Category: Middle School News
A message from the superintendent on ongoing construction
Dear Liberty families,
As you are aware, construction is underway at our middle and high school campus, with the construction of the new maintenance building off Winthrop Avenue near the softball field, as well as work continuing on the new athletic field..
Please remember that those areas are closed to the public while work is being completed. The Winthrop parking lot is closed, as is the lower part of the walkway between Winthrop and the high school behind the district office. Students and spectators should not enter that area. Also, the campus is surrounded by private property that should not be crossed to access our fields. Access to the softball field should be done via the parking lot between the high school and district office.
If spectators need accommodations, they should contact Athletic Director Thomas Zehner at tzehner@libertyk12.org or call 845-292-5400, ext. 2012.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
BOE special, regular meetings, budget hearing set for May 5
There will be a special meeting of the Board of Education at 5 p.m. Tuesday May 5, in the HS Media Center at which time the Board anticipates to enter into executive session immediately and adjourn this meeting at its conclusion. This special meeting is not open to the public.
The Annual Budget Hearing will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, in the High School Auditorium. The hearing will be livestreamed. More information about the budget can be found on the district’s budget page.
The regular Board of Education Program meeting will be at about 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the HS Media Center and will begin after the conclusion of the Budget Hearing.
The agenda for each will be available Monday, May 4, at Board Docs.
Liberty students’ artwork to be on display starting May 12
Liberty Central School District’s annual K-12 District-Wide Art Show opening will take place 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, in the lobby at Liberty High School, at 125 Buckley St. The show will remain on display through the budget vote on May 19.
The event is a free evening of art, crafts, raffles, student portfolio, presentations and refreshment among displays of student artwork from across the district.
“Creating art gives students a chance to find their voice in a variety of forms,” said art teacher Kath Johansen, who is organizing the event. “Putting that artwork on display provides students the opportunity to see and experience their work being valued and looking closely at the work of others. This evening of celebrating our emerging artists offers our community the opportunity to take part in that.”
The show opening will be followed by the National Art Honor Society induction at 6 p.m.
For more information, email kjohansen@libertyk12.org.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of April 27-May 3, 2026
Spring sports is in swing with baseball, golf, softball, tennis and track.
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, April 27
11 a.m.: Girls Varsity Golf vs. Multiple Schools at Villa Roma Country Club
4:15 p.m.: Varsity Softball vs. Rockland Central School District at Rockland MS/HS
Result: Liberty 19, Rockland 4
The Liberty Varsity softball team left little room for doubt on Monday afternoon, dismantling the Rockland Wolves 19-4 in a mercy-rule shortened five-inning contest. Combining surgical precision in the circle with a relentless offensive barrage, the Redhawks broke their 4 game losing streak.
The story of the day began on the rubber, where Angie Wheeler delivered a masterclass in efficiency. Wheeler silenced the Wolves’ bats for four shutout innings, surrendering only two hits while racking up seven strikeouts. Most impressive, however, was her command; Wheeler threw a staggering 87% of her pitches for strikes, consistently ahead in the count and forcing Rockland into defensive swings all afternoon.
While Angie kept the Wolves at bay, the Redhawk offense went to work, pounding out 10 hits and showing elite plate discipline to work the count for 14 walks. Maddy Stewart once again served as the catalyst out of the leadoff spot, putting on a clinic by finishing 4-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, and four runs scored.
The middle of the lineup proved just as lethal. Giuliana Wagner finished 2-for-3 with a double and two walks, accounting for three runs scored and three RBI. Angie helped her own cause at the plate, mirroring those numbers with a 2-for-3 performance of her own, including a double, two walks, and two RBI.
The depth of the Liberty roster was on full display as Amy Szuba drove in three runs, while Arianna Wilson reached base three times and crossed the plate twice. Brooke Porter was equally vital to the scoring effort, reaching base four times and scoring two runs to keep the pressure on the Rockland defense.
Despite the lopsided score, the Rockland Wolves never surrendered, competing with a grit that served as a credit to their school and coaching staff. The Wolves’ offense found some rhythm late, led by Allison Froehlich, who collected two hits, and Alex Potosek, who connected for a solid double.
The Redhawks look to carry this momentum into their next matchup vs Seward at home Thursday.
4:30 p.m.: JV Softball vs. S.S. Seward Institute at S.S. Seward Institute
Result: Liberty 18, Seward 2
The Liberty Redhawks JV squad showed no signs of road weariness on Monday afternoon, dismantling S.S. Seward 18-2 to secure their fourth consecutive victory. In a game defined by relentless offensive pressure and elite pitching, the Redhawks proved why they are currently so hot and a team to be reckoned with.
The Liberty offense was set to go from the first pitch, punishing the Spartans’ pitching staff for 17 total hits and showing disciplined eyes to draw five walks. The scoring was a complete team effort, highlighted by the feat of every single Liberty starter recording at least one hit in the contest.
