West Liberty-Salem was well represented in our community’s Holiday festivities this weekend! The Marching Tiger band led the parade playing Christmas carols followed by a festive float by the WLSAA, Bella Meister, Logan County Fair Queen, student athlete/elves helping Santa and our own Jake Vitt, bus driver and former Athletic Director, was the Grand Marshall! Prior to the parade, several Big Orange athletes ran the Luminary 5K and our cheerleaders helped Santa enjoy Cookies and Cocoa on Saturday! Thank you to our many selfless volunteers who are willing to help make a difference in their community!
We were excited to tap our new National Honor Society inductees today! Many of the students selected juggle school, athletics, clubs and organizations, work, and do community service. They will be officially inducted on December 12th, 2022, in a formal ceremony. Congratulations to the following inductees:
Seniors
Whitney Ridenbaugh
Rylie Schultz
Juniors
Mallory Bostick
Kerrigan Burgel
Ivy Cline
Madeline Cole
Abby Guest
Megan Hollar
Sari Kitchen
Joey LaRoche
Addison McAuley
Abigail Miller
Kenzie Phillips
Bailey Poppe
Makenzy Sandefur
Lily Smith
Carter Titus
Chaley Wade
Veronica Wall
Lillian Weaver
Olivia Wilcox
Julia Wilson
Isabelle Wygal
Jaycee Yelton
Ashley Yoder
Our first graders learned about the first Thanksgiving and then shared a feast with friends! This annual tradition is a fun way to get our students involved in the traditions of that first Thanksgiving meal by helping prep the meal and giving thanks with their friends and teachers. They enjoyed all the traditional foods that we like to enjoy and some treats too!
Families,
You can now subscribe to your student athlete’s schedule using the link below!
http://ical.8to18.com/
When you arrive on the 'Snap! Manage' website, select the school (best to type ‘West’ and it’ll get you close). Then make sure ‘Athletic’ and ‘Activity’ are checked. Next filter the season and sport. Ensure Eastern time is selected.
You can then download the calendar and/or copy the link and import to whatever calendar app or program you use.
The Cast List for this year's musical, The Addams Family, is announced! Congratulations to the following cast members, who will take the stage on March 10, 11, and 12th, 2023, in this fantastic production!
Wednesday Addams - Ava Chamberlain
Lucas Beineke - Dylan Glunt
Gomez Addams - Andrew Kimball
Morticia Addams - Izzy Wygal
Pugsley Addams - Brady Kauffman
Uncle Fester - Evan Cook
Lurch - Phillip Marr, Tristan Burk, Kamden
Hissong
Mal Beineke - Jonny Stoner
Alice Beineke - Allie Bolton
Grandma Addams - Joy Hudson
Ancestors:
Lena Kauffman
Gabbi Hudson
Emma Kauffman
Kiersten Hotvoigt
Trinity Floyd
Hailey Berry
Arianna Chapman
Rylie Schultz
Ezekial Greene
Michael Jones
Maddie Cole
Emily Asbury
Alexandria Schmidt
Lillian Weaver
Jaelyn Smith
Abigail Miller
Anna Byrd
Sari Kitchen
Sophia Holland
Aliana Irving
Illa Kerns
Jessa Beard
Laney Craig
Teagon Miller
Raylea Henry
Geneva Estep
Emery Longaberger
Gwenyth McCullough
Alexis Hausler
Alexa Cheetham
Our fifth graders went to THE Ohio State University on Friday to see the Best Band in the Land! The concert was held in the Mershon Auditorium where students heard pieces from the season's best halftime shows and traditional favorites. They also enjoyed a tour of the auditorium and photo opportunities on the field! What a great day!
Zaydee Cox, a fourth grader, was selected as the Memorial Health 2022 Holiday Contest Card Winner! Fourth and fifth graders were invited to design a holiday greeting card, completed entirely by the student. Zaydee’s card (pictured attached) will be sent to physicians, staff, vendors and reach hundreds of recipients to express Memorial Health’s goodwill at the holidays, while showcasing Zaydee’s talent. Zaydee received a $100 Amazon gift card on behalf of Memorial Health and her photo will be placed in our local media for recognition. Zaydee was joined by her parents, Kevin and Susan Cox, fourth grade teacher Mrs. Crystal Johnson, Art Teacher Mrs. Darlene Fredrick, Principal Aaron Hollar and her classmates to receive her award. Congratulations, Zaydee!
