Category: High School News
LCSD seeks input on use of ARP-ESSER funds
Liberty Central School District is gathering input from the community regarding the district’s use of the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP-ESSER) funding. To review how LCSD allocated the funds, visit the LCSD ARP-ESSER plan webpage.
LCSD residents and staff are asked to take this quick, anonymous survey to offer their feedback.
Liberty High School students earn second marking period honors
The following students were named to the honor rolls at Liberty High School for the second marking period. High Honor Roll students must have attained a marking period average of 89.5 or better and have no failing or incomplete grades. Honor Roll students must have attained a marking period average of 84.5 or better and have no failing or incomplete grades.
12th grade
High Honor Roll: Jumana Abu Al Ghanam, Mia Barragan, Kevin Cando, Shannon Ciardo, Noellia Cruz Cruz, Nevaeh Davis, Morgan DeGraw, Lorna DeWitt, Cara DiBartolo, Jayla Edwards, Alli Etess, Christopher Garzon Valle, Hannah Gill, Claudia Herzog, Liliana Ines Leon, Joaquin Isler Diaz, Julia Juron, Madeline Kelly, Zoe Kip, Aylin Leon Martinez, Perla Macias, Melany Manzanares Orellana, Josue Nunura Galan, Samuel Olivares-Reyes, Jake Parks, David Philips, Elaina-Louise Ramirez, Alesandra Rivera, Alexandra Rivera, Jacob Ross, Rozlyn Schauerhamer, Jeremy Simon, Erin Skinner, Irvin Valente Guzman, Cristian Vargas Martin, Maylluri Vinocunga Llano, Benjamin Visconti, Sincere Warren and Aiden Yaun.
Honor Roll: Maria Abreu, Carlos Campos-Castro, Lorena Chevalier, Yuridia Christino Lopez, Chase Fry, Briasia Gamble, Adam Houser, Cyah Jackson, Manuel Lopez, Dania Maradiaga, Elyanna Ocasio-Lombardi and Lesly Panama.
11th grade
High Honor Roll: Quinn Allen, Endya Alvarez, Kaitlyn Bodolosky, Noah Call, Abdi Coy Pop, Colin Doenich, James Dworetsky, Sara Fajardo Reyes, Sophia Ferguson, Irvin Garcia Garcia, Haley Gill, Camila Hernandez, Jordan Hewlett, Alex Kearney, Joshua Kratz, Carla Lara Fernandez, Kenisha Ledoux, Kimberlin Malaga, Colin Mangan, Cindy Maradiaga Garcia, Diego Marcia Lopez, Owen Moore, Sierra Norris, Liam Parks, Joshuaj Reyes Escobedo, Megan Schmidt, Austin Werlau, Hanah Wormuth and Rita Zheng.
Honor Roll: Guillermo Arauz Gonzalez, Andres Castillo Hernandez, Cathy Delgado-Flores, Olivia Dworetsky, Lianna Gissentaner, Sandra Hanofee, Mya Huebsch, Jack Krum, Destiny Loyce, Matthew Lutz, Addison Makky, Matthew McKoy, Andrew McPhillips, Joseph Metz, Luis Molina Gonzalez, Jose Perez Sanchez, Mason Smith, G’niiyah Taylor and Kyra Wingert.
10th grade
High Honor Roll: Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos, Cristian Argenal, Shawn Bickham Jr., Carmela Burgio, Addison Bury, Runxian Chen, Jake Cross, Genna DeFrank, Giada DeFrank, Eli Desrochers, Allisson Diaz Lopez, Abigail Fitzgerald, Sydania Foster, Damaris Garcia, Amilcar Giron Hernandez, Lia Guillerme, Jacob Kelly, Zane Kip, Kaley Klein, Belen Leon Martinez, Gianna Lewis, Leonel Malaga Ventura, Serenity Moore, Genesis Munoz Valladares, Soleil Ocasio-Lombardi, William Pennell, Brooke Porter, Cassandra Porter, Philio Romero, Joseph Sarney, Justin Simon, Elijah Warren, Angela Wheeler, Cameryn Will and Isaiah Young.
Honor Roll: Maliea Agapito, Naiara Alvarado Piedy, Teodulo Banegas Jr., Adisyn Bell, Brooke Bull, Joseph DiBartolo, Nicolle Feijo, Yoselin Franco Herrate, Joselyn Lojano Inga, Arwyn Lucero-Bonilla, Angelina Magie, Brenna Mangan, Emely Maradiaga Martinez, Yuritzy Martinez Ramirez, Amber Peachey, Scarlet Perez, Tayler Schwartz, Jaidon Simmons, Andreas Stephens, Ashley Szuba, Isabella Wagner and Tatianna Warren.
