Reminder: Senior Picture Day for seniors at WLS and for seniors at OHP is tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct 17th. Every senior needs to be photographed so that we can include you in the framed picture that goes up on the wall of the school.
OHP students should report to the cafetorium first thing as our OHP students will be photographed first – from 7:25-7:35am. We will hold the bus to OHP.
Seniors at WLS should report to first period and then wait to be called out of class.
RE-TAKE PICTURES
Tomorrow - Tuesday, Oct 17th, is picture re-take day for any HS student who missed picture day last month or any HS student that wants re-takes.
Students should report to first period and then wait to be called out of class at the appropriate time.
The West Liberty-Salem girls cross country team won its 9th consecutive Ohio Heritage Conference title Saturday at Cedarville University.
Team Scores: 1st WLS 30, 2nd Cedarville 83, 3rd Mechanicsburg 96, 4th Fairbanks 98, 5th Greenon 109, 6th Northeastern 186
Malia Miller powered the Big Orange attack placing first overall in 19:28.36 and earning OHC Runner of the Year honors. Ashley Yoder 4th place (20:10.19) and Breece Gullet 5th (20:23.41) also earned OHC 1st Team honors.
Also placing for WLS:
Addison McAuley 9th (20:38.89)
Gwen McCullough 11th (21:09.64)
Hattie Jacobs 12th (21:23.91)
Mallory Bostick 14th (21:57.20)
Mariska Smith 15th (22:07.38)
Claire Longshore 17th (22:19.85)
Lily Smith 21st (22:49.17)
Mylee Dooley 28th (23:32.59)
Emma Smith 29th (23:40.99)
Taylor Kennedy 32nd (24:03.61)
Celia Fernandez 42nd (25:42.44)
Isabella Hughes 49th (27:14.33)
"I'm really proud of the way the team competed today," said WLS Head Coach, Ann Vogel. "They ran a disciplined race and I really like how they tackled their second mile. It's always a good day when all four teams from our program bring home conference titles."
The Big Orange currently ranked 3rd in the latest OATCCC DIII Coaches Poll will kick off the post season next Saturday at the Southwest District Meet at Cedarville University.
Photo credit: John. Coffman
Photos: Malia Miller
WLS MS & HS teams
The PRE-ACT, which is a practice test for the ACT will be on Friday October 20th. There are still spots available for Juniors who would like to take this assessment. You can still sign up by paying the $18 registration fee in the HS Counseling Office. Students who did not yet complete the pre-test paperwork will meet with Mrs. Smith sometime this week to complete that process.
The OHSAA has mandated ticket procedures for the playoffs. All OHSAA playoff tickets for soccer, volleyball, and football can be purchased online at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets or purchased at the gate with cash. Tickets purchased online will be $8 for adults and $5 for students. Children under 5 are free. Tickets purchased with cash at the gate will be $10.
Volleyball – Division III
Boys Soccer – Division III
Girls Soccer – Division III
Football – Division VI
School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our nation's students and is the direct link between a neighborhood and the classroom. More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day, and National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront. Here are tips to keep our children safe at the bus stop. Follow along as we share a school bus safety tip of the day this week!
OHC CHAMPS! Big Orange cross country teams, middle school through high school, claimed all OHC titles today at Cedarville! Go Big Orange!
Your school-based health center Sports Physical Clinic is ready for you!
Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
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.
https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/Sports-Medicine/2023-24PPE(English).pdf
Parents are welcome to attend or be easily accessible by phone.
Any high school student interested in joining the bowling team should attend the informational meeting on 10/19 at 6:00 at WL-S. Location at school TBD. For more information please contact Natasha Mueller at 937-508-3216 or Larry Searles at lsearles@wlstigers.org.
Important reminder to all high school students:
We will participate in community service next Wednesday afternoon. Students will be bussed out to various locations or staying on campus for projects. If you have not yet signed up, several spots remain, but be sure to do that asap. For students leaving the building, field trip permission forms must be turned in by next Tuesday. For students not signed up, you will be staying in study hall for the afternoon.
