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

The West Liberty-Salem girls track and field team placed fifth at the 15 team Minster Memorial on Saturday. Team Scores (Top 5): 1st Minster 137.5, 2nd Versailles 101, 3rd Ft. Loramie 92.5, 4th South Adams (IN), 52, 5th WLS 49 WLS Placers: Second Place: Sophia Hardwick 300M Hurdles (48.85) PR Third Place: Isabella Hardwick Discus (101'03") PR, 4x800 Team of Breece Gullett, Ashley Yoder, Teagan Boyd, Mallory Bostick (10:13.56) Fourth Place: 4x200 Relay Team of Sophia Hardwick, Gwen McCullough, Claire Longshore, Mallory Bostick (1:52.09) Fifth Place: Sophia Hardwick 100M Hurdles (16.77) PR, Chloe Griffith 100M Dash (13.06) PR, Elise Longshore Pole Vault (9'0) PR Sixth Place: Kenzie Bahan Shot Put (32'01.5") PR, 4x100 Relay Team of Tori Douthwaite, Elise Longshore, Chloe Griffith, Gwen McCullough (53.77), Malia Miller 3200M Run (12:45.53) Seventh Place: Ashley Yoder 1600M Run (5:40.04) Eighth Place: 4x400 Relay Team of Breece Gullett, Teagan Boyd, Gwen McCullough, Mallory Bostick (4:30) WLS will host a dual with North Union on Tuesday.

Bats were blistered as West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers defeated Greenon Junior Varsity Knights 11-9 on Friday. Greenon Junior Varsity Knights got things started in the first inning when Brock Spangler grounded out, scoring one run. West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers took the lead for good with four runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Dallas Koons singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run, Caleb Hershberger singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, and Reese Oder's sac fly scored one run for West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers. West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers tallied five runs in the third inning. West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers big bats were led by Hershberger, Oder, Josh Wilcoxon, and Owen Deere, all driving in runs in the inning. Koons was the winning pitcher for West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers. The ace surrendered two runs on four hits over three innings, striking out three. Nick Shifflet threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Shifflet recorded the last three outs to earn the save for West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers. Carson Fields was on the pitcher's mound for Greenon Junior Varsity Knights. The southpaw lasted three innings, allowing seven hits and ten runs while striking out two. Kai Ricks and Cooper Best entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two innings and one inning respectively. Timmy Howells started the game for West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers. Howells lasted three innings, allowing six hits and seven runs while striking out three West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers totaled eight hits in the game. Koons and Hershberger each managed multiple hits for West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers. Hershberger and Koons each collected two hits to lead West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers. Greenon Junior Varsity Knights collected ten hits on the day. Ricks, Ethan Rychnovsky, and Evan Spence each racked up multiple hits for Greenon Junior Varsity Knights.

WEB leaders spent a beautiful spring afternoon with the residents of Vancrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They played beach ball, bubbles, and spent time visiting in the courtyard. WEB, an acronym for the phrase 'Where everyone belongs', is a student group made up of 8th graders who want to take on the leadership role of welcoming 6th graders to middle school and preparing them for the year ahead. They also help new students adjust to their schedules and student life, while taking on other service related projects. This year they are venturing off campus for the first time. Principal Andy McGill said that the partnership with Vancrest has offered a valuable opportunity for students to serve in their communities and take on new leadership experiences. WEB crew will visit Vancrest one more time before the conclusion of the school year.

Students in Mrs. Crowder and Jones classes spent the week reviewing instruction to help prepare them for next week’s state test. They showed their understanding of skills and concepts through various activities and challenges. They enjoyed friendly competition with their peers while trying to escape the lost city of Jumanji!

High School girls' soccer coaches Mr. Cotrell and Mrs. Hollar and team will host a youth soccer camp at West Liberty-Salem May 8th, 9th, and 11th! Save the dates and register early!

