Hello, this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with information on how our WL-S community can help those in need in Kentucky who were hit with deadly tornadoes this weekend. First, students may bring the following items to school beginning tomorrow through Wednesday:
Paper Products, Plastic Ware, Toiletries , and Non Perishable Foods.
In addition, on Wednesday evening, from 4 to 6 pm, adult community members may bring the following items for donation to the school:
Water, Diapers, Baby Formula, Feminine Hygiene Products, Socks/Underwear. This collection drive is being done by our student council and will benefit those in need. Items will be transported to Kentucky by local community members. Thank you for your help and consideration.
Middle School and High School Student Council’s are sponsoring spirit week this week with different themes. Please see the themes below under your respective school:
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Monday, Dec. 13th wear your Christmas socks
Tuesday, Dec. 14th wear your Christmas Pajama’s
Wednesday, Dec. 15th wear your Christmas hat
Thursday, Dec. 16th wear your Christmas sweaters
Friday, Dec. 17th wear your full Christmas gear for Costume Day
HIGH SCHOOL:
Monday, Dec 13th – Christmas Pajama Day
Tuesday, Dec 14th – Christmas socks and hats
Wednesday, Dec 15th – White Christmas (wear white)
Thursday, Dec 16th – Red and Green Day
Friday, Dec 17th – Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Prizes will be awarded by Student Council every day for the best dressed in each grade!
Santa Shop opens tomorrow through Wednesday with items ranging from .25-$10! Use your envelope to help your student remember who to shop for and for cash or checks. There are so many wonderful gifts hand selected by our community of elves, and elves will be on stand by to help your student shop. It’s beginning to look A LOT like Christmas as WL-S!
Mrs. Stayrook’s class made and played Dreidel in class while learning about holidays around the world! Dreidel is a game that is played while celebrating Hanukkah. They also tried “sufganiyot” (jelly filled donuts) which is a popular treat during Hanukkah.
It’s Gold Card Friday! Please enjoy the following video’s and congratulate our winners!
Elementary:
https://youtu.be/tNTHI1bfjDw
Middle School:
https://youtu.be/PRtFxpCkVN8
High School winners:
9th Daniel Neer given by Mrs. Roberts
10th Aubree Timmons given by Mr. Warren
11th Arianna Chapman given by Mr. Lynxwiler
12th Tate Yoder given by Mrs. Molly Smith
Contact Oak Grove to schedule your delivery!
West Liberty-Salem Science Olympiads kicked off another successful season in November and had their first tournament at the Northview Invitational in Toledo on Saturday. Our team won several awards and had several top finishes. Thaddeus Kitchen and Zachary Carter won gold medals with their trebuchet; Aiden Taylor and Zachary Carter won gold medals in the event Rocks and Minerals; Ashlyn Taylor and Levi Kitchen won silver medals in the event Rocks and Minerals; Aiden Taylor and Zachary Carter won silver medals in the event Ornithology; and Ashlyn Taylor and Levi Kitchen won 4th place medals in the event Write It Do It. Next up for our team is the National Invitational Satellite tournament in Southern California on January 8. Science Olympiads includes 25 th-9th graders and 6 coaches.
9th Graders (3)
1. Greyson Horsley
2. Craig Stanford
3. Aiden Taylor
8th Graders (8)
4. Taryn Bradley
5. Brock Burgel
6. Haylee Earles
7. Brady Kauffman
8. Emery Longaberger
9. Emma Smith
10. Marshall Sutherin
11. Cooper Titus
7th Graders (8)
12. Zachary Carter
13. Jill Fullenkamp
14. Savannah Gluckle
15. Thaddeus Kitchen
16. Conner Leichty
17. Reilly Recker
18. Ben Wall
19. Lexie Wisner
6th Graders (6)
20. Tristan Casto
21. Levi Kitchen
22. Gunnar Lehman
23. Robert Park
24. Bennett Sutherin
25. Ashlyn Taylor
Coaches (6)
Mr. Cameron Spencer
Mr. Joe Farquharson
Ms. Alicia Mathews
Dr. Dave Smith
Mrs. Danielle Wall
Mr. Aaron Taylor
Hello families,
We were just notified that bus 17 will be running about 15 minutes late today due to a driver shortage. Again bus 17 will be about 15 minutes late today. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you,
Kraig Hissong
West Liberty-Salem choir members in grades 6-9 and director Mr. Waibel supported their fellow classmates starring in Frozen Jr. at the Holland theatre this afternoon. The performance features several WLS students including 9th graders Jessa Beard as Elsa, Sophia Holland as Sven, and Illa Kerns as Bulda, 8th graders Noah Boyd as the King, 7th grader Isabelle Richards, and 6th grader Ashlyn Taylor. Frozen Jr will take the stages on 12/10 & 11 with tickets still available at www.showclix.com/events/12721.
Hello families, This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, December 10th, we will have 2 hour delay start for professional development of school staff. This will impact all Elementary, MS, and HS students including Mac-A-Cheek, Hi-Point, and Alternative school students. MS and HS students will start at 9:40 and the Elementary will start at 9:45. Again all students will be on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow. Thank you, Kraig Hissong
West Liberty-Salem is seeking substitute custodians for evenings and weekends. Flexible hours and paid onsite training. See the attached flyer for details.
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong Superintendent. We were able to get a driver this afternoon for Bus 15, so students will arrive at there regularly scheduled time. Again, bus 15 students will arrive home at their regular time. We apologize for the inconvenience and if you had already planned to pick your children up, you may do so.
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with an important message. Children that ride Bus 15 will be dropped off about 30 minutes later than normal this afternoon due to a shortage of bus drivers. Parents, you may choose to pick your child up at school this afternoon. Please call the office if you wish to do so. (937) 465 1060. All Elementary children will have to be signed out under the main canopy in front of the school. Additional parking is available in the First Row of parking in the High School Lot if no parking is available in front of the school. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you.
Amelia Sidders, second grader in Mrs. Bell’s class, and her dog were awarded with ‘Best Dog in Logan County’ in a contest held by the Logan County Auditor! Amelia, along with other second and third graders from Logan County schools, submitted a paragraph about her pup to the Logan County Auditor office this fall! Amelia was recognized in front of her class who all received a visit from Deputy Piatt and his K-9 Thor! Amelia also received free dog tags for 2022 and a $25 gift certificate to The Fun Company. Way to go, Amelia!
Amelia is pictured with her class, Logan County Auditor Jack Reser, and Deputy Piatt and K-9 Thor.
The Athletic Associated has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting tonight, 12/8. The next meeting is scheduled for 1/5/22. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The West Liberty-Salem Sound Check Show Choir performed for the West Liberty Lions Club Christmas Party last evening. The Christmas party was hosted at The Syndicate in Bellefontaine and marked the fourth performance for the show choir this season. Sound Check is directed by Mr. Paul Waibel.
Reminder! Tonight’s boys JV/Varsity basketball game at West Jeff has been postponed until 2/1/22.
The girls still play at home at 6:00 PM. Come out and support our lady Tigers!
West Liberty-Salem Middle School has announced their November Students of the Month. The following students were nominated and voted on by their teachers for being good students, citizens, kind and hard working. They are awarded with a t-shirt provided by BOSS, candies from Maries, and a certificate. Please help us congratulate the following students!
8TH GRADE: ADDYSON MATTOX & ELIJAH CHRISTISON
7TH GRADE: SAVANNAH GLUCKLE & TUCKER SEARLES
6TH GRADE: DELANEY ANANE-SEFAH & GUNNAR LEHMAN
This week at a glance.........
Congratulations to our December Seniors of the Month!
