Category: Middle School News
Liberty issues reminder of communication policies, safety procedures
With spring approaching, Liberty Central School District is reminding families of some communication policies and safety procedures.
The district encourages the community to come out to support the students in their academic, athletic and fine art endeavors, while ensuring the campuses remain safe.
Parents or guardians are reminded of the Chain of Command Calling Guide for details on whom to contact with any concerns. Concerns regarding bullying and safety may also be reported through the Anonymous Alerts system.
The district adheres to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association guidelines, which encourage positivity, support and sportsmanship, and reminds spectators to follow the policy. Tobacco, alcohol, marijuana or other drug use is prohibited on school grounds, as are pets. Staff members are onsite during all contests and they will ask those who violate the policies to comply or leave.
The district also issued reminders of the steps in place to make Liberty a safe place in which to learn. Entry to all buildings requires keycard access for staff, and LCSD has a strict visiting procedure. Visitors are restricted to a single point of entry in each building. All visitors must show a valid ID at an automated kiosk before entering any of our school buildings, and will be buzzed in. All classrooms require keycard access as well, and doors are expected to remain closed and locked when occupied.
Through the district’s door lock system, school officials are able to immediately lock all doors if there is an emergency. Digital signs throughout common areas will help inform students and staff of what is happening. There are also strobe lights inside and outside the building, which will help alert of emergencies and advise those outside the building not to enter. If an emergency occurs, the Liberty Police Department is able to monitor school cameras.
LPD is an important partner, as a school resource officer from LPD is placed in each building. They regularly patrol and check for vulnerabilities and are a valuable resource to students and staff.
Faculty and staff are trained in what to do, in line with the districtwide safety plan, if an emergency occurs, and our schools have emergency drills several times a year.
“Safety for our students and staff is always one of the top priorities for Liberty Central School District, and we appreciate your support,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said.
LMS principal issues reminder of testing policies and procedures
Liberty Middle School Principal Heather Cheh resent the following letter, originally sent in January, to LMS families as a reminder of testing policies and procedures:
Hello LMS Families,
We hope you are doing well and managing the cold winter weather. This letter will be highlighting some of the assessment information for Liberty Middle School.
STAR Renaissance
Students have just completed their Winter STAR ELA and Math assessments. We look forward to reviewing the data once make-up testing is complete. The goal is to see growth from the Fall STAR testing, and then again from Winter to Spring.
Our school’s Wildly Important Goals (WIGs):
- By Winter 2025, each grade level’s STAR Assessment state proficiency rate will increase 4.5% in ELA & Math
- By May 2025, each grade level’s STAR Assessment state proficiency rate will increase 7% in ELA & Math
Each year students also review their Instructional Planning Student Report after each assessment reviewing their STAR scores and setting their own WIGs and lead measures to show growth. Students keep this information in their Leadership Portfolios.
Reminder of information shared during Fall 2024
STAR Renaissance Access Letter
STAR testing is important information that helps teachers collaborate under the MTSS/PLC frameworks and determine placement in their (What I Need Now) WINN Periods. Liberty Middle School students will be taking the STAR Renaissance Fall, Winter and Spring Assessments in both ELA and Math. These assessments are tools used to drive instructional practice. Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is not a separate program, class or intervention, but rather a way to organize to meet students’ needs. MTSS includes both enrichments and interventions, depending upon student need. This framework helps educators identify students who need additional support both academically and behaviorally.
- ENG STAR/MTSS Letter from Sept 2024
- ESP STAR/MTSS Letter from Sept 2024
- STAR Renaissance Family Resources
HMH Growth Measures
Students also take their HMH Growth Measure, Fall, Winter and Spring during their ELA and Math classes. The HMH Growth Measure is a computer-based test that evaluates a student’s reading comprehension/language arts skills and math skills. It’s a research-based benchmark assessment that helps teachers understand how students are performing against grade-level expectations.
What does the HMH Reading Growth Measure do?
- Helps teachers identify students’ strengths and weaknesses
- Helps teachers inform instruction and intervention
- Helps teachers set goals for students
- Helps teachers track student progress over time
New York State Computer Based Testing NYS CBT
Students begin the NYS CBT Simulations next week for Math, ELA and Science 5 & 8. The Statewide CBT Simulations provide the opportunity for school staff to evaluate the readiness of their school’s internal systems, hardware, and school testing procedures for CBT.
