Tonight, Coach Dennis McIntosh achieved his 500th career win as the head coach of the High School girls basketball team. Since starting in 1994, Coach McIntosh has not only built an impressive legacy of victories, but he's also been a guiding force for countless athletes, teaching hard work, dedication, and the true meaning of teamwork.
500 wins is a testament to his passion, leadership, and commitment to our players, both on and off the court. We are so fortunate to have had him lead our team through the years, and tonight’s victory is a well-earned celebration of all his hard work. Congratulations, Coach!
The Tigers defeated Jonathan Alder 38-29 on the road. They return to action Thursday at home, taking on Anna.
Mrs. Orahood's fifth graders are hard at work on their science biome projects! 🌍🔬 From deserts to rainforests, they’ve been researching ecosystems, creating models, and presenting their findings. It’s amazing to see their creativity and teamwork in action. Pictured are Joel Heater and Jackson Barth with their Grassland biome. The biome is made up of all the things you would find in a prairie, from grass to animas, clouds and sunny blue sky! A few more projects are also pictured to display their hard work! #FifthGradeScience #BiomeProject #ScienceFun
Congrats to the West Liberty-Salem 7th grade girls basketball team for winning the OHC North title! 🏀🎉#OHCChamps #WLSTigers #Teamwork
70 Little Tiger Cheerleaders took the floor tonight and wowed the crowd with all they learned at Little Tiger Cheer camp this week! Big thanks to the high school cheerleaders for putting on a great camp! And great job for the Little Tigers! They did great!
Melvin is out and about again today! He visited our students in Mrs. Phelps' 8th grade ELA class and Mrs. Seymour's Art classes!
There is nothing better than athletes supporting their fellow athletes. This week, the middle school girls and boys basketball teams (with the addition of their friends) came out to support each other during their home games! Great job, Tigers!
Our High School cheerleaders hosted Little Tiger Cheer camp this week! Our Little Tigers had a great time learning cheers, playing games, and learning a dance they will perform at halftime of our varsity boys basketball game tomorrow night! Come out and see what they learned! The future of Tiger cheer is bright!
*Any Little Tigers that were absent will receive their shirts tomorrow during the school day. 📣😊
Melvin, Mrs. Perdue's therapy dog, was soaking up all the attention from students who were eager to read to him! He enjoyed hearing about Biscuit the dog, and enjoyed every minute with his student readers!
West Liberty-Salem announces Kindergarten Screening for the 2025-2026 school year!
All students must be age 5 before August 1, 2025 to be eligible to attend kindergarten.
Kindergarten Screening will be held on Friday, May 9 and Monday, May 12 at West Liberty-Salem Elementary.
To set up a screening appointment for your student, please email Mrs. Alysson Cotrell at alcotrell@wlstigers.org.
Please include the following in your email:
Parent(s) First & Last Name:
Student First & Last Name:
Student Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year):
Student Street Address:
School District of Residence:
Preferred screening date (May 9 or May 12):
Preferred time of day (morning or early afternoon):
If you have questions, please feel free to call us at 937-465-1075.
Huge congratulations to Caizen Anders, 6th grade, for winning the Middle School Spelling Bee after an intense 30 rounds! He claimed victory with the word "tersely," but not without a tough challenge from Drew Piacentino, 8th grade, who went head-to-head with Caizen for the final 19 rounds!
We’re so proud of all the participants for representing their grades with great effort and determination. Well done, everyone!
The following students represented their class in the Spelling Bee:
6th Grade
Caizens Anders
Shiloh Cole
Trevor Dalton
Emma Krois
Leah Lee
Nika Matthews
Calvin de Roziere
Quyn Vermillion
7th Grade
Addy Brannon
Wyatt Brooks
Cole Cooper
Zeke Lauck
Ana Krempasky
Rosie Sokolow
Connor Watson
Lilly Yeater
8th Grade
Alexa Beard
Tyler Hershberger
Jules Loveless
Braylon Lucas
Drew Piacentino
Carter Pratt
Izzy Spencer
Carver Wallace
Madison - Champaign ESC's preschool screening window is now open! Scan the QR code or call today for a screening! Students ages 3-5 (not yet eligible for kindergarten) may register.
