West Liberty-Salem Local School District

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Nathan Neuerman 🚀♟️ Nathan has made the most of his time at West Liberty-Salem by staying actively involved in a variety of clubs and organizations that reflect his curiosity, leadership, and love of learning! He participated in Chess Club, Key Club, Calculus Club, Link Crew, Quick Recall, and National Honor Society—a schedule as impressive as his ambition. After graduation, Nathan will attend The Ohio State University, where he plans to major in Astronautical Engineering! 🌟🚀 Congratulations, Nathan! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSProud

🎉 Happy School Principal Day! 🧡🖤 We can't let a week of appreciation go by without celebrating the incredible leadership, heart, and commitment of our West Liberty-Salem principals — the ones who truly put the “PAL” in Principal! 👨‍🏫 Aaron Hollar – Elementary Principal 👨‍🏫 Andy McGill – Middle School Principal 👨‍🏫 Greg Johnson – High School Principal From welcoming smiles in the morning to problem-solving, leading, supporting staff, guiding students, and everything in between — these three go above and beyond every single day to make WLS a place where students learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you, Mr. Hollar, Mr. McGill, and Mr. Johnson, for the impact you make and the heart you lead with. We’re grateful for your service to our school community! 🙌🐾 #ThankYouPrincipals #SchoolPrincipalDay #TigerPride #LeadersWhoInspire

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🎓 Senior Awards Night Highlights – Class of 2025 🎓 WL-S seniors were honored for their academic success, leadership, service, and future plans at a packed event on May 7! ✅ Over $3.6 million in scholarships ✅ 5 Valedictorians & 1 Salutatorian ✅ 52 students earned CCP college credits ✅ Dozens of local scholarships awarded ✅ Military, academic, and athletic honors A heartfelt thank you to the generous donors, committees, and foundations who make these scholarships and recognitions possible. Your support is truly life-changing! 🙌 View the full list of scholarship recipients here: https://www.wlstigers.org/article/2204874 We’re proud of each and every senior—what a way to finish strong! 💛🖤 #WLSProud #ClassOf2025 #ScholarshipSuccess

🚜🐄🐐 Today our West Liberty-Salem FFA Chapter hosted Elementary Ag Science Day, giving young students a hands-on look at life on the farm! From sheep, goats, bunnies, chickens, a donkey, pig, cow, and calves — to tractors and other implements brought in by our own students — it was an incredible day of learning and fun! A huge THANK YOU to our students who brought animals and equipment, those who provided a fantastic lunch, guided students through each station, and our amazing Ag families who helped haul trailers and donated for their support. We’re proud of this awesome WLS tradition! 🌾💛🖤 #TigerPride #AgScienceDay #WLSFFA

🌟 Enroll in Excellence: West Liberty-Salem Elementary Welcomes Open Enrollment Applications for Kindergarten – 2nd Grade, Fall 2025! For more information or to find out how to apply, click the link: https://www.wlstigers.org/article/2200867. Join the West Liberty-Salem family and set the foundation for your child's bright future!

📸 WLS Prom Photos Are Here! 👑✨ Families can now view and purchase photos from this year’s Enchanted Evening Prom! From grand entrances to dance floor moments, the night was full of memories—and now you can relive them all. 🖼️ Click the link below to browse the gallery and order any prints you'd like to keep or share! 📍 https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001249683 A big thank-you to everyone who helped make the night so special! 💫 #WLSProm2025 #PromPhotos #MemoriesMade #TigerPride

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Alexander Wick🌾 Alexander has made the most of his time at West Liberty-Salem by participating in a wide range of activities! He was involved in Football, Track & Field, Choir, Mock Trial, and dedicated four years to FFA. After graduation, Alex will enter the workforce and begin his career with Honda! Congratulations, Alexander! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSProud #TigerPride

🎉 Congratulations to West Liberty-Salem senior Taran Logwood for receiving a scholarship from Junior Achievement of the Mad River Region! 🎓 Taran was recognized for his outstanding accomplishments through Junior Achievement classes and continues to be a leader and role model at WLS. Well done, Taran! You represent your school and community with pride! 💼🧡🖤 #TigerPride #JuniorAchievement #WLSproud #StudentSuccess

🎶 This morning, our kindergarteners—under the direction of Mrs. Smucker—put on the concert of the year! 🎤✨ They sang their hearts out with songs from every season, showing off everything they've learned about the fundamentals of music this year. From rhythm to pitch, they nailed it all! The program ended with a special moment as their kindergarten teachers handed out diplomas—one year down, and a million memories to go! 🎓🧡🖤 🍩And a big THANK YOU to our PTO for donating breakfast for our families and students after the show! We couldn't do it without support from you! 🥛 #WLSKindergarten #TigerPride #LittleVoicesBigHearts #FutureIsBright

✈️ Our 5th graders had an awesome day exploring the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force! They got up close with historic aircraft, learned some cool facts about aviation and military history, and had a blast seeing what they've been learning about come to life. Big thanks to our teachers and parent chaperones for making this field trip such a fun and memorable adventure! #WLS5thGrade #WrightPattAdventures #TigerPride

