HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS: Tuesday, May 15th - Budget Vote

SCHOOL CLOSED:
Friday, May 25: unused snow day
Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day

District-wide Events:

Tuesday, May 1: Board of Education Meeting - Budget Hearing, 7 p.m., HS Auditorium; Board of Education Annual Meeting to directly follow Budget Hearing.
Friday, May 4: Blood Drive, LHS
Tuesday, May 8: HS Spring Concert and Art Auction - Part I, (Honors Orchestra, Chorus and Band) 7 p.m., HS Auditorium
Friday & Saturday, May 11-12: NYSSMA Solo Music Evaluation Festival, Sullivan West HS
Tuesday, May 15: LCSD Budget Vote - Polls Open 12-9 p.m.; HS Gymnasium.
(Click HERE for more information about the LCSD Budget)
Tuesday, May 15: LFA Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7 p.m.; HS Cafeteria
Tuesday, May 15: HS Spring Concert and Art Auction - Part II (Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble) 7 p.m., HS Auditorium
Thursday, May 17: MS Spring Concert Part 1: Grades 7 & 8 Orchestra, Chorus, Band & Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m.; HS Auditorium
Tuesday, May 22: BOE Meeting, 7 p.m.; HS Media Center
Wednesday, May 23: MS Spring Concert Part 2: Grades 5 & 6 Orchestra, Chorus, & Band, 7 p.m.; HS Auditorium
Monday, May 28: Annual Memorial Day Parade - HS Band, Main St, Liberty

Liberty Middle/High School: Grades 9-12
Friday, May 4: Grades 11 & 12 Honor Roll Breakfast
Saturday, May 5: SAT Testing
Tuesday, May 8: HS Spring Concert and Art Auction - Part I, (Honors Orchestra, Chorus and Band) 7 p.m., HS Auditorium
Wednesday, May 9: HS Academic Award Ceremony, 9 a.m., HS Auditorium
Friday, May 11: Fourth Progress Period Ends
Tuesday, May 15: HS Spring Concert and Art Auction - Part II (Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble) 7 p.m., HS Auditorium
Friday, May 18: Fourth Progress Reports Sent Home
Tuesday, June 5: HS Music Awards Reception, 11:15 a.m.; HS Auditorium

Liberty Middle/High School: Grades 5-8
Tuesday, May 1: Grades 5 & 6 BUG Awards
Wednesday, May 2: Grades 7 & 8 BUG Awards
Wednesday, May 2: MS Solo Recitals-Part 1-Level 3 soloists; 3 p.m.; MS Band Room
Thursday, May 3: MS Solo Recitals-Part 2-Level 2 soloists; 3 p.m.; MS Band Room
Monday, May 7: MS Solo Recitals-Part 3-Level 4 & 5 soloists; 3 p.m.; MS Band Room
Tuesday, May 8: MS Solo Recitals-Part 4-Level 1 soloists; 3 p.m.; MS Band Room
Friday, May 11: Fourth Progress Period Ends
Thursday, May 17: Million T-Shirt March Against Bullying; 1 p.m.; LHS Gym
Thursday, May 17: MS Spring Concert Part 1: Grades 7 & 8 Orchestra, Chorus, Band & Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m.; HS Auditorium
Friday, May 18: Fourth Progress Reports Sent Home
Wednesday, May 23: MS Spring Concert Part 2: Grades 5 & 6 Orchestra, Chorus, & Band, 7 p.m.; HS Auditorium
Thursday, May 24: NY Philharmonic School Day Concert, Grades 5 & 6 Band, Chorus, Orchestra attending
Tuesday, May 29: MS Music Awards Reception, 7 p.m., MS Gymnasium
Wednesday, May 30: NYSSMA Major Organizations Festival, 5th and 6th grade Chorus; Walkill HS, time TBD
Wednesday, May 30: MS Spring Concert Assembly, 1:10 p.m.; HS Auditorium

Liberty Elementary School
Friday, May 11: Fourth Progress Period Ends
Friday, May 11: Celebrate Success, 1:45 p.m., LES Gymnasium
Thursday, May 17: Million T-Shirt March Against Bullying; 1 p.m.; LHS Gym
Friday, May 25: Celebrate Success, 1:45 p.m., LES Gymnasium
Thursday, May 31: ES Spring Concert, 4th Grade Band; String Students, 7 p.m.; ES Gymnasium
Friday, June 1: ES Spring Concert Assembly, ES Gymnasium; time TBD

Eight to be inducted this year to the LCSD Wall of Fame 

Liberty Central School proudly announces that eight individuals will be inducted this year to the district’s Wall of Fame.

