Category: Middle School News
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Dec 15-21, 2025
Our winter sports will be in action this week with basketball, indoor track and field and wrestling.
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, Dec. 15
3:15 p.m.: Girls and Boys Varsity Track & Field Invitational vs. Multiple Schools at SUNY Sullivan
Tuesday, Dec. 16
4:15 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. S.S. Seward Institute at Liberty High School
Wednesday, Dec. 17
3:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Exhibition vs. Multiple School at SUNY Sullivan
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Rondout Valley Central at Liberty High School
6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Rondout Valley Central at Liberty High School
Thursday, Dec. 18
4 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty Middle School
4:15 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Fallsburg at Liberty High School
5: p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Our Lady of Lourdes at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie
5:30 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty Middle School
6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie
Friday, Dec. 19
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Wrestling Multi-Matches vs. Multiple Schools at Minisink Valley High School
Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 20-21
No events scheduled.
Capital project moves forward as board OKs bids for maintenance building
While not much physical progress has been seen over the last few weeks on Liberty Central School District’s capital projects, there has been movement behind the scenes.
The initial capital project was approved by voters in January 2024, with additional HVAC upgrades approved in the 2025 project to address state-mandated temperature limits in classroom spaces.
Phase 1
The largest was the approval of contracts for the construction of the maintenance building on Winthrop Avenue near the softball and soccer fields.
At a meeting last month, the Board of Education approved contracts as follows:
- General Construction: Standback General Contractors LLC
- Mechanical Construction: C.R.Wolfe Heating Corp.
- Plumbing Construction to S&O Construction Services Inc,
- Electrical Construction to Hewitt Young Electrical LLC,
- Site Construction to NGS Construction
- Construction is expected to begin this spring.
In other aspects of Phase 1:
The turf field, lights, goal posts and goals have been installed on the athletic fields, as has the foundations for the bleachers and pressbox. The bleacher and pressbox installation is expected to take place early spring, with the installation of the track and track and field components this spring. The field is expected to be completed in time for graduation.
The bid for door replacement in the middle and high schools was also finalized last month, with the replacements expected to be completed in the spring.
Phase 2
The second phase of the capital project, which includes work at the high school and middle school, has been submitted to the state Education Department for approval, with work expected to begin in the early summer
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.
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 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. HVAC work includes unit ventilator upgrades in the classrooms, boiler conversion to accommodate the additional air conditioning and HVAC control upgrades.
LAN Associates, the project architect, has completed all major architectural and mechanical site survey work, with additional visits to the school needed as the design is developed and finalized. The HVAC load calculations were finalized earlier this year, and the preparation of demolition drawing is ongoing. 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.
“We thank LAN and our construction manager Schoolhouse Construction Services for their work on these projects,” LCSD Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said. “These projects will provide our students with the best environment to help our students contribute and thrive in a diverse community by pursuing their potential.”
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Dec 8-14, 2025
Winter sports are in full swing with basketball, indoor track and field and wrestling.
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, Dec. 8
4:30 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School.
6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Wrestling Multimatches vs. Multiple Schools at Valley Central High School.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Events postponed because of weather.
Thursday, Dec. 11
No events scheduled.
Friday, Dec. 12
4 p.m.: Girls Modified Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty Middle School.
5:30 p.m.: Boys Modified Basketball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty Middle School
Saturday, Dec. 13
9 a.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple schools at John Jay High School for Patriot Invitational.
Results: Placing for Liberty were 190 Shawn Bickham (2nd), 215 Tarek Benadim (4th), and 215 Elmer Son Vicente (5th). Also picking up wins were Gabriel Rodriguez, Miguel Guzman, and Zane Kip
Sunday, Dec. 14
No events scheduled.
LCSD sees increase in reading scores
As Liberty Central School District proceeds into the fourth year of its strategic plan, the district is seeing progress toward our goals.
The district launched its five year-strategic plan in the fall of 2022 to enhance the educational opportunities it offers by coherently aligning its purpose, especially after COVID disrupted traditional learning methods.
The district reported, as evidence of its progress, a 6 percentage point increase in reading scores in state testing for Grades 3-8 over the previous year.
District officials attribute this to implementation and adherence to their intents in each of the four pillars of the strategic plan:
Curriculum: Our reading/English language arts curriculum is Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)’s Into Reading/Into Literature, ensuring that the same material is used across grade levels and builds upon previous levels.
