Category: High School News
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Oct. 20-26, 2025
Our student-athletes will be in action this week with cross country, football, soccer and volleyball.
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 Arbiter website for the latest.
Monday, Oct. 20
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Tri-Valley Secondary School at the Iatauro Sporks Complex, Main Field, Grahamsville
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Sullivan West High School at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Sullivan West High School at Liberty High School
Tuesday, Oct. 21
4 p.m.: Boys Modified Soccer vs. Tri-Valley Secondary School at the Iatauro Sporks Complex, Main Field, Grahamsville
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Modified Cross Country vs. Multiple Schools at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, 211 State Highway 416, Montgomery
4:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Beacon City at Beacon High School
4:30 p.m.: Girls Modified Volleyball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty Middle School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Soccer vs. Beacon City at Beacon High School Turf Field.
5 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Sullivan West High School at Liberty High School
Result: Liberty 4, Sullivan West 0. Congratulations to the boys varsity soccer team for their 4-0 win on its pink out/senior night against Sullivan West. Goals were scored by Jose, Columbia, Ryan and Raul, with assists by Dylan and Michael Reyes. Great team effort all around as they did not allow a shot on goal either.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Eldred at Liberty Elementary School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Football vs. Ellenville Central at Ellenville High School Field
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Fallsburg at Fallsburg High School gym
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Monticello at Somerville Filed in Monticello
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Fallsburg at Fallsburg High School gym
Thursday, Oct. 23
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Volleyball vs. Fallsburg at Fallsburg High School gym.
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Sullivan West and Fallsburg at Sullivan West High School Lake Huntington Campus XC Track.
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Modified Cross Country vs. Sullivan West at Sullivan West High School Lake Huntington Campus XC Track.
Friday, Oct. 24
No events scheduled.
Saturday, Oct. 25
10 a.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Schools at Sanfordville Elementary School XC Cross in Warwick
1 p.m.: Varsity Football vs. Marlboro at Marlboro Central High School Field.
2 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Saugerties opening round of Section IX Class A sectional playoffs, 2 p.m., Liberty High School.
Results: Liberty 2, Saugerties, 1. The Redhawks their unbeaten streak to nine games now. Man of the match was Brayan Hernandez Ballen who scored both goals.
Sunday, Oct. 26
No events scheduled
Alum shares information on Science Research Program coming to LCSD
Liberty alumnus Michael Blueglass returned to his alma mater Thursday, Oct. 16, to share more information about the Science Research Program, which will be introduced to the district next school year.
The three-year program provides high school students the chance to conduct STEM research at a college or graduate level.
The course goes beyond core STEM classes, with significant work also conducted during the summer. Successful completion could earn students up to 12 college credits through SUNY Albany.
Mr. Blueglass, who is the founder of the Advancing STEM Research Teaching group, highlighted many benefits of the program, including improving academic and technical skills, growth in professional and personal skills as well as being a major advantage in college admissions.
The program will begin during a student’s sophomore year, but interested ninth-graders must complete a series of prerequisite steps to be accepted. Students are paired with mentors in the field in their area of research to give them direct field work and research opportunities Some students may also work as partners or in groups, as some fields such as environmental, engineering, and behavioral projects are often better suited for teams. However, many lab-based mentors in biological or medical fields are not willing to take on a team of students.
Students who participate don’t necessarily need to be planning to pursue a STEM-based career. “What matters is being 100% dedicated to the project,” Mr. Blueglass said.
First year
During the first year, sophomores will narrow down the focus of their project, with help from the teacher, often choosing a topic based on their interests, knowledge and opportunities.
Research areas include animal science, astronomy, behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry and cellular biology, chemistry, computer science and systems software, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, medicine and health, neuroscience and robotics and intelligent machines.
The initial year will focus on gaining knowledge, including how to use professional scientific databases and research tools, studying on their desired topic and presenting information to the class. Once students gain enough knowledge on their chosen topic, they will find a mentor in their field.
Second and third years
The second and third years of the program is when the work will kick into high gear, with most of the hands-on research taking place during the summers before the junior and senior years, in the mentor’s lab or at home or school with the mentor’s help. During the school year, the teacher will meet with the class daily and with each student to check progress and set goals.
