IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE: Girls Sectional Basketball Tournament
1.Tickets sold through HomeTown Ticketing Tournament –
PRICE: $6.00 Students, $8.00 Adults
Girls Basketball – Division III, Region 12, Southwest 2
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
No passes accepted. Everyone must have a ticket.
2. Spectator doors will open 45 minutes prior to the 1st game of the day.
3. No fans on the floor before, during, or after the contest.
4. Your school’s administration is responsible for your fans’ behavior. Please
monitor your adult and student fans. Harassment of officials or host site workers will not be tolerated.
Support the sophomore class and eat dinner at The Mad River Farm Market TONIGHT!
Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to dense fog in the area, WLS will be closed for the day. Again WLS is closed for Wednesday, February 8th. Thank you.
Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to patchy dense fog in our area, WLS is on a 2 hour delay this morning, Wed, February 8th. School will start a 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for the Elementary. Again we are on a 2 hour delay. Thank you.
West Liberty-Salem High School announces our 2nd Quarter Honor Roll! Congratulations to the following students:
Highest Honors Honor Roll
(3.75-4.0 GPA)
9th Grade
Lance Campbell, Victoria Douthwaite, Levi Miller, Kaylee Blair, Haylee Earles, Sadie Paul, Kamden Hissong, Mason Helms, Ava Astorino, Brevin Louden, Eli Christison, Brady Kauffman, Marisa Smith, Lyndee Harrison, Brock Burgel, Naomi Cole, Caleb Ling, Ava Poppe, Abbie Thoman, Emery Longaberger, Geneva Estep, Breece Gullett, Dylan King, Emma Smith
10th Grade
Carson Instine, Madeline McGill, Teagon Miller, Rebekah Hudson, Grant Saylor, Owen Barger, Delaney Jones, Marley Myers, Bexley Wilcoxon, Ava Johnson, Audrey Collins, Daniel Neer, Max Rudolph, Luke Thomas, Londyn Loveless, Teagan Boyd, Caleb Hershberger, Taran Logwood, Isaiah Reames, Isaiah Reminder, Quentin Rudolph, Eli Adkins, Aaron Campbell, Isabella Hardwick, Illa Kerns, Luke McGill, Nathan Neuerman, Craig Stanford, Kennedy Wallace, Akira Whitman
11th Grade
Abigail Scott, Claire Longshore, Aubree Timmons, Isabelle Wygal, Brooklyn Wilcoxon, Abby Guest, Sari Kitchen, Emma Bails, Carter Titus, Jaycee Yelton, Madeline Cole, Abigail Miller, Chaley Wade, Olivia Wilcox, Mallory Bostick, Kerrigan Burgel, Malachi Christison, Sophia Hardwick, Megan Hollar, Joseph LaRoche, Addison McAuley, Kenzie Phillips, Lily Smith, Veronica Wall, Lilian Weaver, Ashley Yoder
12th Grade
Lena Kauffman, Max Spencer, Caitlyn King, DJ Yoder, Rylie Schultz, Aubrey Laing, Trinity Floyd, Owen Harrison, Allie Bolton, Maggie Davis, Lexy Lee, Logan Phillips, Kenzie Bahan, Arianna Chapman, Ellie Cheetham, Anika Christison, Kayla Cole, Christian Davis, Payton Eckurd, Brittany Neer, Whitney Ridenbaugh, Makenna Smith, Adam Stapleton, Isabelle Wilson
High Honors Honor Roll
(3.5-3.74 GPA)
9th Grade
Caleb Larson, Gavyn Greenhill, Jadon Lowry, Olivia Reichardt, Cooper Titus, Dallas Koons, Brielle Milliron, Abigail Timmons, Ella Vondenhuevel, Zaylor Eggleston, Reese Oder, Wyatt Bell, Elisa Longshore, Alexa Cheetham, Wyatt Longaberger, Garrett Wallen, Addison Hutton, Kaylee Powell, Dustin Bolton
10th Grade
Aiden Taylor, Kaydence Connolly, Laila Butler, Greyson Horsley, Lily Langhardt, Ava Chamberlain, Carson Kerns, Grace Hacker, Alaina Irving, Colton Gaidusek, Clayton McAuley
11th Grade
