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

The Madison-Champaign ESC hosted their 5th Annual Community STAR’s Recognition event late last week. For the past 5 years the ESC asks the schools within their region to nominate a student that idealizes ‘Servant Leadership’ as characterized by Serving Others, Teamwork, Attitude and Reliability. West Liberty-Salem selected two students to nominate for this year’s events. Seniors Tommi Payne and Carter Titus were nominated by Alycia Smith & Molly Smith (along with collaborative efforts with Tim Wolfe and Paul Waibel). The ESC reviews nominations and then selects and invites one student to attend the recognition ceremony. Carter Titus was selected by the ESC to attend this year’s event. Superintendent Kraig Hissong and High School Counselor Molly Smith accompanied Carter and his parents to the event. Students from each school who are selected to attend are asked to select a ‘Person of Impact’ to be recognized alongside them. Carter selected High School Counselor Molly Smith for her commitment to getting students involved in school and the community, believing in her students, and her positive attitude. Congratulations to both Tommi and Carter for their nominations and the excellent work they do in their school and community and to Molly Smith for inspiring students to make an impact.

In honor of Veteran's Day which is tomorrow, we began our day with a tribute to our staff members who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you to all our military personnel for the sacrifices you have made for our freedom.

Reminder! There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, November 10th. Our teachers will be in Professional Development training. Professional Development helps our teachers and administrators stay up to date on education best practices and allows them to share ideas and methods that develop new ways to teach our students!

Parent/Teacher conferences begin tomorrow. If you need to schedule an appointment or make changes to your existing appointment, please call the main office at 465-1060. The Scholastic Elementary Book Fair will be open from 3-6:00 PM. Stop in the elementary library before or after your conference!

West Liberty-Salem is currently seeking a school bus driver. Candidates must meet all state requirements and qualifications for a school bus driver and must have attended an annual bus driver in-service. Drivers will have the opportunity to receive at least 3 hours per day plus trips, full time benefits (family and single options available), paid training reimbursement is available for successfully completed programs and hired licensed drivers, full-time, part-time, or substitute.

The National Honor Society recently hosted their annual blood drive with Solvita Blood Centers. Thirteen faculty members and 29 students and staff registered to donate blood allowing for 22 units to be collected. The NHS exceeded their goal at 115% and donations will go on to save 66 lives! We have several students who wish to receive their red cords for graduation and are well on their way. The red cord represents that they have donated at least 3 times either in school or in community blood drives. Great work, West Liberty-Salem students and staff!

The WL-S band program is selling gift cards to Hillside Greenhouse for the winter season. Gift cards are in $25 increments and are at cost ($25 per card). If anyone is planning to shop local at Hillside, please consider helping out the band program at the same time by purchasing a $25 gift card for $25! Contact Mr Waibel (pwaibel@wlstigers.org) if you would like to purchase, or see any current band member to make an order

There are 9 days left to place your Tiger gear order through our team shop and receive it before Christmas! ‘Tis the season to spread school spirit. Now thru November 27, promote your Sideline Store on social using the hashtag #SidelineGiftGuide for a chance to WIN a specially curated gift basket filled with branded apparel for you and your staff—worth $2K! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HOLIDA1186

It's Book Fair time! Students will bring home a newsletter regarding our upcoming elementary Scholastic Book Fair that beings on Thursday afternoon during parent/teacher conferences. Parents can stop by between 3:00-6:00 PM to begin shopping for your students' favorite books! The shop will re-open for official student business on November 13th through the 15th, 8-3:00 PM daily. On Thursday, November 16th, the book fair will offer its final day with extended shopping hours from 8-6:00 PM. Payment methods include cash, check, and credit/debit card, or eWallet (a digital payment account available through Scholastic). Parents may enable eWallet at Scholastic.com by clicking "find a fair". The link will also allow you to shop online if you are unable to attend while still helping us earn books for our school! The Countdown is on! See you at the Fair!

Mrs. Fullenkamp's eighth grade science classes had some messy fun while studying the earth's interior! The mantle is a solid, but since it sometimes acts like a liquid, students used Oobleck to better understand how this happens. Hands on learning always makes the lesson stick, and in this case, quite literally!

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

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

Fifth graders alongside high school marching band members went to THE Ohio State University on Friday to see the Best Band in the Land! The concert was held in the Mershon Auditorium where students heard pieces from the season's best halftime shows and traditional favorites. They also enjoyed a tour of the auditorium, a 'backstage' experience, and photo opportunities on the field! What a great day!