Each student will present their work by creating a poster and slide presentation as well as writing a formal research paper.
That work will prepare the students to enter prestigious science competitions as a requirement of the program, such as the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Junior Science & Humanities Symposium, and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. Some major senior-level competitions, like the Regeneron STS, do not allow team projects.
Time and travel
The program requires a significant commitment of time and work ethic, especially during the summer when most of the research is conducted. Depending on the project, it may also require extensive travel.
Medical or lab-based projects often require a five-day-a-week commitment for seven or eight weeks at locations throughout the region.
Environmental projects will typically require a five-day-a-week commitment for four or five weeks, followed by several more weeks of half-days, often at locations throughout the region.
Engineering, physics or psychology projects may offer more flexibility, allowing students to work from home and meet with a mentor one or two days per week.
Students who cannot travel can consider home-based projects (e.g., math, computer science or survey-based psychology), but these still require the same overall time investment.
For more information about the project, see Mr. Blueglass’ presentation, or call the high school office at 845-292-5400, ext. 2000.
A follow-up message from the superintendent on a faculty member’s death
Dear Liberty families,
As a follow up to my earlier message: Middle School Counselor Michelle Behrman, a dedicated member of the Liberty faculty for 24 years, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 14. She made a profound impact on countless students, faculty, staff and families. Our sincere condolences and thoughts go out to her family and friends.
During this time, as the school community processes the sad news and copes with grief, the school district is offering counseling and bereavement support services to all of our students and staff. We have spoken to students in groups. Counseling spaces and therapy dogs are available in each building for students and staff. The countywide crisis team is available throughout the buildings for additional support.
For many of our students, Mrs. Behrman was someone they turned to in times of difficulty. Losing a trusted adult is a difficult and challenging situation that can generate a high level of anxiety and distress. If your children are having difficulty coping with this news, we encourage you to talk with them about their thoughts and feelings to help them work through their grief or concerns. For tips, see the Helping Children Cope with Grief Guide by the Child Mind Institute. Please also consider monitoring and discussing your student’s communications (social media, phone, emails, text messages) to further assess their potential needs.
If you feel that your student needs to speak to a counselor or other caring adult, please do not hesitate to call our schools and let us know. Other resources include a 24-Hour Mobile Mental Health line at 845-790-0911 or 800-710-7083, the Sullivan County Department of Community Service at 845-292-8770, and grief support from Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties at 845-561-6111 or 800-294-0157.
More information about the grieving process, courtesy of the Countywide School Critical Incident Stress Management, can be found on our website: https://www.libertyk12.org/department-services/guidance-departments/the-sullivan-county-cism-response-team/
This is a difficult time for everyone, but I know our students and staff will lean on each other as they remember Mrs. Behrman. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me, your building principal or your child’s counselling department.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Superintendent
Redhawks winter sports signups to open Oct. 17
Signups for the Redhawks’ winter sports season will open Oct. 17 for varsity and junior varsity sports, and Oct. 27 for modified sports.
All student-athletes who are interested in participating in winter athletics must be registered and approved on Arbiter Sports before they can participate.
Those who wish to sign up for Varsity or JV sports must do so at https://students.arbitersports.com/liberty-central-school-district-athletics/2025-2026-jv-varsity-winter-sports-registration.
Modified sports sign ups must be completed at https://students.arbitersports.com/liberty-central-school-district-athletics/2025-2026-modified-winter-sports-registration-7th-and-8th-grade.
Practice/Tryouts for fall Varsity and JV sports will begin Nov. 17, with modified starting Dec. 1.
Varsity sports offered this year are girls and boys basketball, girls and boys wrestling, girls and boys indoor track, alpine ski and cheer.
JV sports will be girls and boys basketball.
Modified sports offered this fall are girls and boys basketball, wrestling and girls and boys indoor track.
For more information, please contact Thomas Zehner, Director of Physical Education, Athletics and Health, at 845-292-5400, ext. 2012, or tzehner@libertyk12.org.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Oct. 13-19, 2025
Our student-athletes will be in action this week with cross country, football, soccer and volleyball.
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 Arbiter website for the latest.
