• Transportation survey: Liberty Central School District has emailed a form to all district families asking them to update their information regarding transportation for the 2026-27 school year.  Forms must be filled out by June 30. If you have not received the form, please call the Business Office at 845-292-6171.
  • Registration: There are open slots available for the 2026-27 pre-kindergarten class, and a lottery will not take place. Remaining seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Kindergarten registration is also now open. Find more information about registration for the programs here.
  • Construction update: 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. Also, the athletic field and track area is no longer accessible to the public.  The area will be closed as construction continues. The soccer, baseball and softball fields remain open.

Category: Elementary News

Professional development offers working, learning opportunities

Educators sit at a conference table and speak during a professional development sessionLiberty faculty and staff were still hard at work after students left for a half day on Tuesday, May 19.

During the half-day professional development time, faculty and staff worked with the DESSA social-emotional screener, the LinkIt data warehouse, and the EduPlanet curriculum mapping platform, as well as learned more about the collaborative Kami app and AI tools for teacher assistant and aides, and took courses specific to their field.

The day concluded with a year-in-review presentation shared by Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan.

“It is very important for our faculty and staff to also be students,” Dr. Sullivan said. “To be effective educators, we all must continue to learn and adapt to new teaching methods, strategies and tools.”

Liberty plans Fourth of July celebration, seeks vendors

Liberty will celebrate 250 years of American Independence with a Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4.

The event, which start at 10 a.m. on Main Street, will feature a parade, food and craft vendors, entertainment and fireworks.

The rain date will be Sunday, July 5.

For more information or to become a vendor, visit the vendor application form or email ritademayo@gmail.com.

Liberty Museum and Arts Center to host ‘Movie Prop and Cosplay’ workshop

The Liberty Museum and Arts Center is inviting the community to be part of a free “Movie Prop and Cosplay” art workshop series in the coming weeks.

The workshops, which will build upon each other, will be held from 3-5 p.m. Thursdays, May 28-June 25.

The Liberty Museum and Arts Center is opening its doors and inviting the community to come and be part of the action. Organizers want to encourage all of Liberty to not only come and see the exhibits planned this year, but to help create the exhibits as well. The center will provide the basic materials and teach new skills during the workshop and at the end, participants creations will be displayed at the museum.

Those who are interested are asked to RSVP with Roxxanne Rittenhouse at 845-807-4209 or at the center at 46 S. Main St., Liberty, NY 12754.

Donations can help Liberty Snack Pack program

The Liberty Community Snack Pack Program helps provide nonperishable weekend meals for students at Liberty Central School District.

To donate to the Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, which partners with the Snack Pack Program and Liberty Community School Care Closet, headquartered at the Middle School at 145 Buckley St., visit https://give.regionalfoodbank.net/libertysnackpack, or visit our Amazon Snack Pack Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SKHOPVIMIX8O. Items in the cart can be purchased and will be shipped directly to Liberty Middle School.

For more information, email School Coordinator Katlyn Rusin at krusin@libertyk12.org or call 845-292-5400.

Walnut Mountain House Trail to have grand opening

The grand opening of the Walnut Mountain House History Trail will take place starting with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at 73 Walnut Mountain Road in Liberty.

There will be two guided hikes, a slower pace and a faster pace, along the trail following the ribbon cutting.

The trail is a mile-long, self-guided walking trail blending local history, nature and education. The trail follows the old carriage road that once brought visitors to the Walnut Mountain House at the summit, where the hotel’s old foundation can still be seen.

The public is invited to the event to learn about the train and its past through interpretive panels along the way.

Learn more about the Walnut Mountain House project online. To register for the grand opening, call Lisa at 845-693-4181, email Lisa@morgan-outdoors.com by June 5.

Community School Farmstand to be open May 22 at LMS

Liberty Middle School will host its inaugural Community School Farmstand, a special event dedicated to supporting Liberty Central families. Through a partnership with the Snack Pack Program, The Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, and Sullivan 180, free fresh food and resources will be available to LCSD families in need.

The event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 22, on a first-come, first-served basis.