Eli Bell, Sidney Larison, Owen Deere, Peyton Hull, Makenzy Sandefur, Whitney Strapp, Riggs Lapp, Samuel Lauck, Gabriel McGill, Julia Wilson, Bailey Poppe, Miles Hostetler, Zoie Vermillion, Nathan Webb
12th Grade
Carlee Hausler, Amelia Hudson, Hannah Nibert, William Dowden, Matthew Jones, Andrew Kimball, Evan Cook, Maddox Havens
Honor Roll
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
9th Grade
Gwenyth McCullough, Tru Maxam, Logan Edwards, Timothy Howells, Joran Mouton, Caleb Heater, Jeremiah Johnson, Makayla Rowley, Bradley Petry, Addyson Mattox, Amani Grantham, Alayna Hackley, Devon Jones, Cameron Pope, Sam Strapp, Bryant Eaton, Lydia Schmidt, Lexi Hausler, Taryn Bradley, Jacob Lauck
10th Grade
Hunter Little, Szander Wigal, Connor Garman-Ferguson, Lincoln Henderson, Andrea Stokes, Hunter Knotts, Leland Henry, Silas King, Samuel Peraza, Silas Kauffman, Gideon Cole, Alec Putt, Anna Eleyet, Jacob Evans, Nick Shifflet, Jessa Beard, Sami King, Collin Thompson, Myla Thornburg, Joshua Wilcoxon, Troy Bradley, Sophia Holland, Shyanne McClintick
11th Grade
Jane Fullenkamp, Dylan Wing, Matthew Christison, Anna Byrd, Cody Crawford, Taylor Kennedy, John Richards, Grace Tomlin, Zoey Kaufman, Izabella Meister, Ivy Cline, Brooke Dunn, Austin Olejniczak, Leah Ropp, Xan Schmidt, Kendall LeVan, Tommi Payne, Lauren Kimball
12th Grade
Lauren Hunter, Naomi Aldo, Emma Kauffman, Gaven Wilcoxon, Payton Knight, Renee Neer, Wylie Harbour, Phillip Marr, Abbigayle Long, Jonny Stoner, Hailey Berry, Kiersten Holtvoigt, Eli Shafer, Dejah Hiltman, Tina Douthwaite, Chandler McCafferty, Ava Buck, Michael Jones, James Powell, Shae Stoner
West Liberty-Salem Middle School announces our 2nd Quarter Honor Roll! Congratulations to the following students:
Highest Honors Honor Roll
(3.75-4.0 GPA)
6th Grade
Landon McKenzie, Isabella Vesey, Everett Brooks, Rylan Leichty, Griffin Evans, Payton Rowley, Bryson Johnson, Alexa Beard, Dakota Dalton, Carver Wallace, Mackenzie Damron, Ava Martin, Kenna Wright, Brandel Sullivan, Michael Wisner, Charlie Oelker, Madilynn Sprinkle, Eli Jones, Reese Winters, Julianna Loveless, Peyton Ziegler, Eric Hoover, Mia Dooley, Micah Proudman, Carter Pratt, Kate Bolton, Dahlia Sokolow, Isabella Spencer, Emily King, Landon Zanfirov, Drew Piacentino, Tyler Hershberger, Ashlyn Yeater, Braylon Lucas, Loretta Moxley, Mikel Ling, Cecilia Kerns
7th Grade
Bennett Sutherin, Blaine Hughes, David Roberts, Emma Schmelzer, Owen Hardwick, Gunnar Lehman, Samuel Myers, Ellery Wygal, Brayan Gullett, James Brehm, Ellis Koons, Josiah Thoman, Arianna Weaver, Robert Park, Derek Wall, Delaney Anane-Sefah, Carter Henderson, Jerome Cordrey, Eli Gilley, Isla Leichty, Rachel Stanford, Ashlyn Taylor
8th Grade
Audrianna Evilsizor, Kiersten Stoll, Grace Jones, Zoe Carter, Avi Lehman, Alexis Wisner, Casey Boyer, Miles Christison, Benjamin Wall, Sophia Landon, Kash LeVan, Xzavior Nicholl, Isabelle Sarver, James (Patrick) Brooks, Alivia Campbell, Emma Liggett, Delilah Breon, Claire Ling, Madison Adkins, Savannah Gluckle, Braden Hershberger, Thaddeus Kitchen, Conner Leichty, Noah Sarver, Mariska Smith
High Honors Honor Roll
(3.5-3.74 GPA)
6th Grade
Mia Titus, Jack Harman, Ella Jacobs, Griffin Astorino, David (Owen) Thornburg, Xander Ward, Karlee Lucas, Lucas Cook, Gabriel Myers, Alaina Caldwell, Bently Dingey, Auna Kissling, Nathan Shively, Ashton Brannon, Cora Benavides
7th Grade