Also, students participating are encouraged to wear orange for World Unity Day!
It's Gold Card Friday (on Thursday)! Please enjoy the always entertaining Gold Card Friday video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZmcztbShYg
High School Counselor, Molly Smith, is gearing up for what is sure to be another successful year in Key Club.
Key Club is an organization with global reach, teaching students “how to lead and stand for what’s right through service and volunteerism.” (Keyclub.org). West Liberty-Salem’s Key Club partners locally to complete acts of service in our community. In recent years, our students have participated in clean up at Lions Park, planted flowers and lined ball fields at Kingscreek, landscaped Adriel’s campus, cleaned up local roadways, and participated in local food drives. They also host campus activities that are morale boosting and all inclusive for high school students. Some of their events include Fun Fridays, Fall pumpkin painting, school improvement and hall decorating, and winter/spring fun committees.
No doubt, this year’s planning meeting boasted a fantastic turnout of students eager to get back to serving their community, and new students who are ready to feed their philanthropic aspirations. Stay tuned for Key Club projects throughout the year!
Pictured are members of the fall fun committee met today to discuss some upcoming events like Pumpkin Painting!
Catch Coach Ann Vogel and Coach Annie Kauffman on Chalk Talk tonight! You can listen on-demand at http://peakofohio.com and the PeakofOhioTV YouTube channel!
#Didyouknow that more than 6.5 BILLION snapchats are deleted every day in the United States? Did you also know that Snapchat is one of the most commonly used texting apps among students and young adults, but is it safe? Captain Scott Frank spoke to middle school and high school students about their digital footprint this morning in two separate assemblies. He shared eye opening information about how teens/young adults are establishing their online presence, what that image ultimately means, and how it translates to adulthood. He also shared haunting information about accessibility online. During the assembly, Captain Frank shared that prior to today's presentation, he created a fake profile, submitted friend requests to students from West Liberty-Salem, and 23 students accepted the request. Twenty-three students compromised their online safety by accepting a friend request from a fake profile, someone none of them know, managed by Captain Frank. And, while students were shocked to hear that their peers had accepted the request, it's happening more frequently than we understand. Captain Frank shared that more than 17.5 million sexual predators have access to both TikTok and Snapchat, and while we all do what we can to protect the privacy of our online presence, and not accept users we don't know, just how private is private?
Finally, Captain Frank touched on the idea that social media is a consumer driven business model. How are we spending our time on our platforms? Are we investing or are we wasting our time online? Students are averaging 50.5 hours per week, 216 hours per month, and 2,600 hours per year online. That's more than a full-time job! Students are subjecting themselves to screen addiction, continued exposure, bullying/threats, anxiety and self-image issues, and depression and suicide. But, as parents and educators, we have the power to encourage and empower safer, more meaningful use of the time young adults spend online.
Parents have the opportunity to hear Captain Frank speak this evening at West Liberty-Salem. RSVP is not necessary. Please join us in the cafetorium at 6:00 PM. You don't want to miss this event!
Our middle school student council members are collecting MS/HS recycling today! This is one of their weekly responsibilities as members. It's helpful to our teachers and teaches our students the impact and responsibility that comes with recycling.
Elementary students wrote letters to local Veterans who recently took the Honor Trip to Washington D.C. Students wrote appreciation letters, colored pictures, and designed cards that veterans opened while traveling by bus to their destination. Students were excited to express their gratitude for the men and women who have served our country and were even more excited to receive correspondence on behalf of the recipients. Thank you to all those who have served or are serving our great nation.
Congratulations to our October Seniors of the Month, Tommi Payne and Carter Titus!
West Liberty-Salem SENIOR OF THE MONTH QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME: Carter Titus
SCHOOL: West Liberty-Salem
PARENTS: Jill and Matthew Titus
School Activities and Awards:
Soccer, Band, Key Club, Link Crew, Spanish Club, NHS, Student Council, Science Olympiad, Illuminate Committee, Student United Way
If I were principal for a day:
I would hold a school wide community Service Day
Favorite school memory:
Participating in Student Sections at Sporting Events
People who have been an inspiration to me include:
My family, teachers, teammates and classmates.
