Mark your calendars for Middle School spirit week! Make it a great one!
The November middle school fundraiser was a resounding success! Not only did they reach their goal, but they exceeded it! The fundraiser will help with classroom activities, gold card prizes, and morale boosters throughout the year. Mr. Barhorst's sixth graders were this year's top fundraisers and earned a pizza party for their collective effort! Thank you to everyone who helped make our first-ever middle school November Giving a success!
There is still plenty of time
The Class of 2024 has chosen an evening event to welcome back the Class of 2024!
The Welcome Back Event for the Class of 2024 will take place on:
Tuesday, December 17th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Media Center
Enjoy pizza and drinks provided by the HS counseling department and catching up with friends!
Please RSVP by emailing Mrs. Smith at mosmith@wlstigers.org or Mr. Johnson at gjohnson@wlstigers.org.
Feel free to invite other members of the Class of 2024 to join us! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, December 17th!
After dinner, stay for the HS boys' basketball game (free pass available upon request) or the MS band/choir concert!
Check out our own Taran Logwood featured in the Bellefontaine Examiner's Winter Sports Preview! The insert can be found in the Thursday, December 12th, print edition of the Examiner!
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, due to slick road conditions WL-S is on a 2-hour delay this morning, Friday, December 13th. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for Elementary. Also, the first grade field trip to Columbus has been canceled for today. Thank you.
National Honor Society Inducts New Members By Allison Wygal December 12, 2024 The West Liberty-Salem Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 26 new members on Wednesday, December 11th. This year’s inductees included four seniors and 22 juniors. Kennedy Wallace served as the Master of Ceremonies, and the theme of the ceremony was “Go for the Gold.” NHS President Akira Whitman delivered the opening remarks, encouraging members to challenge their character, serve and lead within their school and community, and carry these values forward into their futures. Her words inspired the students to view NHS membership not just as a resume booster, but as an opportunity to embrace and live out the organization’s core values. Next, current NHS members presented the four core values that guide the organization: Leadership, Scholarship, Service, and Character. These values are central to the selection of new members. The presentations were as follows: Leadership was introduced by Quentin Rudolph, Scholarship by Londyn Loveless, Service by Ava Chamberlain, and Character by Taran Logwood. Each speaker shared examples of how these values are used by leaders to inspire change and foster responsibility. Senior member Luke McGill introduced the 26 new NHS members, and Isabella Hardwick and Daniel Neer presented them with their Gold Cords and certificates. The Gold Cords will be worn again at graduation to symbolize their NHS membership. Middle School Principal Andy McGill closed the ceremony with a challenge to both new inductees and current members. He urged them to use NHS and other organizations they’re involved in to further develop themselves and their communities, emphasizing the importance of advancing the four pillars of NHS. “Go out and make a difference but someday come back because you are the leaders who keep a good community going,” McGill said. He encouraged the students to exceed expectations and explore what’s possible. The ceremony concluded with a reception featuring light refreshments, hosted by senior members Teagan Boyd, Alaina Irving, and Maddie McGill. Special thanks to NHS members Greyson Horsley and Aaron Campbell for setting up the lighting for the evening. National Honor Society Officers are: President – Akira Whitman Vice – President – Isabella Hardwick Secretary – Londyn Loveless Treasurer – Quentin Rudolph Historian – Daniel Neer Parliamentarian – Greyson Horsley New Members are: Seniors Caleb Hershberger Illa Kerns Samantha King Myla Thornburg Juniors Ava Astorino Brock Burgel Naomi Cole Geneva Estep Gavyn Greehill Breece Gullett Lyndee Harrison Alexis Hausler Kamdon Hissong Addison Hutton Brady Kauffman Dylan King Caleb Larson Emery Longaberger Wyatt Longaberger Brevin Louden Levi Miller Reese Oder Sadie Paul Emma Smith Abbie Thoman Garrett Wallen
The First and Third Grade Christmas Music Programs were full of festive entertainment for the holiday season. The first graders delighted the audience with fun twists on classic favorites, while the third graders showcased their growing musical talents with equally entertaining songs and dance. Together, they filled the air with holiday cheer and reminded every one of the magic of Christmas!
