Category: Middle School News
The Liberty Public Library, in partnership with Sullivan County Public Health, will host a bilingual storytime at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2.
The event will include stories, songs, crafts and free snacks. No registration is needed.
The library is at 189 N. Main St. in Liberty. For more information, visit the library’s website or visit Sullivan Public Health’s Facebook page.
LCSD board approves proposed 2026-27 budget
Information sessions planned
The Liberty Central School District Board of Education approved a $72 million budget for the 2026-27 school year that includes no tax levy increase.
The proposed $72,032,104 budget increases spending 5.14%, or $3,523,742 and would fund all current student programs and services while accounting for increases in costs such as health care, transportation and contractual obligations.
Based on the governor’s budget proposal’s state aid projections, the district expects an overall increase in state aid of about $1.1 million, with the tax lex levy remaining at $17,760,162.
The district will have several opportunities for residents to learn more about the proposed budget.
Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan will host a series of informational sessions before the public vote from 11 a.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in the high school media center at 125 Buckley St.
He will present the budget to the Liberty Town Board during its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 4, in the Senior Citizen Center at 119 N. Main St.
The following day, Tuesday, May 5, will be the official budget public hearing, which will be held in the High School auditorium, at 125 Buckley St. in Liberty. The public hearing will also be livestreamed.
The next opportunity will be “Budget, Dinner and a Concert” on Thursday, May 14, starting at 5 p.m. in the High School Media Center. Pizza will be served, and the public is invited to the High School Honors Concert starting at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
The series will conclude with a budget talk at the New Munson Diner at 12 Lake St. The public is invited to bring any budget questions to Dr. Sullivan between 8 and 10 a.m. Friday, May 15.
Full information about the budget will be available on the district’s budget page.
Litter pluck set for May 17 in Liberty
County Petroleum and Animal Hospital of Sullivan County will host a litter pluck around Liberty starting at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 17. There will be doughnuts and coffee in the morning at registration, which will be held at the Liberty Skate Park, and lunch at the end and bags are returned to be place in a Dumpster. There will be drop offs around Liberty.
All Liberty residents are invited to participate. To register, call Jack at 845-292-6711 or Mitchell at 845-292-4550.
Cub Scouts collecting art supplies
Cub Scout Pack 1717 Lion’s Den is hosting an Art Supply Drive through May 11.
Collection boxes are located at Liberty Diner, Ferndale Post Office, Liberty Trading Post and Liberty Dollar Tree. All donations will be given to the local Children’s Home.
For more information, call Melinda at 845-807-9778.
Message from the superintendent on emergency closure and giveback days
Hello Liberty,
Mother nature was not kind to us this year, and because of that the district used our eight allotted emergency closure days.
One of our days in February was during a state of emergency. We were initially informed, and communicated to our families, that that day would not count toward our emergency closure days.
However, after consulting with the New York State Department of Education, it has been recommended that the waiver day should be used for state of emergency closures once all scheduled emergency days are exhausted.
Because of that, we will not be using any of our proposed give back days this year.
Thank you so much for your understanding.
If you have any questions, please email questions@libertyk12.org
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Superintendent
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of April 20-26, 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 20
4 p.m.: Varsity Baseball vs. Sullivan West Central at Sullivan West – Lake Huntington
4 p.m.: Boys Varsity Golf vs. Sullivan West Central at Villa Roma Country Club
Tuesday, April 21
3 p.m.: Girls Varsity Golf vs. Rockland Central School District at Roscoe Mountain Club
3:15 p.m.: Boys Varsity Golf vs. Fallsburg at Tarry Brae Golf Course
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty Elementary School
4:30 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Monticello at Liberty Middle School
4:30 p.m.: Varsity Softball vs. John S. Burke Catholic at Liberty High School
Results: Liberty 3, Burke Catholic 19
Burke Catholic used a very balanced offense, scoring all 5 innings except one, to easily defeat the Varsity team 19-3 on Tuesday afternoon.
The Burke bats ignited early and never cooled down. After plating a run in the top of the first via a triple and a following single, the Eagles leaned heavily on the top of their order to break the game open.The trio at the top of the Eagles’ line-up of Anna Lawless, Morgan Owens, and Cate Farrell turned in a nearly flawless performance at the plate, combining for a staggering stat line of a combined 8-for-9, 4 doubles, a triple, 2 walks, 8 runs scored and 11 RBI.
