It’s been a great week at WL-S, and we’ve certainly enjoyed fantastic weather to kick off back to school! Today our fifth graders enjoyed lunch outside. The fresh air and sunshine were just what they needed on their first full day as a whole class. It’s a great day to have a great day!
You can easily follow our COVID-19 dashboard daily by clicking the link https://www.wlstigers.org/page/covid-dashboard.
This information is conveniently located on our website by selecting Menu and following the prompts under Covid Info section.
Mrs. Unger’s math classes hit the ground running with team building puzzle exercise. Students were grouped together, and with one student in each group blindfolded, team members worked together to guide them to complete the puzzle. The first team to get their 24 piece puzzle together received a prize. Students had a great time with this
activity!
The West Liberty-Salem girls cross country competed in the D1/D2 race Saturday at the 51st annual Bob Schul Invitational hosted by Milton Union finishing second out of twenty three teams.
Top Five Team Scores: 1st Lebanon 51, 2nd WLS. 90, 3rd Oakwood 110, 4th Lima Shawnee 128, 5th Troy 143.
The Big Orange had three top 10 finishers in the field of 243 runners.
Megan Adams 3rd 18:59.5
Ashley Yoder 5th 19:35.8
Addison McAuley 7th 19:54.9
Also placing for WLS were Mandilyn Weaver 39th place 22:10.2, Claire Longshore 40th 22:15.7, Anna Know 82nd 23:45.7 and Dani Smith 163rd 27:09.
WLS will compete at the Tiffin Carnival on September 11th.
The Tigers are back for their second full day in the middle school and high school! They’re getting adjusted to their schedules, classes and our middle schoolers are finding their way around with ease!
Elementary students are in their second day of the staggered start schedule. Our first through fifth graders will all attend on Friday, but remember, Kindergarteners have Friday off! They have been putting away supplies, getting to know their teachers, new friends and classrooms and of course, recess! Kindergartners are having a great time learning all about their new school. Below our newest little guys and gals are getting a tour led by Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Prince and Mrs. McNabb.
Check out the easy to use diagrams of a successful drop off lane! The key is pulling as far forward as possible to drop off (not just dropping your student at the front door), that way you can exit without holding up traffic. This will get you in and out the quickest and with the least stress! We can do this!
Also, please note, if you are coming to West Liberty from the south please use the south entrance from Route 68, and use only the north entrance for those commuting from the north.
Hello WL-S Families, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with a reminder that Open House is tomorrow evening from 5 PM to 7 PM. Students with last names from A to M are encouraged to come from 5 PM to 6 PM and those with last names N to Z can come from 6 PM to 7 PM. If for some reason you have a conflict with your assigned time, you may come as you are able. We are hoping this will help to reduce the number of people in hallways and classrooms tomorrow evening while still allowing students to see their classrooms and meet their teachers and staff. Open house is optional and you do not have to attend. As everyone knows, COVID cases are very high right now in Champaign and Logan counties. As cases rise more schools are beginning to see the impact of quarantines of students and staff. Therefore, both of our local Health Departments are encouraging everyone to do their part to help keep students and staff in school. Based on current quarantine rules that we have shared, those who are vaccinated or wear a mask indoors are far less likely to have to quarantine due to being a close contact of a positive case. Our School Board respects everyone’s choice to wear a mask or to receive a COVID vaccination. You are encouraged to wear a mask tomorrow evening if you are not vaccinated to reduce the chance that you will have to be quarantined due to COVID. We are very excited to see everyone tomorrow night and look forward to the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.
Tonight, the WL-S Tigers take on the Benjamin Logan Raiders at 7 PM. The game will be live-streamed for free and broadcast at http://peakofohiotv.com/! Kick off is at 7 PM. Go Tigers!!
Varsity Softball Coach 2020-21
West Liberty-Salem is looking for a Varsity Head softball coach for the 2020-21 school year.
Prior softball coaching experience is preferred.
