As we wrap up another great school year at West Liberty Community School District we want to thank all of our staff members for their service and sacrifice! We are so lucky to have such fabulous people working for us, touching the lives of students each and every day.
Following our staff breakfast at the end of each school year we recognize our staff members for their years of service in the district and announce West Liberty Community School District Foundation grant recipients.
Years of Service Recognition
1st Year of Service
Alba Ballester, Lindsey Brockert, Grace Brown, Jacqueline Cifuentes, Sarah Close, Susan Cuello, Madelyn Cunningham, Hunter Daniels, Alexandra DeAlejandro, Nelly Dominguez, Celene Espinoza-Saldivar, Julieta Fernandez, Juan Fernandez, Kaylee Fetters, Cynthia Flores, Stephanie Goodale, Aubrie Hager, Mark Kopf, Marta Lopez, Kathleen McCulley, Lizett Medrano, Nancy Moore, Paul Mortensen, Ana Rivera, Maria Ruiz Otero, Bridgett Salazar, Chase Schultz, Shane Swearingen, Jordan Thurness, Alina Vamanu, Edgar Velazquez Matias, Mikayla Weiershauser, Eleanor Witt, and Jaime Wittmer
5 Years of Service
Jacqueline Centeno, Kristen Evans, Kara Kruse, Katelyn Mishmash, Abby Ortiz, Melissa Ortiz, Gina Skubal, Jada Smith, and Gabrielle Yank
10 Years of Service
Alyson Henderson, Mindy Mata, Jasmin Mena, Ashley Shimmin, and Eusebia Villareal
15 Years of Service
Cynthia Murguia, and Hollie Rock
20 Years of Service
Donita Anderson, Lindsay Lynch, Amanda Wulf, and Vicki Vernon
25 Years of Service
Russell Hughes
We thank all of you for your dedication to West Liberty Community School District! Your work touches the lives of many students and families, and we appreciate all that you do!
2024 Grants Awarded
Fund for Educational Excellence (FEE) - These mini grants are supported by earnings from the Alberta Metcalf Kelly Estate each year. Up to 5 grants at a maximum total of $600 per grant can be awarded each year or a max total of $3,000. These grants enhance instructional methods, encourage creativity in the classroom, involve parents and other volunteers, and foster imaginative teaching. Annually, teachers have the opportunity to apply for funding to support innovative projects that will enhance classroom learning. Five grants were submitted and approved for the 2024-25 school year!
Recipients are:
Thomas Theiling - Updating Curriculum in Middle/High School Band
Donita Anderson - Family Fun Night
Ashley Shimmin - Translation Devices
Emily Reed - Creative with the Littles
Ryan Grants - The Ryan Memorial Trust supports programs in the West Liberty Community School District and will be awarded based on the general areas identified: educational, musical, medical, artistic, historic, and civic improvements. The Foundation will select applicant requests consistent with these guidelines and being mindful of how the funding impacts student achievement and funding that can have the greatest impact on the most children. Nine grants were submitted and approved for the 2023-24 school year!
Recipients are:
Nikki Koenig and Tyler Gross -
Stereo/Microscopic Upgrades MS 8th and 7th Gr
Preschool Teachers- Exploring Science/Math Through Sensory Experiences
Kennedy Amos -Translation/Language Support
Thomas Theiling - Growing a Program: Expanding Curricular and Extracurricular Music
James Laughlin and Nick Frenz - Golf Hitting Mats
Morgan Forbes - Camera Technology Updates
Morgan Forbes/Janet Smith- Empowering Education
ELC/Elementary Staff - WL Comet PBIS T-shirts
Ashley Smith - And All That Jazz
Nancy Hayes Gardner Scholarship - This year the recipient of the $500 teacher scholarship that was set up by former principal Nancy Hayes Gardner, goes to:
Skyler Appler
The Foundation would like to thank everyone who took the time to submit grants!