Category: High School News
Girls Indoor Track and Field team earns Division 3 title, to compete in Sectionals
The Liberty Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field team competed Friday, Jan. 23, in the Division Championships at West Point, earning the Division 3 title. The Redhawks competed against Beacon, Monticello, Port Jervis, Marlboro, New Paltz, Saugerties and Our Lady of Lourdes.
Captains Brooke Bull, Sydania Foster, Starriah Harris and Audrey Krum contributed for 55 out of 72 total points, with almost everyone on the team responsible for some points earned, and most earning personal best times or marks.
Other members of the team are Quinn Santiago, Alena Tarabichi, Carla Perez Perez, Ayelene Ines Leon, Nazarah Heglar, Sam Bull, Sariah Ocasio, Aleyssia Avelino, Jasmine Garcia Reyes, Sulenny Romero, Victoria Henry, Adriana Ponce Agredano, Sophia Duarte, Ruth Sellers, Bridgette Mateo Cruz, Olivia Corrigan, Gia Matullo, Shirley Cando, Valeria Cruz, Sheyla Anguisaca Llanos and Elizabeth Cruz Cruz, with Managers Aubreigh Green and Grace Fitzgerald.
Division champions were Brooke Bull in the pole vault, Starr Harris in 55m hurdles, Sydania Foster in the 300m, Victoria Henry, Starr Harris, Brooke Bull and Sydania Foster in the 4×200, and Nazarah Heglar, Sheyla Anguisaca Llanos, Sam Bull and Quinn Santiago in the 4×400.
Up next will be Sectionals on Friday, Jan. 30, at West Point.
LHS photographers set record in number of Scholastic Art awards
Liberty photography students won a record breaking 37 Keys and 28 Honorable mentions in this year’s Mid Hudson Regional Scholastic competition.
Allison Vasko led Liberty with seven Gold and five Silver Keys and four Honorable Mentions.
“To me, photography is more than just a camera. It’s about capturing moments that last a lifetime. Turning fleeting experiences into sentimental memories is what I love most,” Allison said. “Being recognized for my photos feels like an important milestone in my photography journey, and I’m excited to see where it leads next.”
The Mid Hudson Regional division reaches far into Poughkeepsie and parts of Westchester as well as Sullivan and Ulster counties.
Works that earn Gold Keys are in the top 5% of works judged. Silver Keys are in the top 10%. Honorable Mentions are in the top 11% or 12%. Gold key winners will be adjudicated again for possible participation in the national competition.
Other Liberty students earning honors:
- Sebastian Yupanqui with two Gold and five Silver Keys and three Honorable Mentions
- Lucio Ponce Vazquez with one Gold and four Silver Keys and three Honorable Mentions
- Carlos Cruz Garzon with one Gold and two Silver Keys and one Honorable Mention
- Misael Juarez Perez with one Gold and one Silver Key and four Honorable Mentions
- Kourtney Perry with one Gold and one Silver Key.
- Cassandra Porter with one Gold Key.
- Giuliana Wagner with three Silver Keys and two Honorable Mentions
- Emma Stonick with one Silver Key and five Honorable Mentions
- Evelyn Molina Ax with one Silver Key and two Honorable Mentions
- Kelsey Hopkins with three Honorable Mentions
- Valeria Cruz with one Honorable Mention
The ceremony for the Key winners, open to all, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at SUNY New Paltz followed by the opening of the show with refreshments. The exhibit will be open through early March in the Fine Arts Building Rotunda. The snow date will be Feb. 7.
Many of the students earning Scholastic Honors also have work featured in “It’s Time …,” a photography show at the Liberty Library that runs through March.
VIDEO: Programs helping Liberty improve
Since Liberty Central School District’s five-year strategic plan was introduced 3½ years ago, the district has instituted or refined several programs with a goal of meeting its mission to empower each student to contribute and thrive in a diverse community by pursuing their potential. Progress has been made. Liberty students’ reading scores are improving, thanks in part to the alignment of its reading curriculum through the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) Into Reading and Into Literature programs. The support for all students is growing with the refinement of the district’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. Students are showing personal growth and honing their leadership skills through Leading in Me and the related Lighthouse Teams across the district. The emphasis on hands-on learning in STEM (science, technology engineering and math) is preparing Liberty students for future careers. Watch this video to see how these programs are impacting the Liberty Redhawk family.
District offers update on emergency closure days
As of Tuesday, Jan. 27, Liberty Central School District has used five of its eight emergency closure days allotted for the school year.
If the district uses all of its emergency days, the district will transition to remote learning if weather or other situations require the buildings to be closed.
The district will communicate its intention to use remote learning days, if the potential situation arises. The Liberty Central School District remote learning plan is available on the district’s website.
Questions may be emailed to questions@libertyk12.org.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2026
Our athletics schedule is quite busy this week, with alpine skiing, basketball, indoor track and field and wrestling scheduled.
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, Jan. 26
All events canceled
Tuesday, Jan. 27
4:15 p.m.: Boys Modified Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at C. J. Hooker Middle School in Goshen
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Liberty High School
5 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Rockland Central School District at Liberty High School.
6:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Rockland Central School District at Liberty High School
Wednesday, Jan. 28
3:15 p.m.: Boys Varsity Indoor Track and Field Exhibition vs. Multiple Schools at SUNY Sullivan.
