Month: June 2025
LCSD music education honored for sixth consecutive year by NAMM Foundation
For the sixth year in a row, Liberty Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Liberty answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
“Music education is essential to the development of the whole child. It nurtures creativity, builds discipline, strengthens cognitive and motor skills, and promotes emotional expression,” LCSD Director of Music Eric Aweh said. “Participation in music fosters collaboration, boosts confidence and cultivates a sense of community. Through music, students learn not only how to create and perform, but also how to listen, lead and connect. A well-rounded education is incomplete without the inclusion of the arts, and music is a vital part of that foundation.”
Liberty musicians and vocalists take part in a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, ensembles, parades, all-county and all-state events, and the Liberty Jazz Festival. On Wednesday, June 11, the LCSD Music Department will host its annual Liberty Music and Community Festival at 4:30 p.m. in Lapolt Park. The rain date is Friday, June 13.
“The educational experience would not be complete without music,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said. “We appreciate the NAMM Foundation’s continued recognition of our dedication to providing a quality music education for our students.”
Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, visit www.nammfoundation.org.
A message from the superintendent on heat mitigation
Dear Liberty,
Meteorological summer is here, and the temperatures are reflecting that. With temperatures expected to be in the 70s today, and 80s throughout the week, I want to take the opportunity to remind students and staff to take steps to help combat the heat.
Most important is to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeinated beverages. Water bottle filling stations can be found throughout the school buildings. I encourage everyone to bring their own reusable bottles and fill them often.
Another step is to wear lightweight, light-colored and breathable fabrics, such as cotton.
The Middle School has air conditioning, and it will be turned on as needed. At the Elementary School and High School, which do not have air conditioning, the district will take steps to provide additional cooling, including air movers in the hallways, putting shades down and leaving windows and classroom doors open to help with air circulation.
Other steps that may include turning off the overhead lights and unused electronics that produce heat; and providing water breaks.
Per policy, if temperatures in classrooms and support services spaces reach 88 degrees, students and staff may be removed from those locations. When practicable, students and staff may be moved to cooler locations. If not, school may be dismissed early.
On days when the outside temperature is expected to be high enough that temperatures in occupiable educational or support service spaces are likely to reach 88 degrees, even with the heat mitigation measures taken, the district may hold classes remotely or close school entirely.
Any changes to the schedule will be communicated via our normal emergency closure channels: ParentSquare, our website www.libertyk12.org and local media.
If you have any questions, please email questions@libertyk12.org.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Superintendent
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of June 2-8 2025
Our student-athletes are in action this week in baseball, softball and track and field.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
Monday, June 2
No events scheduled.
Tuesday, June 3
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Eldred at Eldred High School.
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Eldred at Eldred High School
Wednesday, June 4
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track & Field State Qualifier vs.
vs. Multiple Schools at Monroe Woodbury High School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Tri-Valley at Tri-Valley Central School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Tri-Valley at Tri-Valley Secondary School
Thursday, June 5
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track & Field State Qualifier vs.
vs. Multiple Schools at Goshen High School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Sullivan West at Liberty High School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty High School
Friday, June 6
No events scheduled.
Saturday, June 7
No events scheduled.
Sunday, June 8
No events scheduled.