Year: 2025
LCSD school board to meet Feb. 11
The next Board of Education meeting will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in the HS Media Center. The Board anticipates to enter into executive session (not open to the public) immediately. The regular portion of the meeting, open to the public, is expected to resume at 6 p.m.
The agenda will be available on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Board Docs.
All Things Liberty Winter Festival set for Feb. 22
The All Things Liberty Winter Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, in the high school gymnasium.
The event will feature sled riding (weather permitting), hot chocolate, carnival games, maker faire activities, crafts, karaoke, concessions, Liberty Redhawk swag and book giveaways.
Craft vendors will have items including novelties, dog treats, plastic canvas, candles, character clips, tumblers and cups, pens, dolls, paintings, soap and jewelry.
Community organizations participating include Liberty Library, Sullivan County Department of Health, Liberty Town Parks and Recreation, SALT, Independent Living, Liberty Faculty Association, Sullivan County, Child Care Council, Liberty PTA and Old Skewl Sports.
All students below ninth grade must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For more information, contact Community School Coordinator Stacy Feasel at 845-292-5400, ext. 2332, or sfeasel@libertyk12.org.
More than 200 LMS students named to honor rolls
The following students were named to the honor rolls for the second quarter at Liberty Middle School. Honor Roll students have an overall average of 90-96. The Principal’s Honor Roll requires an average of 97-100.
Eighth grade
Principal’s Honor: Luca Burgio, Amelia Cole, Anthony Gavidia Reyes, Olivia Matuszak and Jacob Pennell.
Honor: Nathan Alvord, Jahir Brown, Samantha Bull, Phillip Burrous Jr, Evelin Castillo Hernandez, Selene Crespo, Matthew Decker, Casity DiBartolo, Joshua DiBartolo, Grace Fitzgerald, Alexandra Galeas Osorio, Jasmine Garcia-Reyes, Yoscari Gomez Mejia, Miles Harman, Nazarah Heglar, Victoria Henry, Mariana Joya-Reyes, Damien Keating, Sara Liddle, Gavin M. Lisacchi, Elizabeth MacNamara, Tristan Maloney, Wilton Mata, Gabriela Mosso, Jason Nolasco Monroy, Sariah Ocasio, Alex Olivares-Reyes, Javier Ortiz Paz, Arturo Perez Reyes, Aaron Ponce Flores, Arianna Rodriguez, Sulenny Romero, Scarlett Saltos Zapatanga, Everett Schwartz, Jace Snowden, Emma Tacti, Alena Tarabichi, Anthony Valdez Calle, Sophia Vasko and Amaiya Williamson.
Seventh grade
Principal’s Honor: Madison Allen, Mya Davis, Claire Ferguson, Antoni Klys, Corinne Lake, Harper Matuszak, Americus Newhall, Brycen Smith and Avery Wilson.
Honor: Conner Baum, Faith Boyles, Dania Duque Enamorado, Khloe Erceg, Makayla Fuentes Serapio, Michael Garzon Valle, Chase Golzak, Gavin Grant, Jacob Grossman, Alan Hernandez Lopez, Wyatt Herschel, Luna Pixie Hulse, Lilly Kehrley, Sidra Koen James, Matthew Kolarik, Madison LaMantia, Denis Leon Aldana, Ava McNett, Adner Mejia Aguilar, Zalaina Nash, Luke Poley, Valeria Ponce Vazquez, Aaron Quiroz Gomez, Myla Rielly, Angelick Rivera, Vincent Sackett, Namarpreet Singh, Hayden Smith, Angel Terraza Raymundo, Erick Torres Garcia, Evan Vidalis and Ethan Zheng,
Sixth grade
Principal’s Honor: Elisa Barragan, Owen Brust, Farrah Conklin-Degraw, Dia D’Agata, Delilah Flores-Serapio, Mia Grant, Tyler Kavleski, Aubrie Keating, Karen Mosso, Denali Owens, Randy Panchana, Lily Paynter, Milsi Ramirez Martinez, Scarlett Ratner, Reinier Stanton, Katherine Valdez Calle and Raegan Wagner.
Honor: Kendriel Aliers Amparo, Muhammad Awais, Guiliana Birkett, Andry Caal Chub, Genesis Caiza Viracocha, Katarina Ann Card, Riley Church-Bradley, Jonathan Contreras Martinez, Raymond Cottman Jr, Avery Decker, Ellis Dilworth, Ronal Dubon Duque, Royce Fingers, Madelyn Garcia Cuellar, Ely Garcia Garcia, Lilliana Garzon Ferrufino, Astrid Guardado Diaz, Genesis E Harrison, Madison Hernandez, Isabella Intranuovo, Dylan Joya Reyes, Allyson Juarez, Mateusz P Klys, Makenzie Knack, Leandro Leon, Torion Lindsay, Keidy Llano Luciano, Jayden Lopez Olivares, Alexandria Lyden, Megan Martinez Gomez, Ayanelson Mazariegos Cuz, Lorelai McCarthy, Abel McClain, Hunter Miranda, Bentley Moore, Helen Munoz Barragan, Samuel Negroni, Paul Odior 2nd, Makaela Parsons, Daniela Ramirez-Alvarez, Jonathan B Reyes Escobedo, Jordanno Rivera, Kailani Rivera, Genesis Robles Burgos, Aaliyssa Rodriguez, Jordyn Roebuck, Sherlene Romero, Caleb Rusin, Jasper Sackett, Stephani Smith, Sarah Steingart, Marjorie Tejada Servellon, Sophie Toledo, Amiyah Travis, Cecia Vallejo Cruz, Belinda VanGordon, Delanie Yupanqui, Sophie Zayas and Subhan Zeeshan.