Simulation tests are beneficial for students because they provide a realistic practice environment, allowing them to identify their strengths and weaknesses in a low-stakes setting, improve test-taking strategies, manage anxiety, and gain confidence before facing a real exam, all while getting familiar with the format and types of questions, and online tools they might encounter.
The actual NYS CBT dates begin in April. All of the 8th grade students will be taking the Algebra Regents this year, instead of the NYS CBT Math assessment.
Please Note for the NYS CBT in the Spring:
If you so choose, parents can write and submit a refusal letter for their child from taking the NYS CBT Math, Science, or ELA tests, 3 days prior to the test date, you must send that in writing with your signature, via paper or email to mkristiansen@libertyk12.org.
- Letters/notes will not be accepted on the day of the test.
- Students will not be allowed to refuse testing on the day of the test.
- Students will not be allowed to take a partial test one day, then refuse another day.
- We do not encourage, nor promote refusals.
- There is no opting out or refusing the 8th Grade Math Regents.
We know that no single test provides a complete picture of a child’s ability, and any type of placement at LMS, or future LHS placement is based on multiple data points. We combine multiple measures, including classroom performance, classroom assessments and district assessments, along with the NYS assessments to make informed instructional decisions for all students.
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
ENL students will also be taking the NYSESLAT starting in May. The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English language proficiency of all English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in Grades K–12 in New York State schools. The test provides the State and schools with important information about the English language development of ELLs and is part of the State’s compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessment and monitoring of the English language proficiency of all ELLs. The results of the NYSESLAT will determine the levels of service ELLs will receive in Bilingual Education and English as a New Language programs for the school year as prescribed in Commissioner’s Regulations Part 154-2 and 154-3.
We thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher or counselor.
Heather Cheh
Instagram: libertyms_ny
Liberty musicians to take part in All-County Music Festival
Nearly 100 students from Liberty Central School District will take part in the 70th annual Sullivan County Music Educators’ Association All-County Music Festival in Monticello.
Students will work with notable guest conductors from throughout the United States on Friday, March 7, and during the day on Saturday, March 8.
The event will culminate with three concerts on Saturday at the Monticello High School Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium at 39 Breakey Ave. Elementary Chorus and Middle School Band will perform at 1 p.m., followed by Senior High Mixed Chorus, Junior High Band and Senior High Treble Chorus at 3 p.m., with the final concert, featuring Senior High Jazz Band and Junior High String Orchestra at 5 p.m.
Liberty students scheduled to participate in the festival are:
Elementary Chorus
Katarina Card, Riley Church-Bradley, Avery Decker, Viviana Fraiser, Joseph Geoghan, Tyler Kavleski, Sydney Kehrer, Makenzie Knack, Ryleigh LaMantia, Josslyn Letohic, Daisuke Mapes, Cora McConnell, Nicholas McPhillips, Logan Moore, Denali Owens, Shaleigh Santiago, MaKynlie Smith, Henry Vogler, Raegan Wagner and Sophie Zayas.
Middle School Band
Owen Brust, Raymond Cottman Jr., Dia D’Agata, Claire Ferguson, Michael Garzon, Chase Golzak, Gavin Grant, Mia Grant, Genesis Harrison, Dylan Joya Reyes, Aubrie Keating, Lilly Kehrley, Antoni Klys, Corinne Lake, Harper Matuszak, Bentley Moore, Scarlett Ratner, Sherlene Romero, Caleb Rusin and Brycen Smith.
Junior High Band
Phillip Burrous, Amelia Cole, Grace Fitzgerald, Jasmine Garcia Reyes, Mariana Joya Reyes, Jacob Pennell and Tyler Smith.
Junior High String Orchestra
Farrah Conklin Degraw, Joshua DiBartolo, Makayla Fuentes-Serapio, Belle Gandulla, Alan Hernandez Lopez, Ayelene Ines-Leon, Isabella Intranuovo, Olivia Matuszak, McKinzie Paterson, Aaliyssa Rodriguez, Sulenny Romero and Alena Tarabichi and Sophia Vasko.
Junior High Band
Zachariah Bickham, Hope Corbett and Timothy Eronimous.
Senior High Jazz Band
Kaitlyn Bodolosky, Brandon Buschmann, Sophia Ferguson, Luis Molina Gonzalez and Phillo Romero.