West Liberty-Salem students, Brevin Louden and Caleb Ling were selected to participate in a local Entrepreneurship Club developed by local entrepreneur Ryan Berry. They attended the Club's first meeting this week where students from our neighboring schools gathered to hear an overview of the Club's goals. Click the link for the full story. https://www.champaignworks.com/news/local-entrepreneur-establishes-champaign-county-club-for-future-entrepreneurs?fbclid=IwAR36TdpqDEicKGc0vNNz44Pt6adBz27WWkXBjVaerZdm1IF39NgGmQhfIS4 Photo credit: Berry Digital Solutions

Do you need help paying for school fees? Champaign County JFS may be able to help. See the attached flyer for more information.

It's Senior Shout Outs! Today, we are celebrating Alisa Bolton, Nathaniel Brown, Jr., Ava Buck, and Arianna Chapman. Congratulations, seniors! "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt

A walk-off single propelled West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers to a decisive, dramatic victory over Indian Lake Junior Varsity Lakers, 6-5. The game was tied at five with West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers batting in the bottom of the seventh when Cody Crawford singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run. West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers earned the victory despite allowing Indian Lake Junior Varsity Lakers to score three runs in the sixth inning. Indian Lake Junior Varsity Lakers's big inning was driven by a walk by R Cummins, a single by J Cummins, and by G Shaub. Indian Lake Junior Varsity Lakers got on the board in the first inning. An error scored one run for Indian Lake Junior Varsity Lakers. West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers put up four runs in the third inning. Crawford, Josh Wilcoxon, Ian Cox, and Aaron Campbell each had RBIs in the frame. Nick Shifflet pitched West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers to victory. The pitcher surrendered zero runs on zero hits over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking zero. Colton Corcoran was on the pitcher's mound for Indian Lake Junior Varsity Lakers. The righthander lasted two and a third innings, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out one. C Hall threw three and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen. Reese Oder started the game for West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers. The hurler allowed four hits and five runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out 13 West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers scattered seven hits in the game. Dallas Koons and Shifflet each had multiple hits for West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers. Shifflet and Koons all had two hits to lead West Liberty-Salem Junior Varsity Tigers. Indian Lake Junior Varsity Lakers didn't commit a single error in the field. Cummins had the most chances in the field with six. Photo credit: John Coffman

The Champaign County Arts Council held their annual competition for local middle school and high school artists, displaying their work in the Arts Council Gallery/Mike Major Studio. West Liberty-Salem students were among several winners in all categories, including several in first place. In Middle School, Jenna Cline received 2nd place in 'Other Media'. Claire Ling received 3rd place in 'Mixed Media'. Ben Wall, 1st place, and Alexis Wisner, 3rd place, in painting. Ben Wall received Honorable Mention in Sculpture. Finally, Lyla Breon received 3rd place in 'Caricature'. High school winners include Sidney Larison, 3rd place, and Geneva Estep, Honorable Mention, in drawing. Sophia Holland won the 'Mixed Media' category while Alexa Cheetham (not pictured) came in 3rd place. In 'Sculpture/Ceramics', Lena Kauffman took 3rd place and Anna Winterstellar received Honorable Mention. Finally, Aubrey Laing, Anna Byrd and Sidney Larison took 1st, 2nd and 3rd place respectively in Photography. Students who entered artwork also include middle schoolers Maddie Adkins, Alivia Campbell, Zoe Carter, Danny Erne, Audrianna Evilsizor, Caleigha Fasse, Hattie Jacobs, Sophia Landon, Kash Levan, Belle Sarver, Mariska Smith, Kiersten Stoll, Shelby Vincent and Ashlee VonDeylen. High school students include Maddie Cole, Illa Kerns, Kendall LeVan, Haiely Berry, Arianna Chapman, Maggie Davis, Zoey Kauffman, Tommi Payne, Hannah Schwaderer, Andrea Stokes, Myla Thornburg, Aubrey Timmons, and Ella Vondenhuvel. A reception will be held at the Arts Council Gallery this evening, April 13th. Middle school will be honored from 6-7 and HS from 7-8. All students with work in the show will be recognized.