The anatomy class got creative with their concept maps! The following group was voted the best in show by the chemistry classes. The group includes front row: Zoie Vermillion, Tina Douthwaite. Back row: Addison McAuley, Jaelyn Smith, and Timothy Hobart. They are holding their “Big Fish’” prize from Marie’s Candy.
Thank you to the following contributors who make events like Parent/Teacher Conferences extra special for our educators. Their generous donations fund the meal for middle school staff on both conference evenings. We are THANKFUL for YOU!
The West Liberty-Salem Band is partnering with Hillside Greenhouse for a fantastic and festive fundraiser! Visit Hillside Greenhouse on Saturday, December 3rd, from 10-3 PM to support shopping local and our band! 15% of their total sales for the day will be donated to us for things like music, instrument repair, and future events. Thank you in advance!
Tigers' week at a glance!
THANK YOU to everyone who supported our elementary student council supply drive for 4 Paws for Ability.
The supplies are used to help care for Snapper, our buddy and therapy dog, and all his other furry friends who are hoping to be a service dog someday!
Snapper stopped by our elementary school on Friday to say thanks for all the wonderful donations!
Who says scientists can’t be creative?
High School chemistry students presented posters about pillars in chemistry/science history for a gallery walk. The other advanced sciences voted on them and declared the winners! In the front row were large posters winners: 1st - Londyn Loveless, 2nd - Caleb Hershberger, 3rd - Ava Johnson and Honorable Mention - Joy Hudson. In the back row were the small poster winners: 1st – Izzy Wygal, 2nd- Craig Stanford, 3rd – Olivia Wilcox, and Honorable Mention – Claire Longshore.
Hello WL-S Families,
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 22, students will released 2-hours early to allow for staff professional development. Students will be dismissed at approximately 12:55 PM and for those that ride the bus, they will arrive at home or their bus stop approximately 2-hours earlier than normal. Please make sure that you have made arrangements for child care as needed. I hope everyone enjoys the holiday and has a happy Thanksgiving Break. Again, students will be on a 2-hour early release for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 22.
Thank you,
Kraig Hissong
West Liberty-Salem Tigers Football was well represented on the first team honors-All Southwest District. It was announced Tuesday that Gabe McGill, Wylie Harbour and Josh Wilcoxon received the honor. McGill is a junior running back who powered the field with 1,174 yards and 17 touchdowns on 183 carries. Harbour helped his team rush for 2,139 yards and 24 touchdowns, and Wilcoxon, who handles both sides of the field, had 100 tackles, six for loss and oe sack. He also forced two fumbles and recovering one fumble.
Way to represent in the All Southwest District!
West Liberty-Salem is pleased to announce that high school girls soccer coach, Andy Cotrell, has recently been named Division III Ohio Girls Soccer Coach of the Year! Cotrell has coached soccer for 18 years, earned more than 200 wins, an impressive six league titles, and two district championships.
This year, his team OHC championship team managed to go 7-0-0 in OHC play and 15-0-0 in the regular season.
Cotrell will be recognized by the Ohio High School Athletic Association at their banquet later this year.
Congratulations, Coach!
Congratulations to Megan Hollar, who was named OHC Player of the year, Miami Valley District Player of the Year and first team All Ohio. Hollar is joined by Delaney Jones and Delaney Wade, who also received All Ohio first team honors. Kerrigan Burgel and Zoie Vermillion were named to the second team and Tina Douthwaite was an honorable mention. Congratulations, ladies! The OHC champs went 15-0-0 this season.
Last call to order your spirit wear items by 1:00 PM today! Items will be delivered in time for Christmas!
https://wlsaa22.itemorder.com
One last chance to visit the book fair this afternoon! The elementary book fair will remain open during parent/teacher conferences from 3-6 PM!
Congratulations to our November Seniors of the Month, Hailey Berry and Christian Davis! Seniors of the month are awarded with a certificate, gift cards to local businesses on behalf of local sponsors like Malia Hughes, Fathom Realty and Marie’s Candies!
