Month: January 2026
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2026
Our athletics schedule is quite busy this week, with alpine skiing, basketball, indoor track and field and wrestling scheduled.
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, Jan. 26
All events canceled
Tuesday, Jan. 27
4:15 p.m.: Boys Modified Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at C. J. Hooker Middle School in Goshen
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Liberty High School
4:45 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Alpine Skiing: Slalom vs. multiple schools at Holiday Mountain in Monticello
5 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Rockland Central School District at Liberty High School.
6:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Rockland Central School District at Liberty High School
Wednesday, Jan. 28
3:15 p.m.: Boys Varsity Indoor Track and Field Exhibition vs. Multiple Schools at SUNY Sullivan.
4 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty Middle School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Rondout Valley Central at Liberty High School
5:30 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty Middle School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Rondout Valley Central at Liberty High School
Thursday, Jan. 29
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Rockland Central School District at Liberty Middle School
4:45 p.m.: Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing: Slalom vs Multiple Schools at Holiday Mountain in Monticello.
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
5 p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Highland at Highland High School
5:30 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Rockland Central School District at Liberty Middle School
6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Highland High School
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
Friday, Jan. 30
5 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Sectionals vs. Multiple School at West Point – United States Military Academy
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Wrestling Multi-Matches vs. Multiple Schools at Port Jervis High School
6:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School.
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1
No events scheduled.
Library to host show of LHS photographers’ works
The photography of Liberty High School students will be featured at “It’s Time…” at the Liberty Public Library.
The show will open Wednesday, Jan. 28, with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. and an artists’ talk at 5 p.m.
The LHS photography students will share their collected adventures through their lenses during the show and the artists’ talk..
Students participating in the show and the talk are:
- Carlos Garzon Cruz, Photo 2 AP/SUNY Sullivan
- Misael Juarez Perez, Photo 2 AP/SUNY Sullivan, Individual Arts Assessment Pathway Certification candidate
- Allison Vasko, Photo 2 AP/SUNY Sullivan
- Lucio Ponce Vazquez, Photo 2, National Art Honor Society
- Guiliana Wanger, Photo 2 AP/SUNY Sullivan, National Art Honor Society, Individual Arts Assessment Pathway Certification Candidate
- Sebastian Yupanqui, Photo 2 AP/SUNY Sullivan, National Art Honor Society treasurer, Individual Arts Assessment Pathway Certification Candidate
Each student will talk about their work as well as one photo from a Photo 1 student. Photo 1 students in the show are Amy Szuba, Kelsey Hopkins, Shirley Cando, Emma Stonick, Kortney Perry, NAHS Secretary Cassandra Porter, Valeria Cruz, Evelin Molina Ax and Janelis Flores.
Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library during the reception. The show will remain on display at the Liberty Public Library, at 189 N. Main St. in Liberty, through March.
LES taking part in Heart Smart Challenge
Students and staff at Liberty Elementary School are participating in the Heart Smart Challenge. The challenge has invited Sullivan County Schools to join the movement for healthier hearts. This friendly competition encourages schools to raise awareness and create activities that promote cardiovascular health and support the annual 98.3 WSUL Heart-A-Thon.
Several activities have already taken place with several more planned in the coming month.
This month, students and teachers are taking part in the January Heart Healthy Morning Challenge, where short exercises or activities are completed each day.
Next week, Jan. 26-Jan. 30, will be Heart Healthy Red Out Days.
- Monday, Jan. 26: will be Fuel Your Heart: Wear red for the red fruits and vegetables that fuel our bodies
- Tuesday, Jan. 27, will be Head-to Heart: Wear a red hat, headband, ribbon or bow on your head
- Wednesday, Jan. 28, will be Get your Heart Pumping: Wear red sneakers/athletic wear
- Thursday, Jan 29, will be Superheart Hero: Wear your best superhero outfit
Friday, Jan. 30, is Rest your Heart: Wear school appropriate pajamas.
The LES Redhawks have also created Hallway Heart Tips, along with artwork, which is displayed in the first floor-rear hallway, with several other events planned in the coming weeks.
LES will also take part in National Wear Red Day on Feb. 6.
Liberty BOE to meet Jan. 27
The next Liberty Central School District Board of Education meeting will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the HS Media Center at 125 Buckley St. in Liberty. 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, Janu. 26, at Board Docs.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Jan. 19-25, 2026
Our athletics schedule is a bit lighter this week, with basketball, indoor track and field and wrestling scheduled.
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, Jan. 19
No events scheduled.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
4:30 p.m.: Boys Modified Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Washingtonville High School.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field Exhibition vs. Multiple Schools at SUNY Sullivan.
