They made it! Stay tuned as we share our 8th grade trip to Washington DC!
Unlocking Potential at the OASSA Student Leadership Conference
West Liberty-Salem juniors Ava Astorino, Caleb Larson, and Tori Douthwaite, along with seniors Ava Johnson, Taran Logwood, and Caleb Hershberger, were selected as part of 120 high school student leaders to attend the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
The OASSA Student Leadership Conference is an exciting annual event that brings together students from a cross-section of 30 Ohio high schools identified as student leaders both at school and their communities. In a world where effective leadership is more important than ever, this conference serves as a catalyst for young leaders to discover their potential, connect with like-minded peers, and gain invaluable insights from experienced mentors.
Our students, selected by their teachers, engaged in interactive workshops that enhanced skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Breakout sessions are designed to provide students with the tools to return to their schools as better and more energized student leaders. The conference encouraged students to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences, reminding them of the impact they can have on their communities.
Congratulations to our students who were recognized by their teachers for being incredible leaders. The most valuable takeaway from this experience will be the renewed sense of accountability in service, leadership, and the desire to share that excitement in their respective clubs, teams, and organizations.
Here are a couple of important reminders for the remainder of the week!
Juniors Taking the PRE-ACT on Friday:
Please report to the HS Band room first thing in the morning, attendance will be taken there. You will complete this assessment on your iPad. Please be sure that it is fully charged for Friday morning. Please do not bring any electronics into the testing location, including phones or smart watches. Approved calculators are permitted. You may borrow a calculator from the HS Math Dept, but please make those arrangements prior to reporting to the band room. Be sure to get a good night’s rest and eat a good breakfast. See Mrs. Smith with any questions.
Sophomores:
All 10th graders will take the YouScience assessment on Friday morning. Students will report to 1st period before being called out to their testing location. Room Locations have been posted outside of Mr. Wolfe’s classroom and the HS Counseling Office. Please be sure to review the rosters posted so you can report to the correct location on Friday.
Champaign County Community Christmas information is now available to residents of Champaign County.
Contact champaginchristmas@gmail.com
or call/text 937-969-0189 for more information.
On October 13th and 14th, 3 WL-S Students participated in the Wright State University Honor Choir. Seniors Ava Chamberlain and Connor Garman-Ferguson, and Sophomore Claire Ling spent 2 days rehearsing music with 40 other high school students from across Western Ohio. They performed alongside the WSU Collegiate Chorale under the direction of Dr. Adam Kluck. They also got to work with Stacey Gibbs, a world-renowned composer and arranger of choral music. Congrats to Ava, Claire, and Connor on their accomplishments!
To watch their performance, use the link below and skip to 14:30!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgm9e6pk66A&t=677s
Melvin is doing class visits with Mrs. Perdue! He was a special guest in Mrs. Spencer and Patton's class this week, and they loved learning more about Melvin and all he can do!
Our kindergartners enjoyed a fun fall field trip at Young's Jersey Dairy last week! They learned about the farm, the animals that live there, and the work that goes into keeping the farm and business running! They even got to "milk a cow"! How fun!
The West Liberty-Salem Marching Band, Majorettes, and Auxiliary attended the Tri County North Band Bash on Saturday evening. They took the field alongside 8 other bands from around the tri county region and performed their amazing halftime show! Great job Fighting Tiger Marching Band! They did a great job representing West Liberty-Salem!
Attention sophomore families!!
We are moving 'Lunch with your Sophomore' to Friday, October 18th, due to weather.
Parents can bring lunch or buy in cafeteria and enjoy a lunch with their Sophomore. If the weather is nice, students and parents will eat outside on the patio. If the weather is not nice, we will set-up tables and activities in the small gym. See you there!
Tournament ticket info from OHSAA! Simply search West Liberty in the search bar for your event!
Tickets can be purchased at this link:
www.ohsaa.org/tickets
Admission for all sectional and district tournaments are:
$5 – Students (6 years old +)
$8 – Adults
Children under the age of five (5) are provided complimentary admission
Tickets will also be available for purchase online or at the gate. There will be a cash ticket option at the gate as well.
Our Big Orange cross country teams had an impressive morning with a clean sweep at the OHC Championship meet!
Big Orange XC teams brought home 4 OHC titles-HS Boys, HS Girls, MS Boys, MS Girls.
Congratulations to our Big Orange teams!
We had another great lunch with our Juniors and their guests today! They enjoyed lunch outside, played games, and enjoyed each other's company on a beautiful day! Next week, we will host sophomores on October 16th, and Freshman on October 17th from 12-1. See you there!
We had a great time at lunch with our seniors! The weather was perfect for games. lunch in the courtyard, with so many great families! We can't wait to do it again! Today, we host our juniors from noon-1 pm and look forward to another great turn out!
Good evening WL-S families. Tomorrow during school a news crew will be filming inside the building for a segment on school safety and about the variety of safety measures the school has taken over the past few years. There will be no direct filming of student faces while they are here. Thank you
Congratulations to our October Seniors of the Month! Isabella Hardwick and Craig Stanford were nominated and voted on by their teachers for being great students, good citizens, and active in both school and their community! Keep up the great work, Isabella and Craig! To read their full bios, please visit https://www.wlstigers.org/page/seniors-of-the-month
Mrs. Harman's biology classes used a bubble solution to demonstrate some of the qualities of the cell membrane. Membrane is fluid and flexible (check out that bounce!), and it can self-repair (they were able to put their hand through the membrane and remove it without damaging the membrane). Tomorrow, they will continue to explore membrane bound organelles and proteins on the membrane. Great work, scientists!
Dress to impress because tomorrow is middle school picture day! Students will have their photos taken in the morning. The form is attached for any student who did not bring home a paper copy.
Info for seniors:
-7:45-8:15: Seniors should report to the band room (Hi Point included) for a meeting with Josten's about graduation and their senior trip to NYC.
-Seniors and Hi Point students will then have their senior composite photos take (see attached form). Hi Point students will be bussed to Hi Point after.
-12-1: Lunch with your Senior! Please enter through the main office to sign in. You may purchase lunch at school or bring lunch in.
Admission cost notification from OHC:
On Friday, 10/25/2024, ticket prices will increase by $1 to all OHC events.
Adult Admission will increase to $8 and $6 for students
Middle School event admission will increase to $6 for adults and $5 for students.
Please refer to the attachment for details.
