Category: High School News
Free Lego show to be in Hurleyville
Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre, at 219 Main St. in Hurleyville, will host the 2025 Spring Lego Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14.
It will feature a collection of “Out of this World” builds from community member across the county and beyond. There will be space-themed builds, free builds, sets, historic builds and more.
The event is free and for all ages.
Special meeting of Liberty BOE to be June 9
There will be a Special Meeting of the Board of Education at 5 p.m. Monday, June 9, in the District Office at 115 Buckley St. in Liberty. The Board anticipates entering into executive session immediately. There will be no other business and the meeting will be adjourned at the end of the executive session. The meeting is not open to the public. The agenda will be available at Board Docs on Sunday, June 8.
Liberty BOE to meet June 10
The next Board of Education meeting will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in the HS Media Center. The board anticipates to enter into executive session (not open to the public) immediately. The regular portion of the meeting, open to the public, is expected to resume at 6 p.m. The agenda will be available on Monday, June 9, at Board Docs.
LHS junior to perform solo with Sullivan County Chamber Orchestra
Liberty High School junior Genna DeFrank will be a featured soloist during the Sullivan County Chamber Orchestra’s family concert, “Peter and the Wolf,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
A cellist, Genna played in the pit for the LHS school musical and is a regular guest artist with the Sullivan County Community Chorus. She became involved with Nesin Cultural Arts, based in Monticello, last summer and plans to continue pursuing cello in college, with a minor in music.
Genna is one of four students in the Aspiring Young Musicians program, an SCCO Educates initiative, who auditioned and were selected to perform in one of the two final concerts of the season.
St. John’s Episcopal Church is at 15 St. John St. in Monticello. The concert is free with a $25 suggested donation at the door.
Message from the principal on end of the year testing, Chromebook collection and summer school
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:
Happy June! As we come into the final month of the school year this letter shares more detail of Final/Regent exam schedules, Chromebook collection, and summer school criteria.
Regents Information:
On Wednesday, June 11, normal bussing will occur and there will be no 12-noon bussing home. Only students taking the Geometry exam attend school. Students needing a ride home will be supervised in the cafeteria and may take the 3 p.m. bus home.
From June 17 through June 20, we will be giving Regents exams and Final exams at LHS. There will be normal bus runs, which students can take for transportation into school for a morning and/or afternoon exam. There will be a 12-noon bus that will only take students home who have finished their morning exams. Students who finish their exams between bus runs will wait in our cafeteria for the next bus run or for a ride. Any student who needs to ride into school on the morning bus, and wait in the cafeteria for the afternoon test, may do so. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, but no food will be allowed in testing locations. Students must enter through the main entrance beginning at 7:50 a.m. each morning.
From Monday, June 23 through June 25, normal bussing will occur and there will be no 12-noon bussing home. Students needing a ride home will be supervised in the cafeteria and may take the 3 p.m. bus home.
It’s important to note that students are not allowed to have any personal electronics in their possession during Regents exams or Final exams. The best solution is to leave them home, or in their vehicle. If students bring their electronic device(s) into school, they will be provided with an envelope to store them in, and they will be collected until their exam is submitted. If a student is found to have a personal electronic device in their possession, then we are required by the New York State Education Department to invalidate the exam and no score will be given. The excerpt below is the exact language that will be read to students prior to each exam:
You cannot have any communications device, including a cell phone, with you during this examination or during any breaks (such as a restroom visit). Such devices include, but are not limited to:
- Cell phones
- iPods and MP3 players
- iPads, tablets, and other eReaders
- Personal laptops, notebooks, or any other computing devices
- Cameras or other photographic equipment
- Wearable devices/smart wearables, including smartwatches and health wearables with a display
- Headphones, headsets, or in-ear headphones such as earbuds, and
- Any other device capable of recording audio, photographic or video content, or capable of viewing or playing back such content
If you brought any of these items to the building today, and have not already stored it in your locker or turned it over to me, a test monitor, or school official, you must give it to me now. You may not keep your cell phone or any of these items with you, or near you, including in your pockets, backpack, desk, etc. If you keep a cell phone or any of these items with you, your examination will be invalidated and you will get no score.
Regents and Finals Schedule
Any final exams not listed will be given in class. The last day of classes for the 2024-2025 school year is Monday, June 16, 2025.
