Month: January 2024
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2024
Our athletes will be in action in alpine skiing, basketball and indoor track and field this week.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Jan. 29
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Indoor Track & Field Varsity Exhibition vs. multiple schools at Sullivan County Community College.
4:30 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Wallkill Central at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. James I. O’Neill at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Varsity Wrestling: Boys Varsity League vs. Multiple Schools at Liberty Middle School
Tuesday, Jan. 30
10 a.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Alpine Skiing: Giant Slalom vs. Multiple Schools at Belleayre Mountain Ski Area
4:45 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Fallsburg at Fallsburg Junior/Senior High School
Wednesday, Jan. 31
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Exhibition vs. Multiple Schools at Sullivan County Community College
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Alpine Skiing: Slalom vs. Multiple Schools at Holiday Mountain
Thursday, Feb. 1
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Alpine Skiing: Slalom vs. Multiple Schools at Holiday Mountain.
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. vs. Chester Academy at Chester Academy
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Chester Academy at Chester Academy
Friday, Feb. 2
4 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Tri-Valley Secondary School SS – Lower Gym
4:30 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Livingston Manor at Livingston Manor High School.
5:30 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Tri-Valley Central School SS – Lower Gym.
Saturday, Feb. 3
No events scheduled
Sunday, Feb. 4
No events scheduled
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section 9 website for the latest.
District asks families to review remote learning plan
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Liberty Central School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Sullivan sent the following message to students’ families.
Dear Liberty families,
With more than a month left of winter weather, I wanted to remind you of our district’s plan for remote learning should we exceed our seven allotted emergency closure days, which are used for inclement weather or another situation that requires the closing of school, such as a power failure. As of today, Jan. 30, we have used four of our seven emergency closure days.
Because the state Education Department requires school districts to remain in session for at least 180 days, using a remote learning day in the event that we exceed our allotted emergency days would reduce the need for the district to meet that requirement by extending the regular school year or taking away already planned days off, such as Memorial Day.
While we still have emergency days left to use, we are asking all parents and guardians to please review the Emergency Closing Remote Learning Plan now so you are familiar with the expectations of your student on a remote learning day so you and they are prepared if there is a need for one. If you have questions or concerns about the activities on a remote learning day, please contact the main office of your student’s school. If you have technology concerns, contact Director of Technology Patrick Killian at 845-292-5400, ext. 2068 or pkillian@libertyk12.org.
I understand that a remote learning day may pose challenges for some families, and I appreciate your flexibility as we work together to fulfill our district’s mission of empowering each student to contribute and thrive in a diverse community by pursuing their potential.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Superintendent of Schools
Police deem threat noncredible
On Sunday, Jan. 28, Liberty Central School District Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan sent the following message to families.
Good morning Liberty families,
Last night, Saturday, Jan. 27, the district was informed that a student made a statement that created a safety concern. The Liberty Police Department was immediately contacted, and after investigating found there was no credible threat.
We take all safety concerns seriously and encourage if anyone sees or hears something concerning, that they notify a trusted adult or a member of law enforcement.
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Superintendent of Schools
Two Liberty athletes to compete at state girls wrestling event
Cheyenne Graham and Zoe Kip were chosen to compete in the NYSPHSAA girls’ wrestling invitational on Friday, Jan. 26, at Onondaga Community College. The two have been wrestling on the boys varsity team this season. Cheyenne, who was last year’s girls sectional champion, will compete in the 185 pound class. She has a record of 8-3 this season. Zoe, who will be competing in the 152 class, will make her second appearance in the state invitational. Her record is 12-6.
All Things Liberty Winter Festival seeks vendors
Local organizations and community members are invited to take part in the All Things Liberty Winter Festival, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Middle and High School.
“The collaboration between schools and the community is essential for the overall development and success of our students,” Community Schools Coordinator Stacy Feasel said.
Partners are invited to set up informational tables, create games for children to play, or become a sponsor. Craft vendors are also welcome for a $35 fee.
Planned activities include games, karaoke, a mini maker faire, and sled riding. Food will also be available.
For more information or to register an organization, contact Stacy Feasel at sfeasel@libertyk12.org or 845-292-5400, ext. 2332, by Feb. 15.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Jan. 22-28, 2024
Our athletes will be in action in basketball, indoor track and field and wrestling this week.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Jan. 22
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field Exhibition vs. Multiple Schools at Sullivan County Community College
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Chester Academy at Liberty Middle School
5:30 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty Middle School
6 p.m.: Varsity Wrestling vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School
Tuesday, Jan. 23
No events scheduled.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Invitational vs. vs. Multiple Schools at Sullivan County Community College
4:30 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. S.S. Seward Institute at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Liberty Middle School
6:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
Thursday, Jan. 25
4 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Eldred at Liberty Middle School
Friday, Jan. 26
1 p.m.: NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational at Onondaga Community College.
