The West Liberty-Salem girls cross country team will be collecting socks, hats, gloves and scarves October 10th-14th for those in need in our community. The home rooms collecting the most items in the elementary, middle school and high school will receive a pizza party.
If you would like to donate, but don’t have a family member attending WLS, contact Coach Ann Vogel or a member of the Big Orange cross country team.
Mrs. Stayrook’s Snack Attack was a hit this week! Mrs. Stayrook’s first graders have been working hard the last couple of weeks learning all about their names. They’ve discussed how many letters, vowels, consonants and syllables are in their names. They are working hard to learn their friends’ names, too, and are doing some fun activities to reiterate the lessons. Yesterday, they had a special “Snack Attack”, to wrap up all they’ve learned. Students were asked to bring a snack that begins with the same letter as their name. Some of these can be challenging. A few of their favorites (which were kind of tricky) were…
Emma – Eggo Waffles
Kyla – Kit Kat
Tommy – tomatoes
Ike – Icee
Viola – Veggie Straws
We took pictures and compiled them into a class book to read throughout the year.
The students enjoyed seeing what their friends brought, and they loved showing off their special snack. Great job, first grade!
Ag Science students are carving pumpkins this week for Cedar Bog’s annual ‘Boo in the Bog’ event! The pumpkins will line the jack-o-lantern lit boardwalk this weekend, October 7th & 8th from 6:30-8:30 PM. WL-S students know how to serve our community!
West Liberty-Salem students are invited to attend a holiday ornament workshop at the Holland Theatre in Bellefontaine on Saturday, October 15th. Artists will make ornaments to adorn the Logan County Christmas Tree displayed at the historic Orr Mansion and then the Holland Theatre during their holiday theatre season.
Elementary picture day is tomorrow, Thursday, October 6th! Order forms were sent home with students, but you can also order online at my.lifetouch.com. Use school ID EVT38SG4X to find West Liberty-Salem Elementary.
Save the Date:
The High School Counseling Office will host Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, October 12, at 5:30 PM, for college interested seniors, juniors and their families. Wright State University Admissions and Financial Aid Advisor Renee Jewett will join us. We hope to see you there!
Hello Families,
October 6th ends our 30 day Carry-over Meal Status for students based on previously approved free and reduced lunch applications. As of tomorrow, WL-S students who have not submitted a new Free/Reduced Price Application for school lunch will have to pay regular lunch price ($3.00 for Elementary students, or $3.25 for MS/HS Students.) Parents are encouraged to fill out the Free/Reduced Application if they have not done so. If income status changes at anytime during the school year, a new application can be submitted. Approved Applications also may reduce school fees. If you feel your income may qualify for Free or Reduced prices, please submit an application today!
New this fall is ‘Bring your Parent/Family Member to Lunch Day’! Monday, October 10th, Seniors are invited to bring a parent or family member to join them for lunch! And, each high school grade will have this special opportunity over the next couple of weeks! Seniors and their guest will enjoy a full hour (12:05-1:08) to eat and relax outside (weather permitting) or inside in the gym (inclement weather alternative). Guests are welcome to purchase a lunch from our cafeteria ($5) or bring their lunch. We encourage families to take advantage of this fun opportunity this fall. (Save the dates for Grade 11: Oct 12, Grade 10: Oct 17, Grade 9: Oct 19).
Our elementary STEM students are creating blindfolds for a cup stacking challenge this week. STEM is the study of science, technology, engineering and math while also incorporating computer skills. Coursework often allows students to work freely on challenges that get their creative juices flowing and introduce them to lifelong skills that carry over to many popular professions!
Please help us congratulate our MIddle School Students of the Month! Students are selected by their teachers for hard work, character and responsibility. They receive gift cards supplied by Malia Hughes, Fathom Realty, a t-shirt from BOSS, and Marie’s Candies. Keep up the great work!
8th Grade: Grace Jones & Thaddeus Kitchen
7th Grade: Ryrie Matthews & Beckett Sullivan
6th Grade: Emily King & Tyler Hershberger
Science is fun! Mrs Fullenkamp and Mrs Harman’s classes furthered their study of electrical force with a static electricity lab. Students enjoyed the lesson while making some silly memories!
Hannah Perdue, Former graduate of WLS, volunteers her time to decorate the elementary lunch boards each month! Hannah is so talented and the students really look forward to seeing her new designs! Thank you, Hannah!
Week at a glance!
Twenty high school students attended, ‘Don’t Give Up’, a sign rally at the Champaign County Courthouse, on Friday afternoon. The students joined community members and students from neighboring high schools. Molly Smith, High School Counselor shared that students, who signed up for the event in the weeks prior, all mentioned that they felt pulled to be a part of such an important event and share the message. Mrs. Smith shared with faculty, “The event was meaningful for the 20 students that attended. It was inspiring to watch students take pride in what they were doing.” Thank you to each student who took time to remind someone to never give up!
Congratulations to our High School Educator of the Week Lori Milliron!
PeeWee Football and Cheerleaders get to play/cheer on the highschool field tomorrow and invite you to join them!
JV (3rd & 4th grade) plays at 1:30. Varsity (5th & 6th grade and 6th grade recognition) plays at 3-3:30.
Come out and support our youth football program! Go Tigers!
The Village of West Liberty is looking for student volunteers to help with their Halloween Spooktacular, October 27th from 4:30-7:30. Students are needed to help decorate for the event, prepare pumpkins for carving, setting up and managing games and face painting. If you have a student who is interested in helping with this event, encourage them to sign up outside the HS Counseling Office.
The varsity football cheer team helped “Paint LOCO Pink” by decorating local store front windows and participating in the tree lighting ceremony in downtown West Liberty last evening. The county wide event, in partnership with the Logan County Cancer Society, officially proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Paint LOCO Pink uses their fundraising efforts through sponsorships for events like this to honor, support and raises awareness though out communities in Logan County. Take a minute and drive through our town and see our cheer team’s awesome artwork this month!
It’s Gold Card Friday! Enjoy the videos and congratulations to this week’s winners! Keep up the great work, Tigers!
Elementary
https://youtu.be/Ugx89ezAcGk
Middle School
https://youtu.be/66owtYdY5gU
High School Gold Card Winners:
12th Gabbi Hudson given by Mrs. Shank
11th Zach Damron given by Mrs. Spencer
10th Bexley Wilcoxon given by Mrs. Spencer
9th Emma Gilbert given by Mrs. Salley
STAFF Mr. Yoder given by Mrs. Molly Smith and by Maintenance for Laundry Help
Calling all college-considering Juniors & families,
West Liberty-Salem will offer the PSAT on Tuesday, October 25th. The PSAT, or preliminary SAT, is a great primer for the SAT, and even the ACT, and even though it’s optional and preliminary, it’s more than just a practice run! PSAT scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars, award merit scholarships and enter students who will take the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam. Half of all National Merit finalists receive a scholarship ranging from $2,000 to four years of full tuition. The test is limited to the first 25 registrants. The cost is $18, and students can register in the Counseling Office with cash or check. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Molly Smith.
What: PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Qualifying Test)
When: Tuesday, October 25
Where: WL-S High School
Who: First 25 WL-S juniors to register
