West Liberty-Salem Local School District

Good morning. This is Aaron Hollar calling for Mr. Hissong. The roads have not improved so we are cancelling for today. Parent/Teacher conferences will still be held tonight as planned.

Good morning! This is Aaron Hollar, calling on behalf of Mr. Hissong to announce that WL-S is on a two hour delay due to slick roads. Again, WL-S is on a two hour delay. Thank you.

📚🎓 College Fair & CCP Night at WL-S! 🎓📚 Find out more information about our upcoming college fair and College Credit Plus night for high school students here: https://www.wlstigers.org/article/2038760

🎉West Liberty-Salem is proud to recognize Luke McGill and Audrey Collins as our February Seniors of the Month! 🎉 👏🎓Selected by their teachers, Luke and Audrey exemplify leadership, dedication, and excellence both in and out of the classroom. We are so proud of their hard work and the positive impact they have on our school and community! Seniors of the month receive gifts from local businesses like Stoner's Ice Cream Parlor, Marie's Candies, Subway, and gift cards from Malia Hughes, Key Realty. Keep up the great work! Read more about our Seniors here: www.wlstigers.org/page/seniors-of-the-month #TigerPride #SeniorsOfTheMonth #ClassOf2025

🏆 WL-S Girls Wrestling Shines at OHC Championships! 🏆 The WL-S girls wrestling team had a great day at the OHC Championships in Mechanicsburg! With smaller numbers, many weight classes were combined for competition and then separated for awards. 🔥 115 lbs – JENNA CLINE IS YOUR OHC CHAMPION! 🔥 She went 1-3 on the day and brought home the title! 🏅 🥈 125 lbs – Shelby Vincent went 1-2 with a pin and finished as OHC Runner-Up! 🥉 110 lbs – Chloe Griffith battled to a 3-2 record with a pin, securing 3rd place! This was a great tournament to help the team prepare for the postseason. Up next: Southwest Sectionals at Greenview this Friday! If you see any of the WL-S girls, make sure to wish them good luck! 💪🐅

🏆 OHC Championships Recap – West Liberty-Salem Boys Wrestling Team 🏆Silas Krabill wins his second OHC Championship The West Liberty-Salem boys wrestling team had a stellar showing at the OHC Championships in Mechanicsburg, finishing 3rd overall behind Mechanicsburg and Greenview! 👏 Individual highlights include: • 106: Wyatt Shoemaker went 1-1 with a pin, placing 2nd 🥈 • 113: Zayden Shafer went 1-1 with a pin, placing 3rd 🥉 • 126: Lucas Merriman went 1-1 with a tech fall, placing 2nd 🥈 • 132: Lance Saylor went 3-1 with a pin and 2 major decisions, placing 3rd 🥉 • 138: Kyler Langhardt went 1-1, placing 2nd 🥈 • 144: Derek Wall went 2-2 with a pin and a tech fall, placing 7th 🏅 • 157: Robert Park went 2-2 with a pin, placing 5th 🏅 • 165: Silas Krabill went 2-0 with a pin and a major decision to win his second OHC Championship! 🥇👏 • 175: Tim Krabill went 1-2 with a pin, placing 5th 🏅 • 215: Maverick Reames went 2-1 with 2 pins, placing 3rd 🥉 It was a fantastic day for the team, showing grit and determination in every match. We’re now gearing up for the sectional tournament at Versailles this Saturday! We’re feeling great about peaking at the right time of the season, and we can’t wait to see the continued success of our athletes. 💪 Let’s go, West Liberty-Salem! Come out and support the team this Saturday! 💙

🏀🎉 Congratulations to our All-Conference OHC North Boys Basketball Players! 🎉🏀 A huge shoutout to our West Liberty-Salem Tigers who earned All-Conference honors this season! 🏆 First Team All-Conference: Isaiah Reames 🏆 Honorable Mention: Carson Poppe Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the game have been incredible to watch this season. We are so proud of you! 🐅🔥 #TigerPride #OHCAllConference #WLSBoysBasketball

🏀🎉 Congratulations to our All-Conference OHC North Girls Basketball Players! 🎉🏀 A huge shoutout to our West Liberty-Salem Tigers who earned All-Conference honors this season! 🏆 First Team All-Conference: Ava Astorino 🏆 Second Team All-Conference: Ava Johnson & Addi Wallen 🏆 Honorable Mention: Maddie McGill Your dedication, hard work, and passion for the game have truly made an impact this season. We are so proud of each of you! 🐅🔥 #TigerPride #OHCAllConference #WLSGirlsBasketball

