🎉 Senior Shoutout: Madeline (Maddie) McGill 🎉
Maddie has been an active and committed member of the West Liberty-Salem community, participating in soccer and basketball for four years. ⚽🏀 She has also been involved in Key Club and Chess Club, demonstrating her leadership and involvement beyond athletics.
Maddie has proudly enlisted with the Ohio Air National Guard ✈️ and will head to Basic Training after graduation. Following her service, she plans to attend Bowling Green State University, where she will major in Secondary Education with a minor in Special Education. 🍎📚
#SeniorShoutout #Classof2025 #ProudOfOurSeniors #OhioAirNationalGuard
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of a beloved member of our West Liberty-Salem Schools family, Mr. Steven Scott Fairchild. Steve dedicated over nine years to our district as a valued member of the maintenance department. His unwavering commitment to our students and staff was evident in his daily work and the care he put into maintaining our school environment.
Steve often said, "It's all for the kids," a sentiment that truly encapsulated his approach and dedication to his role. His passion for creating a safe and welcoming space for learning will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of working alongside him.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. For those wishing to pay their respects, visitation will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory. An additional visitation will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Champaign/Clark Pheasants Forever, 7200 Church Road, West Liberty, OH 43357.
For more information, please visit the obituary at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home.
Steve's legacy of dedication and kindness will forever remain a part of West Liberty-Salem Schools.
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Illa Kerns 🎭🎶
Illa has been a dedicated member of the Marching Band, serving as Field Commander, and Show Choir, where she led as Dance Captain. She has also shined on stage, performing in four musicals, and played a key role in Drama Club, ROX, and as Prom Chair!
After graduation, Illa will continue pursuing her passion at Clark State College, majoring in Fine Arts! 🎨✨
Congratulations, Illa! 🎉
#SeniorSpotlight #TigerPride
We are thrilled to announce that Ava Astorino and Addison Wallen have been named Division VI All-Ohio Honorable Mention! 🌟👏
Congratulations, Ava and Addison, for this well-deserved honor! 🏆🎉
#AllOhioHonorableMention #ProudOfOurAthletes #GoTigers
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Kaydence Connolly 🌾🐄
Kaydence has been a dedicated and accomplished member of the West Liberty-Salem FFA chapter, earning her State FFA Degree at the Ohio FFA State Convention! 🎉 She has also served as a FFA Officer and contributed her skills to the livestock judging team, demonstrating her passion for agriculture and leadership.
Next fall, Kaydence will take her talents to Wilmington College, where she will major in Ag Business-Accounting! 🍀📊
Congratulations! 🎉
#SeniorSpotlight #TigerPride
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Jessa Beard🎭🎶
Jessa has been active in the fine arts at West Liberty-Salem bringing her passion for music and performance to Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Show Choir, and Drama Club! 🎷🎤🎭
As she looks ahead, Jessa is still exploring her collegiate options but plans to attend a 4-year university to pursue her love for musical theatre! 🌟
Congratulations, Jessa! 🎉
#SeniorSpotligh #TigerPride
🎉 Senior Shoutout: Kennedy Wallace! 🎉
Kennedy has been a dedicated student-athlete at West Liberty-Salem, excelling in Golf and Softball. 🏌️♀️🥎 She has also been an active member of Chess Club, Spanish Club, Key Club, and Link Crew—showcasing her leadership and involvement both on and off the field!
After high school, Kennedy will be attending The University of Toledo, where she plans to major in Radiation Therapy. 🏫✨
Congratulations, Kennedy!
#SeniorShoutout #Classof2025 #ProudOfOurSeniors #FutureRocket #RadiationTherapy
🎉Senior Shoutout, Clay McAuley🎉
Clay has been a dedicated member of our school community, showcasing his talent and commitment through four years of soccer, two years of track & field, and two years of basketball. ⚽🏃♂️🏀
As he takes the next step in his journey, Clay will be attending the University of Kentucky, where he plans to major in Mechanical Engineering. 🔩📚 Best of luck, Clay! 💙🐱
#FutureWildcat #EngineeringTheFuture
🌸🎶 WL-S Middle School Spring Dance Fun! 🎉
Our WL-S middle schoolers had a blast at their Spring Dance! From dancing to their favorite songs to spending time with friends, it was an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and great memories. 💃🕺
A big thank you to everyone who helped make it special—chaperones, organizers, and, of course, our amazing students! 💛🐅 #SpringDance #WLSTigers #MakingMemories
WL-S Wrestlers Shine at OHWAY Championships!
Three WL-S 6th graders competed at the OHWAY Novice Championships and brought home medals! 🏅
🥈 Dalton McClintick (3-1) – 2nd Place
🥈 Calvin De Roziere (3-1) – 2nd Place
🏅 Alex Bradford (1-2) – 4th Place
At the OHWAY High School State Tournament:
🥉 Lucas Merriman – 3rd Place
🏅 Wyatt Shoemaker – 7th Place
🏅 Zayden Shafer – 8th Place
Great job, Tigers! 🐅💪 #TigerTough #WLSWrestling
✨ You’re Invited! ✨
Join us for a magical evening at the elementary Enchanted Daughter Date Dance!
⭐ When: Saturday, April 12th
⭐ Where: West Liberty-Salem Cafetorium
⭐ Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
⭐ Tickets: $15 per family
This special night is for all daughters and their fathers or another special adult in their lives! Enjoy music, a photo booth, crafts, and a sweet treat. Raffle tickets and flowers will be available for purchase (cash only).
