In first grade, students create a time capsule filled with favorite memories of who they were when just beginning their journey at WL-S. Today, they opened them. They found small toys, pictures they drew, a note to their future self, and notes and pictures from their family. Time capsules will come home with them today, so be sure to revisit that little one who is now your graduate!
The West Liberty-Salem girls track and field team held off Botkins to win its fourth DIII Southwest district title in six years.
Team Scores: 1st WLS 121, 2nd Botkins 113.5, 3rd Anna 86, 4th Legacy. Christian 54, 5th (tie) Lehman Cathooic 48 and Houston 48, 7th Fairlawn 42, 8th Triad 40, 9th Cedarville 39.5, 10th Jackson Center 14, 11th Greenview 13, 12th Southeastern 12, 13th Emmanuel Christian 8, 14th Yellow Springs 7, 15th (tie) SCC and Northeastern 6, 17th Calvary Christian 3, 18th Riverside 1
The top four finishers move on to next week's DIII Southwest Regional meet.
The Tigers were led by the hurdling duo of Sophia Hardwick and Claire Longshore. Hardwick won the 300 Meter Hurdles (47.38) and took third in the 100 Meter Hurdles (16.26). Longshore placed second in the 100 Meter Hurdles in a new school record time of 16.20 and placed fourth in the 300 Meter Hurdles (49.31)
WLS qualified all four of its relays to the Regional meet. Along with the 4x800 relay that qualified on prelim night, the 4x200 Relay team of Tori Douthwaite, Gwen McCullough, Claire Longshore and Mallory Bostick placed third (1:51.10), the 4x100 Relay team of Tori Douthwaite, Gwen McCullough, Lena Kauffman and Chloe Griffith placed third (52.77) and the 4x400 Relay team of Ashley Yoder, Gwen McCullough, Teagan Boyd and Mallory Bostick placed second (4:16.02).
Also qualifying for the Regional Meet were third place finishers Breece Gullett in the 1600 Meter Run (5:24.43) PR, Mallory Bostick 400 Meter Dash (1:02.06) Malia Miller 3200 Meter Run (11:52.45) PR, and fourth place finishers Ashley Yoder 1600 Meter Run (5:25.88), Elise Longshore Pole Vault (9'0), Sophia Hardwick Discus (99'03") PR.
Rounding out the scoring for WLS were Chloe Griffith fifth place in 100 Meter Dash (13.14) and 200 Meter Dash (28.38), Gwen McCullough 800 Meter Run (2:29.48) PR, Lena Kauffman Pole Vault 6th place tie (8'06"), Tori Douthwaite 100 Meter Dash 8th place (13.50) and 200 Meter Dash 6th place (28.67), Ashley Yoder 8th Place 800 Meter Run (2:31), Taylor Kennedy 6th Place 3200 Meter Run (13:23.98).
It's always a fun meet when the championship comes down to the 4x400," said WLS head coach, Ann Vogel. Our women showed a lot of fight and composure for a young team. Botkins is a well-coached team and gave us all we could handle. I'm proud of the way we battled until the very end."
WLS will compete in the DIII Southwest Regional Meet at Troy Stadium with prelims on Wednesday and finals on Friday.
Hello families, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent, with a reminder that students will be released one (1) hour early on the last day of school, Thursday, May 25th. Students will be dismissed at 1:55 PM and you should expect your children to arrive home approximately 1 hour early if they ride the bus. Thank you, Kraig Hissong
Fifth graders toured the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright Patterson AFB yesterday! They were able to climb aboard some of the most storied planes in U.S. history, watched an IMAX movie, had a picnic lunch, and participated
in simulator activities. It was a great day! Thank you to Mrs. Orahood and 5th grade teachers for organizing, chaperones, and bus drivers for getting us to and from safely! It was a great day!
It's a beautiful day for a cookout! Ag Sciences/FFA honored their seniors today with a potluck and cookout!
Today's Senior Shoutout is for Andrew Kimbal, Lena Kauffman, Emma Kauffman, and Nina Ke! Congratulations, seniors!
"Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here." —Neil Gaiman
A long standing senior tradition at West Liberty-Salem is painting blocks in the HS science wing. Blocks are painted during seniors last weeks of school and remain in the hall displaying their message for the next full school year. We have some talented artists in the Class of 2023!
