Category: Elementary News
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 not pose a health risk. Lead-based paint becomes hazardous when it is damaged, chipping or peeling. The School District is working closely with DOH to ensure that all appropriate steps are taken to address any areas where lead-based paint remediation is required, and to confirm that learning environments remain safe for students and staff.
As a reminder, water from all outlets that are used or could potentially be used for drinking or cooking were tested in the Liberty Elementary School in April 2025. All water outlets with levels of lead at or above the lead action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb) were immediately removed from service. The school retested all replaced outlets in May 2025 and the test results were below the action level.
If you have questions or concerns about lead exposure and your child’s health, we encourage you to contact your pediatrician. For additional information, we are sharing a resource from the New York State Department of Health: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/lead/. We will provide updates as they become available.
If you have any questions, email Questions@libertyk12.org.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Superintendent
BOE to have special meeting April 8
There will be a special meeting of the Liberty Central School District Board of Education at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in the District Office at 115 Buckley St. in Liberty. The board will vote on a brief agenda, and the meeting will be open to the public. There will be no other business. The agenda will be available at Board Docs on Tuesday, April 7.
The next regular meeting of the board will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in the HS Media Center.
Liberty Public Library to have budget vote, trustee election
Liberty Public Library will have its 2026-27 budget vote and trustee election from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.
The vote will be held in the lower level Program Room at the Library at 189 N. Main St.
Absentee and early mail voting options are available.
For more information, call the library at 845-292-6070, or visit the library’s website.
LPD to host annual Litter Pluck
Liberty Police Department invites all residents to join in to help create a cleaner and more beautiful village during LPD’s fifth annual Litter Pluck.
The event will take place between 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, April 4, with a rain date of Sunday, April 12.
Drinks and snacks will be provided by the Police Benevolent Association. Those who wish to take part should meet behind the Liberty Police Department on North Main Street. Gloves, bags and pickers will be provided.
Foster parent training to be offered
Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference and Sullivan County DSS will host a “Become a Foster Parent” training starting April 28.
The 10 week course will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays via Zoom. Those interested may sign up via an online form.
For more information, contact Kateigh Jamieson at 845-720-0717 or kjamieson@chowc.org
Library to host story times, creation station
The Liberty Public Library will host several events for students in the coming weeks.
On April 4 and May 2, Bilingual Story Time with Xina will continue. The story times, from 11 a.m. to noon, aim to help children’s cognitive flexibility, memory and executive function, and will include stories, songs and crafts. Snacks and refreshments will be provided for the children. No registration is required. These events are held in partnership with Sullivan County Public Health and Liberty Public Library. For more information, call 845-292-5910, ext. 2207.
For kindergartners, the library will host a Junior Bookworm Club afterschool Mondays, April 27-May 18. It will take place from 2:30 to 4 p.m., and library staff will pick children from Liberty Elementary to escort them to the library.
Participating children will enjoy books, play games, have snacks, do crafts and more. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, April 6, by calling 845-292-6070. Those who call earlier will be asked to call back. Permission slips will be sent home with all children who are registered. Slips must be returned to the library or the child’s teacher indicating pickup preference. Children may be picked up at the library by 4 or they can be escorted to the LES Boys & Girls Club, if they are signed up.
On Tuesday, April 21, starting at 3:!5 p.m., teens are invited to stop by the library, at 189 N. Main St. in Liberty, to create a variety of small artwork to fill the Liberty Museum and Art Center’s Creation Station. Teens can earn an hour of volunteer service time for this activity.
For more information on the Bookwork Club or the Teen Creation Station, call 845-292-6070 or visit the library’s website.
Town, village to host Joint Comprehensive Plan meeting
The town and village of Liberty are planning a Joint Comprehensive Plan meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Liberty Senior Center at 119 N. Main St.
The public is encourage to attend.
During the meeting, the committee and attendees will review community feedback and local strengths and challenges, discuss the current 2008 Comprehensive plan and share ideas and priorities for Liberty’s future. The discussion will help guide the development of a new Joint Comprehensive Plan.
For more information and plan documents, visit the documents and forms page on the town’s website and scroll to “Liberty Joint Comprehensive Plan.”
LES kindergarten registration to open April 1
Registration for kindergarten at Liberty Elementary School will open April 1.
To qualify, children must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2026, and a resident of the Liberty Central School District. Students that are in the Liberty Central School District universal pre-k program at LES do not need to register.
To register, parents or guardians must fill out a registration packet and provide a copy of parent/guardian’s photo ID; custody papers, if applicable; proof of residency, such as a utility bill or rental lease; and the child’s birth certificate, immunization records and a copy of recent physical exam, which must include all school physical exam requirements. Parents and guardians are encouraged to check with their child’s doctor for details. The child’s healthcare insurance card is also requested.
To register, email haustin@libertyk12.org or call 845-292-5400, ext. 2331.
Message from the superintendent (video)
Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan reviews the winter season, offers updates on the capital project and looks ahead to the budget and the spring season.
Please watch the video below:
Sullivan County PK-12 Art Show to be at Bethel
The Sullivan County PK-12 Art Show will present the work of students from the county’s seven school districts and Sullivan BOCES at the Event’s Gallery at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts from April 10 to April 12.
There will be an opening for high school student from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9.
The public opening and reception will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday April 10, with the show continuing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 11 and 12.
During the show, student artwork from the 10 media categories of Ceramics and Glass, Digital Art Design, Black and White Drawing, Color Drawing,
Mixed Media, Painting, Black and White Photography, Color Photography, Film and Animation, and Sculpture.
The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will also provide free museum admission to students attending the Art Show throughout the weekend.
The Sullivan County PK-12 Art Show is one of the many programs offered through the Arts In Education Program at Sullivan BOCES. Dedicated to raising visual and aesthetic literacy standards and levels while strengthening and supporting learning in all curriculum areas, the Arts In Education Program supports the Arts and arts-integrated learning experiences for K-12 students and teachers.
For more information about the Arts In Education Program at Sullivan BOCES, visit scboces.org.
Bethel Woods is at 200 Hurd Road in Bethel.