (3.5-3.74 GPA) 9th Grade Isabella Hughes, Eli Campbell, Avery Northup, Josiah Johnson, Jill Fullenkamp, Natalie Fish, Madden Kilgore, Sophia Landon, Carson Spencer, Avi Lehman, Morgan Gibson, Tucker Searles, Alivia Campbell, Kiersten Stoll, Reagan Winters 10th Grade Brock Burgel, Alexa Cheetham, Brady Kauffman, Kaylee Blair, Alayna Hackley, Caleb Larson, Addyson Mattox, Dallas Koons, Reese Oder, Garrett Wallen, Haylee Earles, Breece Gullett, Gavyn Greenhill, Lexi Hausler, Wyatt Longaberger, Ella Vondenhuevel 11th Grade Kaydence Connolly, Jackson Steider, Owen Barger, Sophia Holland, Marley Myers, Lincoln Henderson, Teagon Miller, Allison Ferryman, Silas King 12th Grade Emily Asbury, Xan Schmidt, Julia Wilson, Peyton Hull, Ashley Yoder, Carter Titus, Mason King, Cliff Kensler, Sophia Hardwick, Miles Hostetler, Chaley Wade, Eli Bell, Kenzie Phillips, Samuel Lauck, Nathan Webb, Sidney Larison, John Richards Honor Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA) 9th Grade Wyatt Zinn, Brady Lightner, Zander Dickinson, Jenna Cline, Garrett Hull, Troy Christison, Sutton Wilcoxon, Miles Christison, Aiden Hull, Lilli Heminger, Colton Neeld, Bayleigh Deam, Skyler Ropp, Ashlee VonDeylen, Eliza Halterman, Hattie Jacobs, Aubra Wiant, Bayes Lapp, Levi Yelton, Caleigha Fasse, Cali Benavides, Ezekial Sidders, Shelby Vincent 10th Grade Bryant Eaton, Gaven Nance, Elli Ullery, Tevis Cox, Isaac Sertell, Carson Poppe, Sam Strapp, Jacob Lauck, Jeremiah Johnson, Lydia Schmidt, Shade Smith, Taylor Cook, Timothy Howells, Taryn Bradley, Bradley Petry, Marisa Smith, Noah Boyd, Mylee Dooley, Devon Jones, Tru Maxam, Elise Longshore, Cooper Titus, Wyatt Bell, Lance Campbell, Malia Miller, Kamden Hissong, Zaylor Eggleston, Amani Grantham 11th Grade Josh Wilcoxon, Connor Garman-Ferguson, Hunter Knotts, Lily Langhardt, Isaiah Reminder, Silas Kauffman, Shyanne McClintick, Greyson Horsley, Hunter Little, Troy Bradley, Anna Cole, Gideon Cole, Emberly Cox, Anna Eleyet, Cam Bair 12th Grade Brooke Dunn, Gabriel McGill, Grace Tomlin, Dylan Wing, Mason Barger, Izabella Meister, Jaycee Yelton, Briley Sullivan, Emma Bails, Taylor Kennedy, Zoie Vermillion, Isabelle Wygal, Cara Deam, Bailey Poppe, Olivia Wilcox, Hanna Schwaderer, Austin Olejniczak, Whitney Strapp, Claire Longshore, Abigail Scott

This Friday during half time of the JV and varsity boys' basketball games we will host the Champaign County Special Olympics Wheelchair Basketball game! There are 2 boys from our district participating in the game, so come out and support them!

Congratulations to West Liberty-Salem’s middle school Science Olympiad team for a great performance at the Centerville Invitational on Saturday where they won a 7th place team trophy. Fourteen WL-S team members won awards in nine different events including a gold medal for Ashlyn Taylor and Levi Kitchen in their event Write It Do It. Also winning awards for our team were: Jill Fullenkamp, Thaddeus Kitchen, Carter Henderson, Ellis Koons, Braylon Lucas, Drew Piacentino, Loretta Moxley, Everette Brooks, Eric Hoover, Wyatt Brooks, Rosie Sokolow, and Lily Yeater. Next up for our team is our very own 14th annual West Liberty-Salem Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament to be held here on Saturday, February 24th. We expect to host nearly 1500 visitors including students, coaches, parents, and community members from 23 different schools. Everyone in the community is invited to come and watch us compete.

Jostens will be handing out orders that were previously placed this fall for seniors on Wednesday, January 31st during lunchtime in front of the cafetorium. Extra clothing and items will be available for sale at this time. CASH and CREDIT CARD sales ONLY – no checks. If you have not already place an order, you will need to contact Josten’s directly: 937-552-9904 between 9-4:30 pm OR go online www.jostens.com under WLS to place an order.