Individuals interested in applying for this position need to submit a portfolio with the following to Jake Vitt, Athletic Director by 9/13/21:
1. Resume including teaching, coaching, and playing experience
2. Coaching philosophy
3. Off season work out plan
4. In season practice plan/work out plan
5. Brief description of your area of education licensure
6. Team rules and disciplinary procedures
7. Two letters of recommendation
8. Philosophy on encouraging athletes to participate in other sports and sharing of these athletes during the off-season.
9. A plan on integrating youth program and the Middle School program into your program.
10.A brief description on how you will promote your program to the public representing WL-S positively
11.Methods of fundraising
12.Your method of dealing with parental complaints
13.How you will help with recruitment of athletes for college purposes.
Submit completed portfolio to:
Jake Vitt, Athletic Director
West Liberty-Salem Schools
7208 US Rt 68 South
West Liberty, Ohio 43357
Come out and support them!! Go Tigers!
Freshman and sixth graders had orientation on Tuesday and are ready for new experiences at West Liberty-Salem! We hope they have a wonderful first week and feel prepared as HIGH SCHOOLERS and MIDDLE SCHOOLERS! We know few more tears will be shed by mom and dad on their first day, but our Tigers are ready!!!
Middle School volleyball plays at West Jeff today beginning at 5:30 pm. They have an online ticketing option, but tickets will also be available at the gate. For advance purchase visit:
https://westjeffersonathletics.com/online-box-office/. Go Tigers!
The Tigers will take on the Ben Logan Raiders at Ben Logan HS on Friday, August 27th. Ben Logan is utilizing online ticket sales only. Tickets will not be sold at the gate. Please purchase tickets ahead of time at http://hs.benjaminlogan.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=155294&pageId=36774490
Go Tigers!
Registration is open for youth volleyball at the Champaign Family YMCA! The school based rec league is open to anyone who would like to play and begins 10/3/21. Registration wraps up on 9/19!
The West Liberty-Salem FFA Chapter officer team attended a new Officer Retreat Monday and Tuesday at Rittenhouse Resort. The team planned all of the FFA activities for the coming school year and created the chapter’s Program of Activities. They also engaged in leadership and team building events. They are looking forward to another great year in FFA!
The Tigers will take on the Ben Logan Raiders at Ben Logan HS on Friday, August 27th. Ben Logan is utilizing online ticket sales only. Tickets will not be sold at the gate. Please purchase tickets ahead of time at http://hs.benjaminlogan.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=155294&pageId=36774490 Go Tigers!
United Way of Logan County recently held their Stuff the Bus Campaign that provides school supplies to the students who live in and attend school in and around Logan County. West Liberty-Salem Local Schools was a lucky recipient of the drive made possible by many local anonymous donors dedicated to providing a great start to a new school year. The school supplies will be available for any WL-S elementary, MS or HS student at our open house on Monday, August 30th from 5-7 pm. Thank you, United Way, for making making education a priority in our local communities!
Thank you to everyone who came to support the HS Volleyball team at their pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday morning. Alumni volleyball players formed a team for some post pancake competition against our current varsity team. Middle school and the freshman team followed with contest against each other. They had a great turnout that it may just become an annual event for the team! The varsity team kicks off their season at home against Mechanicsburg on Tuesday evening at 5:30. Good luck, Tigers!
Jim Godwin, a member of the WL-S Tiger’s friday night chain gang for more than three decades, was recognized for his service before Friday night’s match up against the Graham Falcons. Senior football player Logan Godwin, along with Athletic Director Jake Vitt and Head Football coach Dan McGill presented Godwin with a plaque of appreciation. Jim began working as a member of our football “chain gang” 32 years ago and has never missed a game since. He made it a goal to work the sideline until his grandson’s (Logan Godwin) senior season. Friday night, August 20, 2021, Jim worked his final game. The West Liberty Salem School District along with the football program would like to thank Mr. Godwin for his many years of service and selfless dedication to our student athletes.
Are you, or someone you know, interested in joining our team of fantastic teachers, administrators and staff? We have an opening for a high school paraprofessional! Details are posted!