Seniors enjoyed a special and final WL-S lunch with their family event today. The weather was beautiful for courtyard games like Spikeball and Cornhole, and just spending time with friends.
What a great turnout for a great day!
We caught the Kindness Cart spreading cheer this afternoon!
Summer Run Club registration is now open for any child who is pre-k thru 6th grade! Register at bornandracedwestliberty.com
The West Liberty-Salem girls track and field team is sitting in fourth place after Day One preliminaries of DIII Southwest District meet at Graham.
Qualifying for next week's Regional meet are Kenzie Bahan placing third in shot put with a career PR of 32'08.25" and the Tigers 4x800 relay team of Breece Gullett, Ashley Yoder, Teagan Boyd and Mallory Bostick placed second (10:07).
Anna Knox tied for sixth in high jump (4'6").
Qualifying for Saturday's finals:
100 Meter Hurdles-Claire Longshore, Sophia Hardwick
100 Meter Dash-Chloe Griffith, Tori Douthwaite
4x200 Relay-Tori Douthwaite, Gwen McCullough, Claire Longshore, Mallory Bostick
4x100 Relay-Tori Douthwaite, Gwen McCullough, Lena Kauffman, Chloe Griffith
400 Meter Dash-Mallory Bostick
300 Meter Hurdles-Sophia Hardwick, Claire Longshore
800 Meter Run-Gwen McCullough, Ashley Yoder
200 Meter Dash-Chloe Griffith, Tori Douthwaite
4x400 Relay-Ashley Yoder, Mallory Bostick, Breece Gullett, Gwen McCullough
Field events will begin at 10:00 a.m. and running events at 11:30 a.m. The top four in each event qualify for next week's Regional meet.
4H Camp registration is now open! Camp is June 24-28 for third thru eighth graders. Cloverbud camp is also available for younger campers. See attached links for details!
https://champaign.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/champaign-county-4-h-camp
https://logan.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/logan-county-4-h-camp
Today, we are giving senior shoutouts to Logan Instine, Michael Jones, Matthew Jones, and Raven Johnson. Congratulations, seniors!
"You cannot dream of becoming something you do not know about. You have to learn to dream big. Education exposes you to what the world has to offer, to the possibilities open to you." —Sonia Sotomayor
West Liberty-Salem baseball plays again at Brookville on Wednesday at 5:00. Tickets must be purchased online at the website below. Adult General Admission is $8 and Student General Admission is $6. Children 5 and under get in free.
Division III, Region 12, Southwest 3
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
Once upon a time, kindergartners gathered together in magical gowns and costumes to dance the morning away at a Fairytale Ball! The Ball is a new tradition that helps wrap up their ELA unit on fairytales. They danced and sang. A few wolves chased princesses. Dresses twirled and the music kept the party going all morning long! What a great way to end a magical unit!
Our varsity Track and Field team will head to district prelims tonight at Graham High school. Events will begin at 4:00 pm. Tickets need to be purchased in advance at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets?fbclid=IwAR0_t_C0zH4w83vAkQy5Mfr5fUSgZg2lT3JwXKGAlLj8BN2CUnooHT8Ytzs
Go Tigers!
West Liberty-Salem Ag Sciences hosted Ag Science Day for elementary students yesterday, a tradition that has become both a Chapter and elementary student favorite. Ag Science Day teaches young students about all things Agriculture. They visit several stations featuring farm animals and farm implements that are used in everyday farming practices in our community! All of the animals and most equipment are owned by our students and their families. Students are offered the opportunity to interact with the animals, climb up in the seat of a tractor or combine, ask questions, and of course, receive a sweet popsicle treat at the end. Our Ag students were eager and ready to answer so many well-thought questions from students. The future of WL-S FFA is bright!
The Matt Roach Memorial Scholarship fund will host a fundraiser this Friday, May 19th, at Sweetie Pie's. Join them for coffee, breakfast, or lunch, and a portion of proceeds will raise money for future,
local scholarship opportunities.
Good afternoon! Starting today, May 15th, 2023, Bus #19 is now Bus #17 for the remainder of the year. No other changes will be made other than the bus number. Thank you!
Today's Senior Shoutout goes to James Howells, Gabbi Hudson, Lauren Hunter, and Faith Instine! Congratulations to four fantastic seniors!
"It’s your turn to choose and define what success means to you. Now, others will try to define it for you, but yours is the only voice that matters." — Octavia Spencer