High School Treble Choir
Endya Alvarez, Liliana Crespo, Sydania Foster, Lianna Gissentaner, Audrey Krum, Lena Lagatutta, Angelina Magie, Katherine Maldonado, Elizabeth Navarette, Riley Santiago and Mykenzi Williams.
High School Mixed Choir
Sophia Avellino, Genna DeFrank, Eli Desrochers, , Allisson Diaz Lopez, Christopher DiBartolo, Lia Guillerme, Jordan Hewlett, Kelsey Hopkins,Tyler Juron, Jacob Kelly, Joshua Kratz, Shea-Leigh Kristiansen, James Letohic III, Gabriella Sheridan, Elijah Warren, Rachel Yaun, Sebastian Yupanqui and Rita Zheng.
Participating students have had a chance to pre-purchase tickets. Any remaining tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and are $8 each.
Please note that all concert audience members will go through a security checkpoint with metal detectors. Attendees are asked to leave unnecessary bags in the vehicle and personal knives are not permitted into the building.
For more information on the concert, call Andrew Verdino or Michael Mingo at 845-794-8840, ext. 10853.
No changes in ESSA designations for 2024-25
The New York State Education Department recently released accountability designations for all public school districts as required under the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. There are no changes in the 2024-25 designations.
The Middle School remains a Targeted Support and Improvement School, because four student subgroups — Black, Hispanic, English Language Learners and Economically Disadvantaged — did not meet expectations.
Liberty Elementary School remains designated as a Potential Target School, due to the achievement scores of our students with disabilities.
The District remains a Targeted District, because of the Middle School designation.
Last year Liberty High School was classified a Local Support and Improvement school, formerly known as a “School in Good Standing.” LHS had been on the Targeted Support and Improvement school list for several years, including the two years designations were not changed because of the pause in testing during the COVID pandemic.
For more information about the district’s accountability designations, visit the district’s ESSA webpage, or contact Interim Assistant Superintendent Marianne Serratore at 845-292-5400, ext. 2063, or mserratore@libertyk12.org.
A video message from the superintendent on winter accomplishments
Please watch the following video message from Dr. Patrick Sullivan,
Message in text below:
Hello Liberty,
Spring is just around the corner, at least that’s what we are told. But before the warmer weather hits, I want to take a moment to look back at all the great things our Redhawks have accomplished this winter.
Our athletes have shown growth across all sports, with several student-athletes seeing post-season play. Seven wrestlers competed in sectionals, four of our indoor track and field athletes took part in state qualifiers, and a Liberty skier, Hudson Danzilo, participated in states.
On the arts side, our photographers and writers earned dozens of awards in the Mid-Hudson Regional Scholastic Art and Writing competition. Liberty Performing Arts presented a wonderful production of “Clue,” and LES had its first Drama Club production, “Seussical Kids.” I look forward to the Middle School’s “Shrek Jr.” in April.
I also want to thank everyone who attended our All Things Liberty Winter Festival last month. It was great seeing so many of our Redhawk families have fun while learning more about our school community.
I visit classrooms across our buildings regularly and am impressed with all the hard work our faculty and staff are putting in to make Liberty a great place to learn. We couldn’t do what we do without them.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to email questions@libertyk12.org.
Thank you.
Hanofee Summer Camp registration to open
The Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation will host the Hanofee Summer Camp for students ages 5 and older.
There will be a variety of fun and creative outdoor activities, including storytelling, painting, arts and crafts, games, music and dance and daily swimming.
Registration for town of Liberty residents, at $700, will open March 1.
Nonresident registration, at $800, will open April 1.
To register or for more information, call Parks and Rec at 845-292-7690.
All Things Liberty Winter Festival offers fun, sense of community
All Things Liberty Winter Festival offers fun, sense of community
On Saturday, Feb. 22, Liberty Central School District hosted its All Things Liberty Winter Festival drawing more than 275 people to the Liberty High School gymnasium.
The event featured numerous activities, including sledding, carnival games provided by the Rotary Club.
“The sledding event brought smiles and laughter to students and parents, and created memories we will cherish,” said Community Schools Coordinator Stacy Feasel, who coordinated the event.
