Check out this summer day camp opportunity for students entering 4-6th grade at the Piatt Castle!
High School English Department Summer Reading list has been announced. Please note that Freshmen have a choice in their reading material and should research each book to select one that is interesting and they are comfortable with.
Elementary Track and Field day is one of the longest standing traditions at West Liberty-Salem! We welcomed today’s beautiful weather for our third and fifth graders to kick off the two day event. Each participant selected at least one running event and field event to compete. Mr. Leichty’ s third graders took the first place title for at least the fourth year in a row. In fifth grade, Mrs. Orahood’s class grabbed the fifth grade trophy. Please help us give a huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Hollar for organizing the event and giving elementary students the opportunity to practice and compete in such a well organized track and field day. Also, many thanks to all of our volunteers including 8th grade WEB leaders, Mr. Eickoff, Mrs. Thornburg, Coach Hoover and Coach Johanna Smith, and Amy Pratt. Fourth Grade is looking forward to their event tomorrow, and we are watching the weather! A text update will go out in the morning with weather related information.
Come and support the Tigers this week!
Purchase your tickets to tonight’s baseball tournament at home at 5:00 here! Go Tigers!
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
Juniors and seniors in Mrs. Smith’s Environmental Science class began their landscaping project at the Sherman Ricketts Memorial Park this morning! They have been involved in the planning process of the park since it’s inception and will finalize their landscape this week! Ryan Motzko, WL-S alum, is overseeing them and assisting with plant and design details. They were assisted by Logan Lawn and Landscaping to clear the sod and make upkeep much easier! The park also includes a shelter house constructed by Ohio HiPoint students offering shade and a resting spot for those using the bike trail. Make sure to check out thIs beautiful project!
West Liberty-Salem elementary celebrated our highest honors fourth and fifth graders during the Breakfast of Champions Award ceremony this morning. Students are invited to Breakfast of Champions if they are in the fourth or fifth grade and have all A’s and only one B or B+. Students and their families were served a special breakfast that included donuts, fruit, milk, and coffee! Mr. Hollar offered the opening remarks congratulating students for their accomplishments and letting them know just how proud he is of their effort to be there. Each Breakfast of Champions Ceremony also offers our students the opportunity to hear from a selected high school guest speaker, and that honor went to Senior and Valedictorian Megan Adams. The Breakfast of Champions Ceremony closes with 20 chances to win a box of candy from Marie’s Candies. The following students were recognized:
Nate Adams
Jacob Bahan
Liam Baldwin
Alexa Beard
Mallory Bishop
Kate Bolton
Ashton Brannon
Addison Brannon
Ava Brookman
Everett Brooks
Wyatt Brooks
Avery Brown
Braxton Catron
Jaron Christison
Jaron Christison
Josh Collins
Sydney Conley
Kipton Crowder
Izzy Dieringer
Mia Dooley
AJ Estes
Rylee Falloon
Layne Ferryman
Marissa Fish
Abby Fissel
Payton Gibbons
Jacob Gilley
Jacob Gilley
Tyler Hershberger
Eric Hoover
Sophia Jackson
Ella Jacobs
Eli Jones
Foster King
Emily King
Zeke Lauck
Mikel Ling
Jules Loveless
Braylon Lucas
Jaylyn Martin
Kase McIntosh
Allison Miller
Amelia Miller
Loretta Moxley
Braxton Muldoon
Adalyn Nickles
Wyatt Phelps
Wyatt Phelps
Drew Piacentino
Carter Pratt
Jackson Reichardt
Jude Roberts
Kynlee Rostorfer
Izzy Semaan
Nate Shivley
Dahlia Sokolow
Izzy Spencer
Callie Trimble
Olivia Trimble
Dawson Turner
Carver Wallace
Mason Wallace
Connor Watson
Reese Winters
Raylan Wulf
Ashlyn Yeater
Lilly Yeater
Landon Zanfirov
Peyton Ziegler
Today was Fun Friday hosted by our high school Key Club when the ropes come out for our annual class tug of war challenge!
Unfortunately, our seniors didn’t get the W, but the extra time with friends made it a little better!
Middle School OHSAA State Track & Field Meet
Saturday May 14th, @ Hillard Darby HS at 1:45 PM.
Good luck to our West Liberty-Salem 4x8 MS State Participants:
Dylan King, Taryn Bradley, Caleb Larson, Brevin Louden, and Jake Lauck
Best Friends Pet Assisted Therapy made another special visit to read with our elementary friends! Millie is one of the dogs that regularly visits our school, and she loves to have a reading buddy!
