Category: District News
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Superintendent offers update on lead-based paint found at LES
Dear Liberty, As the health and safety of our staff and students are our top priorities, we want to update you on the steps we have taken to address the identified lead-based paint in the older section of Liberty Elementary School. To ensure a healthy environment, the district worked with environmental and cleanup experts to…
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Sports schedule, and results, for the week of April 6-12, 2026
Spring sports kicks off this week with baseball, golf, softball, tennis and track. 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, April 6 No events scheduled. Tuesday, April 7 3…
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A message from the superintendent regarding lead-based paint discovered at LES
Dear Redhawk family, The New York State Department of Health’s Middletown District Office (DOH) conducted an assessment for lead in classrooms at the Liberty Elementary School on March 26 and March 31. DOH identified the presence of lead-based paint in several classrooms. We want to reassure families that the presence of lead-based paint alone does…
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LMS students take the lead in spring conferences
Spring conferences looked quite a bit different at Liberty Middle School last week. Rather than parents and guardians meeting with their child’s teachers, the students took the lead in reviewing their year so far. During the meetings on March 26 students shared their Leadership Portfolio, a curated collection of their work, goals and reflections; talked…
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LCS Interact Club presents to Rotary, looks to future
The Liberty Central School Interact Club members recently presented to the Liberty Rotary Club, highlighting their accomplishments this year and their plans through the end of 2026. Interact members continue to be enthusiastic and dedicated partners, eager to support Rotary—especially in helping operate the Rotary Games at community events. This year, they also assisted with…
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Liberty Middle Schoolers become BRAVE Leaders in Action
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. 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…
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Smoke alarm activation causes brief evacuation at high school
Today, March 23, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the smoke alarm system was activated near the high school cafeteria. The alarm was triggered by kitchen staff preparing items for an upcoming school function; there was no actual fire or danger to the building. In accordance with the district’s safety protocols, all students and faculty evacuated the…
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Annual Career Day provides students a look into the future
Middle school students had a chance to explore their possible futures during the Middle School Student Council’s annual Career Day. “Career Day is an important opportunity for our students to explore the many career paths available to them,” said Student Council Advisor Mrs. Melissa Murphy. About 20 careers were represented during the event, where students…
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LMS FFA students spark leadership potential, inspire state leaders
A dozen budding leaders from the Liberty FFA chapter joined hundreds of students from across the state at the annual Ignite Conference held at Fonda-Fultonville Central School on Feb. 28 . The Ignite Conference series continues to be a cornerstone of student development, offering specialized tracks including SPARK for middle school exploration, FUEL for high…
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Liberty esports team offers students camaraderie, competition
The latest sport at Liberty High School doesn’t involve bats, balls or seeing who can run the fastest or jump the highest, but it does require concentration, quick reflexes and a competitive spirit. Liberty’s inaugural sports team formed this winter, with the Redhawk’s first competition held Feb. 24. The seeds of the team were planted…