A selection of crafts were available from more than 15 local vendors, but community involvement was at the heart of the festival, with more than 20 organizations lending their support. Catskill Animal Rescue, a local dog kennel, even facilitated two successful dog adoptions.
Numerous student clubs and school organizations offered activities and displays — robotics, a blender bike, a Lego table, a spaghetti bridge building activity and more — showing what makes Liberty a great place to learn. The Liberty Faculty Association gave out more than 100 books to students and the Booster Club provided concessions.
In addition, the festival raised $440 for the Snack Pack Program, which helps provide food for local students in need.
“This event truly shows what we can accomplish when we come together,” Mrs. Feasel said. “It’s amazing to see so many people give their time and energy to make this such a special day for our community.”
She offered a huge thank you to the staff, volunteers and custodial team who worked tirelessly to make this event possible
“This festival is more than just a fun day — it’s about supporting each other and making a real difference,” Mrs. Feasel added. “From the volunteers to the organizations, everyone played a part in making it a success.”
See more photos on our Instagram page and Facebook page.
LMS honors leaders, accomplishments
Liberty Middle School recently celebrated leaders who ended 2024 and started 2025 displaying the Leader in Me Seven Habits, with Leaders of the Month, Good News Notes, attendance, academic improvement and academic performance awards.
The December and January honorees are as follows
Leaders of the month
- Eighth grade: Aryiah Cottman, Sara Liddle and Xavier Martin.
- Seventh grade: Namarpreet Singh and Jacob Grossman.
- Sixth grade: Lilliana Garzon Ferrufino and Keidy Luciano.
- Fifth grade: Annabella Ramos and Ana Hernandez.
Good News Notes
- Eighth grade: Alyessia Avellino, Phillip Burrous, Gilani Dudley, Jasmine Garcia-Reyes, Yoscari Gomez Mejia, Ayelene Ines Leon, Damien Keating, Xavier Martin and Scarlett Saltos Zapatanga..
- Seventh grade: Faith Boyles, Ethan Bubois, Curajo DiLauro, Khloe Erceg, Gael Estrada Ruiz, Santiago Moguel, Jazmia Padilla, Luna Pixie Hulse, Krina Prajaapati, Greyson Torres, Aleigha Travis, Nahum Vallejo Sandoval and Claire Ferguson.
- Sixth grade: Kendriel Aliers Amparo, Raymond Cottman, Avery Decker, Tyrone Harris, Anabel Hernandez Fuentes, Mason Hopkins, Isabella Intranuovo, Savannah Kandic, Jayden Lopez Olivares, Denali Owens, Caleb Rusin, Illiany Sanabria, Jacob Shaffer, MaKynlie Smith, Stephani Smith and Katherine Valdez Calle.
- Fifth grade: Amaya Burton, Joseph Casco Baquenado, Willis Gamble Jr., Nayeli Hernandez Soperanez, Lillian Keating, Aaliyah McClain, Anthony Myers, Virginia Nivelo Cruz, Cailynn Pate, Alieska Perez Perez, Isabel Thomas and Darick Winfrey III.
Quarter 2 Redhawk Perfect Attendance Award
- Eighth grade: Amelia Cole, Adele Gulley, Alex Luna Diaz, Thomas McKay III and Jacob Pennell.
- Seventh grade: Maria Cinfuentes, Jeremy Correa, Michael Garzon Valle, Brenda Lucero Andrad, Zalaina Nash, Luke Poley, Namarpreet Singh, Erick Torres Garcia, Avery Wilson and Ethan Zheng.
- Sixth grade: Kendriel Aliers Amparo, Katarina Card, Jonathan Contreras Martinez, Raymond Cottman Jr., Gregory Dasraj, Ellis Dilworth, Ronal Dubon Duque, Gian Garcia-Melgar, Mia Grant, Madison Hernandez, Mason Hopkins, Isabella Intravuovo, Allison Juarez Perez, Tyler Kavleski, Aubrey Keating, Mackenzie Knack, Johan Llangoma Lema, Joseph Llangoma Lema, Jayden Lopez Olivares, Alexander Lynden, Ximena Malaga Gonzalez, Ayanelson Mazariegos Cruz, Trevor McCoy, Randy Panchana, Dylan Reyes Garcia, Jordanno Rivera, Abigail Romero, Makynlie Smith, Stephani Smith, Marjorie Tejada Servellon, Sophie Toledo, Ralph Urgiles Montero, Jermiah Wilson, Sophie Zayas and Subhan Zeeshan.