Let Chipotle take care of dinner on Wednesday, and support the sophomore class fundraiser! Show this flyer when picking up your order or dining in. See you there!

Congratulations to our November Seniors of the Month, Joey LaRoche and Addison McAuley! Students of the month are nominated and voted on by their teachers. WL-S Seniors of the Month are celebrated with other local seniors at the Kiwanis Senior of the Month Luncheon at the Syndicate. NAME: Joey LaRoche SCHOOL: West Liberty-Salem PARENTS: Dan and Tez LaRoche School Activities and Awards: Cross Country, Track, Indoor Track, Link Crew, Key Club, NHS, Spanish Club, Calculus Club, Academic Excellence, Academic All Ohioan. If I were principal for a day: I would be as intimidating as possible to students. Favorite school memory: Lunch with my friends during Freshman and sophomore year. People who have been an inspiration to me include: My parents and coaches Because: They’ve encouraged me through tough times and celebrated with me during good times. Lately, I have been reading: Articles for a paper in English class. My advice to parents: Be a part of your child’s life. Encourage them and give them advice. Be close to them. My biggest regret: Not being involved as an underclassman. Next year I will be: In college studying Sports Nutrition and Dietetics. NAME: Addison McAuley SCHOOL: West Liberty-Salem PARENTS: Justin and Angela McAuley School Activities and Awards: Cross Country, Swim, Track, NHS, Student Council, Key Club, Academic Excellence If I were principal for a day: I would convince the Superintendent to cancel school. Favorite school memory: Playing Euchre in Pre-Calculus when we got our work done. People who have been an inspiration to me include: My parents and Caroline Palmer Because: They always push me to do my best and support me every step of the way. Lately, I have been reading: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah My advice to parents: Remind your kids that you love them. My biggest regret: Not being able to take Spanish four. Next year I will be: Attending the University of Kentucky, pursuing a degree in Speech and Language Pathology.

Junior Ava Johnson has been selected for the Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council, part of the Ohio School Safety Council. The student led advisory board aims to create safer school experiences across the state by implementing monthly themes that promote school unity, safety, and promoting students' mental and physical well-being. In October, Ava rallied fellow high school students to promote National Bus Safety Week and World Unity Day, tying the theme together with our annual Community Service Day. The article linked below details how Ava's role in the OSSAC will impact not only West Liberty-Salem, but schools across Ohio's five safety regions. Great Job, Ava! We look forward to following your journey! https://www.wlstigers.org/article/1305616

Junior Ava Johnson has been selected for the Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council, part of the Ohio School Safety Council. The student led advisory board aims to create safer school experiences across the state by implementing monthly themes that promote school unity, safety, and promoting students' mental and physical well-being. In October, Ava rallied fellow high school students to promote National Bus Safety Week and World Unity Day, tying the theme together with our annual Community Service Day. The article linked below details how Ava's role in the OSSAC will impact not only West Liberty-Salem, but schools across Ohio's five safety regions. Great Job, Ava! We look forward to following your journey! https://www.wlstigers.org/article/1305616

West Liberty-Salem Show Choir: Musa Cantus presents, 'A Night at the Opera: Songs from Stage and Screen' this weekend! Showtimes are Saturday, November 11th, at 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm, and Sunday, at 3:00pm. Tickets are $5, and sales times are as follows: Monday and Tuesday, families of performers only, 5-8pm at WLS Wednesday and Thursday sales open to public, 5-8pm, WLS Cafetorium Friday 11:30am-3:00pm at WLS front office Remaining tickets will be sold for $5 at the door.

West Liberty-Salem Middle School has chosen their October Middle School Students of the Month. 8th Grade: Ella Albers & Robert Park 7th Grade: Mia Dooley & Charlie Oelker 6th Grade: Avery Randall & Zeke Lauck Students are selected by their teachers for being good citizens and good students! They are rewarded with a t-shirt from BOSS and gift cards to local business from Malia Hughes with Fathom Realty. Congratulations, students! Keep up the good work!

West Liberty-Salem design team attended the Champaign County Economic Partnership's county Design Challenge today and won! The team is advised by Art and Shop teacher Chris Smucker and Engineer Andy Hoover. The team of Craig Stanford, Max Rudolph, Isaiah Reminder, and Silas King competed against Triad, Graham, and Urbana to claim this year's Design Challenge title! Congratulation, team! Great work!