ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 15, 2024

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

WEEK AT A GLANCE:

MONDAY 11

Candy Grams - $3

TUESDAY 12

Candy Grams - $3

6th/Yearbook Mtg 3pm

WEDNESDAY 13
Candy Grams - $3

THURSDAY 14

Candy Grams - $3

Musical 7 pm

FRIDAY 15

Candy Grams - $3

Fees DUE!

Artwork DUE!

Musical 4 pm & 8 pm

SATURDAY 16

FT-Science Olympiad

Musical 8 pm

The WLS Musical this year is ‘Footloose’ - show dates are:

Friday, March 15 at 4:00 and 8:00 PM- tickets available online until noon

Saturday at 8:00 PM tickets available until noon on Saturday 

TICKETS:  Adults $10, Students $7 – WL-S Musical tickets are now available! Use the link below to purchase your tickets! Choose the guest check out option. There are options for all shows/times and you choose your seats online. Once purchased, make sure you save the email you receive, as your tickets will be scanned at the door! (Consider taking a screenshot of your tickets as well!) 

https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/32715

MUSICAL CANDY GRAMS:  Candy grams will be for sale each day. They are $3 each and anyone can purchase one! If you’d like to purchase one for a musical cast or crew member, they will be delivered that evening before the show. They will be for sale outside of the cafetorium Monday through Friday during lunch times. 

ARTISTS:  Attention Middle School artists grades 6-8: If you are interested in submitting an art piece for a County wide show that will be on exhibit in Urbana in April…now is your chance!  Bring your artwork to Mrs. Seymour no later than Friday, March 15th. We are limited to the number of entries that we as a school can submit so not everything will be chosen. Categories include: Black and White Drawing (marker or pencil), Colored Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media or Other. Questions? Email Mrs. Seymour (jseymour@wlstigers.org) or go down and see her.

CAFETERIA:  March 11-15th Is National Breakfast Week At WL-S!  Stop in for breakfast and be entered into a drawing for some fun prizes
Wednesday and Thursday we will have a Guest Barista serving up Mocha Latte’s! The Mocha Latte’s will be served as a component of breakfast for $1.85 or $2.00 each.  If You Receive Free/Reduced Lunches, Breakfast Is Also Free!

Today’s winners: Alaina Caldwell, Xander Ault

See the cashier at lunch today for your prize!

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY: Is being recognized on Thursday March 21, wear mismatched socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. 

SPRING FLING: The student council is hosting a spring fling for 7th and 8th grade students.  It will be held during the day from 1:30-2:45 on Friday March 22.  Cost of admission is one item for West Liberty Cares.  Preferred items include hygiene items, boxed food, and canned meat. 

MS COUNSELING OFFICE

6th & 7th SCHEDULING:  Current 6th & 7th grade students, Mrs. Leichty will be coming to your classrooms in the next few weeks to work on scheduling with you. (8th graders see below)

 

CCP CLASSES (8th grade only): Current 8th grade students considering online CCP classes this summer or next fall, please be sure to have completed the below steps:

1.     Have attended one of the 3 mandatory ‘New to CCP Parent Meetings’.

2.     Turn in the purple paper (CC Declaration of Intent) & CCP Counseling session forms no later than April 1.

3.     Apply to Edison State as a CCP Student. Application available on the CCP page of the Ed State website, or by clicking here: Edison State CCP Application

4.     Sign up to meet with Caleb Means, CCP liaison with Edison State, who will be at WL-S on Thursday March 21 from 8-3.  Sign up is posted outside the HS/MS Counseling Office.

5.     See Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Leichty if you have questions.

8th SCHEDULING: Current 8th grade students, once your scheduling paper has been properly filled out, signed by the necessary teachers and a parent you may report to the Mac Lab with your iPad and paper during HR.  Open Lab in the Mac Lab will be available from Friday March 8-Friday March 22.  Mrs. Smith will be available for questions during this time as well.

SPORTS

CHEER:  Cheer clinic and tryouts for HS football season will be 3/18-3/20 from 7-9 PM in the Main gym. Sign-up sheets outside of the AD’s office.

