Today, our 8th graders class trip concluded with a visit to the Gettysburg Museum and Battlefield, where they were immersed in the rich history, artifacts, and exhibits that brought the stories of soldiers and civilians to life. The interactive displays and enthusiastic tour guides made for a memorable conclusion to a trip filled with lasting memories.
We wrapped up our final lunch with families today with sophomores and lucked out with another beautiful day! Thank you to everyone who came to enjoy it! See you all in the spring!
We had fun celebrating National School Lunch Week! Our elementary food service department celebrated with an explorer themed lunch on Wednesday, while students had enjoyed fun giveaways, taste testing, and some special treats!
The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department is pleased to announce fall sports OHC Honors. Please help us congratulate the following members of our boys' soccer team for their outstanding performance this season: Isaiah Reminder-1st team, All-OHC, Senior Lance Campbell-1st team, All-OHC, Junior Caleb Hershberger-2nd team, All-OHC, Senior Wyatt Longaberger-2nd team, All-OHC, Junior Troy Christison-OHC Honorable Mention, Sophomore
The marine biology classes visited the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium on Wednesday. They had a behind the scenes tour of the animal health center where they learned about every thing from training animals to volunteer treatments, vaccines, and even blood donation. We learned about the zoo’s animal blood bank, methods for determining blood donation to sick animals, and about all the equipment used to keep the animals well. It was a great day!
We had a great turnout for our lunch with freshmen, and the weather was just nice enough to enjoy it outside! We have one last lunch with our sophomore families tomorrow at noon. We are already looking forward to spring!
Mrs. Crowder's third graders had a fun time guessing secret items from their classmates’ mystery bags. Students are working on descriptive writing with use of adjectives.
The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department is pleased to announce fall sports OHC Honors. Please help us congratulate the following members of our boys' golf team for their outstanding performance this season:
Greyson Horsley-2nd team All-OHC, senior
Luke Thomas-OHC Honorable Mention, senior
Our 8th graders are having a fantastic day in Washington, D.C.! The day began at Arlington National Cemetery, where they visited the graves of John F. Kennedy and the Challenger and Columbia Memorials. Watching the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was a wonderful experience for everyone.
Next, the students enjoyed lunch aboard the Spirit of Washington cruise ship, taking in the views of D.C. and enjoying a little dancing with friends! Afterward, they explored the United States Holocaust Museum learning important lessons about history and tolerance.
Of course, no trip to D.C. is complete without a photo op at the White House! As the day wraps up, they will head to the WWII, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean Memorials.
Today has been filled with learning and creating memories with friends and classmates. Stay tuned for more highlights from our trip!
The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department is pleased to announce fall sports OHC Honors. Please help us congratulate the following girls soccer players for their outstanding performance this season:
Ava Johnson-1st team All-OHC, Senior
Audrey Collins-2nd team All-OHC, Senior
Chloe Bender-Honorable Mention, OHC, Senior
The West Liberty-Salem Athletic Department is pleased to announce fall sports OHC Honors. Beginning with Volleyball, we'd like to congratulate the following athletes for their outstanding performance this season:
Londyn Loveless-1st team All-OHC, Senior
Naomi Cole-1st team All-OHC, Junior
Kiersten Stoll-2nd team All-OHC, Sophomore
Ellah Heminger-Honorable Mention-OHC, Junior
Lilli Heminger-Honorable Mentioned-OHC
They made it! Stay tuned as we share our 8th grade trip to Washington DC!
Unlocking Potential at the OASSA Student Leadership Conference
West Liberty-Salem juniors Ava Astorino, Caleb Larson, and Tori Douthwaite, along with seniors Ava Johnson, Taran Logwood, and Caleb Hershberger, were selected as part of 120 high school student leaders to attend the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
The OASSA Student Leadership Conference is an exciting annual event that brings together students from a cross-section of 30 Ohio high schools identified as student leaders both at school and their communities. In a world where effective leadership is more important than ever, this conference serves as a catalyst for young leaders to discover their potential, connect with like-minded peers, and gain invaluable insights from experienced mentors.
Our students, selected by their teachers, engaged in interactive workshops that enhanced skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Breakout sessions are designed to provide students with the tools to return to their schools as better and more energized student leaders. The conference encouraged students to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences, reminding them of the impact they can have on their communities.
Congratulations to our students who were recognized by their teachers for being incredible leaders. The most valuable takeaway from this experience will be the renewed sense of accountability in service, leadership, and the desire to share that excitement in their respective clubs, teams, and organizations.
Here are a couple of important reminders for the remainder of the week!
Juniors Taking the PRE-ACT on Friday:
Please report to the HS Band room first thing in the morning, attendance will be taken there. You will complete this assessment on your iPad. Please be sure that it is fully charged for Friday morning. Please do not bring any electronics into the testing location, including phones or smart watches. Approved calculators are permitted. You may borrow a calculator from the HS Math Dept, but please make those arrangements prior to reporting to the band room. Be sure to get a good night’s rest and eat a good breakfast. See Mrs. Smith with any questions.
Sophomores:
All 10th graders will take the YouScience assessment on Friday morning. Students will report to 1st period before being called out to their testing location. Room Locations have been posted outside of Mr. Wolfe’s classroom and the HS Counseling Office. Please be sure to review the rosters posted so you can report to the correct location on Friday.
Champaign County Community Christmas information is now available to residents of Champaign County.
Contact champaginchristmas@gmail.com
or call/text 937-969-0189 for more information.
On October 13th and 14th, 3 WL-S Students participated in the Wright State University Honor Choir. Seniors Ava Chamberlain and Connor Garman-Ferguson, and Sophomore Claire Ling spent 2 days rehearsing music with 40 other high school students from across Western Ohio. They performed alongside the WSU Collegiate Chorale under the direction of Dr. Adam Kluck. They also got to work with Stacey Gibbs, a world-renowned composer and arranger of choral music. Congrats to Ava, Claire, and Connor on their accomplishments!
To watch their performance, use the link below and skip to 14:30!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgm9e6pk66A&t=677s
Melvin is doing class visits with Mrs. Perdue! He was a special guest in Mrs. Spencer and Patton's class this week, and they loved learning more about Melvin and all he can do!
Our kindergartners enjoyed a fun fall field trip at Young's Jersey Dairy last week! They learned about the farm, the animals that live there, and the work that goes into keeping the farm and business running! They even got to "milk a cow"! How fun!
The West Liberty-Salem Marching Band, Majorettes, and Auxiliary attended the Tri County North Band Bash on Saturday evening. They took the field alongside 8 other bands from around the tri county region and performed their amazing halftime show! Great job Fighting Tiger Marching Band! They did a great job representing West Liberty-Salem!