- Friday, June 6
- 8 a.m.: College finals: Advanced Algebra, Pre Calculus. Classes are in session for all students.
- Wednesday, June 11
- 8 a.m.: Regents: Geometry. No classes
- Friday, June 13
- 8 a.m.: College final: Calculus. Classes are in session for all students
- Tuesday, June 17
- 8 a.m.: Regents: English Language Arts
- Noon: Regents: Living Environment
- Wednesday, June 18
- 8 a.m.: Regents: Global History & Geography II; College Final: U.S. History
- Noon: Regents: Algebra I
- Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth (no school)
- Friday, June 20:
- 8 a.m.: Regents: U.S. History
- Noon: Regents: Earth Science
- Monday, June 23
- 8 a.m.: Final: ELA 10
- Tuesday, June 24
- 8 a.m.: Regents: Chemistry
- Noon: Final: Physics
- Wednesday, June 25
- 8 a.m.: Regents: Algebra 2
Locker Clean Out
There will be large garbage cans placed in the hallways beginning on Monday, June 9, 2025, for students to be able to clean out their lockers.
Chromebook Collection
- Students in grades 9-11 will return their Chromebook on the date of their last Regents exam or Final exam. Seniors can return their Chromebooks on the day of Senior walk, 6/16, the date of their last test, or any day leading to 6/25/25, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Seniors may also pick up their graduation tickets after returning their devices.
- Students who have a circumstance that requires the Chromebook for a longer duration must request permission to return it at a later date.
- The last Chromebook collection day is Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Please make sure your Chromebook is charged, and the charger block and cable are returned with it.
- Please state anything needing repair at time of return (screen issues, mouse problems etc) so tech staff can square it away over the summer for you.
Fees for items not returned will be:
- Non-returned Chromebook – $350
- Non-returned Chromebook charger/cable – $50
- Cost of intentional repairs and damage beyond normal wear and tear (smashed screen, keys broken off, etc).
Summer School Eligibility Criteria
- Students must have a 60 end of year average in order to attend summer school.
- Students with an end of year average lower than 60 are eligible to attend with teacher recommendation and a parent meeting with administration.
- Summer school is offered through a partnership with Sullivan County BOCES.
- Three (3) absences require automatic withdrawal from summer school.
- Counselors will reach out to the parents/guardians of qualified students June 23 through June 27.
All the best,
Dr. Derek Adams
Principal
Instagram and X- @LibertyHS_NY
LCSD music education honored for sixth consecutive year by NAMM Foundation
For the sixth year in a row, Liberty Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Liberty answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
“Music education is essential to the development of the whole child. It nurtures creativity, builds discipline, strengthens cognitive and motor skills, and promotes emotional expression,” LCSD Director of Music Eric Aweh said. “Participation in music fosters collaboration, boosts confidence and cultivates a sense of community. Through music, students learn not only how to create and perform, but also how to listen, lead and connect. A well-rounded education is incomplete without the inclusion of the arts, and music is a vital part of that foundation.”
Liberty musicians and vocalists take part in a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, ensembles, parades, all-county and all-state events, and the Liberty Jazz Festival. On Wednesday, June 11, the LCSD Music Department will host its annual Liberty Music and Community Festival at 4:30 p.m. in Lapolt Park. The rain date is Friday, June 13.
“The educational experience would not be complete without music,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said. “We appreciate the NAMM Foundation’s continued recognition of our dedication to providing a quality music education for our students.”
Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, visit www.nammfoundation.org.
A message from the superintendent on heat mitigation
Dear Liberty,
Meteorological summer is here, and the temperatures are reflecting that. With temperatures expected to be in the 70s today, and 80s throughout the week, I want to take the opportunity to remind students and staff to take steps to help combat the heat.
Most important is to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeinated beverages. Water bottle filling stations can be found throughout the school buildings. I encourage everyone to bring their own reusable bottles and fill them often.
Another step is to wear lightweight, light-colored and breathable fabrics, such as cotton.
The Middle School has air conditioning, and it will be turned on as needed. At the Elementary School and High School, which do not have air conditioning, the district will take steps to provide additional cooling, including air movers in the hallways, putting shades down and leaving windows and classroom doors open to help with air circulation.
Other steps that may include turning off the overhead lights and unused electronics that produce heat; and providing water breaks.
Per policy, if temperatures in classrooms and support services spaces reach 88 degrees, students and staff may be removed from those locations. When practicable, students and staff may be moved to cooler locations. If not, school may be dismissed early.