High School girls (currently in grades 8-11) interested in playing golf in the fall are invited to attend a brief meeting after school on APRIL 26th, (note this date has changed from April 19th) from 3:15-3:45. The meeting is in Mrs. McNabb's room located in the elementary.

West Liberty-Salem High School announces our 3rd quarter Honor Roll. Congratulations to the following students: 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Highest Honors Honor Roll (3.75-4.0 GPA) 9th Grade Alexa Cheetham, Wyatt Longaberger, Lance Campbell, Kamden Hissong, Kaylee Powell, Brielle Milliron, Zaylor Eggleston, Gavyn Greenhill, Dustin Bolton, Jadon Lowry, Victoria Douthwaite, Levi Miller, Kaylee Blair, Brady Kauffman, Addison Hutton, Brock Burgel, Haylee Earles, Breece Gullet, Sadie Paul, Garrett Wallen, Caleb Ling, Ava Astorino, Lyndee Harrison, Eli Christison, Naomi Cole, Geneva Estep, Dylan King, Emery Longaberger, Brevin Louden, Ava Poppe, Emma Smith, Abbie Thoman 10th Grade Myla Thornburg, Rebekah Hudson, Lily Langhardt, Clayton McAuley, Owen Barger, Laila Butler, Ava Chamberlain, Audrey Collins, Max Rudolph, Caleb Herschberger, Silas King, Delaney Jones, Nathan Neuerman, Ava Johnson, Grant Saylor, Isaiah Reames, Teagan Boyd, Colton Gaidusek, Isaiah Reminder, Quentin Rudolph, Kennedy Wallace, Aaron Campbell, Londyn Loveless, Bexley Wilcoxon, Eli Adkins, Isabella Hardwick, Illa Kerns, Taran Logwood, Luke McGill, Daniel Neer, Craig Stanford, Akira Whitman, 11th Grade Madeline Cole, Emma Bails, Carter Titus, Whitney Strapp, Brooke Dunn, Abby Guest, Tommi Payne, Abigail Scott, Zoie Vermillion, Riggs Lapp, Kenzie Phillips, Julia Wilson, Brooklyn Wilcoxon, Owen Deere, Abigail Milller, Claire Longshore, Olivia Wilcox, Jaycee Yelton, Mallory Bostick, Kerrigan Burgel, Malachi Christison, Sophia Hardwick, Megan Hollar, Miles Hostetler, Sari Kitchen, Sidney Larison, Joseph LaRoche, Addision McAuley, Gabriel McGill, Bailey Poppe, Lily Smith, Chaley Wade, Veronica Wall, Lillian Weaver, Ashley Yoder 12th Grade Carlee Hausler, Arianna Chapman, Kayla Cole, Kiersten Holtvoigt, Whitney Ridenbaugh, Trinity Floyd, Logan Phillips, Aubrey Laing, Christian Davis, Allie Bolton, Ellie