🚍💛 February is LOVE THE BUS Month! 💛🚍 At WL-S, we are incredibly thankful for our dedicated team of bus drivers, transportation staff, and leadership who work tirelessly to safely transport our students each and every day! 🚌 This school year alone, our amazing drivers have: ✅ Covered 364 extracurricular trips (with more to come this spring!) ✅ Safely completed 204 morning and afternoon routes and counting ✅ Driven over 80,000 miles keeping our Tigers on the move! Our WL-S transportation team includes: 🚍 Drivers: Jenny Downing, Crista Lewis, Bonnie Herron, Trish Zeigler, Deb White, Julie McIntosh, Jake Vitt, Corkey Detwiler, Trudy Bradley, Mike Clem, Jim Smith, Leslie Bahan, Kip Louden, Ashlee Smith 🚍 Substitute Drivers: Derek Thurman, Larry Searles, Teresa Stokes, Liz Carter, Nate Underwood 🚐 Full-time Aide & Van Driver: Jill Brunke A huge shoutout to our Director of Transportation, Tyler Cordell, who plays an integral role in the entire process—from scheduling and coordinating routes to cleaning off buses late at night in sub-zero temperatures to ensure our drivers and students get off to a safe and smooth start each morning. Thank you for your dedication, Tyler! 👏 Our fleet of 19 buses and 2 vans is designed with student safety in mind, from flashing red lights and stop signs to protective seating and rollover protection. 💛 How You Can Show Appreciation: 💌 A simple "thank you" means so much! 🎨 Have your student create a card or drawing! 👏 Give them a shoutout in the comments! Let’s show some BIG Tiger love to the people who get our students where they need to go—safely and with a smile! Drop a comment below to thank your favorite driver! ⬇️ #LoveTheBus #ThankABusDriver #TigerPride #WLSTransportation

Exciting news for Logan County middle schoolers! Two upcoming programs are designed to help students manage stress through the power of music. These opportunities aim to provide creative outlets and teach valuable coping skills. For more details, visit www.locoart.com.

Hello this is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to slick road conditions WLS is closed for today, Tuesday, February 18th. Please have a safe day. Thank you.

TCN Behavioral Health invites West Liberty-Salem teens and families to a special night of bowling, fun, and awareness! February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and this event is a great opportunity to learn about healthy relationships while enjoying a fun-filled evening at TP Lanes. 🗓 Friday, February 28th ⏰ 5 PM - 7 PM 📍 TP Lanes Bowling Alley, Bellefontaine, OH ✅ FREE for the first 50 people who sign up! (Bowling, shoe rental, soft drink & pizza included!) Spots are limited, so RSVP now using the QR code in the flyer!

Hello, This is Kraig Hissong, Superintendent. Due to the current slick road conditions and likelihood of refreeze tonight due to very cold temperatures, WL-S will be on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, February 18th. School will start at 9:40 or MS and HS and 9:45 for the elementary. Thank you, Kraig Hissong

🏀🔥 TOURNAMENT INFORMATION! 🔥🏀 It’s tournament time for the West Liberty-Salem Tigers basketball teams! 🐅🏆 Both our girls' and boys' basketball teams hit the court on Tuesday, February 18th, ready to compete in the OHSAA Tournament! 📍 WL-S Girls vs. Ft. Recovery – 5:30 PM at Covington HS 📍 WL-S Boys vs. Greenview – 7:00 PM at Northmont HS Come out and show your Tiger Pride as these teams battle for victory! 🏀💪 Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on to the next round! GO TIGERS! Tickets can be purchased for both Girls and Boys Basketball at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets, and search West Liberty-Salem in the events search bar on the website for both games.

🚔 A Huge Thank You to Deputy Jarzab on School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 🚔 We are incredibly grateful for Deputy Jarzab, our dedicated School Resource Officer, who goes above and beyond every day to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Your hard work, vigilance, and care do not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate all that you do to make our school a safer and better place. Thank you for your commitment and for being such a positive presence in our school community! 👏💙 #ThankYouDeputyJarzab #SchoolSafety #WeAppreciateYou

💘📚 Valentine’s Fun with the Calculus Club! 📚💘 Who says Valentine’s parties are just for younger students? The WLS Calculus Club had an absolute blast celebrating with a fun-filled Valentine’s party! ❤️🎉 Students got creative decorating Valentine’s boxes, exchanging valentines, snacking on treats, and playing games! 🥳💌🍫 What a great time had by all! 💕✏️ #WLSCalculusClub #MathAndMemories #ValentinesFun #TigerPride

🏀Rounding out our youth basketball halftime games is our 5th grade boys!!! We are proud of their hard work and dedication this season! The future of Tiger basketball is bright!✨🏀 #TigerBasketball #Tigers #WLS

Kids Heart Challenge Fun! ❤️💪 WL-S Elementary students had an amazing time being Heart Heroes in the Kids Heart Challenge through the American Heart Association! Every February, during American Heart Month, our students take on this fun and challenging event to keep our hearts healthy and honor those with special hearts. This year’s obstacle course was a blast, and we’re so proud of our Tigers for their hard work and heart-healthy habits! Thanks to Mrs. Hollar for organizing such a fun event and our specials teachers who help keep things running smooth all day!🧡🏅 Stay tuned to see how much our elementary raised for the AHA! #KidsHeartChallenge #HeartMonth #WLSStrong #HeartHealthy

Check out these very creative 4th and 5th grade Valentine's boxes! ❤️💕💌

First Grade Valentine’s Day Fun! ❤️🎉 Our first graders had a blast celebrating Valentine’s Day with fun games, yummy snacks, and adorable crafts! They loved exchanging valentines with their friends, too! It was a day full of laughter, love, and sweet memories! 💌💕