Please take a moment and take the survey regarding the possibility of a health center at WL-S!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5LZBWKX
Hello, The West Liberty-Salem School Board and Community Health and Wellness Partners are discussing the possibility of a School Based Health Center to provide health and dental (by referral) services for students at WL-S. Today, families, high school students, and WL-S Staff will receive a brief survey via e-mail to assess what specific health center services would benefit our students. The survey is completely confidential. If you do not receive the email, there will be an option to take the survey in the live feed section of the website. Thank you for your help as we continue to find ways to improve services for our students and families.
Come out and support the West Liberty-Salem Lions Club at their Annual Pancake Breakfast tomorrow morning! Breakfast is served at the West Liberty United Church of Christ and will raise funds to help the community!
Elementary students are celebrating the 100th day of school in style today! First graders walked in their annual fashion show. Students choose 100 items and glue, stick or pin them to their shirt. They model in front of their peers, teachers and administration, and we had some real show stoppers this morning! Ellie wore 100 sprinkles because she loves sprinkle donuts. Iris wore 100 bows and books for her two favorite things! Sam wore 100 balls, but the important part was that his shirt read, “his teacher survived 100 days!” And finally Henry worse 100 red, white and blue stars because they farm in America with a Case combine!
Do you have a teen driver? Solomon’s Garage is offering a clinic to help keep them safe! This is a hands on event that will give your teen the fundamentals of caring for their vehicle as well as tips on how to stay safe on the road. Parents are encouraged to attend, but not required. Check out Solomon’s Garage on facebook for more details.
WL-S families, students and community members helped us raise $2064.50 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in a Holiday bake sale this year! Christy Muhobrec, Development Manager with JDRF, was here this week to accept the donation. Shonna Harbour organizes the holiday fundraiser at WL-S, and Alysson Cotrell and Jenn Wilconxon helped organize donations. Each student pictured is a WL-S student living with Diabetes, and they appreciate your help! Thank you to all that helped make a difference in Juvenile Diabetes Research!
Congratulations to West Liberty-Salem sophomores Avery Davis and Naomi McGill who were selected by the Bellefontaine Rotary for the 2020 Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp in May! This award is an honor and excellent experience for students who possess the leadership skills necessary to make an impact on their peers and community. “The Rotary Youth Leadership Award is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary Clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.” Avery and Naomi will participate in presentations, activities, and workshops covering a variety of topics during their stay at Camp Kern.
Here is a link to the mandatory track and field parent meeting. If you are unable to attend please watch this video in it’s entirety. Thank you!
https://www.bornandracedinwestliberty.com/parents.html
The Census Bureau is asking for your help this year by responding online:
For the first time, in 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will accept responses online. The process will be quick and secure. You can respond to the census in less time than it takes to finish your morning coffee. You’ll still be able to respond by mail. To learn more about what to expect, visit 2020census.gov.
Please see the revised Middle School Track Schedule and FAQ. Students will meet after school in the Elementary Cafeteria at 3:10 and practice is until 5pm. Be prepared to practice outside. There is a mandatory parent meeting on 3/5 at 6pm in the elementary cafeteria. Please have your student’s registration completed before Monday in Final Forms, and a sport physical if they do not already have one on file for the year. Thanks!
WOW! The final total is in, and our students raised $11,350 for the American Heart Association during the Kids Heart Challenge! Another BIG thank you to Kim Hollar for all of your hard work! Thank you to our families who made heart health a priorty last week and always! Our top fundraisers were:
Isabella Semaan
Blake Eaton
Olivia Waibel
Griffin Evans
Mason Wallace
Sophia Van Houten
Kinsley Brentlinger
Foster Fairchild
Ashlyn Taylor
Solly Warye
Michael Beard
Calvin Cotrell
Amelia Sidders
The Ohio High School Football Association announced that Eli McGill was awarded Academic All-Ohio for the 2019-20 football season. Senior football players are nominated by their respective coaches, carry at least a 3.6 GPA, and must earn a first team All County, All-League, or All-Ohio during their season. Eli has a cummalitive GPA of 4.0, named All-Ohio for football, plays football, basketball, Student Council member, Class President, Key Club, is active in his youth group, and is a United Way Youth Committee Member. Athletic Director Jake Vitt presented Eli with the award on behalf of the Ohio High School Football Association this morning. Congratulations, Eli!
It just doesn’t get any cuter than this! Bow, Alayah, Hayes, Amelia, Ellie, Mandy, and Layla are kindergartners who all have learned to tie their shoes! Their teacher, Mrs. McNabb, has offered her students a special lunch with her once they master this skill. These Tigers were so excited for lunch today!!
It was a packed house for Breakfast of Champions this morning! Fourth and fifth grade students who receive all A’s and no more than one B/B+ on their grade card are invited with their families to attend. Senior Eli McGill was the guest speaker. The full story is linked below!
https://www.wlstigers.org/article/194181?org=wls
College Physics and first graders teamed up for a cool STEM project today in Mrs. Spring and Mrs. Patton’s room! They were so excited to learn about energy, especially when the big kids are teaching class! The full article is linked below:
https://www.wlstigers.org/article/193455?org=wls
Mark your calendars for Grandparents Month!
The WL-S JV and Varsity Cheerleaders held their annual pink out for cancer at Friday night’s basketball game. The student section and cheerleaders wore pink in support of the cause!
On Friday, February 14th, the West Liberty-Salem Key Club held their second annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser. They served soup, salad, and dessert for a $5 donation. They raised $765 that will go to the West Liberty Cares Food Pantry and The Caring Kitchen. Thank you Key Club for your dedication to fighting hunger in our community!
Congratulations, Mr. Brice Henry!
The Education Committee of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra announced Mr. Brice Henry as the winner of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Music Educator of the Year Award 2019-20. Mr. Henry was nominated by several of his colleagues and students highlighting many of his accomplishments and dedication to teaching music. Those recommendations quickly put his name at the top of a very long list of nominees. After evaluating Mr. Henry in the classroom and an in depth interview process the committee was highly impressed with the quality of his program and passion for teaching. Mr. Henry will receive his award at the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Subscription Concert by Maestro Wilson on Saturday evening at 7:30 PM, at the Kuss Auditorium, with a reception in his honor at 6:45 PM.
Mr. Henry currently teaches first and third grade Music, Middle School Choir, High School Choir, Show Choir, Junior Show Choir and serves as Musical Director. Mr. Henry’s enthusiasm and dedication to our students is evident in each class, performance, contest or concert. We are thrilled to join in his celebration and congratulate him on this very well deserved honor.
Congratulations to our Middle School Students of the Month!! 8th Grade: Kerrigan Burgel & Jaden Dunn 7th Grade: Andrea Stokes & Brodey Deam 6th Grade: Emma Smith & Dallas Koons