Because: they help and inspire me to be and do my my best.
Lately, I have been reading:
I actually don’t read books unless I have to.
My advice to parents:
Be there for your kids.We aren’t always good at saying it, but we do notice and appreciate all of the help and support we get from you.
My biggest regret:
COVID causing me to miss out on experiences and trips.
Next year I will be:
Attending a college majoring in Education to become a High School History teacher.
NAME: Tommi Payne
SCHOOL: West Liberty-Salem
GUARDIANS: Lindsay & Shaun McCafferty
School Activities and Awards: I am not in any sports. Ive gotten 2 white tigers last school year. I help Ms. Alycia Smith in the multiple disability room. I absolutely love it. Those kids are absolutely amazing. I help with the students and they always put a smile on your face!
If I were principal for a day: I would decorate the school for every season.
Favorite school memory: my first day at school and meeting my best friends Makenzy Sandefur and Mia Elliott.
People who have been an inspiration to me include: My aunt Lynny and Uncle Shauny
Because: When I was at my lowest in life they were right by my side helping me get out of a hole that I never thought I would get out of. They remind me everyday that I do have a meaning in life and not to give up on myself. I’m so beyond grateful to have them in my life. I love them oh so much! Thank you guys for putting up with me❤️
Lately, I have been reading: nothing
My advice to parents: let your kids make their own decisions and let them learn from it.
My biggest regret: letting people walk all over me.
Next year I will be: Hopefully a paraprofessional at West Liberty Salem. I want to come back to these kids.
Twenty students from the Tiger Marching Band traveled to Heidelberg University this weekend for Heidelberg’s annual High School Marching Band Day! Band members practiced with the Heidelberg Marching Band and more than 100 other high school students before getting to perform during pre-game and halftime. West Liberty-Salem represented the largest number of high school band members in attendance offering Mr. Paul Waibel the opportunity to direct the National Anthem for the Banner. It was a great opportunity for our students who had a great day performing on a college field!
Every year our fourth graders are assigned a first-grade book buddy and assist them with reading skills all year long! First grade students read to their friends while forming connections with older students! Book buddy relationships aren’t always just business, though. Special celebrations have proven to be a great way to break the ice and make our younger buddies more comfortable with reading aloud. Last week they took advantage of the beautiful weather and read together outside! Our cross-grade activities are two-fold in their benefits providing routine use of mastered skills for older students, while creating fun opportunities for our younger students to practice. Pictured are students in Mrs. Spring and Miss Kale's classes.
Please save the date:
8th grade parents, we will host an informational meeting regarding the Spring 2024 Washington DC trip on Wednesday, October 18th at 6:30. The meeting will be held in the elementary cafeteria. There will be a representative from the tour company who will provide you with information on the trip. If you are unable to attend, we will have the information packets available in the office after the meeting.
IMPORTANT JOSTENS ANNOUNCEMENT:
Jostens will return during homerooms on October 11th, to take class ring/graduation orders, or you can order online at the links below. Orders placed on or before 10/11 will have discounts and additional gifts available. Final orders are due by 12/1, online.
FRESHMAN: The link below will provide information important to customizing and ordering your ring:
$40 DISCOUNT AND GIFTS EXPIRE ON WED OCT 11TH at 11:59pm:
https://eng7e.seismic.com/ls/7ed522a8-6ef6-433e-a669-a571dd80545b/73klky5qApjcyvfb
SENIORS: link to order -
https://eng7e.seismic.com/ls/7ed522a8-6ef6-433e-a669-a571dd80545b/Je0JJI5-MkSwYBFx
There are payment options available that are outlined in the information your student brought home last week. If you need more information, or your student did not bring home their informational pack, please contact the office.
