• 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: High School News

Sullivan BOCES honors top 4% of students

Seven Liberty students recognized

Sullivan BOCES recently hosted its 41st Annual Academic Achievement celebration that honors the top 4% of all students in schools throughout Sullivan County. Congratulations to Cassandra Porter, Lia Guillerme, Brooke Porter, Carmela Burgio, Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos, William Pennell and Runxian Chen on their honor.

Sports schedule, and results, for the week of June 8-14, 2026

This is the final week of the 2025-26 athletics season. We will close with the outdoor track and field state championships this weekend.

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-Friday, June 8-12

No events scheduled..

Saturday, June 13

10 a.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field State championships vs. Multiple Schools at Webster Schroeder High School in Webster. (Brooke Bull is competing in Pole Vault)

Sunday, June 14

No events scheduled.

Liberty BOE to meet June 9

The next Liberty Central School District Board of Education meeting will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 9,  in the HS Media Center at 125 Buckley St. in Liberty.

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 8, at Board Docs.

Students help preserve local history at Walnut Mountain

A diverse group of people stand on a grassy hillside with a scenic view of rolling hills and a cloudy sky.Throughout the spring, students at Liberty Middle School have been learning about the rich history of Walnut Mountain during Flex Period. As part of this educational experience, students explored the story of the historic Walnut Mountain House, a five-story mountain hotel built in 1887 at the summit of Walnut Mountain. The hotel welcomed visitors from near and far, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Catskill region. Although the hotel no longer stands, its foundation remains as an important reminder of Liberty’s past.

Taking their learning beyond the classroom, Liberty Middle School hosted a community service project on Sunday, May 31. Students, staff, families, and community members came together to help clear and improve the trail surrounding the original Walnut Mountain House foundation.

The project was a success, with 34 volunteers participating in the cleanup effort. Volunteers worked to remove brush, clear debris, and create a safe, walkable path around the historic site. Their hard work will allow visitors to better experience and appreciate this important piece of local history.

The project is part of the ongoing Walnut Mountain House History Trail initiative, which will officially celebrate its grand opening on June 6. The self-guided trail features six interpretive panels that share the history of Walnut Mountain, the Walnut Mountain House, and the people who helped shape Liberty’s heritage.

Liberty Middle School students have also played an important role in the project through the Interact Club. Club members designed and built benches that will be placed along the trail, providing visitors with opportunities to rest and enjoy the scenic views that have attracted visitors to Walnut Mountain for generations.

This project highlights the power of community partnerships and hands-on learning. By helping preserve a local landmark, students gained a deeper appreciation for Liberty’s history while making a lasting contribution that will benefit residents and visitors for years to come.

LHS students create video about LES Leader in Me program

Leader in Me is a program used throughout the district to help teach life skills and empower students to thrive.

Liberty High School students Jose Rivera, Kamoren Connell and Teodulo Banegas, who are in the Media Program at Sullivan BOCES, partnered with Liberty Elementary to create a video highlighting the eight habits of Leader in Me and how they are used at LES and in real life. Watch the video below:

Redhawks honored during annual Academic Block ‘L’ Awards

Liberty High School celebrated its students on May 28 during the annual Academic Block ‘L’ Awards.

High School Principal Mr. Stephen Mauszak welcomed students, staff, faculty, family and friends and led the Pledge of Allegiance before the following awards were presented

Music Director Mr. Eric Aweh presented the following awards:

  • Fred Waring Director’s Award for Chorus: Eli Desrochers, Jacob Kelly
  • John Philip Sousa Band Award: Joseph DiBartolo, Cassandra Porter
  • Patrick Gilmore Award for Band: Phillo Romero
  • National School Orchestra Award: Genna DeFrank
  • National School Chorus Award: Lia Guillerme
  • Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Gustavo Leon
  • Leonard Bernstein Musicianship Awards: Genna DeFrank
  • All County: Colten Jay Allen, Zackary Alvord, Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos,
  • Alyessia Avellino, Jill Baumander, Zachariah Bickham, Carmela Burgio, Genna DeFrank, Joseph DiBartolo, Sophia Duarte, Sydania Foster, Belle Gandulla, Aubreigh Green, Nevaeh Jones, Tyler Juron, Alexandra Kelly, Gustavo Leon, Sara Liddle, Roger Lynker III, Olivia Matuszak, Jeremiah McLeod, Mariely Medina Orellana, Selkir Molina Gonzalez, Mckinzie Paterson, Giselle Perez Sanchez, William Pennell, Adriana Ponce Agredano, Brooke Porter, Cassandra Porter, Phillo Romero, Sophia Vasko
  • Area All-State: Genna DeFrank, Eli Desrochers, Jacob Kelly

Mrs. Erin Alvord presented the following Outstanding Physical Education Awards and Outstanding Health Students:

  • 9th Grade: Nazarah Heglar, Damien Keating
  • 10th Grade: Alyvia Sampson-Payne, Justin Lima Cordero
  • 11th Grade: Bridget Mateo Cruz, Jose Moreno Reyes
  • 12th Grade: Sarai Miranda, Rene Bernal Huezo
  • Personal Fitness Grade 9: Sophia Vasko, Carlos Portillo Larios
  • Personal Fitness Grade 10: Starriah Harris, Peyton Rivera
  • Personal Fitness Grade 11: Riley Cox, Audrey Krum
  • Personal Fitness Grade 12: Allison Diaz Lopez, Elmer Son Vincente
  • Advanced Personal Fitness: Ryan Romero Bello, Brooke Bull
  • Health: Michael Feijo, Colten Jay Allen, Tyler Juron, Shea-Leigh Kristiansen, Evelyn Molia Ax, Adriana Ponce

Mrs. Jennifer Bull and Mrs. Kath Johansen presented awards for Outstanding Art Students:

