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

Mrs. Stayrook is teaching first graders a "half dozen ways to be kind", and it was a sweet day! They began their day with donuts and ended by painting kindness rocks. They created sweet little hearts on their rocks with red painted thumb prints. They are learning ways to be polite and kind to their friends, while incorporating other lessons along the way!

West Liberty-Salem Middle School announces their January Students of the Month. Congratulations to the following students! 8th Grade: Lyla Breon & Nathan Sowers 7th Grade: McKayla Reames & Brayan Gullett 6th Grade: Ava Martin & Griffin Astorino Each student receives a gift from Marie's Candies, a BOSS t-shirt, gift card from Malia Hughes Powered by Fathom Realty, and a free lunch in the cafeteria!

One of the many duties of our elementary student council members is to collect recycling from each elementary class weekly. They use a few spare minutes during lunch or recess, and it really helps our teachers so much! Keep up the great work, Student Council!

Mrs. Watson, High School Counseling department, took a small group of high school students to tour Weidmann Electrical Technology this morning. Students were given a behind the scenes plant tour, learned about their rich history, and explored career opportunities within the company. Weidmann, located in Urbana, has 140 years of experience and leadership in the development, design and operation of electrical transformers. The tour was an excellent opportunity for students interested in diving directly into the workforce upon graduation. Thank you, Weidmann!

There will be another menu change for tomorrow, Friday, February 10th, in an effort to minimize food waste due to recent delays and cancellations. Thank you for understanding! Elementary: Walking Taco with Cheese, Lettuce, and Salsa on the side Or Pizza Munchable Black Beans Fruit Choice Milk MS/HS Hamburger/Bun Chicken Pattie/Bun Chicken and Rice with a Dinner Roll Broccoli and cheese Fruit and Vegetable choices Pizza Line choices available

FYI! Due to today's cancellation, we will serve today's lunch menu on Thursday instead. WEDNESDAY, FEB 8 Lunch Elem: 1. Chicken-n-Noodles with Dinner Roll or 2. Hamburger/Bun Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Fruit choice MS/HS: Cheeseburger/Bun Chicken Nuggets Pasta w/DR Hot Italian Sub French Fries

Tonight! The Freshmen take on Cedarville in tournament action at home. 5:30 tip-off! Go Tigers!

West Liberty-Salem bowlers will compete in the OHC tournament on Saturday, February 11th, 11:00 AM, at the Beaver-Vu Bowling Alley in Beavercreek. Buy tickets at the link below! https://fairbankspanthers.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/113?es=avlfi8hf0hfu5cost92gp6r3a1&single=0

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'!!