West Liberty-Salem is well known for the success of its track and field and cross country programs having won a total of 23 high school Track and Field OHC championships and a total of 29 high school OHC championships in cross country.

[5] In 2011, then-high school Track and Field athlete Meghan Vogel made national headlines for carrying a fallen runner to the finish line.

[6] West Liberty-Salem has conducted several renovations since 1989 including new visitor bleachers at the football stadium in 2014,[7] new high school science classrooms in 2016,[8] new kindergarten and first grade classrooms in 2015[9] and the installation of blinds over the windows on all doors in 2017.

[11][12] 17-year-old student Ely Serna was charged in the incident and was sentenced to 23 years in prison.

The boys and girls 8 conference championships in 2023-2024 tied a school record for total combined (2012-2013, 2010-2011, 2009–2010, 2005-2006).