Questions should be directed to Allison Wygal at awygal@wlstigers.orgTODAY IS DEADLINE TO SIGN UP!!

MAJORETTE/COLOR GUARD TRYOUTS:  There will be upcoming clinics and tryouts for next year’s marching band majorette and color guard spots. 

The Majorette Clinic will be March 18-21 (after school until 4:30pm); The clinic is free and open to ALL students in CURRENT Grades 7-11
Majorette Tryouts will be March 22 (after school until DONE); Tryouts will be open to students CURRENT grades 8-11.                                    
Color Guard Clinic will be April 1-4 (after school until 4:30pm); The clinic is free and will be open to ALL students in CURRENT Grades 8-11
Color Guard Tryouts will be April 5 (after school until DONE); Tryouts will be open to students in CURRENT grades 8-11

To sign-up, please click the link on Schoology, or send Mr. Waibel an e-mail or stop in:  thttps://forms.office.com/r/pDJ5KPzGqm

WEIGHT ROOM:  Any student using the weight room after school must be accompanied by a board approved chaperone (coach, teacher, or administrator).  Weight room hours are 3-4:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for any high school student. 

It is closed to students on Wednesday unless accompanied by your specific coach. 

For athletic schedules/changes, please check our website for up-to-date information:  https://www.wlstigers.org/page/athletics

HIGH SCHOOL 

WEEK AT A GLANCE:

MONDAY 11

Candy Grams - $3

Rotary Honors Night-12th

TUESDAY 12

Candy Grams - $3

ACT Testing – 11th

WEDNESDAY 13
Candy Grams - $3

Jr/Sr Book Club – 2ndHR

FT-FFA @ IL

THURSDAY 14

Candy Grams - $3

Prom Mtg 12:05 pm

Musical 7 pm

FRIDAY 15

Fees DUE!

Candy Grams - $3

HR Visit – Neer

NYC Seniors see Johnson

FT-FFA Beef Expo

Musical 4 pm & 8 pm

SATURDAY 16

Prom Dress Swap

Musical 8 pm

The WLS Musical this year is ‘Footloose’ - show dates are:

Friday, March 15 at 4:00 and 8:00 PM- tickets available online until noon

       Saturday at 8:00 PM tickets available until noon on Saturday 

TICKETS:  Adults $10, Students $7 – WL-S Musical tickets are now available! Use the link below to purchase your tickets! Choose the guest check out option. There are options for all shows/times and you choose your seats online. Once purchased, make sure you save the email you receive, as your tickets will be scanned at the door! (Consider taking a screenshot of your tickets as well!) 

https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/32715

MUSICAL CANDY GRAMS:  Candy grams will be for sale at lunch starting Monday. They are $3 each and anyone can purchase one! If you’d like to purchase one for a musical cast or crew member, they will be delivered that evening before the show. They will be for sale outside of the cafetorium Monday through Friday during lunch times. 

NYC SENIORS:  Seniors going on NYC trip need, see Mr. Johnson TODAY during HR.  If you won’t be here at HR, see him before you leave today.

CAFETERIA:  March 11-15th Is National Breakfast Week At WL-S!  Stop in for breakfast and be entered into a drawing for some fun prizes
Wednesday and Thursday we will have a Guest Barista serving up Mocha Latte’s! The Mocha Latte’s will be served as a component of breakfast for $1.85 or $2.00 each.  If You Receive Free/Reduced Lunches, Breakfast Is Also Free!

Today’s winners: Sophia Sprinkle, Jayden Mowers

Stokes-  see the cashier today for your prize!

PROM DRESS:  There will be Community Prom Dress swap sponsored by Community Health & Wellness Partners on Saturday, March 16th from 9am-12pm at 212 E. Columbus Ave, Bellefontaine. Donations of $10 are recommended (not required) to purchase a dress and/or accessories!

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY: Is being recognized on Thursday March 21, wear mismatched socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. 

SERVICE HOURS:  Need community service hours?  The Elementary Student Council is in need of student volunteers to help with their Mother/Son Dance on April 6th from 6:30-8:00p.  See Mrs. Smith if you are interested.

