Category: Middle School News
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.
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Liberty 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
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Eldred at Eldred High School.
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24-25
No events scheduled.
READBowl expands schoolwide at LMS
Liberty Middle School is again participating in the READBowl competition, but this year it has expanded schoolwide.
READBowl is a global reading competition created by former NFL player and children’s book author Malcolm Mitchell to encourage students to build strong reading habits while fostering school spirit and collaboration.
Last year, the competition was just for sixth-graders at LMS, but it has expanded to all grades for 2026.
The local competition again features a “Harry Potter” theme. The middle school students were sorted into the four Hogwarts houses, by grade. Each grade was assigned to a house via a random drawing during a school assembly on Jan. 9. Teachers were dressed as Harry Potter characters as the sorting was done and announced.
The format creates an engaging, in-school reading competition where students earn minutes for their house through reading, sixth grade ELA teacher and READBowl organizer Melissa Murphy said. “All reading counts,” she added, “books, magazines, audiobooks, read-aloud, instructions, etc.”
The students say the format makes it fun and educational..
“It pushes me to read more and that we can compete as a grade against the other grades,” said seventh-grader Denali Owens, who also participated last year. “I also like the Harry Potter theme and we are the best team: Gryffindor!”
The competition officially kicked off Monday, Jan. 12, and will run through Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8. Fifth graders will compete in the elementary conference, with sixth, seventh and eighth grade students competing in the middle school conference.
Reading minutes will contribute to the school’s overall READ Bowl totals and house points.
Weekly house standings will be shared to build excitement, motivation and friendly competition, Mrs. Murphy said.
For more information on READ Bowl, visit https://readwithmalcolm.com/readbowl/
LCSD seeks nominations for Wall of Fame
The Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of those who have walked the halls of Liberty’s schools.
Alumni of Liberty who have made a lasting and outstanding contribution in their lives and career to society upon graduating or leaving the Liberty Central School District are eligible for nomination to the Wall of Fame.
Nominations are reviewed by the Wall of Fame Committee, which is made up of volunteers representing the school district, the local community, and the Board of Education.
To nominate an individual, please complete and submit the Liberty CSD Wall of Fame Application, and email it to WallOfFame@libertyk12.org or mail the application to Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame, LCSD District Office, 115 Buckley St., Liberty, NY 12754. Nominations must be received by Friday, Feb. 27.
For more information, reach out to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Derek Adams at dadams@libertyk12.org or call 845-292-5400, ext. 2052.
LMS student qualifies for Regional Elks Hoop Shoot to be held at LHS
A Liberty Middle Schooler has qualified to participate in the Regional Elks Hoop Shoot on Jan. 31 at Liberty High School.
Fifth-grader Camden Lake won his category, boys 10-11, by scoring 19 out 25 hoops, and was the only Liberty student to advance from the District Hoop Shoot, also held at Liberty High School, on Saturday, Jan. 10.
The district event included five Liberty students in the field of 33 from Sullivan, Orange and Ulster counties.
The Regional event will include students from Long Island, Westchester, Hudson Valley and the local counties.
The Elks Hoop Shoot is a free-throw program for youth ages 8-13 throughout the United States since 1972. This year’s national finals will be in Chicago.
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.
LCSD seeks input on website
In an effort to support clear communication efforts at Liberty Central School District, the district is in the initial stages of upgrading its website, working with its website provider, Capital Region BOCES.
The community is invited to help shape the future of the LCSD website by completing a brief survey by Jan. 31
Finding out what the community finds useful on the existing website and what they think could be improved is critical as the district embarks on an extensive website redesign process.
“Our community’s feedback will help make sure our website evolves with technology and will be able provide the information our public needs,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said.
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.
Liberty BOE to meet Jan. 13
The next Board of Education meeting will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 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, Jan. 12, at Board Docs.
HPAC to host Someone Special dance
The Hurleyville Performing Arts Center will host a Someone Special Dance from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.
Students are welcome to grab their favorite grown-up and hit the dance floor. There will also be bake treats, festive crafts and a family-friendly atmosphere.
HPAC is at 219 Main St. in Hurleyville. For more information, call 845-985-4722, email info@hpacny.org or visit HPACNY.org.