The West Liberty Ball Association is still accepting registrations for youth baseball and softball! Registration ends in just 4 days, so sign up soon! ⚾️🥎
https://www.wlsyouthathletics.org/baseball?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3jyCzOOh99r0Eu1CxM7avDAjB1iW0NW9nDxEyZpxEWq3QeNPOUo9pA0Bs_aem_Ev92DrO1Xmq7gdIFOynY_Q
🎓 Attention Senior Families! 🎓
As we begin the spring semester of your student’s senior year, we want to make sure you don’t miss any important events! Mark your calendars for these key dates coming up:
📅 Senior New York City Trip: April 23-25
💃 Prom: Saturday, May 3
🏅 Senior Awards Night: Thursday, May 8
📚 Senior Exams: May 15 & 16
🌟 Senior Community Service, Graduation Practice & Cookout: May 19
🎓 Graduation: Sunday, May 25 at 7:00 PM
We can’t wait to celebrate all the amazing accomplishments of the Class of 2025! Stay tuned for more details and let’s make these last few months unforgettable!
#SeniorYear #ClassOf2025 #MarkYourCalendars #ExcitingTimesAhead
West Liberty-Salem High School choir members recently showcased their musical talents at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Solo and Ensemble Contest. Students performed both as soloists and as a group, demonstrating their dedication and skill. This event offered a valuable opportunity for participants to challenge themselves, receive constructive feedback from experienced adjudicators, and continue to nurture their passion for music. Congratulations to all the choir members who took part in this memorable and rewarding experience!
Soloists who performed, some receiving recognition, include the following members:
Kiarah Ingram- Superior, Class C
Amelia Barth- Excellent, Class C
Geneva Estep- Excellent, Class B
Emery Longaberger- Excellent, Class B
Zoe Carter- Excellent, Class B
Jessa Beard-Class A
Pictures are not permitted inside the performance.
From the court to the sidelines, members of the boys' basketball team are showing their support for the girls' team and making great use of the cheer signs! It's all about teamwork and school spirit!
Meanwhile, at the concession stand, cheerleaders worked both morning and afternoon shifts (for varsity choir), and Anna Cole, one of our cheerleaders, even announced the game! These athletes are keeping busy today!
And don't forget about halftime! Softball is hosting Chuck-a-Duck during both the girls' and boys' games!
Tonight, catch the boys at home against Greenview—JVB tips off at 4:00, followed JVA, and Varsity featuring the Pep Band!
Let’s keep the energy high and cheer on our incredible athletes! #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #SupportEachOther #SchoolSpirit #GoTeam
Big congratulations to Coach Aaron Lauck on being named the 2024 Southwest District Cross Country Coach of the Year! 🏅
This recognition reflects Coach Lauck’s unwavering dedication to continued excellence in the Big Orange program, exceptional leadership, and commitment to developing not just top-tier athletes, but well-rounded individuals.
Our high school girls basketball team, coaches and families had an awesome time cheering on alumni Lilly Weaver at Clark State Community College this week! Lilly, a freshman and starting point guard for the Hocking College Hawks, played an amazing game against the Eagles. It’s so great to see our alumni continuing to shine on the court! Proud of you, Lilly!
Photo credit: John Coffman
It may be cold outside, but our 7th graders warmed up with a fun game of kickball in gym class today! Nothing like a little friendly competition to shake off the chill and stay active.
Huge shoutout to our FFA Ag Biotechnology team for an incredible performance at the STATE FINALS today! They placed 19th in the state on their exams to earn their spot at State Finals and gave it their all in the competition! The team includes Kaylee Powell, Ava Astorino, Maverick Reames, and Ashlee Vondeylen. A special thank you to Addison Hutton, pictured here, who stepped in as an alternate and competed in place of Maverick today. We couldn’t be prouder of all of you for representing our school so well! #FFA #AgBiotech #StateFinals #FutureFarmers
Goodmorning, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to slick road conditions, WLS is on a 2-hour delay for today, Friday, January 24th. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for the elementary. Thank you.