Despite the lopsided score, Liberty (2-6) showed flashes of offensive promise. Giuliana Wagner anchored the lineup with a multi-hit game, finishing with two hits and an RBI. Angie Wheeler also put together several gritty plate appearances, ending the day 1-for-2 with a double, a walk, and a run scored.
While the loss marks a setback for Liberty, the team remains focused on developmental growth and maintaining a positive culture on the diamond as they move deeper into their schedule.
Wednesday, April 22
4 p.m.: Boys Varsity Golf vs. Tri-Valley at Tarry Brae Golf Course
4 p.m.: Varsity Softball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty High School
4 p.m.: Boys Varsity Tennis vs. James I. O’Neill at James I O’Neill High School
4:30 p.m.: Varsity Baseball vs. Chester Academy at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track & Field vs. Multiple Schools at Port Jervis High School
Thursday, April 23
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Golf vs. Fallsburg at Tarry Brae Golf Course
4 p.m.: Boys and Girls Modified Track & Field vs. Multiple Schools at Fallsburg Junior/Senior High School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Sullivan West Central at Sullivan West – Lake Huntington
4:30 p.m.: JV Softball vs. Chapel Field Christian Schools at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Washingtonville at Washingtonville Middle School
Friday, April 24
1 p.m.: Boys Varsity Golf vs. Multiple Schools at The Monster at Resort World Catskill
4:30 p.m.: JV Softball vs. Marlboro at Marlboro Central High School
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Newburgh Free Academy at Cronomer Hill Park
Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26
No events scheduled
Serving Up Community
Liberty Interact shines at the Rotary Taste of Sullivan
Liberty Central School Interact Club members recently volunteered at the Rotary Taste of Sullivan event held at SUNY Sullivan.
A Taste of Sullivan is a community fundraiser that brings together local restaurants to showcase their signature dishes. Guests purchase tickets to sample a variety of foods, while enjoying an evening that highlights the region’s culinary talent. Proceeds from the event support important causes, including the Federation for the Homeless in Monticello, as well as local programs in Liberty that address food insecurity and help ensure families have access to nutritious meals.
Liberty Interact students played a key role in the event’s success. They served food on behalf of five restaurants, welcomed and engaged with guests, and clearly explained each dish they were presenting. In addition to volunteering, students had the opportunity to experience the event themselves by sampling offerings from participating restaurants.
Throughout the evening, students demonstrated professionalism, responsibility, and strong communication skills. Their efforts helped serve more than 200 guests, and they represented both the restaurants and Liberty Central School District with pride.
Students help other students through Snack Pack Program
The Snack Pack Program provides students who experience food insecurity healthy meals over weekends and long breaks. Fifth-graders in Miss Danielle Cummins and Mrs. Jaqueline Gieger’s class on Wednesday, April 15, packed dozens of Snack Pack bags for students at the elementary school. They are just one of several groups of students across the district that help give back to the community by packing the bags each week. For more information or to make a donation to the Snack Pack Program, contact Community Schools Coordinator and Middle School Assistant Principal Katlyn Rusin at krusin@libertyk12.org.
Elks to host Ice Cream Sundae Party, seeks drug awareness artwork
The Liberty Elks Lodge will host and Ice Cream Sundae Party at the Lodge at 21 John St. in Liberty from 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 4.
The event is free for all kids. Students are also encouraged to submit their art for the Elks’ Drug Awareness Program.
Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP to April at 845-283-5335.
No one to be inducted into Wall of Fame in 2026
The Wall of Fame Committee met in March to review the nominations for the Class of 2026; however, there were no nominees selected for induction.
“I appreciate the effort of those who took time to submit nominations,” Assistant Superintendent Dr. Derek Adams said. “Although no one will be inducted this year, I know there are numerous Liberty alumni making a positive impact in our community and beyond, and look forward to nominations for the 2027 Class.”
Those who were nominated may be nominated again, preferably with additional or different supporting materials.
The Wall of Fame celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of graduates or attendees who have walked the halls of Liberty’s schools.
Because no new members will be inducted in June, the 2026 ceremony will not take place.