Monday, Oct. 13
No events scheduled
Tuesday, Oct. 14
4 p.m.: Boys and Girls Modified and Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Schools at Monticello High School Field.
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Sullivan West High School at Liberty Elementary School
4 p.m.: Boys Modified Soccer vs. Fallsburg at Benjamin Cosor Elementary School.
4:30 p.m.: Girls Modified Volleyball vs. Sullivan West High School at Sullivan West Jeffersonville Campus ES Lower Field.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
4 p.m.: Boys Modified Soccer vs. Sullivan West High School at Liberty Elementary School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Port Jervis High School at Liberty High School gym
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
Result: Liberty 5, Fallsburg. This puts the team on a three-game win streak and five-game unbeaten streak as they work toward the end of the regular season. During this span, the team has scored 15 goals and allowed only one. Defense and goal keeper Justin Simon have tallied four clean sheets as well. Keep it up!
4:30 p.m.: Modified Football vs. John S. burke Catholic at Burke Catholic High School Field
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Port Jervis High School at Liberty High School gym
Thursday, Oct. 16
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Rockland Central School District at Liberty Elementary School
Friday, Oct. 17
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varity Soccer vs. James I. O’Neill at James I. O’Neill High School Soccer Field, Montgomery
4:45 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. S.S. Seward Institute at S.S. Seward Institute Golden Hill Elementary School, Florida
6:15 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. S.S. Seward Institute at S.S. Seward Institute Golden Hill Elementary School, Florida
Saturday, Oct. 18
1 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Chester Academy at Liberty High School
5 p.m.: Varsity Football vs. Red Hook Central School at Dietz Stadium, Kingston
Sunday, Oct. 19
No events scheduled
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Oct. 6-12, 2025
Our student-athletes will be in action this week with cross country, football, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
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 Arbiter website for the latest.
Monday, Oct. 6
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Rockland Central School District at Rockland Middle/High School in Livingston Manor
4:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School
4:45 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Tuxedo High School at Tuxedo High School
Tuesday, Oct. 7
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Monticello High School at Monticello High School
4:15 p.m.: Girls JV Soccer vs. Sullivan West High School at Liberty High School
4:15 p.m.: Girls Modified Volleyball vs. Ellenville Central at Liberty Middle School
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Modified and Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Schools at Goshen High School Lower Field
Wednesday, Oct. 8
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Fallsburg at Benjamin Cosor Elementary School Field
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs Beacon City at Beacon High School Gym
4:30 p.m.: Boys Modified Football vs. James I. O’Neill at James I. O’Neill High School Turf Field
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Beacon City at Beacon High School Gym
Thursday, Oct. 9
4:30 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. S.S. Seward Institute at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Port Jervis High School at Port Jervis High School Field
4:45 p.m.: Boys Modified Soccer vs. Beacon City at Rombout Middle School in Beacon
Friday, Oct. 10
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varity Soccer vs. Chapel Field Christian Schools at Chapel Field
4:30 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. Monticello High School at Liberty High School
6:30 p.m.: Varsity Football vs. New Paltz High School at New Paltz High School Floyd Patterson Field
Saturday, Oct. 11
No events scheduled
Sunday, Oct. 12
No events scheduled
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2025
Our student-athletes will be in action this week with cross country, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
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 Arbiter website for the latest.