4 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty Middle School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Rondout Valley Central at Liberty High School
5:30 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty Middle School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Rondout Valley Central at Liberty High School
Thursday, Jan. 29
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Rockland Central School District at Liberty Middle School
4:45 p.m.: Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing: Slalom vs Multiple Schools at Holiday Mountain in Monticello.
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
5 p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Highland at Highland High School
5:30 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Rockland Central School District at Liberty Middle School
6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Highland High School
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
Friday, Jan. 30
5 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Sectionals vs. Multiple School at West Point – United States Military Academy
6:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School.
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1
No events scheduled.
Library to host show of LHS photographers’ works
The photography of Liberty High School students will be featured at “It’s Time…” at the Liberty Public Library.
The show will open Wednesday, Jan. 28, with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. and an artists’ talk at 5 p.m.
The LHS photography students will share their collected adventures through their lenses during the show and the artists’ talk..
Students participating in the show and the talk are:
- Carlos Garzon Cruz, Photo 2 AP/SUNY Sullivan
- Misael Juarez Perez, Photo 2 AP/SUNY Sullivan, Individual Arts Assessment Pathway Certification candidate
- Allison Vasko, Photo 2 AP/SUNY Sullivan
- Lucio Ponce Vazquez, Photo 2, National Art Honor Society
- Guiliana Wanger, Photo 2 AP/SUNY Sullivan, National Art Honor Society, Individual Arts Assessment Pathway Certification Candidate
- Sebastian Yupanqui, Photo 2 AP/SUNY Sullivan, National Art Honor Society treasurer, Individual Arts Assessment Pathway Certification Candidate
Each student will talk about their work as well as one photo from a Photo 1 student. Photo 1 students in the show are Amy Szuba, Kelsey Hopkins, Shirley Cando, Emma Stonick, Kortney Perry, NAHS Secretary Cassandra Porter, Valeria Cruz, Evelin Molina Ax and Janelis Flores.
Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library during the reception. The show will remain on display at the Liberty Public Library, at 189 N. Main St. in Liberty, through March.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Jan. 19-25, 2026
Our athletics schedule is a bit lighter this week, with basketball, indoor track and field and wrestling scheduled.
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, Jan. 19
No events scheduled.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
4:30 p.m.: Boys Modified Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Washingtonville High School.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field Exhibition vs. Multiple Schools at SUNY Sullivan.
Thursday, Jan. 22
4:15 p.m.: Boys Modified Wrestling vs. Monticello at Liberty Middle School
Friday, Jan. 23
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Monticello at Liberty High School
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Eldred at Eldred High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Monticello at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field vs. Multiple Schools at West Point – United States Military Academy
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Liberty Middle School
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Eldred at Eldred High School.
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24-25
No events scheduled.
Bus slides off roadway; no injuries reported
During the morning route today, Jan. 15, a bus carrying Liberty Central School District students slid off the roadway. Emergency services were immediately alerted and arrived on the scene. Twelve students, a bus monitor, and the driver were on the bus at the time. All were evaluated at the elementary school and there were no injuries. Students were then transported safely to their schools.
Liberty works closely with our transportation partner Rolling V to ensure the safety of our students.
“We appreciate their work, as well as the efforts of the first responders who helped our students and others on the scene,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said.
All Things Liberty to be featured at Winterfest on Jan. 24
The All Things Liberty Winterfest is approaching quickly.
The annual Liberty Central School District event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Liberty Middle School and High School gymnasiums. The snow date is Saturday, Jan. 31.
All are welcome for games, crafts, prizes, hot cocoa, music and a variety of community vendors. It is free to enter and play games. There will be some local vendors selling items. The public is invited.
For more information, contact Community Schools Coordinator Katlyn Rusin at krusin@libertyk12.org.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Jan. 12-18, 2026
Our scholar athletes will be busy this week, with alpine skiing, basketball, indoor track and field and wrestling scheduled.
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, Jan. 12
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Indoor Track and Field Exhibition vs. Multiple School at SUNY Sullivan
5 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty High School
6:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty High School
Tuesday, Jan. 13
4:30 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Rondout Valley Central at Rondout Valley Central School.
4:45 p.m.: Girls and Boys Varsity Alpine Skiing: Giant Slalom vs. Multiple Schools at Holiday Mountain.
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Rondout Valley Central at Rondout Valley Central School
Wednesday, Jan. 14
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field Invitational vs. Multiple Schools at SUNY Sullivan.
Thursday, Jan. 15
4:15 p.m.: Boys Modified Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Sullivan West — Lake Huntington.
4:45 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Alpine Skiing: Slalom vs. Multiple Schools at Holiday Mountain.
5 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Beacon City at Beacon High School
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. S..S. Seward Institute at S.S. Seward Institute
6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Chester Academy/Tuxedo at Liberty High School
6:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Beacon City at Beacon High School
6:30 p.m.: Boy Varsity Basketball vs. S.S. Seward Institute at S.S. Seward Institute
Friday, Jan. 16
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Sullivan West — Jeffersonville
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School
5:30 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Sullivan West — Jeffersonville
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Wrestling Multi-Matches vs. Multiple Schools at Middletown High School
11 a.m.: Girls Indoor Track and Field, Steve Borbet Invitational, Armory in Nwe York City.
Result: Brooke Bull took first place in pole vault. Her 12’0 clear was a new personal best, school record and enough to put her as No. 1 in New York state.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Noon: Boys JV Basketball vs. Beacon City at Liberty High School
2 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Beacon City at Liberty High School
Sunday, Jan. 18
No events scheduled.