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

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Shyanne 🐾📣 Shyanne has made the most of her time at West Liberty-Salem, staying active in both athletics and FFA! 🧡 She was a varsity cheerleader for four years, cheering on the Tigers during both football 🏈 and basketball 🏀 seasons, and played softball for four years!. 🥎 In addition to sports, Shyanne dedicated herself to FFA for all four years, serving as an officer for three years and competing on the General Livestock Judging team. 🐄🌾 After graduation, Shyanne will head to the University of Findlay, where she will major in Animal Science as part of their Pre-Veterinary Program! 🎓🐾 Congratulations! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSProud

Our high school biology students kicked off their dissection unit today with the squirmy stuff—earthworms! 🪱🔬 Before diving in (literally), students made a list of everything they needed to know, researched the answers, and then put their knowledge to the test with real specimens. We’re proud to say—they absolutely rocked it! 💥👏 Up next: crayfish 🦞 and frogs 🐸! Stay tuned for more scientific adventures! #HandsOnScience #WLSBiology #FutureScientists #DissectionDay #FromWormsToFrogs #TigerPride #CuriousMinds

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Josiah 🏈🌾 Josiah has made the most of his high school career as both a student and an athlete at West Liberty-Salem! 🧡 He played four years of football 🏈 while also actively participating in four years of FFA 🌾. After graduation, Josiah will continue growing his business, Stidham’s Property Care, LLC, specializing in property maintenance! 🛠️🌿 Congratulations! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSProud

Yesterday was the seniors' last full day in NYC! They explored Central Park, visited the MET and the American Museum of Natural History, and shopped along 5th Avenue. It was another unforgettable day to wrap up an amazing trip! #NYC2025 #WLSeniors

West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department is proud to partner with On Time Sports for an exciting opportunity for our athletes. On Time Sports is an authorized promotions company working on our behalf to contact local businesses for sponsorships. Your support will benefit our student-athletes and provide free merchandise to our student body! If your business is contacted, know that your support is greatly appreciated. For more information, visit ontimesportsco.com. Thank you for supporting our Tigers!

Exciting News for WL-S Fans! We’re thrilled to announce that the West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department has partnered with Hometown Ticketing to bring you the convenience of online ticketing for all home athletic events! Starting with Monday’s track meet, you can now purchase your tickets in advance using your mobile device. It’s a quick, secure, and hassle-free way to support your Tigers! Prefer to pay with cash? No problem! We’ll still offer a cash option at the gate. Get your tickets here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wlstigers/entity/schools/2 Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to see you at one of our many upcoming contests!

⚾️ Baseball time change for Saturday, April 26th!! ⚾️ Kenton Ridge @ WL-S JV 11:30 V 2:30

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Tanner 🎨💼 Tanner has had an incredibly busy and successful high school career! 🧡 While attending Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, he also dedicated two years to SkillsUSA—a national organization that builds leadership, teamwork, and real-world career skills through hands-on training, competitions, and networking. 💪🔧 Now, Tanner is taking his talents to The Modern College of Design, where he’ll major in Design and Marketing! 🎨📈 Congratulations! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSProud

🇺🇸 A schedule change didn’t stop our JV softball team from joining in on the Military Appreciation celebrations! They honored their coach and veteran, Mike Carter, during last night’s game and topped it off with a big win over Lehman Catholic. Special thanks to Lacey Campbell for capturing the moment! 🥎🇺🇸

Today was packed with unforgettable moments! The morning started early with optional activities like a run through Central Park or catching live tapings of morning shows like Today or Good Morning America. From there, students made their way to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, where they took in sweeping views of the NYC skyline. Afterward, the group explored Chinatown and Little Italy for a taste of local culture and lunch on their own. The afternoon included a walk across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and visits to the Financial District and Battery Park. The day closed on a powerful note at the 9/11 Museum and Memorial—a moving experience that left a lasting impact on everyone. The group headed back to Times Square to enjoy the energy of the city at night before returning to the hotel for some rest. #WLSSeniorTrip #NYC2025 #TopOfTheRock #ChinatownEats #911Memorial #TigersInTheCity #BatteryParkViews

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Lee Stocksdale 💼 Lee has made the most of being a student at West Liberty-Salem! 🧡 He’s been involved in football 🏈 and wrestling 🤼, while also sharpening his mind in Chess Club ♟️ and Mock Trial ⚖️. Lee has also proudly participated in four years of FFA. 🌾 After graduation, Lee will attend Wright State University 🎓, where he plans to major in Business! Congratulations! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSproud

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Kaitlyn 🐄🌾 Kaitlyn has made the most of her time in high school! 🧡 She’s played volleyball 🏐, been a helpful student aide 🙌, and an accomplished livestock judge in FFA! After graduation, Kaitlyn will be heading to Clark State College 🎓, where she’ll major in Agricultural Business! Congratulations! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSproud

🎨 WL-S Students Recognized at 2025 Congressional Art Competition 🏆 On Wednesday, April 16, West Liberty-Salem students participated in the Jim Jordan Congressional Art Competition, held at the Warren G. Harding Presidential Library in Marion, Ohio. Ten high schools from across the district were represented at the event—and WL-S students earned top honors! From left to right: 🏅 Geneva Estep, Junior – Honorable Mention (Colored Pencil) 🥉 Ben Wall, Sophomore – 3rd Place Overall (Scratchboard) 🥈 Alexa Cheetham, Sophomore – 2nd Place Overall (Colored Pencil) We are incredibly proud of our talented student artists for their hard work, creativity, and outstanding representation of WL-S at this prestigious event. #WLSArts #TigerPride #StudentAchievement #CongressionalArtCompetition #WestLibertySalem

