• Walkway closed: Construction work has begun on the maintenance building. The walkway behind the district office from Winthrop Avenue to the high school is closed until further notice.
  • Pre-K registration: Pre-K registration began March 2. Full day slots will be available for district residents who will turn 4 by Dec. 1. For more details, visit our pre-k registration page.
  • Under construction: The athletic field and track area is no longer accessible to the public.  The area will be closed as construction continues. The soccer fields remain open.
  • Update: A portion of the Elementary Ballfield remains closed for public use. Please respect the signage and barriers in place.

Liberty Middle Schoolers become BRAVE Leaders in Action

Students and others sit in chairs in a circle.

On March 11, Liberty Middle School hosted the Sweethearts and Heroes BRAVE program, bringing students together for an intensive day focused on leadership, empathy and building a culture of compassion.

Students and others sit in chairs in a circle.Student leaders participated in a series of interactive experiences designed to shift perspectives from bystander to “Hero.” The day began with an Opening Circle, where students explored the philosophy of “Play” and the foundational pillars of leadership. They then engaged in hands-on “Hero Huddles” and “Bully Drills,” practicing real-world strategies to support peers and respond to challenging social situations.

During a Leadership Working Lunch, the school’s Student Leadership Group collaborated with BRAVE trainers to plan how to sustain and expand these efforts throughout the school community.

In the afternoon, student leaders put their learning into action by mentoring fifth-grade students, facilitating sessions that emphasized connection and inclusion. One fifth-grader, Mayleen Lopez Arroyave, said, “I was nervous at first, but once we started talking to the older kids, they were so nice and made me feel less vulnerable.”

Students and others sit in chairs in a circle.Student leaders also reflected on the experience. Eighth-grader Montgomery Allen described it as “a stepping stone to my career of wanting to work with children,” while classmate Namar Singh added, “It was fun to be able to do games and stuff with younger peers.”

Other participating students were seventh-graders Owen Brust, Avery Decker, Denali Owens, Carolina Vera Rivera and Caleb Rusin and eighth-graders Mya Davis, Claire Ferguson, Michael Garzon Valle, Jacob Grossman, Luna Hulse, Thomas Jandik, Antoni Klys, Corrine Lake, Harper Matusak, Pricilla Matute, Zalaina Nash, Luke Poley and Greyson Torres.

Josiah Mckeon, representing the BRAVE program, summarized its mission: “The BRAVE program isn’t just about stopping a bully; it’s about starting a movement of compassion and connection.”

The kickoff marks an important step for Liberty Middle School in fostering student leadership and creating a more supportive, inclusive school environment.  Sweethearts and Heroes will return five more times throughout the year to continue the “movement of compassion and connection.”

“We are incredibly proud of our students for showing the courage to lead and the heart to help,” said MS/HS Behavior Specialist Sheila Wormuth. “Way to go, Liberty Heroes!”