Cheetham, Anika Christison, Payton Eckurd, Owen Harrison, Brittany Neer, Makenna Smith, Isabelle Wilson High Honors Honor Roll (3.5-3.74 GPA) 9th Grade Bradley Petry, Abigail Timmons, Jeremiah Johnson, Devon Jones, Marisa Smith, Addyson Mattox, Mason Helms, Cooper Titus, Taryn Bradley, Elise Longshore, Ella Vondenhuevel, Reese Oder, Caleb Larson, Jacob Lauck, Olivia Reichardt 10th Grade Alec Putt, Troy Bradley, Luke Thomas, Hunter Little, Madeline McGill, Aiden Taylor, Cam Bair, Jessa Beard, Alaina Irving, Marley Myers, Greyson Horsley, Grace Hacker, Sami King 11th Grade Lauren Kimball, Cara Deam, Samuel Lauck, Ivy Cline, John Richards, Grace Tomlin, Aubree Timmons, Eli Bell, Austin Olejniczak, Nathan Webb 12th Grade Tina Douthwaite, Amelia Hudson, Naomi Aldo, James Powell, Evan Cook, William Dowden, Wylie Harbour, Hailey Berry, Lauren Hunter, Matthew Jones, Abbigayle Long, Hannah Nibert, Samuel Wilkins, Maggie Davis, Andrew Kimball, Lexy Lee, Rylie Schultz, Max Spencer, Adam Stapleton, Caitlyn King, Lena Kauffman Honor Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA) 9th Grade Amani Grantham, Gwenyth McCullough, Malia Miller, Alexzander Gluckle, Timothy Howells, Wyatt Bell, Elli Ullery, Makayla Rowley, Alayna Hackley, Cameron Pope, Bryant Eaton, Lydia Schmidt, Sam Strapp, Tru Maxam, Caleb Heater, Carson Poppe, Dallas Koons, Lexi Hausler, Noah Boyd 10th Grade Jackson Steider, Paige Williams, Cody LeVan, Anna Eleyet, Kaitlyn Metz, Anna Cole, Tanner Green, Andrea Stokes, Courtney Knight, Jack Bahan, Reagan Simpson, Gideon Cole, Jayden Temple, Emberly Cox, Joshua Wilcoxon, Szander Wigal, Carson Kerns, Collin Thompson, Teagon Miller, Sophia Holland, Kaydence Connolly, Shyanne McClintick 11th Grade Zachary Damron, Karter Spriggs, Jane Fullenkamp, Xander Waldren, Peyton Hull, Briley Sullivan, Taylor Kennedy, Riley Knox, Zoey Kaufman, Makenzy Sandefur, Izabella Meister, Anna Byrd, Matthew Christison, Kendall LeVan, Isabelle Wygal, Xan Schmidt, Cody Crawford 12th Grade Kenzie Bahn, DJ Yoder, Chandler McCafferty, Savanna Edwards, Emma Kauffman, Phillip Marr, Payton Knight, Maddox Havens, Eli Shafer, Jonny Stoner, Kambria Claybaugh, Shae Stoner, Michael Jones, Ava Buck