College bound seniors and families should plan to join us on Thursday, December 19th, from 6-7:00 PM, for Financial Aid Night, in the HS media center. FAFSA help will be available at the conclusion of the meeting to assist families with completing the FAFSA. Juniors who are interested in learning more about the financial aid process are also welcome to attend.
The meeting will address all forms of Financial Aid and provide on-site assistance for filing the FAFSA.
For families wanting to complete the FAFSA at the conclusion of the meeting, utilizing the on-site assistance being provided, please see below:
1. All parties need to setup FSA ID and passwords now as it can take up to a week to be approved and usable. Visit www.studentaid.gov to create an account. Please make sure to use legal name on SSN card. Be sure to write down your username and passwords as they are specific for upper/lower case.
2. Students will be asked to enter their SSN, birth date, and email (not high school email) please make sure to use Gmail, yahoo, etc.)
3. A parent will also be asked to enter their SSN, birth dates, and email addresses.
4. 2023 tax information for student and parent should be accessible.
5. Financials for bank checking, savings, investments, 529 programs. (Values of farms and businesses.)
At the end of November, sophomores traveled to Cincinnati to see a performance of Twelfth Night after studying the play in English class.
This production offered a dystopian twist on the Shakespeare classic, featuring plenty of disguises, romance, and hijinks. It was the second time WL-S students have visited Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, a renowned playhouse in downtown Cincinnati. They were fortunate to attend one of the final performances of Twelfth Night before the company embarks on a tour to Prague, Czech Republic!
The Elementary Student Council hosted their annual Holiday Staff Appreciation Breakfast this morning. Featuring breakfast casseroles, pastries, a yogurt bar, juice, milk, and coffee, teachers, administrators, and staff enjoyed a hearty meal to start their day on a cold morning. This long-standing tradition, held each year before the holiday break, allows the student council to express their gratitude and appreciation. A big thank you to the Student Council for organizing this wonderful holiday tradition!
Check out our high school wrestling team tonight on Peak of Ohio's Chalk Talk! They will discuss their season so far and what's to come for the Tigers. You can watch at https://peakofohiotv.com/livetv/details/channel-1/101
All high school evening events are confirmed to proceed as scheduled. This includes HS practices, the FFA judging trip, FFA fruit pick-up, and the NHS induction ceremony.
❄️ In accordance with current policy, when school is closed, all sports, practices, and contests below the high school level are automatically canceled.
A decision regarding high school practices will be made at noon, and teams will hear directly from their coaches around that time.
Additionally, a decision regarding the National Honor Society induction will be made at noon and communicated promptly.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. The safety of our students and families is always our highest priority. ❄️
Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, due to slick road conditions WL-S is on a 2-hour delay this morning, Wednesday, December 11th. School will start at 9:40 for MS and HS and 9:45 for Elementary. Thank you.
You’ve spoken, and we’ve listened! The Class of 2024 has chosen an evening event to welcome back the Class of 2024!
The Welcome Back Event for the Class of 2024 will take place on:
Tuesday, December 17th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Media Center
Enjoy pizza and drinks provided by the HS counseling department and catching up with friends!
Please RSVP by emailing Mrs. Smith at mosmith@wlstigers.org or Mr. Johnson at gjohnson@wlstigers.org.
Feel free to invite other members of the Class of 2024 to join us! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, December 17th!
After dinner, stay for the HS boys' basketball game (free pass available upon request) or the MS band/choir concert!
Fourt West Liberty-Salem football cheerleaders were selected for All OHC honors this season. Cheerleaders include:
Ava Chamberlain-1st team All OHC
Alaina Irving-1st team All OHC
Ellery Wygal-2nd team All OHC
Geneva Estep-All OHC Honorable Mention
Congratulations, Tiger Cheerleaders!