- Fifth grade: Finley Blume, Neviya Cash, Alanis Flores, Elvis Lucero Guzman, Ivanna Malaga Ventura, Logan Moore, Levi Poley, Izek Resto and Masharib Uddin.
Quarter 2 Redhawk Spirit Attendance Award (95% Attendance Rate/Two or Fewer Excused Absences)
- Eighth grade: Nathan Alvord, Alyessia Avellino, Luca Burgio, Phillip Burrous, Jordi Bustillo Martinez, Alexander Caiza Chango, Santiago Cando, Joel Cuji Angamarca, Matthew Decker, Casity DiBartolo, Joshua DiBartolo, Laudy D’Oleo, Thomas Etess, Mason Fingers, Alexandra Galeas Osorio, Jasmine Garcia-Reyes, Yoscari Gomez Mejia, Aubreigh Green, Fiona Gulley, Miles Harman, Nazarah Heglar, Zaniah Hernandez, Ayelene Ines-Leon, Caleb Kreiter, Sara Liddle, Edwin Maldonado Gomez, Wilton Mata, Censear McDonald, Gwendolyn Meddaugh, Bristol Misner, Gabriela Mosso, Alex Olivares-Reyes, Javier Ortiz Paz, Arturo Perez Reyes, Rhory Philippe, Rudis Reyes Lazo, Matthew Romero, Sulenny Romero, Scarlett Saltos Zapatanga, Quinn Santiago, Anthony Segovia Ramon, Makaidyn Smith, Tyler Smith, Jace Snowden, Emma Tacti, Alena Tarabichi, Wayne Toscano-Gardner, Sophia Vasko and Amaiya Williamson.
- Seventh grade: Madison Allen, Conner Baum, Luis Brizuela Moreno, Jayden Claude, Jahaira Correa Guzman, Gabriella Fields, Makayla Fuentes Serapio, Araceliss Gomez, Gavin Grant, Jacob Grossman, Randall Guncay Encalada, Lilly Kehrley, Sidra Koen James, Matthew Kolarik, Madison LaMantia, Denis Leon Aldana, Jessica Loftus, Josiah Lopez, Ixchel Marin Gonzalez, Harper Matuszak, Pricilla Matute, Ava McNett, Adner Mejia Aguilar,Edwin Moreno Reyes, Americus Mott, Liriel Mueses Valdez,Maryory Munoz Monzon, Sofia Navarrete, Jazmia Padilla,Erika Panama, Krina Prajapati, Michelle Ramirez Medina,Isabella Rodriguez, Vincent Sackett, Alyson Smith, Brycen Smith, Jayden Stoddard, Aleigha Travis and Eric Vargas Martin.
- Sixth grade: Kendriel Aliers Amparo, Elisa Barragan, Guiliana Birkett, Emma Boyles, Genesis Caiza Virachocha, Riley Church-Bradley, Dia D’Agata, Gregory Dasraj, Avery Decker, Ely Garcia Garcia, Tyrone Harris, Mason Hopkins, Isabella Intranuovo, Aubrie Keating, Mateusz Klys, Leandro Leon, Rachel Lopez-Luna, Alexandria Lyden, Ximena Malaga Gonzalez, Daisuke Mapes, Lorelai McCarthy, Hunter Miranda, Alisha Morales, Karen Mosso, Helen Munoz Barragan, Samuel Negroni, Paul Odior, Denali Owens, Daniela Ramirez-Alvarez, Kailani Rivera, Genesis Robles Burgos, Alan Romero, Sherlene Romero, Caleb Rusin, Jasper Sackett, Jacob Shaffer, MaKynlie Smith, Reinier Stanton, Sarah Steingart, Ralph Urgiles Montero, Cecia Vallejo Cruz, Raegan Wagner and Sophie Zayas.