Ninth grade
High Honor Roll: Zackary Alvord, Gianino Amendola, Jill Baumander, Olivia Corrigan, Adolfo Cos Cux, Abdi Coy Pop, Liliana Crespo, Alan Cruz, Colin Dasraj, Austin Frunzi, Kylie Fuller, Yamilet Garcia Gonzalez, Peyton Hadjstylianos, Jhosmery Jadam Pangolo, Misael Juarez Perez, Peyton Klein, Bartlomiej Klys, Roger Linker III, Jeremiah McLeod, Mariely Medina Orellana, Savannah Pagan Van Wagner, Katherine Panama Guaillazaca, Giselle Perez, Lucio Ponce Vazquez, Jordan Smith, Amy Szuba, Allison Vasko and Sebastian Yupanqui.
Honor Roll: Derick Aliers Amparo, Jehu Balsdes Lara, Eyanna Castro, Kent Clarke, Jeffery Cobbs Jr., Kyla Coker, Harrison Cruz Marin, Dung Duong, LeonJahnae Fountain, Juanita Garcia Lopez, Rahel Garrod, Carlos Garzon Cruz, Mayrelis Gonzalez Ramirez, Diana Gualipa, Nester Leon Aldana, Marvin Lucero Ramirez, Katherine Maldonado, Bridgette Mateo Cruz, Jose Moreno Reyes, Elizabeth Navarrete, Angele Osorio Ramirez, Riley Santiago, Madelynn Stewart, Kasey Turcios Mejia, Olivia Tyler, Jeronimo Velez Osorio and Giuliana Wagner.
Two LHS wrestlers earn girls sectional titles
Liberty Central School District has two 2024 Section 9 Girls Wrestling Champions — Cheynne Graham and Zoe Kip.
Cheynne defended her title from 2023 with a headlock for the pin in the 185 class. She finished her season with a record of 12-6. She also earned a third place medal in the 2024 Girls Eastern States tournament and has a career record so far of 17-6.
In her third Section 9 championship finals appearance Zoe pinned her opponent for the 152 class title. She closed out her senior season with a record of 19-9. She was also a two time New York State Girls Invitational Placewinner finishing fourth and six, a two-time Girls Eastern States Medalist, with third place finishes both times and has a career record of 31-16 record against girls.
The Section IX Division II Boys and Girls Wrestling championships were held Sunday, Feb. 11, at F.D. Roosevelt High School.
Asbestos abatement underway at LES
Asbestos abatement is underway for a damaged vinyl asbestos tile found under a rug on an uneven floor in a Liberty Elementary School classroom on Jan. 24.
The work is being done after school hours and other days when school is not in session. Because of the remediation, no activities will take place in the building after school hours. School is closed for students Friday, Feb. 16, for a Conference Day, as well as Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 19-20, for Presidents’ Day break. The project is expected to be completed by Feb. 20
The work presents no danger to the staff or students in the elementary school. To remove the asbestos, the district is following New York State regulations that require us to seal the room off from the rest of the building. The district will conduct air monitoring throughout the project.
Safety of the staff and students is of the utmost importance to the district.
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Superintendent for Business Laurene McKenna at lmmckenna@libertyk12.org.
Three earn Excellence in Service Awards
Three Liberty Central School District staff members were honored by the Board of Education during the Feb. 13 meeting. Earning Excellence in Service awards were Liberty Elementary School Psychologist Mary Bayer, Middle School head custodian Anthony Lesczynski and High School Teacher Assistant Paul Minton.
Mary Bayer
Bayer was recognized for her advocacy for students and teachers at the school.
“Mary is admired and loved by every teacher and student at Liberty Elementary,” the nomination read. “She is always available to speak with colleagues, give them advice, and help them through situations with students.”
Her efforts to do what is best for students and staff sets her apart.
“Mary works hard every day in her role as school psychologist and chairs the Elementary 504 meetings,” the nomination read. “Mary is an invaluable resource for her department and works tirelessly to make sure all the needs of students are met.”
Anthony Lesczynski
Lesczynski was honored for going “above and beyond for all staff in the Middle School.”
“Anything that is asked of him and his team, gets done efficiently and with professionalism,” the nomination read. “He is a true leader and builds relationships with his colleagues and co-workers. He is one of the biggest assets to our building.”
Paul Minton
Minton’s willingness to assist in any capacity at the school earned him the honor.
“We rely on Paul to help us with kids, faculty, and any other needs we may have,” the nomination read. “He is and has been a huge part of LHS for years.”
Each month, staff members nominate others they believe are going above and beyond, be it a single act of excellence or kindness or a continuous work ethic.
We congratulate these three staff members on their awards.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Feb. 12-18, 2024
Our athletes will be in action in basketball and indoor track and field this week.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Feb. 12
4:15 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Beacon City at Liberty High School
5:45 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Beacon City at Liberty High School
Tuesday, Feb. 13
5 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Beacon City at Beacon High School
Wednesday, Feb. 14
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Monticello at Liberty Middle School
5:30 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Monticello at Liberty High School
Thursday, Feb. 15
All afterschool activities canceled.
Friday, Feb. 16
4 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Livingston Manor at Livingston Manor High School
5:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Saugerties at Saugerties High School High School Gym.
Saturday, Feb. 17
Noon: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Livingston Manor, Audra Sipple Spath Memorial Scholarship Tournament consolation game at Livingston Manor High School
4 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field State Qualifier at Armory Track.