Harper Matuszak led the power surge, smashing two doubles and collecting three RBIs. Corinne Lake continued her torrid stretch at the plate, swinging a “hot bat” to the tune of two hits and a game-high five RBIs. Mya Davis was equally lethal, contributing three hits—including a double—and scoring three times, while Montgomery Allen’s speed on the basepaths resulted in another three runs for the visitors.
While the stars at the top of the order grabbed the headlines, the bottom of the lineup proved pivotal in the blowout. Emma Tacti, Mady Rielly, Alex Kelly, and Myla Rielly contributed to the Redhawk scoring machine, with each player crossing the plate twice to keep the pressure mounting in every frame.
As dominant as the offense was, Matuszak was equally spectacular in the circle. Delivering a masterful complete-game performance, she stifled the Seward hitters over five innings of work. Matuszak surrendered just a single hit to finish with a one-hitter, giving up only two runs while racking up nine strikeouts.
With four straight road wins under their belt, the Redhawks return home with a massive wave of momentum and a lineup that appears nearly impossible to quiet.
4:45 p.m.: Boys Tennis vs. Middletown at Middletown High School
7 p.m.: Varsity Baseball vs. Beacon City at Heritage Financial Park
Tuesday, April 28
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Golf vs. Tri-Valley at Sullivan County Golf and Country Club
4 p.m.: Boys Varsity Golf vs. Rockland Central School District at Roscoe Mountain Club
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty Middle School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Tri-Valley at Tri-Valley Secondary School
4:30 p.m.: Varsity Baseball vs. Port Jervis at Liberty High School
Wednesday, April 29
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field vs. Multiple Schools at Cornwall High School
Thursday, April 30
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Golf vs. Monticello at The Monster at Resort World Catskill
4 p.m.: Boys and Girls Modified Track and Field vs. Multiple Schools at Sullivan West – Jeffersonville
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Eldred at Eldred High School
Friday, May 1
3 p.m.: Boys Varsity Golf vs. Port Jervis at Lynx at Riverbend
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Tri-Valley at Tri-Valley Central School
4:15 p.m.: Varsity Softball vs. Eldred at Eldred High School
4:30 p.m.: Varsity Baseball vs. Eldred at Liberty High School
Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3
No events scheduled
More than 165 Liberty Middle Schoolers named to third marking period honor rolls
The following students were named to the third marking period honor rolls at Liberty Middle School. Honor Roll students have an overall average of 90-96. The Principal’s Honor Roll requires an average of 97-10.
Eighth Grade
Principal’s Honor: Madison Allen, Hailey Conkling, Mya Davis, Claire Ferguson, Michael Garzon Valle, Antoni Klys, Harper Matuszak, Americus Newhall, Angelick Rivera, Brycen Smith, Angel Terraza Raymundo and Erick Torres Garcia.
Honor: Conner Baum, Keily Dominguez-Chabla, Khloe Erceg, Makayla Fuentes Serapio, Chase Golzak, Gavin Grant, Jacob Grossman, Jordan Guardiola, Luna Pixie Hulse, Lilly Kehrley, Oakley Kelder, Brody Kelly, Sidra Koen James, Matthew Kolarik, Corinne Lake, Madison LaMantia, Ixchel Marin Gonzalez, Adner Mejia Aguilar, Valeria Ponce Vazquez, Myla Rielly, Aiden Satz, Namarpreet Singh, Meily Valencia Bamac and Ethan Zheng.
Seventh Grade
Principal’s Honor: Elisa Barragan, Owen Brust, Farrah Conklin-Degraw, Dia D’Agata, Mia Grant, Aubrie Keating, Milsi Ramirez Martinez, Scarlett Ratner, Katherine Valdez Calle and Sophie Zayas.
Honor: Riley Church-Bradley, Avery Decker, Delilah Flores Serapio, Madelyn Garcia Cuellar, Genesis Harrison, Isabella Intranuovo, Dylan Joya Reyes, Tyler Kavleski, Mateusz Klys, Alexandria Lyden, Karen Mosso, Denali Owens, Randy Panchana, Sherlene Romero, Caleb Rusin, Sarah Steingart, Marjorie Tejada Servellon, Raegan Wagner, Delanie Yupanqui and Zahra Zia.
Sixth grade
Principal’s Honor: Parker Gissentaner, Anastasia Kelly, Caleb McNett, Henry Vogler and Audrey Yaun.