Fifth grade
Principal’s Honor: Annabella Crissina Buryiak, Blake Dennison, Joseph Geoghan, Dean Harte, Damaris Jadan Pangolo, Ryleigh LaMantia, Caleb McNett, Tierney Meddaugh, Masharib Uddin, Henry Vogler and Ivan Zheng.
Honor: Chase Blume, Finley Blume, Amaya Burton, Jerin Burton, Paul Cando, Arabella Chaney, Gisselle Colon, Darius Dawkins, Crisnelly D’Oleo Garcia, Alannis Flores, Willis J Gamble Jr, Erik Garzon, Parker Gissentaner, Marlo Gonzales Chevez, Savannah Gonzalez, Bryson Hendrickson, Nayeli Hernandez Soperanez, Ana Hernandez, Laurel Hook, Lillian Keating, Josslynn Letohic, Elvis Lucero Guzman, Lilith Lynker, Ivanna Malaga Ventura, John Matute, Aaliyah McClain, Nicholas McPhillips, Juritzi Molina Reyes, Logan Moore, Levi Poley, Isabella Puente, Anabella Ramos, Yarixa Reyes Cardenas, Camila Reyes Cortez, Brian Rivas, Alonso Sierra Nunez, Isabel Carmen Thomas, Karter Velde and Audrey Yaun.
Harlem Wizards to return to Liberty March 19
The Liberty PTA will again host the Harlem Wizards vs. the Liberty Redhawk staff basketball game at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, in the Liberty High School Gymnasium.
Tickets are on sale now. To order tickets and for ticket information, visit https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/libertyny03-19-25-06-30pm/
LCSD releases FAQ on rights of migrant and immigrant students
Liberty Central School District is aware that the recent changes in immigration policies have caused concerns among many families in the LCSD community. The goal of the district is to make the learning environment a safe one for all Redhawk students. The district recently shared a letter highlighting how Liberty supports the entire school community. The district also has compiled a list of frequently asked questions, listed below, regarding the rights of migrant and immigrant students.
Additional questions may be emailed to questions@libertyk12.org.
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Rights of Immigrant Students
Does immigration status impact a student’s right to education in New York State?
No. Under New York law, all students ages 5 to 21 who have not received a high school diploma are entitled to a free public education in the district in which they live. Liberty Central School District (“LCSD”) will not refuse admission to any student based on national origin, race, language proficiency, country of origin, immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Must LCSD immediately enroll migrant students?
Yes. Consistent with law, LCSD will immediately enroll migrant students, even if they lack proof of residency, immunizations, school records, or other documents typically required for registration. LCSD may allow students who are from out of state or county to attend school for up to 30 calendar days if the student does not have immunization documentation but there is evidence of a good faith effort to obtain immunizations.
Are there any documents LCSD may not ask for when a student seeks to enroll in one of its schools?
Yes. LCSD may not request a Social Security Card or number, or any information that would reveal immigration status of the student or the student’s parent/guardian or person in parental relation at the time of enrollment.
What will LCSD do if it receives a request from an ICE or other law enforcement officer to access student records?
Absent parent/guardian or eligible student (age 18 or older) consent, LCSD may only release student records to an ICE or other law enforcement officer where the officer has a court order or a lawfully issued subpoena. If LCSD is legally required to disclose student records, LCSD will attempt to notify the parent/guardian or eligible student of the court order or subpoena before disclosing the records (unless the court order or subpoena prohibits LCSD from doing so).
What will LCSD do if an ICE or other law enforcement officer demands to question a student on school property and/or remove a student from school property?
Generally, ICE and other law enforcement officers may only question a student on school property or remove a student from school property (1) where they have a lawfully issued warrant providing court-authorized access to a student; (2) with consent from a parent/guardian; or (3) if the student is accused of committing a crime on school property and school or LCSD personnel invite law enforcement officers to investigate. If none of these criteria are met, LCSD will not permit officers to speak or access the student on school property.
What will LCSD do if a School Resource Officer (“SRO”) requests to access a student’s records to determine a student’s immigration status?
