Seniors and Families,
It seems that time is flying right by as we inch closer to the finish line. Attached is a list of important dates, many that serve to honor and celebrate the Class of 2024, over the next weeks. Please take a moment and add these events to your calendar. We look forward to celebrating our seniors and hope you will join us!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
7th grader Kamden Yang, traveled to Spain over spring break with Elite FC and Generation Adidas International for a unique soccer training experience. Kamden spent 4 days in Madrid and 4 days in Valencia. He was able to visit Ciudad Deportiva del Real Madrid (training complex for Real Madrid CF), Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (home of Real Madrid CF), Estadio Civitas Metropolitano (home of Atletico Madrid), UNESCO World Heritage Site Toledo, Albufera Natural Park (boat tour), Camp de Futbol El Terrer, and Mestalla Stadium (Home of Valencia CF). As part of the trip, Kamden participated in training sessions held by Real Madrid CF & Valencia CF staff. He also played in 3 friendly games against C.D. Algeteno (losing 4-3), Paiporta CF (winning 4-0) and Ravens Wood from Bromley which is a suburb of London, England (winning 6-0). In the game against Ravens Wood, Kamden recorded 1 goal and 1 assist. Kamden was also able to attend soccer games between Spain and Brazil (friendly) and Valencia CF vs Mallorca (La Liga). Congratulations, Kamden, on this unique and exciting experience! We look forward to following along!
Congratulations to Kaden Francis! Kaden will enter the workforce after graduation and work in the landscaping and construction industry!
Congratulations to Mia Elliott! Mia plans to take a gap year and enter the workforce upon graduation!
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to our outstanding administrative team! They go above and beyond for our students, staff and families. They are the behind the scenes, the smiling face when you enter the building, the morning greeters to hundreds of young minds, the ones who say, 'no problem' and find a solution. We are grateful, blessed, and honored to thank these wonderful ladies for all they do for our district! Please help us thank Jen Wilcoxon, Attendance, Candace Watson, Guidance, Julie Nieman, High School, Alysson Cotrell, Elementary, and Liz Carter, Central Office for all they do!
Congratulations to Jane Fullenkamp! Jane will attend Edison State in the fall to major in Social Work!
The West Liberty-Salem boys track & field team won the Champaign County Meet Monday evening.
Team Scoring:
1st WL-S 138
2nd Mechanicsburg 130
3rd Urbana 38
4th Graham 25
5th Triad 22
Scoring for the Tigers:
1st
Jack Bahan 200m (23.08)
Troy Bradley 400m (52.14)
Quentin Rudolph 800m (2:05.67)
Jackson Steider 110m H (16.25)
Mark Bair Shot Put (42-6.5), Discus (151-8)
Craig Stanford Pole Vault (12-0)
4x100m (45.39) Henderson, Bahan, Steider, Myers
4x200m (1:35.98) Henderson, Tr. Bradley, Lauck, Myers
2nd
Brevin Louden 400m (54.07)
Taryn Bradley 300m H (43.84)
Casey Boyer High Jump (5-10)
Slayde Merriman Pole Vault (11-6)
4x400m (3:55.01) Louden, Ta. Bradley, Lauck, Henderson
3rd
Jack Bahan 100m (11.38)
Troy Bradley 200m (23.29)
Asher Knox 3200m (10:07.12)
Lucas Merriman Pole Vault (10-0)
4x800m (9:39.8) Carter, Q. Rudolph, Barger, LaRoche
4th
Tanner Myers 200m (24.35)
Asher Knox 1600m (4:34.67)
Hunter Knotts High Jump (5-4)
Jackson Steider Long Jump (17-2)
5th
Brad Petry 100m (12.06)
Jake Lauck 400m (55.7)
Dylan King 1600m (4:41.46)
Joey LaRoche 3200m (10:31.51)
Taryn Bradley 110m H (17.97)
Isaiah Reminder 300m H (48.84)
Bryant Eaton Discus (96-9)
Hunter Knotts Long Jump (16-5.25)
The team will compete Friday at the St. Mary’s Rider Express Invitational.
The West Liberty-Salem girls track and field team won the Champaign County meet Monday at Urbana's Boyce Street Athletic Complex.
Team Scores: 1st WLS 125, 2nd Mechanicsburg 63, 3rd Graham 61, 4th Triad 56, 6th Urbana 48
Individual champions for the Tigers were Tori Douthwaite Pole Vault (9'06"), Delaney Jones 100 Meter Dash (12.27), Sophia Hardwick 300 Meter Hurdles (48.51), the 4x800 Meter Relay team of Lily Smith, Mariska Smith, Mylee Dooley and Taylor Kennedy (11:22.9) and the 4x100 Relay team of Tori Douthwaite, Chloe Griffith, Alaina Irving and Claire Longshore (52.91).
