MS/HS picture retakes are tomorrow, December 18th. Students having their picture taken for the first time can fill out an order form at school tomorrow or a physical form (if they brought one home). Attached is the photo package pricing. If you are having your photos retaken based on your original package, you do not need a new form.
Mrs. Symmat's 6th grade science classes have been learning about kinetic and potential energy this week. They've been busy helping make come back toys for Santa.
The challenge is to take a cylinder, use rubber bands and weights to make the toy roll one meter and back.
Jett Ziegler, Calvin de Roziere and Callen Oder designed the Grands Cinnamon Rolls comeback toy and demonstrated it for us.
Bradley Deam and Callee Dagger designed the clear comeback you, where we could see the potential energy store and release as kinetic energy.
Congratulations to our December Seniors of the Month Aaron Campbell and Ava Chamberlain! Ava and Aaron were voted on by their teachers for being great students and representatives of their school. Students of the month receive awards for their nominations from local businesses including Ice Cream Parlor, Marie's Candies, People's Savings and Loan, Subway, and Malia Hughes, Realtor with Key Realty.
Click to learn more about our December Students of the Month!
https://www.wlstigers.org/page/seniors-of-the-month
The High School cheerleaders are collecting blankets now through 12/23/24 for their first annual blanket drive! The blankets will be donated to local agencies to be distributed locally to those in need this winter. If you'd like to donate, you can bring blankets to our home boys' JV/Varsity basketball games on 12/17 or 12/23 and give to one of our cheerleaders! Thank you for your support!
High School students in Pages, class taught by Ms. Jess Haney, visited OSU's Wexner Center for the Arts as part of their ongoing Pages programming. This semester students have been meeting during lunch to explore the photography of Ming Smith and work on different ways to create self-portraits.
Students were guided through Smith's exhibition by MFA student, and working writer, Misha Ponnuraju, as well as Wex staff Sarah Robison. A 40-minute writing workshop followed with students getting lunch at the Union after.
Pages will have a different focus next semester with a new exhibition and artist.
We have several events happening this week outside of our normal extra-curricular, after school schedule! Check out this week's events! Our last day of school is Friday, December 20th. We will resume classes on January 6th, 2025!
The 7th-grade Math 8 class wrapped up their Christmas Graphing Project today, and the students were incredibly proud of their work!
The Math 7–8 class collaborated to graph coordinate grids like the one shown in the photo. Each student was assigned 1-2 grids, depending on the complexity of their graphs. Mrs. Mazza kept the Christmas image they were creating a secret, which added an element of surprise to the project. After completing the grids in pencil, the students were given the opportunity to color them, bringing the final picture to life! It was a fantastic team effort, and the end result turned out amazing, really getting us all into the holiday spirit!
Attention students taking online CCP Classes: As we approach the end of fall semester, this is a reminder about your CCP textbooks. Please see below for specific information per college and be sure to meet any deadlines as instituted by college.
Cedarville University: All textbooks must be returned to the Cedarville campus bookstore.
Clark State Community College: All textbooks must be returned to the WL-S Media Center (Mrs. Blaker)
Edison State Community College: All RENTED textbooks must be returned to the campus bookstore by 12/20. Items may be shipped or dropped off in person. All other materials purchased using CCP funds must also be returned and should be returned to the WL-S Media Center no later than 1/27/25. Failure to return materials will result in being charged. Not sure if you rented or purchased your materials, email lmccabe2@edisonohio.edu.
Need books for Spring Semester? Edison State will not have CCP Financial Aid posted to student accounts to purchase 2nd semester books until 2 weeks before classes (Jan 20). Obtaining materials before January 6th will result in the students being charged. Please wait until after 1/6/25 to order.
Tiger Athletic Week at a Glance! Go Tigers!
This week, our Middle School and High School band and choir will showcase musical performances sure to get you in the spirit of the season.
Monday 12/16- The 6th Grade Choir, HS Choir, and HS band will perform starting at 6:30
Tuesday 12/17- The 7th/8th grade band and 7th/8th choir will perform starting at 6:30
On Tuesday, 12/17 the JV/Varsity boys basketball teams have a home basketball game, so please plan accordingly for a busy evening at WLS.
Early literacy is a critical foundation for a child's academic and cognitive development. It goes beyond simply learning to read and write—it's about developing the skills to understand and make sense of the world through language. Through foundations like The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, parents and schools are able to put books in the hands of children early to set the stage for lifelong learning, improved communication, and success in school.
Recently, West Liberty-Salem was awarded $200 for our elementary library through the success of the Foundations local fundraising event. This is the second year in a row that WLS has been the recipient of the award. The money is used to purchase new books for our library, benefiting our students, teachers. Thank you to Heather Chamberlain, who spearheads the fundraising efforts for our community, and the many community members who attended to bid on our basket for our district!
https://urbana.ohiodailydigital.com/news/west-liberty-salem-schools-wins-big-at-bags-books-bourbon-event?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3KbchE_zIXtSIegS4U8xUmISYMwc1nKk2s_wkK7S_WTGXasz9OjoDfUNg_aem_1MWBkxgzB-Lx5OLvR_jmqQ
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!
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.
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!
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!
