Category: High School News
End-of-the-year busing schedules change
As Liberty approaches the end of the school year, the busing schedules will change to meet the needs of the students.
The following changes are planned:
- The last day of the 6 p.m. bus will be Friday, June 5.
- The final 4 p.m. bus will run Thursday, June 18.
- There will be a mid-day bus home to accommodate high school students taking the Algebra 1 Regents on June 17.
Those who have any questions, may email questions@libertyk12.org
Liberty athletics to wrap up year with signings, awards
The Liberty Athletics Department has plenty to celebrate in the coming weeks.
Five seniors will sign their letters of intent to compete at the college level. The ceremonies will take place at 4 p.m. June 8 in the High School Gym. Signing will be:
- Shawn Bickham, who will attend Utica University and will wrestle and complete on the track and field team
- Brooke Bull, who will attend the University of Lynchburg and will compete in the track and field team.
- Justin Simon, who will attend Western Connecticut State University and play baseball
- Isabella Wagner, who will attend Eastern University and will wrestle
- Angie Wheeler, who will attend SUNY Delhi and play softball
Later that week will be the “Block L Athletic Awards,” the annual varsity sports recognition event. It will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 11, in the high school auditorium. Family and friends are welcome to attend the ceremony.
“Being a varsity athlete is more than just playing a sport—it is a commitment to excellence in all aspects of student life that deserves to be recognized,” Athletic Director Thomas Zehner said. “We look forward to seeing you there to acknowledge our student-athletes.”
Village to flush water system, possibly impacting water at school buildings
The village of Liberty will flush its water mains by opening hydrants throughout the system starting next week. This may cause low water pressure and water throughout the village to become brown. The water will not be contaminated.
The flushing will likely impact the Liberty Elementary, Middle and High Schools and the District Office.
Flushing of the Parksville transmission line will take place June 8-12, with the Village Water System starting June 15 until complete. Flushing will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
If water begins to get brown in a building, water fountains will be temporarily shut down until the water clears. Bottled water will be available if fountains are shut down. All staff and students are encouraged to limit water use.
Updates will be available on the village website.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of June 1-7, 2026
We are in the homestretch of the 2025-26 athletics season. This week, we only have Track and Field state qualifiers.
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-Tuesday, June 1-2
No events scheduled..
Wednesday, June 3
2:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field State Qualifiers vs. Multiple Schools at Cornwall High School
Thursday, June 4
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field State Qualifiers vs. Multiple Schools at Goshen High School
Friday-Sunday, June 5-7
No events scheduled
Library plans game days
Liberty Public Library will host two game days for students in June.
Elementary students, along with a grown up, are invited to play classic card and board games from 2:45 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 10.
The following week, on Tuesday, June 16, middle and high school students will be able to play card and board games and have snacks from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Games available include Monopoly, chess, dominoes, Uno, spoons or Skip-Bo.
The library is at 189 N. Main St. in Liberty. For more information, visit the library’s website or call 845-292-6070.
Seven Liberty students inducted into National Technical Honor Society
Seven Redhawks were among the nearly 50 students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society during a ceremony at Liberty High School on May 21. They joined six of their fellow Liberty students in the Sullivan BOCES chapter of the organization that honors, recognizes and empowers students and teachers in career and technical education.
Inducted from Liberty were Kylee Curry and Audrey Krum in Animal Science, Hudson Danzilo and Lucio Ponce Vazquez in Basic Welding, Kariana Reyes in Culinary Arts, Angele Osorio Ramirez in Early Childhood Education and Development, and Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos in New Vision Health.
Redhawks who are members of the 2025 induction class are Brooke Bull, who took part in the ceremony speaking about the NTHS emblem, Giada DeFrank, Cameron Degroat, Allyson Houser, Sarai Miranda and William Pennell.
Liberty CSD’s first Community Farmstand serves about 130 families
On Friday, May 22, the Liberty Central School District community came together for the first Community Farmstand event at Liberty Middle School, and about 130 families were served.
Thanks to the partnerships with the Hudson Valley Regional Food Bank and Sullivan 180, the district was able to distribute a bounty of free dairy items, fresh fruit, vegetables and snacks to its neighbors.
Here are a few highlights from the day:
- SNAP Benefits Advocacy: A huge thank you to the guest advocate who spoke with many community members, providing vital info and resources.
- Looking Ahead: There was fantastic turnout for next year’s sign-ups for both A Single Bite and the Snack Pack program.
- Volunteer Power: This couldn’t have happened without the incredible energy and hard work of the student and staff volunteers.
- Missed out? Don’t worry! There will be one more farmstand coming up in June, at a date TBA.
“Thank you to everyone who came out, volunteered and supported making this event such a success!” said Community Schools Coordinator Katlyn Rusin.
Interact Club spearheads bench-building effort
The Liberty Interact Club recently completed a community service project in partnership with community volunteers, Interact advisers, and Liberty Middle School students to construct benches for the town of Liberty. Through the efforts of 23 volunteers, six benches were successfully built during the project. Three benches will be placed along the Walnut Mountain House History Trail, while the remaining three benches will be installed throughout the community for residents and visitors to enjoy.
This project provided students with valuable hands-on experience in teamwork, woodworking, problem solving, and community service. Students had the opportunity to work alongside community members while learning practical construction skills and the importance of giving back to their community.
A special thank you goes to the Liberty High School Woodworking Class for engraving the boards used for the benches. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail added a personalized and lasting touch to the project that will be appreciated for years to come.
The Liberty Interact Club also funded the purchase of the wood and materials needed to complete the benches, demonstrating the club’s continued commitment to service and community improvement initiatives within the town of Liberty.
“This project reflects the importance of creating meaningful opportunities for youth to become involved in their community, build pride in where they live, and experience the impact of volunteerism firsthand,” adviser Alyssa Thalmann said.
The completed benches and trail improvements will officially be showcased during the Grand Opening of the Walnut Mountain House History Trail starting at 10 a.m. June 6.
LCSD District-wide Safety Plan available for review
The Liberty Central School District’s District-wide Safety Plan is available for review on our website and at the district office at 115 Buckley St. in Liberty. It will be available for public comment through June 26, 2026.
Comments may be submitted to questions@libertyk12.org or to the Liberty Central School Office, 115 Buckley St, Liberty, NY 12754.
Liberty helps celebrate 10 years of Creating Healthier Schools and Communities
Liberty Central School District Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan recently attended the Creating Healthier Schools and Community Awards & Recognition Celebration at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan. The celebration showcased the culmination of 10 years of successful collaboration and projects that have been implemented to improve physical activity and nutrition for individuals of all ages in Sullivan County. As part of the celebration, Liberty Central School District received a $2,500 celebratory check. We thank CCE Sullivan for their partnership over the past decade and look forward to more in the future.