Placing second for the Tigers were Sophia Hardwick Discus (105'02) and 100 Meter Hurdles (16.80) Elise Longshore Pole Vault (8'06"), Mallory Bostick 400 Meter Dash (1:02.92), Hattie Jacobs 300 Meter Hurdles (51.44), Gwen McCullough 800 Meter Run (2:35.69), Ashley Yoder 3200 Meter Run (12:39.28), the 4x200 Meter Relay team of Sophia Hardwick, Hattie Jacobs, Claire Longshore, Gwen McCullough (1:52.23) and the 4x400 relay team of Hattie Jacobs, Mariska Smith, Gwen McCullough and Mallory Bostick (4:22.38)
Third place finishers included Alaina Irving 100 Meter Hurdles (16.92) and 300 Meter Hurdles (54.74), Malia Miller in the 1600 meter run (5:40.29) and 800 meter run (2:37.73).
Finishing fourth were Claire Longshore 100 Meter Hurdles (17.59), Chloe Griffith 100 Meter Dash (13.25), Taylor Kennedy 1600 Meter Run (6:12.27), Addie McAuley 3200 Meter Run (12:52.97) and Mallory Bostick 200 Meter Dash (28.5).
Rounding out the scorers in fifth place were Claire Longshore high jump (4'04), Chloe Griffith long jump (13'05), Isabella Hardwick shot put (28'09"), Tori Douthwaite 100 Meter Dash (13.70) and 200 Meter Dash (28.65).
WLS will compete at the Wayne Invitational Thursday and Friday.
Freshman Ashlee VonDeylen won State Champion in Power tumbling & double mini trampoline this past weekend at Rio Grande University! Way to go, Ashlee!
Your school-based health center Vaccine Clinic is ready for you!
On Monday, May 20th, the School Based Health Center will offer a vaccine clinic for students entering kindergarten, 7th, and 12th grade.
Schedule an appointment by contacting Community Health & Wellness Partners at: 937-599-1411.
Congratulations to Emma Bails! Emma is enrolled at the University of Cincinnati and will major in Marketing!
Congratulations to Cara Deam! Cara will attend Edison State and major in Ag Business!
Congratulations to Brooke Dunn! Brooke is employed and joining the workforce upon graduation!
Congratulations to Owen Deere! Owen will attend Edison State and receive training and certification in Paramedics!
Students became sticky-birds and studied an imaginary species of worms to better understand how natural selection occurs. Birds (8th grade Science students) competed against one another for as many worms as they could get before the crazy farmer lady (as Mrs. Fullenkamp refers to her role in the lab) chased them off. They had a lot of fun!
Seniors visit The Met! Today, they are visiting museums and shopping on Fifth Avenue. They will head home later this evening, and we wish them safe travels!
Hey Parents! We know you’ve got a lot on your plate right now. Make things a little easier and get prepared for next year by ordering your 2024-25 school supplies online today. Your supplies will be shipped to WLS and will be waiting for your child when school starts. Make sure to choose your student’s grade for NEXT year. Order now with our School ID of WES598 at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/
The Peoples Savings Bank in Urbana recently made a sizable donation to our Athletic Department in support of our student athletes! Our athletes and athletic department would like to thank them for their support of our programs and students!
A little rain didn't stop these early risers from making their Today Show debut this morning! Cara Dean, Kenzie Phillips, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Roberts, Anna Byrd, and Carter Titus were featured on this morning's Today Show shoutouts!
West Liberty-Salem High School held their annual White Tiger Award Ceremony on Friday, April 12th. The White Tiger Award is presented to students in grades 9-12 who work hard, have a great attitude, give from the heart, and are a positive role model for other students. Like a white tiger, these students are rare, and this ceremony is all about celebrating the unique impact they’ve had on the staff member who nominated them. This year a total of 21 students were honored by a teacher or staff member. Each White Tiger recipient qualifies for a scholarship provided by the Angie Warye Foundation. In addition to recognition and scholarship potential, each student receives a certificate and a letter written by the nominating staff member. Congratulations to the following recipients!
Cara Deam nominated by Mr. John Stoner
Grant Saylor nominated by Mr. John Stoner
Emma Bails nominated by Mr. Brian Yoder
Bryant Eaton nominated by Mr. Wolf
Wyatt Bell nominated by Ms. Haney
Sari Kitchen nominated by Ms. Haney
Dylan Wing nominated by Mr. Lynxwiler
Cali Benavides nominated by Mr. McGill
Owen Deere nominated by Mrs. Neer
Lincoln Henderson nominated by Mr. Cotrell
Addyson Mattox nominated by Mrs. Roberts
Hattie Jacobs nominated by Mrs. Harman
Natalie Fish nominated by Mrs. Arnold
Gavyn Greenhill nominated by Mr. Waibel
Alec Putt nominated by Mr. Stormes
Eli Campbell nominated by Mrs. Bragg
Wyatt Zinn nominated by Mrs. Moell
Tommi Payne nominated by Mrs. Seymour
Alli Ferryman nominated by Mrs. Lenk
Eli Bell nominated by Mrs. Havens
Jaycee Yelton nominated by Mrs. Havens