🎨 WL-S Students Recognized at 2025 Congressional Art Competition 🏆 On Wednesday, April 16, West Liberty-Salem students participated in the Jim Jordan Congressional Art Competition, held at the Warren G. Harding Presidential Library in Marion, Ohio. Ten high schools from across the district were represented at the event—and WL-S students earned top honors! From left to right: 🏅 Geneva Estep, Junior – Honorable Mention (Colored Pencil) 🥉 Ben Wall, Sophomore – 3rd Place Overall (Scratchboard) 🥈 Alexa Cheetham, Sophomore – 2nd Place Overall (Colored Pencil) We are incredibly proud of our talented student artists for their hard work, creativity, and outstanding representation of WL-S at this prestigious event. #WLSArts #TigerPride #StudentAchievement #CongressionalArtCompetition #WestLibertySalem

🗽Seniors are having a blast in NYC! After a good night’s rest on the bus (maybe🧡😂) and a quick breakfast this morning, our students hit the ground running in Manhattan! They kicked off the day exploring Grand Central Station before heading to Chelsea Market and taking in the sights along the High Line. They even squeezed in a little shopping at Macy’s and Herald Square! This afternoon, they checked into the hotel for a quick refresh before heading back out for a delicious group dinner at Tony DiNapoli’s near Times Square—compliments of WL-S! The night wraps up with a magical performance of WICKED on Broadway. It’s been a full and exciting day, and we know they’ll sleep well tonight. Stay tuned for more updates!

🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟 Today—and every day—we are incredibly grateful for the amazing team of administrative professionals who keep West Liberty-Salem running smoothly with heart, dedication, and grace. These incredible women are the behind-the-scenes heroes who go above and beyond to support our students, staff, and families. 💛 Julie Nieman – MS/HS Secretary 💛 Alysson Cotrell – Elementary Secretary 💛 Jen Wilcoxon – Attendance Secretary 💛 Liz Carter – Central Office Secretary 💛 Candace Watson – Guidance Office Secretary 💛 Rachael Blaker – MS/HS Library & CCP Administrative Assistant Whether it’s managing endless schedules, offering a warm welcome, handling a million details, or simply being a calm and caring presence in a busy day—you each bring something special to our school family. Your kindness, professionalism, and tireless work do not go unnoticed. From all of us at West Liberty-Salem: THANK YOU for everything you do. We are so lucky to have you! 🧡🖤 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #WLSproud #ThankYou #TeamWLS #Gratitude #AppreciationPos

📸 It's almost last call to secure your 2024-25 Middle School and High School Yearbook! 🐯 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. Middle School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/3244015/West-Liberty-Salem-Middle-School/ High School: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1048140/West-Liberty-Salem-High-School/

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Hunter Cramer 🚜 Hunter Cramer has been a dedicated student-athlete throughout his time at West Liberty-Salem! 🧡🖤 He proudly represented the Tigers on the football field for four years 🏈 and was an active member of FFA for two! 🌾 After graduation, Hunter is heading straight into the workforce, where he’ll put his skills to use as a heavy equipment operator! 💪 👷‍♂️ #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #WLSproud

🚌Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day!🚌 At WL-S, we are incredibly thankful for our dedicated team of bus drivers, transportation staff, and leadership who work tirelessly to safely transport our students each and every day! This school year alone, our amazing drivers have: ✅ Covered 400+ extracurricular trips ✅ Safely completed more than 300 morning and afternoon routes—and counting ✅ Driven nearly 100,000 miles, keeping our Tigers on the move! Meet our incredible transportation team: Drivers: Jenny Downing, Crista Lewis, Bonnie Herron, Trish Zeigler, Deb White, Julie McIntosh, Jake Vitt, Corkey Detwiler, Trudy Bradley, Mike Clem, Jim Smith, Leslie Bahan, Kip Louden, Ashlee Smith Substitute Drivers: Derek Thurman, Larry Searles, Teresa Stokes, Liz Carter, Nate Underwood Full-Time Aide & Van Driver: Jill Brunke A huge shoutout to our Director of Transportation, Tyler Cordell, who plays an integral role in every part of the process—from scheduling and coordinating routes to cleaning off buses late at night in sub-zero temps to make sure our drivers and students get off to a safe and smooth start each day. Thank you for keeping our Tigers safe, on time, and always moving forward!🚌🧡 #BusDriverAppreciationDay #WLSTigers #ThankYouDrivers

Hey, WL-S Choir alumni from the Classes of 2023 & 2024! 🎓🎤 We’re bringing back a tradition, and we want YOU to join us! The Varsity Choir is inviting you to take the stage one more time to sing "I'll Be On My Way" with the current choir on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:00 PM! 📍 Meet in the choir room at 5:20 PM for a quick rehearsal. 🎵 The alumni performance will be the grand finale of the concert! Let’s make it a night to remember — reunite with old friends, relive the music, and help us close the concert on a high note! This invitation is just for alumni from the Classes of 2023 and 2024! To RSVP or ask any questions, please reach out to Mr. Schaufelberger at JShaufelberger@wlstigers.org! 🎶 #WLSProud #ChoirFamily #OnceAChoirKidAlwaysAChoirKid #AlumniSpotlight #SingWithUs #TigerPride