West Liberty-Salem Middle School names our 3rd Quarter Honor Roll recipients. Congratulations to the following students: Highest Honors Honor Roll (3.75-4.0 GPA) 6th Grade Charlie Oelker, Lucas Cook, Ella Jacobs, Brandel Sullivan, Ava Martin, Kenna Wright, Griffin Evans, Landon McKenzie, Eli Jones, Tyler Hershberger, Peyton Ziegler, Mia Dooley, Carter Pratt, Madilynn Sprinkle, Rylan Leichty, Isabella Spencer, Ashlyn Yeater, Braylon Lucas, Mackenzie Damron, Kate Bolton, Dahlia Sokolow, Emily King, Landon Zanfirov, Drew Piacentino, Reese Winters, Eric Hoover, Michael Wisner, Loretta Moxley, Mikel Ling, Julianna (Jules) Loveless, Dominic Purdy 7th Grade Eli Gilley, Robert Park, Reagan McCullough, Ellery Wygal, Ellis Koons, David Roberts, Addison (Addi) Wallen, Emma Schmelzer, James Brehm, Arianna Weaver, Jerome Cordrey, Delaney Anane-Sefah, Carter Henderson, Isla Leichty, Rachel Stanford, Ashlyn Taylor, Caydon Stir, Bentley Sadlier, Bridgette Fisher 8th Grade Morgan Gibson, Grace Jones, Sutton Wilcoxon, Kash LeVan, Aleah Laforge, Delilah (Lyla) Breon, Benjamin Wall, Alexis Wisner, Mariska Smith, Miles Christison, Alivia Campbell, Audrianna Evilsizor, Zoe Carter, Braden Hershberger, Emma Liggett, Claire Ling, Avi Lehman, Savannah Gluckle, Thaddeus Kitchen, Conner Leichty, Isabelle Sarver, Noah Sarver, James (Patrick) Brooks, Alex Griffin, Madison (Maddie) Adkins High Honors Honor Roll (3.5-3.74 GPA) 6th Grade Dakota (Kody) Dalton, Nathan Shivley, Isaiah Barth, Kamden Yang, Payton Rowley, David (Owen) Thornburg, Phoenix Keeton, Karlee Lucas, Riley Krois, Alaina Caldwell, Griffin Astorino, Jack Harman, Ashton Brannon, Carver Wallace, Everett Brooks, Cora Benavides 7th Grade Gunnar Lehman, Gavin Bell, Ryrie Matthews, Owen Hardwick, Samuel Myers, McKayla Reames, Wyatt Shoemaker, Josiah Thoman, Justice Moore, Derek Wall, Elijah Filio, Kathy Roehm, McKenzie Reames, Cohen Evans, Levi Kitchen, Brayan Gullett 8th Grade Carson Spencer, Troy Christison, Ashlee VonDeylen, Casey Boyer, Zachary Carter, Reagan Winters, Madden Kilgore, Bayes Lapp, Eliza Halterman, Caleigha Fasse, Bayleigh Deam, Tucker Searles, Ezekial Sidders, Carson Stokes, Natalie Fish, Lilliann (Lilli) Heminger, Sophia Landon, Xzavior Nicholl, Ashlyn Pope, Kiersten Stoll Honor Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA) 6th Grade Gibzen (Gibby) Cox, Brylynn Roberts, Annabelle Booze, Isabella Vesey, Grant Krabill, Levi Birt, Xander Ward, Quinnton Atha, Karter Harris, Rachel Simpson, Alexa Beard, Lea Brickerson, Caden Hodge, Hayden Knotts, Gabriel Myers, Auna Kissling, Brylee Liggett, Boaz (Bo) Miller, Mia Titus, Bryson Johnson 7th Grade Dane Reames, Zade Bieleski, Colton Hall, Liam Barger, Samuel Bradford, Kylee Bell, Timothy Krabill, Avery Randall, Kendal Carroll, Beckett Sullivan, Nevaeh Gravely, Zachary Cordell, Amelia Barth, Logan Zanfirov, Parker Harrington, Britton Carter, Jay Young, Easton McGuire, Ezekiel (Zeke) Longshore, Bennett Sutherin, Blaine Hughes, Drew Boyer, Delaney Borders, Asher Cole, Abigail Dunlop, Jenny Reprogle 8th Grade Bryson Jones, Rylan Trimble, Zander Dickinson, Garrett Hull, Avery Northup, Aubralyn (Aubra) Wiant, Joseph Griffin, Emma Vigar, Jill Fullenkamp, Colton Neeld, Nathan Sowers, Levi Yelton, Preston (Sam) Kidd, Jenna Cline, Aiden Hull, Maverick Reames, Hattie Jacobs, Cali Benavides, Isabella Hughes