Sunday, Feb. 18
No events scheduled
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section 9 website for the latest.
Liberty student photographers earn honors at regional event
Liberty High School student photographers were honored Friday, Feb. 2, for their award-winning work at the Mid Hudson Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ceremony at SUNY New Paltz.
Liberty photo students and Liberty Photo Club members earned eight Gold Keys,14 Silver Keys and 18 Honorable Mentions. The ceremony was followed by the opening of the show containing all Key winners’ work. Seven of Liberty’s Key winners were able to attend the ceremony.
Gold Key winners, the top 5% of all photographs, were Kaitlyn Bodolosky, who won two, and Endya Alvarez, Maria Quintanilla Bonilla, Joaquin Isler Diaz, Allison Vasko, Leonel Malaga Ventura and Rachel Yaun, who each won one.
Silver Key winners, the top 10%, were Leonel Malaga Ventura with four, Jill Baumander, Kaitlyn Bodolosky, Allison Vasko and Rachel Yaun, each with two, and Endya Alvarez and Giovanni Flores Leon each with one.
Honorable mentions, top 11% and 12%, were awarded to Leonel Malaga Ventura with four, Joaquin Isler Diaz, Madelline Kelly and Rachel Yaun, each with three, Allison Vasko with two, and Endya Alvarez, Kaitlyn Bodolosky and Maria Quintanilla Bonilla, each with one.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Feb. 5-11, 2024
Our athletes will be in action in alpine skiing, basketball, indoor track and field and wrestling this week.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Feb. 5
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track Field Invitational vs. Multiple Schools at Sullivan County Community College.
4 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Fallsburg at Fallsburg Junior/Senior High School
5:30 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Fallsburg at Fallsburg Junior/Senior High School
5:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Chester Academy at Chester Academy.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Alpine Skiing: Slalom vs. Multiple Schools at Mt. Peter Ski Resort.
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School
Wednesday, Feb. 7
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Exhibition vs. Multiple Schools at Sullivan County Community College
Thursday, Feb. 8
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Alpine Skiing: Slalom vs. Multiple Schools at Holiday Mountain
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty Middle School
4 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty High School
5 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty High School
5:30 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty Middle School
Friday, Feb. 9
5:45 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Monticello at Sullivan County Community College.
6 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Indoor Championship vs. Multiple Schools at West Point – United States Military Academy
7:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Monticello at Sullivan County Community College
Saturday, Feb. 10
No events scheduled
Sunday, Feb. 11
10:30 a.m.: Varsity Wrestling Sectionals vs. Multiple Schools at F.D. Roosevelt High School. Tickets to the wrestling sectionals must be purchased online.
Results: Two LHS wrestlers earn girls sectional titles
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section 9 website for the latest.
A message from the superintendent (Video)
Please watch the following video message from Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan:
Text of the video:
Hello Liberty,
First, I want to thank everyone who came out to vote on our capital project last month. With your support, Liberty will be even better equipped to continue our mission to empower each student to contribute and thrive in a diverse community by pursuing their potential.
It’s hard to believe the year is already half over. We’ve already accomplished and celebrated so much.
Hundreds of our students are honored by earning placement on our Middle and High School honor rolls each quarter, and scores of elementary students are recognized each month for embodying one of the Leader in Me principles during the Character Counts awards.
Recently, 10 of our student photographers received nearly 40 honors in the Mid-Hudson Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
We’ve enjoyed the musical talents of our students during our winter concerts and are happy to again host the annual Liberty Jazz Festival this weekend, which will bring student musicians from across the county to learn from an expert and perform together.
Also this weekend, our High School Science Olympiad team will be showcasing their knowledge during the Mid-Hudson regional contest.
Our athletes have continued to work hard across all sports, and I am especially proud of Zoe Kip, who, for the second year, achieved a podium finish in the state girls’ wrestling invitational.
Our Liberty Pride is strong and continues to grow, thanks to the efforts of our Liberty students, staff and families.
Surveys to seek feedback about LCSD
Within the next few weeks, all staff, families and students in grades 3-12 will be asked to complete a short, anonymous and confidential survey. The purpose is to provide feedback about perceptions about Liberty’s schools and the learning environment. Results will be summarized for the school in an online report. The goal is to help teachers and staff effectively serve LCSD students.
Liberty Central School District has partnered with Tripod Education Partners and PLC Associates to administer the Data Triangle Surveys for students, families and staff. This survey will be administered from Feb. 12 through March 8. Students will take the survey during class time.
The Data Triangle is aligned to current school improvement research and is designed to:
- reflect research across comprehensive school improvement, student engagement, leadership and school climate
- measure internal systems and practices of schools and
- provide an accurate indicator of student views and their insights on structure, instruction, and learning processes
The core purpose of the Data Triangle is to gather data, both quantitative and qualitative, to help us make informed decisions about the district’s future and plan strategies.
For more information, reach out to Marianne Serratore, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Schools, at 845-292-5400, ext. 2063.