Honor: Chase Blume, Annabella Buryiak, Paul Cando, Gisselle Colon, Maciah Costello-Acevedo, Madeliz Cubero-Vargas, Darius Dawkins, Carter Funcheon, Willis Gamble, Joseph Geoghan, Savannah Gonzalez, Heidy Guambi Aules, Dean Harte, Ana Hernandez, Nayeli Hernandez Soperanez, Damaris Jadan Pangolo, Ryleigh LaMantia, Josslynn Letohic, Keylin Lopez Nunez, Helen Lucero Bonilla, Elvis Lucero Guzman, Lilith Lynker, Ivanna Malaga Ventura, Nicholas McPhillips, Tierney Meddaugh, Nyjha Miranda, Logan Moore, Isabella Puente, Josemiguel Ramirez-Alvarez, Yarixa Reyes Cardenas, Camila Reyes Cortez, Esmeralda Santiago Sharpe, Isabel Thomas, Joseph Wilson Jr. and Ivan Zheng,
Fifth grade
Principal’s Honor: Christiana Allen, Iker Amador, Jewelacie Castro, Ava Diehl, Kate Dworetsky, Viviana Frasier, Amelia Gerwer, Rylin Henry, Elizabeth Klein, Camden Lake, Indigo Love, Aarit Patel, Aarohi Patel, Jordana Ratner, Shaleigh Santiago, Katelyn Vasko and Jordan White.
Honor: Yandriel Aliers Amparo, Marc Alvarez, Adriana Ayala Ochoa, Brody Beach, Zaynab Benadim, Blake Beseth, Graciela Birkett, Caleb Blume, Elisa Brust, Greydis Bustillo Martinez, Oscar Carreto, Alexander Castillo Ramiro, Daniel Crespo Jr, Braeden Danzilo, Michael Davis Jr, Riley Edwards, Emmy Galeas Aguilar, Wil’akai Gamble, Jozalin Garcia, Ashton Golzak, Alejandra Gomez Lopez, Jayden Green, Alex Ines Leon, Isaiah Jackson, Alayna Kearney, Henry Krum, Eva Lara Garcia, Lennox Lyons, Alicia Maldonado Paz, Scarlett Manamon, Keily Martinez Zelaya, Cora McConnell, Romina Morales Romero, Brantley Olivo, Carilyce Perez, Juan Rodriguez, Jackson Schwartz, Joseph Skinner, Aizah Suleman, Jayden Thomas, Eliab Torres Garcia, Laura Velez, Mattisyn Walker and Liam Warren.
A message from the MS principal
Good afternoon,
Today, April 24, at around 2:15 p.m., a student accidentally activated our automated Lockdown System. The system was reset and activities returned to normal around 2:23 p.m.
At no time was any student or staff member in any danger. We want to thank our students, staff, and School Resource Officer for their cooperation.
Sincerely,
Heather Cheh
Principal
Toy gun confiscated at dismissal at MS/HS
At dismissal today, April 23, a student at the middle school was seen using a neon green cap gun. The toy was immediately taken away from the student. At no time was there any danger to staff or students. The situation is being dealt with according to the Liberty CSD Code of Conduct.
The district reminds families that, per the Code of Conduct, weapons, or items that appear to be a weapon, are not to be brought onto school property.
For seventh year, Liberty earns Best Communities for Music Education honor
For the seventh consecutive year, Liberty Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Liberty answered detailed questions about funding, instructional time, participation rates, facilities and community support. To uphold the program’s rigor and credibility, all applications were independently reviewed and verified by WolfBrown, a leading research and evaluation firm specializing in education and the arts.
“Music education is essential education,” LCSD Director of Music Eric Aweh said. “Creativity, discipline and emotional expression as well as cognitive and motor skills are all enhanced through music.”
Liberty musicians and vocalists take part in a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, ensembles, parades, all-county and all-state events, and the Liberty Jazz Festival, which unfortunately was canceled due to weather this year. The district did host the Sullivan County All-County Music Festival in March
The spring concert series will begin next month with the Liberty High School Mixed Spring concert on May 6., followed by the Grades 7-8 Spring concert on May 12, and the LHS Honors concert on May 14. The series will conclude with the Elementary Spring concert on June 1. All concerts will be at 6:30 p.m. in the High School auditorium. The annual Liberty Music and Community Fest will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, in Lapolt Park in Liberty
“It is important for schools to foster an understanding—and love—of music in our students,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said. “The NAMM Foundation’s continued recognition of our dedication to providing a quality music education where that understanding and love can bloom is appreciated.”
Now in its 27th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, visit www.nammfoundation.org.
Cinco de Mayo Festival set for May 2 in downtown Liberty
The Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival, hosted by Liberty Rising, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in downtown Liberty.
The event will feature food, entertainment, traditional dances and more.
For more information, call 845-292-5111, or 845-798-9815 for Spanish speakers.
BOE to have special meeting April 28
There will be a special meeting of the Board of Education at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in the District Office at 115 Buckley St. in Liberty. The board will vote on a brief agenda, which will be open to the public. There will be no other business. The agenda will be available at Board Docs on Monday, April 27.
The next regular meeting of the board will be Tuesday, May 5, in the HS Media Center, following the annual Budget Hearing in the HS Auditorium at 6 p.m.