Welcome to Liberty
Liberty Central School District is at the crossroads of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley region and ranks among the top school districts in the area for academics and fiscal efficiency. Nearly 2,000 students in grades PreK-12 attend school on our campuses.
Students in pre-kindergarten through Grade 4 attend Liberty Elementary, move on to Liberty Middle School for Grades 5-8, and Liberty High School for Grades 9-12.
The mission of the Liberty Central School District is to empower each student to contribute and thrive in a diverse community by pursuing their potential, and our vision is to cultivate trust and courage to be innovative and persevere.
In partnership with parents and our community, the district strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society. We partner with local universities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations and engaged community leaders whenever possible to prepare our students for college, career, and life.
Liberty students have achieved their best performance under the toughest accountability standards in the state’s history. The district has embarked on graduation plans designed to meet the dynamic needs of the 21st century.
We believe that one of the most important ways in which we can help students perform better in the classroom is to provide the nutrition necessary for the healthy growth of their minds and bodies. That’s why the district serves free lunch and breakfast to all students, regardless of income. Over weekends and long breaks, students who experience food insecurity are sent home with a pack full of healthy meals through the district’s Snack Pack Program.
The Liberty Central School District is a champion for every child and is committed to educating the whole child, offering families a portfolio of rich options and programs to ensure all students have the social, emotional, and behavioral support they need to achieve their potential and dreams. Liberty embraces the Community School approach, which recognizes that all children have the potential to meet high expectations in the right environment and that the entire community has the responsibility to provide that environment for all children.
Professional development keeps teachers up-to-date on new research about how children learn, emerging technology tools for the classroom, new curriculum resources, and more. We believe effective professional development is an integral part of student success. Conference days are an opportunity for department meetings and professional learning communities to review state-mandated material such as anti-bullying and safety training. School leaders also use the time to share information on the district’s new technology, to introduce new curriculum and teaching practices, or to build school culture.
The district has been praised by the State Comptroller for its sound fiscal checks and balances and continually offers a budget that carries a zero tax levy increase, and offered a $1 million tax levy decrease for the 2023-24 school year.
We believe you will find the Liberty community and school system an excellent environment in which to raise and educate your children.
School Climate and Culture
At Liberty, we recognize the importance of the social, emotional, and physical well-being of every student in the district and are committed to fostering an atmosphere that supports it. Each school building implements its own set of programs and/or initiatives to improve its culture and climate, including:
- Attendance challenges
- Anti-bullying programs, presentations, and speakers
- Buddy benches
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Family-school engagement opportunities
- Peer mentoring programs
- Positive behavior referrals
- Random acts of kindness
- Safe space classrooms
- Spirit weeks
- Student liaison meetings
- Student-administrator panels
- Motivational quotes of the day
A positive school culture and climate is developed through assessment, analysis, and improvement. To that end, we encourage dialogue and invite students to play an active role in making their school a better place. We assess each school building’s culture on a regular basis and invite all students, parents, and community members to share their thoughts and suggestions by reaching out to the appropriate principal.
Student Engagement
When parents and family members are involved in their child’s school life, the student scores higher and achieves a higher level of success in their education. At Liberty Central School District, we prepare students for the future by providing the challenges and opportunities to develop strong academic skills, find a meaningful place in the school community, and experience a joy for lifelong learning and discovery.
Education is not just about earning a diploma; it’s about graduating with the knowledge and skills for lifelong success.
One of our key goals is to create a friendly, welcoming environment for all of our families. We hope that monthly programs, like literacy nights, art walks, parent workshops, and more, will be a great step in building a strong home-to-school partnership.
We design programs as a way to provide parents and families the opportunity to become full partners in their child’s education. By bringing the most important people in a child’s education–school district staff and their families–together in a collaborative way, we can ensure their success.
Through academic and social support programs, students are given a head start on achieving success. Take time to learn what is happening in your child’s school. Contact your child’s teacher anytime you have a question or concern.
Ways to be Involved
Here are some of the ways you can be directly involved in your child’s school:
- Reading with students
- Small-group activities
- Special class projects
- Test monitoring
- Parent-teacher organizations
- Booster clubs
- Tutoring
- Speak to a class about a career or special interest
- Sponsor or chaperone activities or field trips
- Classroom, media center, or clerical assistance
- If you are willing to share your energy and talents, we have a place for you.
Visiting Procedures
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About Us Links
About Us Contacts
Liberty Central School District
115 Buckley Street
Liberty, NY 12754
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Superintendent
Phone: 845-292-6990
Any thoughts, suggestions, or questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Our Mission
The mission of the Liberty Central School District is to empower each student to contribute and thrive in a diverse community by pursuing their potential.
Our Vision
Cultivating trust and courage to be innovative and to persevere.
Our Beliefs
Our mission and vision represent our core values and our dedication to remain innovative, forward-thinking, and focused on all students.
To that end, we believe in:
- Committing to fiscal responsibility.
- Providing physical and emotional safety for all.
- Partnering with educators, families, and community for all students’ success.
- Delivering a robust educational program PreK-12.
- Fostering a sense of belonging.
- Ensuring all students have the necessary resources to be successful.
School Report Card
The NYS Education Department School Report Card provides information to the public on school/district staff, students, and measures of school and district performance as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).