Amelia Barth, Avery Randall, Beckett Sullivan, Elijah Filio, Alauna Kinchen, Addison Wallen, Zachary Cordell, Justice Moore, Reagan McCullough, Wyatt Shoemaker, Ezekiel Longshore, Brayden Hupp, Ryrie Matthews, Levi Kitchen, Asher Cole, Drew Boyer, Kendal Carroll
8th Grade
Ezekiel Sidders, Troy Christison, Eliza Halterman, Carson Spencer, Ashlee VonDeylen, Aleah Laforge, Aiden Hull, Maverick Reames, Bayleigh Deam, Caleigha Fasse, Jenna Cline, Morgan Gibson, Isabella Hughes, Zachary Carter, Sutton Wilcoxon, Ashlyn Pope, Tucker Searles, Lilli Heminger, Bayes Lapp, Reagan Winters, Natalie Fish
Honor Roll
(3.0-3.49 GPA)
6th Grade
Boaz Miller, Rachel Simpson, Brylynn Roberts, Riley Krois, Makayla Bier-Moffitt, Brylee Liggett, Caden Hodge, Sydney Conley, Grant Krabill, Isaiah Barth, Logan Behlmer, Phoenix Keeton, Kamden Yang
7th Grade
Olivia McQuinn, Ivan Meister, Abigail Frederick, Asher Starkey, Evalyne Decker, McKayla Reames, Samuel Bradford, Britton Carter, Brylan Cox, Brianna Blair, Addison Farley, Daniel Erne, Kyerah Marchal, Savannah McClintick, Abigail Dunlop, Easton McGuire, McKenzie Reames, Parker Harrington, Jaden Caldwell, Kylee Bell, Negaeh Gravely, Colton Hall, Austin Markin, Logan Zanfirov, Cohen Evans, Jennny Reprogle, Kathy Roehm, Celena Cheetham, Zade Bieleski, Delaney Borders, Timothy Krabill, Gavin Bell
8th Grade
Rylan Trimble, Zander Dickinson, Shelby Vincent, Reilly Recker, Bryson Jones, Silas Krabill, Hattie Jacobs, Aubra Wiant, Brady Lightner, Cali Benavides, Colton Neeld, Avery Northup, Troy Gibson, Julius Butler, Madden Kilgore,
High School Student Council is hosting a Sadie Hawkins dance this Saturday, after the boys' basketball game against Urbana! The theme is dress in your Sunday Best (but jeans are okay, too). Tickets are $3 for a single or $5 for a couple and may be purchased during lunch or at the door. If you are bringing a guest, who does not attend WLS, you must fill out a guest form, turn it in to the office and purchase tickets at school.
There will be games, prizes, snacks, and tons of fun!
National School Counseling Week 2023, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Take a moment to thank our school counselors, Matt Westfall, elementary, Kim Leichty, middle school, and Molly Smith, high school.
We are beyond lucky to have this fantastic group supporting our students, staff and families. THANK YOU for all that you do!
Join us at West Liberty-Salem for LITERACY NIGHT on March 2, 2023, from 5-7 PM. It will be an evening full of games, activities, giveaways and more! Stay tuned for updates throughout the month of February, as we gear up for what is sure to be a great evening for the whole family!
Literacy night t-shirts are available to purchase for the event! Proceeds will support the PTO that continue to support student events.
https://literacyweek.itemorder.com/shop/home/
West Liberty-Salem names their February Seniors of the Month. Congratulations to Brittany Neer and Owen Harrison!
NAME: Brittany Neer
SCHOOL: West Liberty-Salem
PARENTS: Steve and Surena Neer
School Activities and Awards:
Key Club, Link Crew, Calc Club, Quick Recall, Spanish Club, NHS, Soccer, and Softball.
If I were principal for a day:I would have a field day at the park.
Favorite school memory:
Helping out with Youth Soccer Camp before each season.
People who have been an inspiration to me include:
My parents, my Pastor and his wife, and my sister Laura.
Because: They have encouraged me to have a relationship with the Lord, and they have supported me to try and reach my fullest potential.