The Wall of Fame was created by the Board of Education as a way to honor Liberty alumni, past employees and community members who have made a lasting and outstanding contribution to society and to the Liberty community. Last year marked the inaugural class of Wall of Fame inductees, and seven individuals were selected for this honor. Their biographies can be found at www.libertyk12.org.

This year’s class of eight inductees was selected by a committee made up of individuals who represent various stakeholders associated with the Liberty Central School District and the Liberty community. After an extensive review process, the committee narrowed the field of nominations to eight individuals.

The inductees will be honored at a breakfast reception on June 23, which is also graduation day for seniors. “It was a difficult decision for the committee to make this year because each candidate had so many unique and admirable qualities,” said Liberty Superintendent Michael B. Vanyo.

The Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame is located in the lobby of the David E. Panebaker Auditorium at Liberty High School.

2012 Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame Inductees

Austin Frishman (Alumnus, class of 1958)
Mr. Frishman is a noted entomologist who developed the first successful German cockroach bait commonly known as “Combat,” roach killing bait. A leader in the field of pest management, Mr. Frishman has written nine books on various aspects of pest management technology, taught at the state university level and is considered an expert in the field of pest management.

Steve Ippolito (faculty)
Mr. Ippolito’s 37 year career at Liberty extended beyond teaching social studies and serving as the school librarian. He is remembered as a committed supporter of LCSD students and the community. Mr. Ippolito possessed a vast knowledge of the audio-video technology of the era, and was adept at sharing this with students and teachers.

Joseph Lewis (Alumnus, class of 1972)
An agent for 30 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mr. Lewis headed up a number of controversial cases in U.S. history. In 1996, he was the first African-American in Alabama to be named Special Agent in Charge of the Birmingham Office. There he helped lead the investigation into the bombing of an abortion clinic in Atlanta, GA – a case that would expose the man eventually identified as the Olympic Park. In 2000, Lewis oversaw the controversial investigation that re-opened the case of the 1963 bombing of an Alabama church that killed four African-American girls and injured 22 people. Two more men were convicted 37 years after the attack.

Maurice Martin (Class of 1982)
Maurice Martin was the 1986 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, and a three-time selection to both the All-Conference team and the All-Big 5 squad. He was one of five Saint Joseph’s basketball players to be chosen in the first round of the NBA draft. Mr. Martin was drafted by the Denver Nuggets and taken 16th overall in the 1986 NBA draft. He played two seasons in the NBA and is now employed by the Denver Nuggets association.

Thomas Nickou (faculty)
While a biology teacher from 1953-1984, Mr. Nickou helped to create curricula for several first-of-their-kind classes at LCSD including biology, earth science and drug and alcohol education. He also was instrumental in the creation of the New York State Biology Regents. Mr. Nickou is an accomplished artist, and his classroom chalk illustrations are still esteemed today.

David E. Panebaker (faculty)
David E. Panebaker, for whom the Liberty High School auditorium is named, was the high school principal from 1931-1965. During his tenure, major programs were added to Liberty’s curriculum including instrumental music, orchestra, home economics and guidance. The National Honor Society and football team were also introduced to Liberty students. Mr. Panebaker served on numerous community boards, including the first Board of Trustees for Sullivan County Community College.

Harry Rapenske (faculty)
Athletic Director and physical education teacher from 1956-1984, Mr. Rapenske was a long-time, successful coach of numerous sports. His positive impact on the students he taught is still felt today. Under his mentorship, a number of his students were inspired to also become teachers or coaches.

Carmela Staropoli (community member)
Affectionately known as “Grandma Carmela,” Mrs. Staropoli was the first volunteer in the Foster Grandparent Program at LES. She served proudly in this role for 17 years, nurturing hundreds of students, teachers and new foster grandparents. A U.S. Army veteran, Grandma Carmela initiated the Color Guard at the monthly Celebrate Success programs, Christmas and Valentine’s for Veteran’s greeting card program and the mock elections for presidential and local election races.

Application will be available for the 2013 nomination process later this year, and will be considered on a yearly basis. For more information about the Wall of Fame, or to learn how to nominate an individual for next year’s class, please contact Allison Ruef at aruef@libertyk12.org or 845-292-5400 ext. 2055.