  • Studio Art: Orchid Langlois, Alex Olivares-Reyes
  • Advanced Studio: Jhosmery Jadan Pangolo
  • Ceramics: Makayla Morales
  • Drawing & Painting: Madelynn Stewart
  • Photo I : Evelyn  Molina Ax, Cassandra Porter
  • Photo II: Sebastian Yupanqui

Assistant Principal Mrs. Lacy Jones presented the awards for Outstand Social Studies Students:

  • Global History & Geography 9: Olivia Matuszak
  • Global History & Geography 10: Shea-Leigh Kristiansen
  • US History & Government: Riley Santiago
  • College US History & Government: Jhosmery Jadan Pangolo
  • Government: Lia Guillerme
  • Economics: Allison Diaz Lopez
  • College Political Science: Cassandra Porter

Mr. Kevin Ferguson presented the Outstanding Science Students awards:

  • Life Science/Biology: Anthony Gavidia Reyes
  • Environmental Science: Peyton Rivera
  • Earth Science: Olivia Matuszak
  • Forensics: Genna DeFrank, Lucas McCarthy
  • Physics of Toys: Jacob Kelly
  • Physics: Shea-Leigh Kristiansen
  • Regents Chemistry: Giada DeFrank
  • SUPA Biology: Jill Baumander

Awards for Outstanding World Language Students were presented by Mr. Aaron Salvadge:

  • Spanish Exploratory: Tristan Maloney
  • Spanish Language Arts: Stephanie Amaya Bonilla
  • Spanish II: Anthony Gavidia Reyes
  • Spanish III: Shea-Leigh Kristiansen
  • Spanish IV/V  SCCC: Misael Juarez Perez
  • Mandarin 1: Dung Duong
  • Mandarin II: Sara Liddle
  • Mandarin III: Gabriella Sheridan

Mrs. Jones presented awards for Outstanding Math Students

  • Math with Financial Application: Phillo Romero
  • Algebra I: Phoenix Johnson, Madysen Reilly
  • Algebra II: Shea-Leigh Kristiansen
  • College Algebra: Belen Leon Martinez
  • Informal Geometry: Bryan Maradiaga-Marin
  • Regents Geometry: Amelia Cole, Olivia Matuszak
  • College Statistics: Lia Guillerme
  • College Pre-Calculus: Sebastian Yupanqui
  • College Calculus: Lia Guillerme
  • Siena College Computer Science: Zackary Alvord

Ms. Chiara VanValkenburg and Mrs. Ashley Maher presented the Outstanding English Students

  • 9th Grade: Anthony Gavidia Reyes
  • 9th Grade Honors: Olivia Matuszak
  • 10th Grade: Anai Perez Sanchez
  • 10th Grade Honors:Shea-Leigh Kristiansen
  • 11th Grade: Angel Figueroa
  • 11th Grade Advanced Placement: Jhosmery Jadan Pangolo
  • 12th  Grade: Makayla Morales, Joseph Sarney
  • Composition: Cassandra Porter

Mr. Matuszak then presented the non-classroom based awards and scholarship opportunities:

  • Office of the NYS Attorney General Triple “C” Award: Jeffery Cobbs, Ruth Sellers
  • Office of the NYS Attorney General Civic Ambassador Award: Derick Aliers Amparo
  • Awards and Scholarship opportunities
    • Elmira College Key Award: Roger Lynker III, Amy Szuba
    • Rensselaer Medal Program: Sebastian Yupanqui
    • Clarkson University Achievement Award: Jhosmery Jadan Pangolo
    • Clarkson University Leadership Award: Giselle Perez Sanchez
    • Rochester Institute of Technology Awards
      • Computing Award: Bartlomiej Klys
      • Science and Math Award: Mariely Medina Orellana
      • Humanities and Social Sciences Award: Zackary Alvord
      • Business and Leadership Award: Peyton Hadjstylianos
      • Engineering and Technology Award: Misael Juarez Perez
      • Art and Design Award: Allison Vasko
    • University of Rochester Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award for Humanities: Liliana Crespo
      University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award: Jill Baumander
    • University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award: Austin Frunzi
    • University of Rochester Xerox Award for Innovation and Information: Peyton Klein
    • Student Sage Award: Olivia Corrigan, Jordan Smith
    • Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Community Engagement: Jeremiah McLeod, Katherine Panama Guaillazaca
    • Keuka College George H. Ball Community Achievement Award: Gianino Amendola, Audrey Krum, Angele Osorio Ramirez, Lucio Ponce Vazquez, Riley Santiago
    • Alfred State Promoting Pioneer Leaders Award, 2 Year Degree: Mariah Edwards
    • Alfred State Promoting Pioneer Leaders Award, 4 Year Degree: Dakota Avellino
    • Alfred Outside of Ordinary Award: Angel Figueroa, Jeronimo Velez Osorio

The evening concluded with the presentation of the top 10 students of the Class of 2026:

  • 10. Jacob Kelly
  • 9. Kaley Klein
  • 8. Genna DeFrank
  • 7. Runxian Chen
  • 6. William Pennell
  • 5. Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos
  • 4. Carmela Burgio
  • 3. Brooke Porter
  • 2. Lia Guillerme
  • 1. Cassandra Porter

Congratulations, Liberty Redhawks, on a job well done!

AYSO seeks players, coaches, refs

Registration for AYSO Region 1514 Soccer is underway through June 30.

Co-ed programs are available for kickstart (3-6-year-olds) 6U, 8U, 10U and 12U. To register, visit www.ayso1514.org/region1514.

Coaches, referees and board members are also wanted. Those 14 and older can become a referee or coach’s assistant. Training is available.

For more information, email libertyAYSO1514@gmail.com

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

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