There will be free groceries for any Liberty K-12 family, an on-site SNAP advocate to help families t0 sign up for benefits, and guides to local food pantries and community resources.

For more information, email Community School Coordinator Katlyn Rusin at krusin@libertyk12.org.

BOE plans meetings on May 19, day of budget vote and elections

The Annual Budget Vote and Election will be on Tuesday, May 19, with voting in the High School Media Center from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Information regarding the budget vote and election can be found at the Liberty CSD website.

There will be a Special Meeting of the Board of Education at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19,  in the District Office at 115 Buckley St. in Liberty NY.  The board anticipates to enter into executive session immediately and to adjourn at the conclusion of the executive session.  This meeting is not open to the public and there will be no regular business.

The Board of Education will convene an additional Special Meeting after 8 p.m. in the HS Media Center at the conclusion of ballot counting in the High School Media Center to accept the results of the ballot. There will be no other business.  This meeting and vote counting and tabulation is open to the public.

The agendas will be available on Monday, May 18, at BoardDocs.

The next regular Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, May 26.

Message to families regarding legal notice students received concerning  PowerSchool/Naviance class action legal settlement

Dear Families:

We are writing to provide additional context after some members of our school community received an e-mail from Kroll Settlement Administration concerning a federal class action lawsuit and proposed class action legal settlement involving the Naviance platform.

Naviance is an online platform that schools throughout the country use for college and career planning. Naviance is owned by PowerSchool.

The District used the Naviance platform for multiple years through the 2023-2024 school year. The District now uses SchooLinks as its online platform for college and career planning (https://www.schoolinks.com/).

What is the lawsuit/legal settlement about?

There was a class action lawsuit filed against PowerSchool alleging that PowerSchool violated students’ privacy rights while students were using the Naviance Platform between August 2021 and January 2026. PowerSchool firmly denies the allegations in the lawsuit and that it violated the law in any way. PowerSchool has agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the expense and uncertainty of ongoing litigation.

Was there a breach or unauthorized disclosure of student data?

There has been no confirmed breach or unauthorized disclosure of student data. PowerSchool firmly denies that it violated the law in any way.

Why am I being contacted?

Students who logged into the Naviance platform at least once between August 18, 2021, and January 23, 2026 are being contacted by e-mail to inform them that they may be eligible to join the proposed class action legal settlement. The e-mail was sent as part of a legally required notification process. The purpose of the e-mail is to ensure that students and families have the opportunity to review the settlement agreement and their legal rights and options.

Is the District involved in the lawsuit?

No. The District is not a party to the lawsuit and has no involvement in the legal proceedings or the proposed class action legal settlement. The District has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

What should families do?

If you or your child received an e-mail notice, you should review the notice carefully, as it outlines potential eligibility, deadlines, and options available to you and your child. The District cannot provide legal advice or recommend whether students are eligible to or should participate in the settlement. This is a personal decision for each family.

To learn more about the lawsuit and your legal rights, families should visit the official settlement website: https://powerschoolnaviancesettlement.com

Families may also contact the Settlement Administrator:

  • Call: (833) 447-8852
  • Webmail: Kroll “Contact Us” from
  • Mail: Q.J. v. PowerSchool Holdings LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, PO Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391

The District is committed to protecting student data privacy and security and complies with all applicable law concerning student data privacy and security, including, but not limited to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) and New York State Education Law § 2-d. For more information concerning the District’s commitment to the protection of student data privacy and security and the Board of Education’s Information and Data Privacy, Security Breach and Notification Policy (BOE Policy No. 8635), please visit: https://www.libertyk12.org/about-us/annual-notifications/parents-bill-of-rights-for-data-privacy-and-security/

LES briefly placed in lock out

Out of an abundance of caution, at approximately 9:30 a.m., LES initiated a controlled lock out while Liberty Police responded to an ongoing incident within the village.
Building administration was in direct continued communication with LPD. The lock out was then lifted at approximately 10 a.m. after the incident was deemed clear.
LES has since resumed regular outside activities.  

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