It was another beautiful day for some outdoor fun around campus! FFA/Ag Science Day is always a favorite for our elementary students! There were cows, a horse, goats, baby ducks, tractors and more! Students are hosted by our HS Ag classes, who share their own livestock and agricultural experiences throughout the day.
The Class of 2022 qualified for and received over $2 Million in scholarships. Recipients were recognized at the Senior Awards Ceremony this week. Follow this link for the full story. https://www.wlstigers.org/article/741609
Mrs. Fullenkamp and Mrs. Harman took their science classes outside this week to clean up the Peace Garden. They weeded, laid new mulch and planted flowers while classifying plant species as part of their current science unit. They are really hard workers! The Peace Garden is located in the front of the school, so take a look when visiting our campus!
Summer internship opportunities are available at Ultra Met!
Congratulations to our May Seniors of the Month!! Tate Yoder and Josie Kennaw were nominated and selected by their teachers for being responsible students and leaders! Keep up the good work!
West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department hosted their Senior Signing Reception for seven athletes committed to continuing their athletic career at the collegiate level. Athletes included Megan Adams, who will run cross country and track at Lee University, Division II, with an undecided major. Megan lettered four years in both cross country and track at West Liberty-Salem. Isaac Brown will play soccer at Capital University, Division III, majoring in Criminology. Isaac was a four-year varsity letterman. Allyson Gaver will play volleyball at Muskingum University, Division III, majoring in Pre-Med. Allyson letter three years at West Liberty-Salem. Emily Hollar will play soccer at Bowling Green State University, Division I, and major in Communications Sciences and Disorders. Emily earned four varsity letters while at West Liberty-Salem. Michele Smith will continue her volleyball career at Clark State University, Division II, majoring in Ag Science and will transfer for her bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness. Michele lettered three years at West Liberty-Salem. Gabby Williams will play volleyball at Bluffton University, Division III, and major in Dietetics. Gabby letter four years. Finally, Tate Yoder will run cross country and track at Wilmington College, Division III, and major in Ag Business with a minor in Coaching. Tate also earned varsity letters all four years.
Today is National School Nurse Day and we would like to thank our school nurses Jennifer Douthwaite, CNP and Beth Wing, LPN. Thank you for all you do to keep our students, their families, and our staff healthy! Because of our partnership with Community Health & Wellness Partners they are able to provide on the spot care for illness, treat those with chronic health issues and treat injuries during the school day! We are thankful for you!
Ultra Met is offering recent graduates a scholarship opportunity in their Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program. The application is provided in the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KjQx_bN4QWqx--ki1WYysIMmNcdV2slw/view?usp=sharing
The West Liberty-Salem girls track and field team took and early lead in day one of the Ohio Heritage Conference North Championships Monday at Northeastern.
Team Scores: WLS 32, Fairbanks 29, Triad 26, Mechanicsburg 25, West Jefferson 6, Northeastern 5
The 4x800 relay team of Mallory Bostick, Ashley Yoder, Teagan Boyd and Megan Adams took first place in 10:01.9
In pole vault, Tina Douthwaite placed second (8'6") and Lena Kauffman placed third (8'0"). Mandilyn Weaver placed fourth in high jump (4'6") and Lilly Weaver placed fifth in high jump (4'6"). Kenzie Bahan chipped in a sixth place finish in discus (75'5).
Tiger freshman, Delaney Jones set a new school record in the 100 meter dash (12.49) finishing first and qualifying for finals.
The previous record was set by Morgan Freyhof in 2015. Jones also qualified for the finals of the 200 meter dash (26.68).
Also qualifying for Thursday's finals were Claire Longshore 100 meter dash (13.97), Mallory Bostick 400 meter dash (1:03.82) and 200 meter dash (27.24), and Teagan Boyd in the 400 meter dash (1:07.36).
Thursday's finals begin at 5:00 p.m. with field events and running events starting at 6:00 p.m.
Pictured: Delaney Jones
Photo Credit: John Coffman
Hello Families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with a reminder that FREE sport physicals will be offered by Community Health and Wellness Partners for the 2022-23 school year. If you have a child that is currently in grades 6-11 and plans to participate in one or more WL-S sports next year, this is an excellent opportunity and a free way to meet this requirement. The physicals will be offered in the mornings beginning May 16 through May 25. Sports Physical packets can be picked up in the nurse’s office or in the main office. Paperwork/parent signature should be completed prior to appointment time. To sign up use the link below https://signup.com/go/YABWkUg