On days when the outside temperature is expected to be high enough that temperatures in occupiable educational or support service spaces are likely to reach 88 degrees, even with the heat mitigation measures taken, the district may hold classes remotely or close school entirely.
Any changes to the schedule will be communicated via our normal emergency closure channels: ParentSquare, our website www.libertyk12.org and local media.
If you have any questions, please email questions@libertyk12.org.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Superintendent
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of June 2-8 2025
Our student-athletes are in action this week in baseball, softball and track and field.
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, June 2
No events scheduled.
Tuesday, June 3
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Eldred at Eldred High School.
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Eldred at Eldred High School
Wednesday, June 4
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track & Field State Qualifier vs.
vs. Multiple Schools at Monroe Woodbury High School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Tri-Valley at Tri-Valley Central School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Tri-Valley at Tri-Valley Secondary School
Thursday, June 5
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track & Field State Qualifier vs.
vs. Multiple Schools at Goshen High School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Sullivan West at Liberty High School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty High School
Friday, June 6
No events scheduled.
Saturday, June 7
No events scheduled.
Sunday, June 8
No events scheduled.
Liberty Public Library to host summer events
The Liberty Public Library will offer series of activities for students of all ages throughout the summer.
For younger students, the library will host Color Our World programming throughout the summer.
A summer reading challenge will start June 30 and end Aug. 8. Those who participate will receive weekly prizes for reading. Reading logs are available at the front desk and those who bring it back each week to show what they have read will receive prizes. Young students can be read to and those who are starting to read should read on their own.
Fun for the whole family will be offered at three interactive family shows: “Color Our World’ Mime Show at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10; Repco Wildlife Reptile Show at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24; and Owls and Falcons, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4.
There will also be weekly craft days for students entering kindergarten though fourth grade at 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 1-Aug. 5, as well as STEM Stations at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 3-31, where students will be able to code robots, build circuit paths and use Lego blocks.
For infants and preschool children, there will be Summer Storytimes at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, June 25-Aug.6, featuring stories, songs, crafts and games, as well as Movement & Music at 11 a.m. Mondays, June 23-July 28, except July 7, where young children can make music, learn new songs, dance and make a musical craft.
The Teen Zone, for students entering fifth through 12th grade will be activated from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays with different events each week.
Scratch Art will be offered June 23, with sticker design on June 30. Ink art, using alcohol inks, will be offered July 7. There will be a game day July 14, and an opportunity to make a “FrankenToy” or art using old toys, glue and spray paint. The final event will by July 28, where old CDs will be upcycled into art using stencils or paint.
The older students can also take part in a reading challenge by recording what books they read this summer. Sign up will be done at the front desk. Each book entered into the reading log will earn an entry to win an Amazon Gift Card. All participants will receive a prize when completed logs are turned in.
The Liberty Public Library is at 189 N. Main St. in front of the Elementary School. For more information, call 845-292-6070 or visit www.libertypublicibrary.org.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of May 26-June 1, 2025
Our student-athletes are in action this week in baseball, softball and track and field.
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, May 26
No events scheduled.
Tuesday, May 27
10 a.m.: Boys Varsity Golf Section Finals, vs. Multiple Schools at McCann Memorial Golf Course.
11 a.m.: Girls Varsity Golf vs. Multiple Schools at Apple Greens Golf Course
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Livingston Manor/Roscoe at Roscoe Central School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Livingston Manor/Roscoe at Roscoe Central School
Wednesday, May 28
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Monticello at Liberty High School.
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Monticello at Liberty High School.
Thursday, May 29
2 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field Championship vs. Multiple Schools at Rondout Valley Central School.
Results: Congratulations to the following members of the Varsity track team for their top performances at Sectionals:
- Chris Rogers – third place 100m, fourth place 200m, fourth place long jump
- Sydania Foster – fourth place 400m, fifth place 400m hurdles
- Brooke Bull – third place pole vault
- Girls 4x100m relay team of Eyanna C, Starr H, Brooke B and Sydania F – fifth place
- Boys 4x400m relay team of Colten A, Mason S, Colin D and Samuel B -sixth place
4:15 p.m.: Varsity Baseball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty High School
Friday, May 30
No events scheduled.
Saturday, May 31
No events scheduled.
Sunday, June 1
No events scheduled.