MTSS: Our multi-tier systems of support have been implemented to help identify students who may be struggling, academically, behaviorally or emotionally, and have plans and procedures in place to provide an environment where they can thrive.
Coherence: Beyond refining our MTSS analysis and practices, we have strengthened collaborative and professional development opportunities for our staff.
Culture: We recognize that everything we do is based on our mission to empower each student to contribute and thrive in a diverse community by pursuing their potential and our vision of cultivating trust and courage to be innovative and to persevere.
The entire five-year strategic plan, stories highlighting the plan in action, updates and related plans can be found on the strategic plan page on the district’s website.
“I am so proud of the progress we have seen so far, but recognize that we still have more to do,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said, noting the continued implementation of the HMH Into Math as well as the Algebra for All program with a goal of improving math testing scores.
“I am positive our faculty, staff, students and families will continue to work together to help our Redhawks soar.”
Full state test results can be found on the New York State Education Department data website.
All Things Liberty Winterfest set for Jan. 24
The All Things Liberty Winterfest is coming soon.
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. 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 for all who are interested. Those interested in becoming a vendor should email Community Schools Coordinator Katlyn Rusin at krusin@libertyk12.org.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Dec 1-7, 2025
Winter sports begin ramping up this week with more basketball (a basketball scrimmage and a wrestling match were canceled).
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, Dec. 1
No events scheduled
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Scrimmage canceled because of the snowstorm.
Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 3-4
No events scheduled.
Friday, Dec. 5
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty High School
6:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Tri-Valley at Liberty High School
Saturday, Dec. 6
No events scheduled.
Sunday, Dec. 7
7 a.m.: Girls Varsity Wrestling vs. multiple schools at the Horace Greeley Girls Freestyle Invitational in Chappaqua
Results: Makayla Morales (101): 4-1 (2nd place); Baileigh Steinberg (185): 3-1; (2nd place); Giuliana Wagner (185) 2-2 (5th place) and Isabella Wagner (138) 1-2 (5th place)
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Nov. 24-30, 2025
Our student-athletes will open the winter season this week with basketball scrimmages
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, Nov. 24
5 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball multi-scrimmages, Monticello High School Main Gym.
Tuesday, Nov. 25
5 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball multi-scrimmages, Monticello High School Main Gym.
Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 26-30
No events scheduled
Leader in Me 7 Habits shine in LMS students
Each month, Liberty Middle School hosts Leadership Celebrations to highlight the ways students demonstrate leadership and live out the Leader in Me 7 Habits:
- Being Proactive
- Beginning With the End in Mind
- Putting First Things First
- Thinking Win Win
- Seeking First to Understand then to be Understood
- Synergy
- Sharpening the Saw
Leader of the Month is generally awarded to two students per grade level each month. Recipients consistently demonstrate the 7 Habits, work hard and be persistent to the best of their ability, be proactive and display initiative, honesty, respect, responsibility, compassion and optimism, set a positive example for their peers, maintain good attendance, and have no referrals. At the end of the year, Leaders of the Month are invited to a special dinner celebrating their leadership.
Good News Notes can be given to any student, at any time, and there is no limit to how many a student can receive. Good News Notes are a way to recognize both big and small acts of leadership—whether it’s holding the door, helping a classmate, or going above and beyond in class.
The honorees for September and October are as follows:
Leader of the Month
September
Eighth grade: Claire Ferguson and Lilly Kehrley
Seventh grade: Elisa Barragan and Caleb Rusin
Sixth grade: Darius Dawkins and Blake Dennison
Fifth grade: Indigo Love and Aarit Patel.
October
Eighth grade: Mya Davis and Aaron Quiroz Gomez
Fifth grade: Cristofer Concepcion and Viviana Frasier
Sixth grade: Savannah Gonzalez and Nicholas McPhillips
Seventh grade: Owen Brust, Dia D’Agata and Delanie Yupanqui
Good News Notes
September
Eighth grade: Marelyn Ardon Lopez, Jostin Bustillo Sierra, Jeremy Correa, Amy Cortes Cruz, Juan De La Cruz De La Cruz, Gael Estrada Ruiz, Analina Garcia, Araceliss Gomez, Thomas Jandik Jr., Brody Kelly, Denis Leon Aldana, Gabriel Lotz, Santiago Moguel, Rebecca Norris, Fabian Reyes Benegas, Erick Torres Garcia, Joseph Travis-Sanchez, Francisco Vicente Gonzalez and Arria Whipple.