Trevor Sandefur has been named an Ohio Hi Point Career Center Student of the Month! Congratulations, Trevor! Click the link for the complete story: https://www.ohiohipoint.com/article/1071645

It is time for SENIOR SHOUT OUTS! Our first 'Senior Shout Out' goes to Naomi Aldo, Kenzie Bahan, Hailey Berry, and Caleb Baumgardner! Congratulations! "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." -Nora Ephron

Please pass along to your seniors! We will take a senior group picture in the HS Gym at 7:35 AM, this Friday, April 14th. This should take 5 minutes or less, so please make every effort to be on time. Thank you!

The West Liberty-Salem girls track and field team played host to several OHC schools Tuesday evening and came away with a team win. Team Scores: 1st WLS 183, 2nd Mechanicsburg 99, 3rd Triad 56, 4th Northeastern 28, 5th West Jefferson 11 First place finishes for the Tigers included Lena Kauffman Pole Vault (8'6"), Lyndee Harrison Shot Put (31'03.5"), Isabella Hardwick Discus (96'06"), Chloe Griffith 100 meter dash (13.93), Claire Longshore 300 meter hurdles (50.63), Malia Miller 3200 meter run (12:50.62), the 4x800 relay team of Miller, Ashley Yoder, Teagan Boyd and Breece Gullett (10:46.85), the 4x200 relay team of Sophia Hardwick, Gwen McCullough, Claire Longshore and Mallory Bostick (1:53.87), the 4x100 relay team of Tori Douthwaite, Elise Longshore, Chloe Griffith and Gwen McCullough (54.38), and the 4x400 relay team of Claire Longshore, Gwen McCullough, Breece Gullett and Mallory Bostick (4:24.49). Placing second for WLS were Elise Longshore Pole Vault (8'0"), Kenzie Bahan Shot Put (30'08"), Sophia Hardwick Discus (90'04") and 100 meter hurdles (17.53), Anna Knox High Jump (4'06"), Ashley Yoder 800 meter run (2:34.01) and Teagan Boyd 3200 meter run (13:43.71). Third place: Claire Longshore 100 meter hurdles (18.58), Tori Douthwaite 100 meter dash (14.21), Mallory Bostick 800 meter run (2:35.89), Chloe Griffith 200 meter dash (29.46), and Anna Knox Long Jump 13'10.5"), Malia Miller 1600 meter run (5:56.26), Breece Gullett 400 meter dash (1:07.46), and the 4x100 B Team of Lexi Hausler, Lena Kauffman, Bexley Wilcoxon, and Tina Douthwaite (56.53). Fourth place: Tina Douthwaite Pole Vault (7'06"), Isabella Hardwick Shot Put (30'01"), Lyndee Harrison Discus 84'08"), Chloe Griffith Long Jump (13'08"), Tori Douthwaite 200 meter dash (29.56), Anna Knox 400 meter dash 1:10.46), Fifth place: Tori Douthwaite Pole Vault (6'06"), Emma Smith 400 meter dash (1:11.23), Lily Smith 1600 meter run (6:24.88). Sixth place: Izabella Meister 100 Meter Hurdles (21.99), Lena Kauffman 100 meter dash (14.64), Gwen McCullough (29.81), Geneva Estep High Jump (3'10"). Aubree Timmons Shot Put (27'08.5"). WLS will compete at the Minster Memorial Invitational Saturday.

Kindergarten Screening will be held on May 15 & 16, 2023 for students enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year. All students must be age 5 before August 1, 2023, to be eligible to attend kindergarten. Sign up for a Kindergarten Screening appointment here: https://signup.com/go/zrHccCP 1) After you sign up for a screening appointment for your student, Mrs. Cotrell will send you several forms to complete via email within 5 business days. You may return these forms via US mail to 7208 US Hwy 68 N, West Liberty, OH 43357 or email to Mrs. Cotrell at alcotrell@wlstigers.org. You may send a picture, a PDF attachment, a scanned copy, or a printed copy of these forms. 2) Each student will meet with teacher(s) and both parents may attend the screening appointment with the student. 3) After the teacher(s) meets with your student, you may choose to meet briefly with the school nurse (Mrs. Douthwaite) if you have medical concerns such as: allergies, asthma, diabetes, daily medication, seizures, or any other significant medical issue. You will receive a separate email later this year with information about immunizations and wellness policies. More information available here: https://www.wlstigers.org/page...

Courtyard lunch made a comeback for the first time since fall today! We are taking full advantage of the beautiful forecast this week!

Attention HS Students: Have you considered a career in social work? Want to learn more about the field of social services? Then sign up to attend a summer Career Pathways Program July 10-27! This program will run 3 hours per day, and students will be paid $30 each day they attend! The program is open to students going in to grade 9 and current seniors. Locations include both Logan and Champaign Counties. Check out the flyer posted to learn more and for a QR code to scan to register. Applications are due by May 19th.