LCSD has a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Village of Liberty Police Department and the Village of Liberty outlining the duties of SROs and the scope of SRO responsibilities at LCSD. The MOU can be accessed on the LCSD’s website.
Consistent with the MOU, an SRO may not access a student’s education records for the purpose of determining a student’s immigration status. If an SRO obtains information about a student’s immigration status, the SRO is not authorized to re-disclose that information to other law enforcement officers or federal immigration officials.
What will LCSD do if an SRO demands to question a student on school property about the student’s immigration status?
Consistent with the MOU, SROs cannot detain or otherwise interrogate a student for the purpose of determining the student’s (or their family’s) immigration status.
What happens if a student is being harassed, bullied, or discriminated against based on their actual or perceived immigration status?
Federal law, New York State law, and LCSD policy prohibit harassment, bullying, and discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnic group, citizen or immigration status, and any other legally protected characteristic. Consistent with LCSD’s Dignity for All Students Act Policy, LCSD is committed to creating a school environment free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. If LCSD receives information that harassment, bullying, or discrimination has or is occurring, it will investigate the situation and discipline offenders consistent with LCSD policy.
LCSD offers emergency closure day usage update
As of Tuesday, Feb. 4, Liberty Central School District has used four of its seven emergency closure days allotted for the school year.
If the district uses all of its emergency days, the district will transition to remote learning if weather or other situations require the buildings to be closed.
Liberty will communicate its intention to use remote learning days, if the potential situation arises. The LCSD remote learning plan is available on the website.
Questions may be directed to questions@libertyk12.org.
Library to host game day for middle, high school students
The Liberty Public Library will host a Teen Game Day after school until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12
Students in middle and high school are invited to the library, at 189 N. Main St., in front of the Liberty Elementary School, to play games traditional games such as Uno, Monopoly, chess and Skip-Bo, or learn new games such as Chinese checkers, spoons or Tenzis. Snacks will be provided.
For more information, call 845-292-6070 or visit www.libertypubliclibrary.org.
LCSD to host forum on graduation dress code
Liberty Central School District will host a forum to present the current graduation dress code and provide an opportunity for families to ask questions and provide their thoughts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the high school media center.
“We know graduation is a very important time in the lives of our students and our families,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said. “We work hard to make it a memorable experience for us all.”
The district has a dress code in place at graduation to help focus on the academic and civic accomplishments of our students while adhering to the decorum of a formal ceremony. Along with their caps and gowns, students can wear school-issued stoles, sashes, cords and medals, and they are allowed to decorate the top of their graduation caps to celebrate their heritage, families, personality and journey.
Families are encouraged to RSVP to help the district better plan for the forum.
LCSD to seek input from staff, families, students via surveys
Within the next few weeks, all staff, families and students in grades 3-12 will be asked to complete a short, anonymous and confidential survey. The purpose is to provide feedback about perceptions about Liberty’s schools and the learning environment. Results will be summarized for the school in an online report. The goal is to help teachers and staff effectively serve LCSD students.
Liberty Central School District has partnered with Tripod Education Partners and PLC Associates to administer the surveys for students, families and staff. This survey will be administered from Feb. 10 through March 14. Students will take the survey during class time.
The Surveys are aligned to current school improvement research and is designed to:
- reflect research across comprehensive school improvement, student
engagement, leadership and school climate - measure internal systems and practices of schools and
- provide an accurate indicator of student views and their insights on structure, instruction, and learning processes
The core purpose of the surveys is to gather data, both quantitative and qualitative, to help us make informed decisions about the district’s future and plan strategies.
For more information, reach out to Marianne Serratore, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Schools, at 845-292-5400, ext. 2063.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Feb. 3-9, 2025
Our student athletes are in action this week in alpine skiing, basketball, indoor track and field, and wrestling.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Feb. 3
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field Exhibition vs. Multiple Schools at SUNY Sullivan
4:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
Tuesday, Feb. 4
4:15 p.m.: Boys Modified Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Warwick Valley Middle School
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Alpine Skiing: Slalom vs. Multiple Schools at Holiday Mountain
4:30 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
6p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Our Lady of Lourdes at Our Lady of Lourdes High School
6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
Wednesday, Feb. 5
4:15 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Livingston Manor/Roscoe at Liberty Middle School
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Alpine Skiing: Slalom vs. Multiple Schools. at Holiday Mountain.
4:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Onteora at Onteora High School
4:30 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Eldred at Liberty High School
5:45 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Livingston Manor Roscoe at Liberty Middle School
6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Eldred at Liberty High School
Thursday, Feb. 6
All events canceled.
Friday, Feb. 7
4:30 p.m.: Girls Wrestling Multi-Matches vs. Multiple School at Valley Central High School.
5 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Monticello at Monticello High School
6 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field Sectionals vs. Multiple School at West Point – United States Military Academy.
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Monticello at Monticello High School
Saturday, Feb. 8
No events scheduled
Sunday, Feb. 9
No events scheduled
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.