The West Liberty-Salem Local School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Payroll Assistant. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting our district’s financial and administrative operations. Primary Responsibilities: The Payroll Assistant will be responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with applicable tax and benefit regulations, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Required Qualifications: Strong working knowledge of payroll, taxes, and benefits Accounting degree preferred Prior experience with the Uniform School Accounting System (USAS) is strongly preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently to accomplish tasks Strong problem-solving and communication skills Application Instructions: Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should submit a letter of interest and an updated resume to: Chelsea Baldwin cbaldwin@wlstigers.org West Liberty-Salem Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

🚌💛 School Bus Driver Appreciation Post! 💛🚌 Today, we celebrate the incredible drivers who go the extra mile — literally — for West Liberty-Salem students! Not only do they safely get our Tigers to and from school each day, but this year alone, they’ve covered around 468 extracurricular trips (and counting)! That’s nearly 3 extra trips per day beyond their regular routes — all to ensure students don’t miss out on games, events, and experiences that make school life special. 👏 Their commitment, flexibility, and care are unmatched — and we couldn’t do it without them! Please take a moment to thank your bus driver today, and remind students to ride responsibly. They’re a vital part of our WLS family, and we are so grateful for their service and heart. 🧡🖤 #ThankABusDriver #TigerPride #WLSstrong #GoingTheExtraMile

🎶 On May 6, the West Liberty-Salem Varsity Choir had the incredible opportunity to work with Dr. Adam Kluck from Wright State University during a special clinic! 🎤 Dr. Kluck shared expert tips and helped fine-tune their pieces just in time for their big performance. 🎵 Don’t miss the Choir Concert TONIGHT, May 7! 📍 WL-S Cafetorium 🕕 Middle School performs at 6 PM, immediately followed by the High School Choir. Come support these talented students as they showcase all their hard work! 💛🖤

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Aiden Taylor ✨🎓 Aiden Taylor has made the most of his time at West Liberty-Salem by getting involved in a variety of activities! 🐅 He played on the golf team ⛳, participated in one year of marching band 🎺 and FFA 🌾, and was a member of the Science Olympiad team 🔬. After graduation, Aiden will attend Heidelberg University 🎓, where he plans to major in History 📚. Congratulations, Aiden! #SeniorSpotlight #WLSClassof2025 #TigerPride #WLSSeniors

⚽️🌟 Calling all future soccer stars! 🌟⚽️ The WLS Varsity Girls Soccer Team is hosting a Kids Soccer Camp on May 13, 14, & 15 from 3:00–5:00 PM at the practice soccer field! Kids will learn skills, have fun, and play alongside the WLS Girls Soccer Team, led by Coaches Mandy Lauck and Reece Allbaugh. 📌 Cost: $10/day or $25 for all three days 📌 Pick-up: 5:00 PM at the track 📌 Bring: Ball, shin guards, cleats, and water ✅ Forms and payment are due to the Elementary Office by FRIDAY, MAY 9! Don’t miss out-- join us for some soccer fun! 🧡🖤 #TigerPride #WLSSoccer #FutureTigers #KidsCamp

🎓⚾ Senior Spotlight: Jacob Evans ⚾🎓 Jacob Evans has been a dedicated student-athlete, making the most of his high school years and paving the way for his collegiate debut on the baseball field at Kaskaskia College! 🐅 In addition to playing four years of baseball ⚾, Jacob also competed in four years of football 🏈 and was an active member of Key Club for two years 🤝. After graduation, Jacob will attend Kaskaskia College, where he will play baseball and major in Criminal Justice 👮‍♂️. Congratulations, Jacob! #SeniorSpotlight #WLSClassof2025 #TigerPride #WLSSeniors

📣 You’re invited! Track Dedication Announcement Honoring Coach Larry Steider 🗓 Friday, May 9 • ⏰ 4:25 PM 📍 West Liberty‑Salem HS Track Coach Steider has poured 51 years into Ohio track & field—winning titles, sending 52 athletes to state, and STILL volunteering every spring. Help us say “thank you” as we name the track in his honor. 🏅 Former WL‑S athletes & coaches: we’d love to see you at the meet! Stay tuned for a larger celebration coming this fall. #ThankYouCoach #TigerPride #TrackFamily #WLSTigers 🐅🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

🍎✨ Teacher Appreciation Week ✨🍎 This week, we’re celebrating the incredible teachers at West Liberty-Salem who inspire, support, and guide our students every single day. 💛 Your dedication, creativity, and compassion make our school truly exceptional, and we can’t thank you enough for the impact you have on our entire community. To show our gratitude, our amazing staff is being showered with treats all week long, including: 🍕 Pizza from our Superintendent 🍩 Donuts from Student Council ☕ Coffee & a Picnic from Student Council and other student organizations 🍽️ A Catered Lunch from Sweetie Pies 🎁 Additional goodies, treats, and meals from our generous PTO and school community From all of us at WLS—thank you for everything you do. We see you, we appreciate you, and we are so lucky to have you. 🧡🖤 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #WLSPride #WestLibertySalem

✨👑 Enchanted Evening Prom Royalty 👑✨ What a magical night it was at this year's Enchanted Evening prom! We are thrilled to introduce your 2025 Prom Royalty: 🌟 Prom Queen: Teagan Boyd 🌟 Prom King: Isaiah Reams 🌸 Prom Princess: Tori Douthwaite 🤴 Prom Prince: Taryn Bradley Congratulations to each of you on this well-deserved honor! Thank you to everyone who helped make the night truly unforgettable — it was a fairytale from start to finish. 💫🌙✨ #EnchantedEvening #Prom2025 #WLSPromRoyals #OnceUponAProm