Thursday, Jan. 22
4:15 p.m.: Boys Modified Wrestling vs. Monticello at Liberty Middle School
Friday, Jan. 23
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Monticello at Liberty High School
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Eldred at Eldred High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Monticello at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field vs. Multiple Schools at West Point – United States Military Academy
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Liberty Middle School
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Eldred at Eldred High School.
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24-25
No events scheduled.
READBowl expands schoolwide at LMS
Liberty Middle School is again participating in the READBowl competition, but this year it has expanded schoolwide.
READBowl is a global reading competition created by former NFL player and children’s book author Malcolm Mitchell to encourage students to build strong reading habits while fostering school spirit and collaboration.
Last year, the competition was just for sixth-graders at LMS, but it has expanded to all grades for 2026.
The local competition again features a “Harry Potter” theme. The middle school students were sorted into the four Hogwarts houses, by grade. Each grade was assigned to a house via a random drawing during a school assembly on Jan. 9. Teachers were dressed as Harry Potter characters as the sorting was done and announced.
The format creates an engaging, in-school reading competition where students earn minutes for their house through reading, sixth grade ELA teacher and READBowl organizer Melissa Murphy said. “All reading counts,” she added, “books, magazines, audiobooks, read-aloud, instructions, etc.”
The students say the format makes it fun and educational..
“It pushes me to read more and that we can compete as a grade against the other grades,” said seventh-grader Denali Owens, who also participated last year. “I also like the Harry Potter theme and we are the best team: Gryffindor!”
The competition officially kicked off Monday, Jan. 12, and will run through Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8. Fifth graders will compete in the elementary conference, with sixth, seventh and eighth grade students competing in the middle school conference.
Reading minutes will contribute to the school’s overall READ Bowl totals and house points.
Weekly house standings will be shared to build excitement, motivation and friendly competition, Mrs. Murphy said.
For more information on READ Bowl, visit https://readwithmalcolm.com/readbowl/
LCSD seeks nominations for Wall of Fame
The Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of those who have walked the halls of Liberty’s schools.
Alumni of Liberty who have made a lasting and outstanding contribution in their lives and career to society upon graduating or leaving the Liberty Central School District are eligible for nomination to the Wall of Fame.
Nominations are reviewed by the Wall of Fame Committee, which is made up of volunteers representing the school district, the local community, and the Board of Education.
To nominate an individual, please complete and submit the Liberty CSD Wall of Fame Application, and email it to WallOfFame@libertyk12.org or mail the application to Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame, LCSD District Office, 115 Buckley St., Liberty, NY 12754. Nominations must be received by Friday, Feb. 27.
For more information, reach out to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Derek Adams at dadams@libertyk12.org or call 845-292-5400, ext. 2052.
LMS student qualifies for Regional Elks Hoop Shoot to be held at LHS
A Liberty Middle Schooler has qualified to participate in the Regional Elks Hoop Shoot on Jan. 31 at Liberty High School.
Fifth-grader Camden Lake won his category, boys 10-11, by scoring 19 out 25 hoops, and was the only Liberty student to advance from the District Hoop Shoot, also held at Liberty High School, on Saturday, Jan. 10.
The district event included five Liberty students in the field of 33 from Sullivan, Orange and Ulster counties.
The Regional event will include students from Long Island, Westchester, Hudson Valley and the local counties.
The Elks Hoop Shoot is a free-throw program for youth ages 8-13 throughout the United States since 1972. This year’s national finals will be in Chicago.
Bus slides off roadway; no injuries reported
During the morning route today, Jan. 15, a bus carrying Liberty Central School District students slid off the roadway. Emergency services were immediately alerted and arrived on the scene. Twelve students, a bus monitor, and the driver were on the bus at the time. All were evaluated at the elementary school and there were no injuries. Students were then transported safely to their schools.
Liberty works closely with our transportation partner Rolling V to ensure the safety of our students.
“We appreciate their work, as well as the efforts of the first responders who helped our students and others on the scene,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said.
All Things Liberty to be featured at Winterfest on Jan. 24
The All Things Liberty Winterfest is approaching quickly.
The annual Liberty Central School District event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Liberty Middle School and High School gymnasiums. The snow date is Saturday, Jan. 31.
All are welcome for games, crafts, prizes, hot cocoa, music and a variety of community vendors. It is free to enter and play games. There will be some local vendors selling items. The public is invited.
For more information, contact Community Schools Coordinator Katlyn Rusin at krusin@libertyk12.org.