Monday, Sept. 29
4 p.m.: Boys Modified Soccer vs. Tri Valley Central School at Liberty Elementary School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Sullivan West at Sullivan West Lake Huntington Campus Gym
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Monticello High School at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Boys JV Soccer vs. Monticello High School at Somerville Field in Monticello
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Sullivan West at Sullivan West Lake Huntington Campus Gym
Tuesday, Sept. 30
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Tri Valley Central High School at Liberty Elementary School
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Tennis vs. John S. Burke Catholic at Goshen Sports Complex Tennis Court
4:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Modified Cross Country vs. Multiple Schools at Fallsburg High School XC Track
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Multiple Schools at Fallsburg High School XC Track
4:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Beacon City at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Soccer vs. Beacon City at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Modified Football vs. Chester Academy at Chester Commons Park Football Field
Wednesday, Oct. 1
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Rockland Central School District at Rockland Elementary in Roscoe
Thursday, Oct. 2
4:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Tri Valley Central High School at Tri Valley Central High School Field
Friday, Oct. 3
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Soccer vs. Eldred at George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School Soccer Field in Glen Spey
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Port Jervis High School at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Girls JV Volleyball vs. Monticello High School at Liberty High School Gym
4:30 p.m.: Varsity Boys Soccer Vs. Beacon City at Liberty High School
5 p.m.: Girls JV Soccer vs. Middletown at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Monticello High School at Liberty High School Gym
Saturday, Oct. 4
10 a.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country vs Chenango Valley High School at Chenango Valley High School Cross Country in Binghamton
6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Football vs. Rondout Valley High School at Rondout Valley HS Stadium in Accord
Sunday, Oct. 5
No events scheduled
LCSD seeks bids for pest control services
Liberty Central School District is seeking bids for pest control services. Specifications will be available starting Oct. 1 at the Liberty Central School District Business Office at 115 Buckley St. in Liberty starting Oct. 1. Bid responses are done by 10 a.m. Oct. 14, with the bid awarded no later than Oct. 31.
Board hears project updates
Work is moving forward on the capital projects approved by voters in January 2024 and May 2025.
The Liberty Central School Board of Education heard an update from project architect LAN Associates and construction manager Schoolhouse Construction Services during the board’s meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23.
Phase 1
Dirt was turned on the first phase of construction, the athletic facility, in late spring with work progressing throughout the summer and into the fall. The lights were installed in late summer. The turf field installation is expected to begin next week and take about three weeks to complete. Work on the bleacher and press box foundations have started and will continue over the next two weeks, with delivery and installation scheduled for early next year, depending on weather Construction of the six lane track will begin after the bleachers are installed. The facility is expected to be ready for graduation 2026.
The second part of the first phase is the new maintenance building. The project is being prepared to go for bid.
Phase 2
Basic design work is complete for the second phase of the project, which includes work at the high school and middle school.
The work at the high school includes renovations in the 300 wing and cafeteria, creation of the Innovation Lab, a generator replacement, stair removal, and upgrades to the HVAC controls, carbon monoxide alarm system and code-mandated items.
The work at the middle school includes site drainage improvements, replacement of the electrical main distribution panel and some internal doors, upgrades to the HVAC controls and carbon monoxide alarm system and a new emergency generator.
The project design is being prepared for submission to the New York State Education Department for approval, with work expected to begin next year.
Phase 3
The final phase of the project includes work at the elementary school and the district office. The project is in the design phase with work expected to take place in 2026 and 2027.
The work at the district office includes carbon monoxide alarm system upgrades and a new emergency generator.
The work at the elementary school includes items approved in both capital project proposals: Roofing repairs and upgrades, asbestos flooring abatement and replacement, wood flooring replacement, new complaint railing on the interior bleachers in the gym, and carbon monoxide alarm system and gym ventilation upgrades. Additional HVAC upgrades were approved in the 2025 project to address state-mandated temperature limits in classroom spaces. HVAC work includes unit ventilator upgrades in the classrooms, boiler conversion to accommodate the additional air conditioning and HVAC control upgrades.
LAN has completed all major architectural and mechanical site survey work, but additional visits to the school may be needed as the design is developed and finalized. The HVAC load calculations have been finalized and the preparation of demolition drawing is ongoing. The vertical package unit ventilators (VUV) locations have been laid out, with a mock of a classroom VUV built and reviewed with the district earlier this month. The options for providing ventilation air in the gymnasium are being reviewed and coordinated. LAN has also been in communication with Day Automation, which provides energy services to the district, in regard to the boiler replacement in the original building or expansion of the existing boiler plant.
LAN and Schoolhouse also offered an update on the emergency culvert replacement at the Elementary School. A majority of the work was completed before school began, with a few minor items yet to be completed
Liberty Unity Event set for Oct. 4
Liberty Central School District families are invited to the Liberty Unity Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Creekside Park in Liberty.
There will be free food, while supplies last, free games and music by DJ Kool D.
The event is sponsored by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County, SALT Cares, Lets Stop Stigma Sullivan County, Action Toward Independence (ATI), Liberty Rotary, Liberty Police, Cornerstone Family Healthcare and the Sullivan Central Rotary Club.