Seventh grade: Kendriel Aliers Amparo, Andry Caal Chub, Katarina Card, Marcel Davis, Royce Fingers, Madelyn Garcia Cuellar, Anabel Hernandez Fuentes, Syndy Ixchalchal Lagos, Dylan Joya Reyes, Savannah Kandic, Torion Lindsay, Megan Martinez Gomez, Bentley Moore, Helen Munoz Barragan, Karen Musso, Paul Odior 2nd and Caleb Rusin.
Sixth grade: Riley Baum, Jerin Burton, Ellenora Carroll, Christopher Castro Mota, Joseph Geoghan, Parker Gissentaner, Bryson Hendrickson, Nayeli Hernandez Soperanez, Mason Neves, Izek Resto, Esmeralda Santiago Sharpe, Isabella Santiago Sharpe, Karter Velde, Mariah Williamson, Joseph Wilson, Darick Winfrey III and Audrey Yaun.
Fifth grade: Yandriel Aliers Amparo, Christiana Allen, Zaynab Benadim, Blake Beseth, Ethan D. Reyes Banegas, Michael Davis Jr., Colin Duncan, Rylin Henry, Leah Kelly, Henry Krum, Camden Lake, Katherine Munoz Garcia, Joseph Skinner and Jenisis VanAken.
October
Eighth grade: Amy Cortes Cruz, Jordan Guardiola, Maryory Munoz Monzon, Aaron Quiroz Gomez, Alyson Smith, Jayden Stoddard, Joseph Travis Sanchez, Meily Valencia Bamac and Aaliyah Walker.
Seventh grade: Genesis Caiza Viracocha, Selena Feliciano, Dariana Gonzalez Suarez, Allyson Juarez, Torion Lindsay, Ayanelson Mazariegos Cuz, Awais Muhammad, Genesis Robles Burgos, Sherlene Romero and Jerimiah Wilson.
Sixth grade: Zachariah Adams, Willis Gamble, Avianna Gonzalez, Dean Harte, Ryleigh LaMantia, Jose Maradiaga, Anthony Myers, Prince Patterson and Anthony Phillipe.
Fifth grade: Armend Ala, Iker Amador, Caleb Blume, Emeli Bonilla Izaguirre, Elisa Brust, Alexander Castillo Ramiro, Jewelacie Castro, Jessica Contreras Paz, Yahir Cortes, Daniel Crespo Jr., Hunter DeGraw, Viviana Frasier, Amelia Greeno, Leah Kelly, Camden Lake, Indigo Love, Lennox Lyons, Romina Morales Romero, Carilyce Perez, Heidi Robles Burgos, Jenisis VanAken, Lisa Vanwagner, Mattisyn Walker, Jordan White, Jasmine Williamson and Yeral Zelaya Gonzalez.
LMS students get small-scale hands-on experience building greenhouses
Students in Mrs. Mazzucca’s Agricultural Technology classes recently completed a Model Greenhouse Project, showcasing their creativity, problem-solving, and understanding of one avenue of the horticultural industry.
Through this hands-on engineering challenge, students learned how to design and blueprint a functioning greenhouse that supports plant growth. They applied real-world agricultural technology concepts—such as ventilation, irrigation, light exposure, and material selection—to create scaled, labeled blueprints that demonstrate their grasp of how structure and environment impact plant success. Students used these detailed blueprints to construct their own model greenhouses, experiencing the challenges of designing and bringing their model to life.
This project integrated STEM principles, environmental awareness, and agricultural innovation, allowing students to experience the design process from concept to presentation.
Nearly 200 middle schoolers named to honor rolls
The following students were named to the first 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 97-100.
Eighth grade
Principal’s Honor Roll: Madison Allen, Hailey Conkling, Mya Davis, Claire Ferguson, Antoni Klys, Corinne Lake, Noel Leonardo Valerio, Angelick Rivera, Brycen Smith and Ethan Zheng.