Results: Zoe Kip, 152 pound class, 6th ; Cheyenne Graham, 185 pound class, did not place.
5 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Tri-Valley at Tri-Valley Central School
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
Saturday, Jan. 27
No events scheduled
Sunday, Jan. 28
5 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field vs. Multiple Schools at Armory Track.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section 9 website for the latest.
Snack Pack program gets donation from church
Susan Hamlin of the First Presbyterian Church in Liberty recently presented a check for $445 to Liberty Central School District Community School Coordinator Stacy Feasel to benefit the Snack Pack Food Program. The program provides meals over weekends and long breaks to students who are experiencing food insecurity.
“Our church members have chosen this as an important community need, and we will continue to support it as part of our local outreach missions,” Hamlin said.
Middle schoolers learn “Real Food Rules”
Students in sixth grade at Liberty Middle School spent two Fridays in the fall learning — and singing — about food.
STEAM Fund (Siegel Trust Enriching Arts & Music) at CFOS (Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan) brought its Real Food Song Program to LMS on Oct.13 and 24.
There, the students learned about where food comes from and how it is delivered, with the goal of helping create a generational change in the choices they make.
“We were happy to welcome the Real Food Song Program to Liberty Middle School,” Principal Heather Cheh said. “With Sullivan County being near the bottom in statewide health rankings, we want to do our part to help change that statistic for the positive.”
Facilitated through the STEAM fund at CFOS, the program is supported educationally in collaboration with the not-for-profit, A Single Bite, whose mission is to feed — and educate — Sullivan County residents with real, local food.
“It was great to witness the excitement and enthusiasm the LMS students exhibited,” STEAM Founder Gary Siegel said.. “As part of STEAM’s Healthy Habits Initiative, the Real Food Song Program is one of many local programs designed to improve the health of the children, teens and adults in our schools and communities, providing them with tools to make healthier choices while having fun.”
The songwriting program presents the students with the opportunity to ponder questions such as “What does food mean to you? Where does it come from? What does it do? What are your favorites … are they real? How does food make you feel?”
“The experience was so cool. I was grateful to be able to do that,” student Madison Allen said. “I learned the importance of eating real food.”
In the interactive songwriting workshops, the singer-songwriter teaching artists, Scott Bierko and Beth Bierko, introduced the concepts of real vs. processed food to the students and taught about songwriting and musical concepts such as rhythm and form. Under the guidance of Bierkos, the students collectively wrote their own lyrics to the song “Real Food Rules” and then recorded their own version.
“I think that real food is good and healthy,” student Atticus Macnimara said. As for the song? “The best part is the chorus.”
A video was created with the participating students, shared in recent assemblies at LMS and can be seen below:
Capital project proposal passes, 178-47
Voters in the Liberty Central School District approved the district’s $42.7 million capital project proposal, 178-47, on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
The project will address safety, efficiency of building systems and educational spaces and meeting the needs of today’s learners. It also will fix issues identified in the latest building condition survey. The project will have no impact on taxes.
“I thank the community for its continued support of Liberty Central School District and its students,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said. “The work included in this project will improve the educational environment for our students, offering them more comfortable, healthier and safer spaces to learn now and explore their futures.”
The Liberty Central School District Board of Education and administration, working with CSArch, the construction management team from Schoolhouse Construction Services and Fiscal Advisors, crafted the plan using information gathered in a capacity study, a long-term demographic analysis and the building condition survey conducted during the 2021-22 school year.
The design process will continue through July 2024, with state Education Department review and approval expected by November 2024. The bid process is expected to be completed by February 2025 with the contract awarded the following month. Construction should begin in late spring 2025 with the project substantially completed by early fall 2027.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Jan. 15-21, 2024
Our athletes will be in action in alpine skiing, basketball, indoor track and wrestling this week.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Jan. 15
No events scheduled.
Tuesday, Jan. 16
No events, school closed.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
10 a.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Alpine Skiing: Giant Slalom at Belleayre Mountain Ski Area
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Exhibition vs. Multiple Schools at Sullivan County Community College.
6:30 p.m.: Varsity Wrestling vs. Rondout Valley Central at Rondout Valley Central School
Thursday, Jan. 18
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Livingston Manor at Liberty Middle School.
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Alpine Skiing: Slalom vs. Multiple Schools at Holiday Mountain
5 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
5:30 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Livingston Manor at Liberty Middle School
Friday, Jan. 19
Events canceled or postponed because of inclement weather.
Saturday, Jan. 20
Noon: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Audra Sipple Spath Memorial Scholarship Tournament at Livingston Manor Central School
1 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field Divisional vs. Multiple Schools at West Point — United State Military Academy
Sunday, Jan. 21
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section 9 website for the latest.