Today’s Elementary Spelling Bee was an exciting showcase for our very talented 4th and 5th grade spellers, featuring eight 4th graders and eight 5th graders. After 22 rounds, the competition culminated with a victory for Ozzy Anders, a 5th grader, who emerged as the Spelling Bee champion and Calvin Cotrell, 5th grader, was runner up!
The final rounds were close and exciting, but the word "diablo" proved to be the challenge, securing Ozzy’s victory. His perfect spelling earned him the top spot and the honor of advancing to the Regional Qualifier.
As the champion, Ozzy will now prepare for an online spelling and vocabulary test in February, where he will compete for a chance to qualify for the Regional Spelling Bee.
The WL-S Boys and Girls Swim Teams are off to a great start to the season. Last week, The Tigers competed in two meets. The results are below.
December 3rd at Home meet at Champaign County YMCA VS Jonathon Alder, Shawnee, Fairbanks, Graham, Urbana, and London. West Liberty-Salem Lady Tigers:
Lydia Schmidt - 100 Freestyle - 01:08.62 - 1st Place (20pts)
- 50 Butterfly - 41.96 - 4th Place (15pts)
Laney Craig - 100 Freestyle - 01:25.71 - 8th Place (11pts)
- 50 Freestyle - 39.31 - 12th Place (7pts)
Aylivia Miller - 50 Freestyle - 34.78 - 8th Place (12.5pts)
The Lady Tigers finished with 65.5 pts to finish 5th overall.
West Liberty-Salem Tigers:
Kam Hissong - 50 Freestyle - 25.74 - 1st Place (20pts)
- 50 Butterfly - 28.12 - 2nd Place (17pts)
The lone Tiger swimmer brought home 37 points to finish 5th overall.
The Tigers combined for 102.5 points to finish 5th overall.
On Saturday, December 7th, WLS took on 12 teams at the Trotwood Sprint Invite.
West Liberty-Salem Swimming Tigers:
Kam Hissong -
100 Freestyle - 59.02 - 7th Place (12pts)
50 Backstroke - 30.18 - 1st Place (20pts)
The lone Tiger secured 32 points for a 10th place finish.
West Liberty-Salem Lady Swimming Tigers:
Aylivia Miller -
50 Freestyle - 35.68 - 19th Place
50 Butterfly - 43.16 - 10th Place (7pts)
Lydia Schmidt -
100 Freestyle - 1:10.97 - 7th Place (12pts)
50 Butterfly - 36.75 - 7th Place (12pts)
Lady Swimming Tigers combined for 31 points and an 11th place finish.
The Tiger team as a whole finished the day with 63 points and a 12th place overall finish.
WL-S swimmers travel to Wittenberg Natatorium in Springfield for the Kenton Ridge Invitational on Saturday, December 14th.
Pictured are Kamden has set to school records this season in 50 Free: 25.62 and 100 Free 59.02, Aylivia Miller in 50 Butterfly, and Lydia Schmidt takes off in 100 Free on December 3rd.
Dahlia Sokolow claimed first place and completed a gold sweep at the American Open Finals. She set new Ohio State records, surpassing her own previous records with a 51kg Snatch, a 64kg Clean and Jerk, and a 115kg total. Dahlia concluded the 2024 season with first place finishes at all three national competitions.
Our high school girls' and boys' basketball teams have been working with the Little Dribblers in preparation for two exciting performances! The Little Dribblers have been learning key basketball fundamentals such as dribbling, shooting, and passing, and they will showcase these skills in a fun halftime show at upcoming games. You can catch a performance during halftime of the girls' JV and Varsity games on Saturday, December 14th, and at halftime of the boys' JV and Varsity games on Tuesday, December 17th. Come out to see all they've learned and stay to enjoy the games!