Honor Roll: Keily Dominguez-Chabla, Makayla Fuentes Serapio, Michael Garzon Valle, Chase Golzak, Gavin Grant, Jacob Grossman, Wyatt Herschel, Luna Pixie Hulse, Thomas Jandik Jr., Lilly Kehrley, Oakley Kelder, Sidra Koen James, Matthew Kolarik, Madison LaMantia, Harper Matuszak, Americus Newhall, Luke Poley, Valeria Ponce Vazquez, Myla Rielly, Aiden Satz, Namarpreet Singh, Angel Terraza Raymundo, Erick Torres Garcia and Nakai Toscano-Gardner.
Seventh grade
Principal’s Honor Roll: Muhammad Awais, Elisa Barragan, Owen Brust, Farrah Conklin-Degraw, Dia D’Agata, Delilah Flores-Serapio, Mia Grant, Isabella Intranuovo, Tyler Kavleski, Aubrie Keating, Karen Mosso, Milsi Ramirez Martinez, Scarlett Ratner, Aaliyssa Rodriguez, Caleb Rusin, Katherine Valdez Calle, Sophie Zayas and Subhan Zeeshan.
Honor Roll: Guiliana Birkett, Genesis Caiza Viracocha, Katarina Card, Riley Church-Bradley, Avery Decker, Ely Garcia Garcia, Astrid Guardado Diaz, Genesis Harrison, Dylan Joya Reyes, Mateusz Klys, Torion Lindsay, Keidy Llano Luciano, Alexandria Lyden, Samuel Negroni, Paul Odior 2nd, Denali Owens, Randy Panchana, Makaela Parsons, Lily Paynter, Joseph Portillo Larios, Kailani Rivera, Sherlene Romero, William Schauerhamer, Reinier Stanton, Sarah Steingart, Marjorie Tejada Servellon, Sophie Toledo, Raegan Wagner, Delanie Yupanqui and Zahra Zia.
Sixth grade
Principal’s Honor Roll: Annabella Buryiak, Parker Gissentaner, Nayeli Hernandez Soperanez, Anastasia Kelly, Josslynn Letohic, Caleb McNett and Henry Vogler.
Honor Roll: Chase Blume, Amaya Burton, Jerin Burton, Gisselle Colon, Darius Dawkins, Blake Dennison, Alannis Flores, Willis Gamble, Erik Garzon, Joseph Geoghan, Marlo Gonzales Chevez, Savannah Gonzalez, Dean Harte, Bryson Hendrickson, Ana Hernandez, Laurel Hook, Damaris Jadan Pangolo, Helen Lucero Bonilla, Elvis Lucero Guzman, Lilith Lynker, Axel Malaga Lopez, Ivanna Malaga Ventura, Jace Martin, Nicholas McPhillips, Tierney Meddaugh, Daniel Mikalonis, Logan Moore, Arysta Murphy, Anthony Philippe, Levi Poley, Isabella Puente, Yarixa Reyes Cardenas, Camila Reyes Cortez, Isabel Thomas, Jackson Tramontano, Karter Velde, Joseph Wilson Jr., Audrey Yaun, Linnise Young and Ivan Zheng.
Fifth grade
Principal’s Honor Roll: Christiana Allen, Iker Amador, Brody Beach, Blake Beseth, Ava Diehl, Kate Dworetsky, Riley Edwards, Viviana Frasier, Wil’akai Gamble, Amelia Gerwer, Norlan Gomez Arauz, Rylin Henry, Elizabeth Klein, Henry Krum, Indigo Love, Alicia Maldonado Paz, Aarohi Patel, Jordana Ratner, Shaleigh Santiago, Jackson Schwartz and Katelyn Vasko.
Honor Roll: Yandriel Aliers Amparo, Marc Alvarez, Adriana Ayala Ochoa, Zaynab Benadim, Graciela Birkett, Caleb Blume, Emeli Bonilla Izaguirre, Elisa Brust, Avi Bustillo Garcia, Greydis Bustillo Martinez, Jewelacie Castro, Daniel Crespo Jr., Braeden Danzilo, Michael Davis Jr., Elias Elao Sojos, Emmy Galeas Aguilar, Jozalin Garcia, Ashton Golzak, Jayden Green, Alex Ines Leon, Camden Lake, Scarlett Manamon, Cora McConnell, Romina Morales Romero, Mahally Orantes Hernandez, Aarit Patel, Carilyce Perez, James Pineda Monzon, Juan Rodriguez, Joseph Skinner, Joshua Tejada Servellon, Jayden Thomas, Eliab Torres Garcia, Laura Velez, Mattisyn Walker, Liam Warren and Jordan White.