HS TALENT SHOW:  It's not too late to sign up for the postponed Talent Show!  If you would like to participate by joining any of the scheduled challenges or events, see the sign up re-posted outside the HS Counseling Office. 

HS COUNSELING OFFICE

CCP:  Attention students new to CCP at WL-S next year (either WL-S CCP Classes or online CCP Classes with Edison State*): You must apply to Edison State as a CCP student (link below). The application is simple, but you will need your Social Security number.  If you plan to take CCP classes with another institution, reminder to complete their CCP application soon as well.  Please see Mrs. Smith with questions.

https://www.edisonohio.edu/CollegeCreditPlus/

*Students wanting to take online CCP courses with Edison State this summer or next fall: Caleb Means with Edison State will be at WL-S on

March 21.  Sign up posted outside the HS Counseling Office.  Reminder, all students wanting to take an online CCP college course must meet with him to register for courses.  See Mrs. Smith with questions. 

Considering a career in Pharmacy? Considering registering for Findlay’s College of Pharmacy V.I.P. 2 day of learning and exploring.  Event is

March 22 from 9a-3p.  Univ of Findlay is also hosting a ‘Pharmacy Summer Camp’ open to students who will be Juniors or Seniors next fall. 

This 4-day/3-night experience on campus provides dorm and lab experience while getting to know students and faculty.  See Mrs. Smith if you are interested in registering for any of these unique opportunities. 

Interested in learning more about West Point or the Military Academies? Apply to attend West Point’s Summer Leader Experience, a one-week program available to the Class of 2025 to visit West Point this June.  See Mrs. Smith to learn more about this fantastic opportunity.

SCHOLARSHIP

VFW/Spriggs-Wing Post 5451 Urbana: $1,000 scholarship, Must be a Champaign County resident; Simple app – essay on “What Veterans mean to me and our Country”; Apps in Counseling Office, Due 4/4/24

Courtney Cummings Foundation: Scholarship amount varies, depending on student interview; Must be a healthcare major; Apps in Counseling Office, Due 4/5/24

Sharon Jones Memorial: (2) $500 scholarships awarded to WL-S senior; Must be majoring in respiratory therapy; This scholarship may be renewable; GPA of 2.5+; Apps in Counseling Office; Due 4/5/24

Bonnie L. Davis Memorial/Vancrest of Urbana: $3,000 scholarship, For medical majors, App in HS Counseling Office; Due to Couns. Office 4/9/24

Quest Federal Credit Union: (9) $500 scholarships awarded to Logan, Hardin and Wyandot County seniors; You do NOT need to be a member to win; App in Counseling Office; Due in Counseling Office 4/11/24   

SPORTS

CHEER:  Cheer clinic and tryouts for HS football season will be 3/18-3/20 from 7-9 PM in the Main gym. Sign-up sheets outside of the AD’s office.

Questions should be directed to Allison Wygal at awygal@wlstigers.org.

TODAY IS DEADLINE TO SIGN UP!!  

MAJORETTE/COLOR GUARD TRYOUTS:  There will be upcoming clinics and tryouts for next year’s marching band majorette and color guard spots. 

The Majorette Clinic will be March 18-21 (after school until 4:30pm); The clinic is free and open to ALL students in CURRENT Grades 7-11
Majorette Tryouts will be March 22 (after school until DONE); Tryouts will be open to students CURRENT grades 8-11.                                    
Color Guard Clinic will be April 1-4 (after school until 4:30pm); The clinic is free and will be open to ALL students in CURRENT Grades 8-11
Color Guard Tryouts will be April 5 (after school until DONE); Tryouts will be open to students in CURRENT grades 8-11

To sign-up, please click the link on Schoology, or send Mr. Waibel an e-mail or stop in:  thttps://forms.office.com/r/pDJ5KPzGqm

WEIGHT ROOM:  Any student using the weight room after school must be accompanied by a board approved chaperone (coach, teacher, or administrator).  Weight room hours are 3-4:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for any high school student. 

It is closed to students on Wednesday unless accompanied by your specific coach.  For athletic schedules/changes:  https://www.wlstigers.org/page/athletics