Liberty Performing Arts will present “Almost, Maine” at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18.

Set in a small, northern town under the glow of the northern lights, “Almost, Maine,” a play by John Cariani” is a series of charming and poignant vignettes about love in all its forms—falling in and out of love, missed connections, and unexpected second chances. Filled with humor, warmth, and a touch of magic, it’s a story that will leave you smiling long after the final curtain, presenters said.

“Our high school students have been working incredibly hard to bring this heartfelt and whimsical production to life,” said directors Ben Abrams and Meghan Kehrer. “We are excited to share their dedication and talent with the audience.”

Directed by Ben Abrams and Meghan Kehrer, this production showcases the incredible talent and dedication of Liberty High School’s student performers. Performing, in order of appearance, are Sebastian Yupanqui, Kristjana Geirsdotti, Cassandra Porter, Riley Santiago, Orchid Langlois, McKinzie Paterson, Sarai Miranda, Jill Baumander, Lena Lagattuta, Kelsey Hopkins and Kourtney Perry.

Lighting design is by Kathleen Johansen, with set and prop design by Angela Kruger and Michael Fritz and costume design by Emily McConnell.

Community members are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $10 and are available for purchase online. Children 2 and younger are admitted free, However, the show is most appropriate for ages 13 and older due to content.

Registration is now open for kindergarten at Liberty Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. There are also open slots available for pre-kindergarten, and a lottery will not be held. Seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

To qualify for kindergarten, 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.

Eligible pre-kindergarten students must be residents of the Liberty Central School District and turn 4 years old before Dec. 1, 2026.

To register, parents or guardians must fill out a registration packet for kindergarten or a registration packet for pre-kindergarten, 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.

For more information about pre-k, visit our UPK FAQs page.

To register, email haustin@libertyk12.org or call 845-292-5400, ext. 2331.

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 address these areas until we complete a full remediation process.

Even though professional tests showed that dust levels were already well within safe limits, we took extra steps to make sure everyone stays safe. Our cleanup teams used a thorough safety process in classrooms and hallways. This included using specialized air filters to keep the air clean while workers carefully removed any loose or peeling paint. After the paint was removed, all surfaces were deep-cleaned using industrial vacuums and wet-wiping. To provide a long-term safety barrier, a white sealant was painted over these areas to lock everything in place.

Throughout this process, all school supplies and furniture were either moved or covered in protective plastic to keep them clean. Upon your child’s return from Spring Break, they will find their classrooms ready for learning. Some of the walls have been finished with a new white sealant, and all items have been moved back into place by the contractors. To ensure a healthy environment, the contractors used green, plant-based products to clean the building, making it safe for both students and staff.

We are committed to providing a safe place to learn and look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, April 7.

If you have any questions please email Questions@libertyk12.org.

Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Superintendent

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.

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

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.

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.”

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.

Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan reviews the winter season, offers updates on the capital project and looks ahead to the budget and the spring season.

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