Lately, I have been reading:
The Bible.
My advice to parents:
Don’t have unrealistic expectations for your children.
My biggest regret:
Not getting to know people in other grade levels sooner.
Next year I will be:
Perusing a degree in Health Sciences.
Advisor: Greg Johnson, MS/HS Principal
NAME: Owen Harrison
SCHOOL: West Liberty-Salem
PARENTS: Brad and Jamie Harrison
School Activities and Awards:
I run cross country and track and have been Academic All-Ohioan for 3 years in cross country. I have also received the Community Star award and many other awards from cross country and track.
If I were principal for a day:
I would cancel school because of fog. Even if there is no fog.
Favorite school memory:
Track and field day in elementary school.
People who have been an inspiration to me include:
Aaron Lauck
Because: He has been my track or cross coach for 6 seasons now and has taught me what it means to be a true role model for the younger generations.
Lately, I have been reading:
Manuals for equipment such as mig welders and excavators.
My advice to parents:
Teach your kids the importance of hardwork and kindness to others.
My biggest regret:
I have no regrets.
Next year I will be:
In the workforce working for a excavating company.
Advisor: Greg Johnson, MS/HS Principal
Tournament information will be updated when it's available. Week at a glance. Go Tigers!
Congratulations to Mr. Paul Waibel! He is this week's 'Educator of the Week'!!
9th grade boys' basketball will host their first tournament game tonight, at 5:30, against Burg. Come out and support them! Go Tigers!
Students in Mrs. A. Smith's class are learning about space! They engineered a rocket, had the rocket hold a payload, and learned about what astronauts do for life on the space station. Keep up the great work!
Mark your calendars and join us for our High School Parent-Teacher Conference Open House on February 23, from 3-6 PM, and CCP night immediately following. We are excited to offer students and their families a variety of opportunities throughout the evening including informal parent-teacher conferences, a college fair, and our College Credit Plus Meeting. Conferences will offer students and their families a chance to meet with current teachers and next year’s teachers to learn about different programs and electives we offer. A brief college fair is scheduled from 5-6 in our Media Center, followed by our College Credit Plus Meeting at 6 PM in the Cafetorium. Please see the flyer for additional details.
Traditional parent/teacher conferences are still scheduled for March 2nd, for high school. Please contact Mrs. Julie Nieman to make an appointment for March 2nd, by emailing her at jnieman@wlstigers.org.
Every year our fourth graders are assigned a first-grade book buddy to help them build their 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 work, though. Special celebrations have proven to be a great way to break the ice and make our younger buddies more comfortable with reading aloud. Our cross-grade activities are two-fold in their benefits, providing routine use of mastered skills for the older kids, while creating fun opportunities for our younger students to create a love for learning!
Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with a reminder that tomorrow, February 3rd, students attending WLS Elementary, Middle and High School will be on a 2-hour delay start to allow for staff professional development. Students attending Hi Point will start school at regular time and will need to report to the school, if they wish to ride the bus, at 6:55 AM. Again, WLS is on a 2-hour delay tomorrow for students and school will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for the Elementary. Thank you
Superintendent Kraig Hissong attended the LIVE UNITED Awards Breakfast this morning accepting an award on behalf of our staff who donated a record setting $7,000!
United Way had this to say about the campaign:
You did it again, Logan County! 198 businesses and 2,597 individual donors combined to pledge $1,102,249 during our 2022 Campaign, making it the ninth straight year you've helped us achieve our campaign goal. The total is a new record and a three percent increase over last year. Logan County remains the smallest community in Ohio to ever have a $1 million campaign for its local United Way, and it's now happened five years in a row.
46 local businesses were recognized for their individual and collective philanthropic achievement during our LIVE UNITED Awards Breakfast this week at Green Hills Community in West Liberty.
Braylon Lucas, a 6th grader, was named the middle school Spelling Bee Champion this morning! He won in the 14th round with the word “intubated.” Jill Fullenkamp, 8th grader, was the runner-up. Middle school had 8 representatives from each grade level and spelled a total of 147 words.
Braylon will go on to compete in the next round of the state spelling bee by taking an online test to determine his placement in the regional spelling bee at Ohio University this Spring. Congratulations, Braylon and Jill!
We are making puppies in art! Kindergartners were challenged today with cutting out shapes and then gluing them together to create a sweet little puppy face, They are using their fine motor skills, problem solving, and imaginations!
