Good morning, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to freezing rain, which is just starting to accumulate on some of our roads, WLS will be on a two hour delay today, Tuesday, January 23. HS and MS will start at 9:40 and the elementary will start at 9:45. Thank You
To staff, parents and students:
We apologize for the vagueness of the messages that went out at the end of the day. There was an issue that the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office was dealing with in front of the school that happened right when dismissal was taking place. The issue was not school related, but unfortunately was happening at school. We secured the building out of an abundance of caution so that students were not caught up in the incident. The Sheriff's office completed their business, and the lockdown was lifted. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience and concern this may have caused. All students and staff are safe.
Thank you,
Kraig Hissong
Your school-based health center Sports Physical Clinic is ready for you!
Monday, February 5 – Friday, February 9
All CHWP School-Based Health Centers have established a Sports Physical Clinic week. Schedule an appointment by contacting Community Health & Wellness Partners at: 937-599-1411.
A parent consent and health information form are required. Complete this form prior to your appointment.
2023-24PPE(English).pdf (windows.net)
Parents are welcome to attend or be easily accessible by phone.
Don't forget that the High School Counseling Department will host a College Credit Plus and College Fair Night on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024! Please see the attachment for a complete list of colleges attending. Any student/family planning to participate in CCP during the 24/25 school year is required to attend.
Weekly Athletic Schedule! Go Tigers!
The high school Science Olympiad team competed at the OSU invitational on Saturday Jan 20th. They placed 10th in Code Busters. The team consists ofVeronica Wall, Craig Stanford, and Greyson Horsley. They also placed 10th in flight with Craig Stanford and Greyson Horsley, and 4th in Write It Do It with Sari Kitchen and Carter Titus.
Our next competition will be at Mentor on Feb 10th, 2024.
The high school Science Olympiads are coached by Danielle Wall and Alicia Matthews. Pictured are Sari Kitchen and Carter Titus.
West Liberty-Salem girls' basketball teams visited The Ohio State University! Eighth grade girls coach Mandy Lauck shared this about the experience, "Today our West Liberty-Salem high school and middle school girls basketball teams went over to the Schottenstein Center to watch the #18 Ohio State Buckeyes upset #2 Iowa Hawkeyes in women’s basketball in overtime 100-92!!!!! Not only was it super exciting for the girls to watch Caitlin Clark, but even more thrilling to watch Jacy Sheldon and Cotie McMahon lead the Buckeyes to victory! Today the arena broke the program attendance record and the highest women’s indoor attendance record this season…we were part of history!#18660attendance #teamwork #takingdownthehawkeyes #osuwomensbasketball
Second Harvest food bank's upcoming schedule is attached!
Here is a recap of all weather-related, extra curricular changes.
The JH and HS OHC Wrestling tournament at Madison Plains tomorrow will begin later than originally planned. Weigh ins begin at 10:00 and wrestling begins at 12:00 PM.
The JV/Varsity boys' basketball game scheduled for tonight, January 19th, has been rescheduled to tomorrow, January 20th. JV begins at 6:00. Little Tiger Cheer will perform during halftime of the Varsity game. Varsity will begin at approximately 7:30 PM. Little Tigers will be called out to the small gym between first and second quarter to prepare for their halftime show. Again, tonight's game is rescheduled to tomorrow. Go Tigers!
Due to today's school closing because of inclement weather, all middle school and youth practices are cancelled for today. High school activities and Little Tiger Cheer will be announced after noon today.
The Middle School Spelling took place on Thursday, January 19th, with 23 of the middle school's top spelling competitors. Ashlyn Taylor, 8th grade, won in the 10th round by correctly spelling “thorax” and then “reference.” Runners up were also 8th graders, Danny Erne and Alauna (Jordan) Kinchen. The Champion will go on to spell in an online spelling bee in the spring for a chance to spell in the state Spelling bee later this year. Congratulations to Ashlyn, Danny and Alauna!
Pictured left to right are Danny Erne, Alauna Kinchen, and Ashlyn Taylor.
Jessica Anders visited fifth graders in Mrs. Creager's class and shared her service dog, Natalie, with them. She taught students the difference between service dogs and therapy dogs, and each student had the opportunity to practice the commands that Natalie knows. Students were excited to learn all the ways that Natalie helps people and how service dogs serve many different types of owners. Thank you Jessica and Natalie!
Middle school counselor Kim Leichty is visiting middle school classes to discuss good communication skills this week. Her message talks about how our body language often can portray something different than how we are feeling or verbally communicating. She talked about shaking hands when we meet someone new, making eye contact when someone is speaking to us, and how our body language communicates how we are feeling in a group setting. At the end of the lesson, students were asked to share what they learned. One student shared that she noticed that her teachers might think she is bored in class, when is reality, she is learning and taking in information, but realized her body language reflects something different. Many great lessons were learned!
Good morning! High school sports cancellations will be determined later in the morning/early afternoon. If it is determined that the Tigers will not play tonight's home basketball game, a text will go out to Little Tiger Cheer families with a new date our Little Tigers will cheer. Thank you!
Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to slippery road conditions this morning and with more snow expected throughout the morning hours, West Liberty-Salem will be closed for Friday, January 19th. Thank you and have a safe day.
West Liberty-Salem's December and January Seniors of the Month were treated to lunch today by the Logan County Kiwanis Chapter. They enjoyed lunch at The Syndicate alongside other Logan County Seniors who were also honored. Pictured are Gabe McGill, Riggs Lapp, Anna Byrd, and Mallory Bostick. They were accompanied by high school counselor Molly Smith.
Registration is now open for youth baseball! Register with the West Liberty Baseball Association!
https://wlsyouthathletics.org/baseball?fbclid=IwAR3ntRDciiotzGte-RiDMcOA_CFn6pc4o8qczgum7XtG3eqYkbncol6InlQ_aem_AaH3vumP2N60ratg097OCew7d_eSHX6Q8TP3oarnZle8ZW72_oCbtyqhFbVFLtWkYCs
High school students ended their first semester with community service. Following their final exams they engaged in service projects on and off school campus. Several students served the community at The Caring Kitchen, Adriel, and Green Hills, while others stayed on campus to clean up and decorate the halls, bake cookies, and clean out storage closets and the shop room. Our students look forward to our quarterly service days, and we can't wait for the next opportunity!