Payments are due by April 4th, so don’t wait!
Dress in whatever makes you feel comfortable and pretty, and get ready for a night to remember!
Hosted by the Elementary Student Council. 💫
#EnchantedDance #DaughterDateNight #MagicalMemories
🎉 Senior Shoutouts Begin Today! 🎉
We're excited to kick off our Senior Shoutouts today (in no particular order), where we celebrate the amazing accomplishments and future plans of the Class of 2025! 🎓✨
🎉 Senior Shoutout: Delaney Jones! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Delaney! 🎓👏
Delaney will pursue a degree in Business at Bowling Green State University, where she will also continue her athletic career running Track! 🏃♀️💨
#SeniorShoutouts #Classof2025 #CelebratingExcellence #ProudOfOurSeniors
🍕🎉 A big shoutout to our amazing freshmen who helped with Smencil sales! To say thanks, Link Crew hosted a fun pizza party during lunch! 🍕👏 Link Crew, a mentorship program led by upperclassmen, helps freshmen adjust to high school through activities and support. Fundraisers like Smencil sales keep these programs going all year long. Great job, everyone! 🎓💛
#TigerPride #LinkCrew#SmencilSuccess
🎉 West Liberty-Salem High School recently celebrated academic excellence at its 20th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet! 📚✨ A total of 85 students were honored for maintaining a 3.75+ GPA, some since 8th grade! Their dedication, balancing academics with extracurriculars, showcases true commitment to success. Click the link for more https://www.wlstigers.org/article/2104356
🎉 Senior Shoutout: Quentin Rudolph! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Quentin Rudolph! 🎓👏
Quentin will be pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering at Ohio Northern University!
#SeniorShoutouts #Classof2025 #CelebratingExcellence #ProudOfOurSeniors
🚨 LAST CALL: Elementary Yearbook Orders! 🚨
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to order your elementary yearbook! 📚🎉
Elementary Parents: Don’t miss out! Yearbooks are available to purchase at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ with ID Code: 6590025. Orders are due by Tuesday, March 25th.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO EXTRAS available for purchase after Tuesday, so make sure to place your order today! ⏰
Thank you for helping us capture these special memories! 📸✨
#YearbookDeadline #LastCall #ElementaryYearbook #DontMissOut
🚀🫧Exploring Motion in First Grade!
Our first graders in Mrs. Stayrook's class had a blast during their Motion Missions Stations Lab! They became little scientists, exploring how objects move by completing hands-on challenges.
🌟At each station, students experimented with different types of motion—blowing on pinwheels, rolling marbles, bouncing balls, and even making bubbles! They observed forces like pushes and pulls, recorded their results, and used critical thinking to understand how motion works.
It was an exciting day of discovery, curiosity, and learning through play! Great job, first graders!
#STEMlearning #HandsOnScience #FutureScientists
🚀⚖️ Physics in Action! ⚖️🚀
Mrs. Roberts' high school physics students turned into teachers for the morning, leading a fun and engaging lab on balanced and unbalanced forces for our first graders! 🌟
After hands-on activities exploring tension and force, the little learners put their new knowledge to the test in the ultimate showdown—Tug of War! 🏆💪
Despite the high schoolers' best efforts, the first graders in Mrs. Spring and Mrs. Yoder’s classes proved that an unbalanced force (and a whole lot of teamwork!) can lead to victory! 🎉🎈
Great job to all our future scientists and teachers! 🧪📚 #PhysicsFun #FutureScientists #TugOfWarChampions
📢 Important College Credit Plus (CCP) Reminders for Students in grade 8-11! 📢
📌 ALL CCP students must submit the CCP Declaration of Intent & WL-S CCP Program Review Acknowledgement Forms (Purple Papers) by April 1 each year they intend to participate. Forms are available in the HS Counseling Office or online at https://www.wlstigers.org/o/WLS/page/college-credit-plus.
📌 NEW CCP students (2025-26 school year) must also have a CCP Counseling Session Form (White Paper) signed and on file.
📌 Students taking CCP at WL-S or with Edison State must complete the Edison State CCP application (except for HS transcripts—Mrs. Smith will provide those). Returning CCP students do NOT need to reapply.
📌 Students taking CCP with a different college must:
✅ Apply as a CCP student
✅ Notify Mrs. Smith to send transcripts
✅ Work with their assigned college CCP counselor to register for classes
✅ See Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Blaker regarding textbooks for online courses before ordering
📅 Students planning to take CCP Edison State online courses over the summer or next fall must sign up to meet with the Edison State representative on April 8 (sign-up posted outside the HS Counseling Office).
For questions, contact HS Counselor Mrs. Smith at 📧 mosmith@wlstigers.org or 📞 937.465.1139.
#CCP #CollegeCreditPlus #ImportantDeadlines
📚 Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook Now! 📚
Capture the memories! Yearbooks for Elementary, Middle, and High School are now available to order. Don’t miss out on preserving this school year’s best moments! ✨
🔗 Order yours today at the links below! 📸📖
#WLSTigers #Yearbook2025 #MemoriesThatLast
High School Yearbook Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1048140/West-Liberty-Salem-High-School/
Middle School Yearbook Link:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/3244015/West-Liberty-Salem-Middle-School/
Elementary Yearbook Link:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False