- Fifth grade: Ariana Alvarez Leiva, Riley Baum, Paul Cando, Ailani Chavis, Joel Cruz Lopez, Darius Dawkins, Crisnelly D’Oleo Garcia, Alec Feliciano, Estiven Flores Baquedano, Avrianna Frasier, Willis Gamble Jr., Erik Garzon, Parker Gissentaner, Carlos Hernandez Aldana, Melanie Hernandez Santiago, Nayeli Hernandez Soperanez, Ana Hernandez, Damaris Jadan Pangolo, Lillian Keating, Ryleigh LaMantia, Josslynn Letohic, Keylin Lopez Nunez, Helen Lucero Bonilla, Lilith Lynker, Jace Martin, Derek Mateo Cruz, Caleb McNett, Nicholas McPhillips, Tierney Meddaugh, Daniel Mikalonis, Nyjha Miranda, Lisbeth Molina Rivera, Arysta Murphy, Mason Neves, Virginia Nivelo Cruz, Nevaeh Poole, Josemiguel Ramirez-Alvarez, Anabella Ramos, Dylenne Reyes Garcia, Brian Rivas, Altair Stanton and Karter Velde.
STAR Top 5 SGP Fall to Winter Reading
- Eighth grade: Isabella Beach, Fiona Gulley, Sadriana Han, Victoria Henry, Gavin Lisacchi, Elizabeth Macnamara, Jason Nolasco Monroy, Chris Rivas, Alfredo Rivera and Jace Snowden.
- Seventh grade: Damier Harrington, Matthew Kolarik, Santiago Moguel, Isabella Pujols, Angel Terraza Raymundo and Evan Vidalis.
- Sixth grade: Owen Brust, Riley Church Bradley, Abraham Garcia Martinez Genesis Robles Burgos and Amiyah Travis.
- Fifth grade: Izleya Alvarado, Ellenora Carroll, Christopher Castro Mato,Madeliz Cubero-Vargas, Joseph Geoghan, Ivanna Malaga Ventura, Cailynn Pate, Abigail Perez Reyes, Alonso Sierra Nunez, Henry Vogler and Ivan Zheng.
STAR Top 5 SGP Fall to Winter Math
- Eighth grade: Branden Edwards, Adrianna Gadsden, Selkir Molina Gonzalez, Jason Nolasco Monroy, Javier Ortiz Paz, Arturo Perez Reyes and Anthony Valdez Calle.
- Seventh grade: Curajo Dilauro, Alan Hernandez Lopez, Antoni Klys, Rebecca Norris, Luke Poley, Krina Prajapati and Erick Torres Garcia.
- Sixth grade: Marcel Davis, Justin Dowe, Lorelai McCarthy, Samuel Negroni, Jorge Tacuri Llano Marjorie Tejada Servellon and Kevin Vicente Lucas.
- Fifth grade: Finley Blume, Bryan Garcia Romualdo, Elvis Lucero Guzman, Hernan Munoz Aldana, Arysta Murphy and Brian Rivas.
STAR Top 5 Percentile Fall to Winter Reading
- Eighth grade: Matt Decker, Adele Gulley, Fiona Gulley, Victoria Henry, Adam King, Caleb Kreiter, Elizabeth MacNamara, Tristan Maloney,Jason Nolasco Monroy, and Alena Tarabichi.
- Seventh grade: Claire Ferguson, Michael Garzon Valle, Antoni Klys, Luke Poley, Angel Terraza Raymund and Evan Vidalis.
- Sixth grade: Owen Brust, Riley Church Bradley, Dia D’Agata, Ellis Dilworth, Delilah Flores Serapio, Aubrie Keating, Samuel Negroni and Lily Paynter.
- Fifth grade: Riley Baum, Darius Dawkins, Joseph Geoghan, Josslynn Leothic, Lilith Lynker, Caleb McNett, Tierney Meddaugh, Levi Poley, Henry Vogler and Ivan Zheng.
STAR Top 5 Percentile Fall to Winter Math
- Eighth grade: Caleb Kreiter,Tristan Maloney, Elizabeth MacNamara, Jacob Pennell, Arturo Perez Reyes and Anthony Valdez Calle.
- Seventh grade: Conner Baum, Claire Ferguson, Chase Golzak, Antoni Klys, Vincent Sackett,Brycen Smith and Angel Terraza Raymundo.
- Sixth grade: Muhammad Awais, Owen Brust, Farrah Conklin-Degraw, Dia D’Agata, Ellis Dilworth, Delilah Flores-Serapio, Samuel Negroni,Lily Paynter and Subhan Zeeshan.
- Fifth grade: Darius Dawkins, Dean Harte, Joseph Geoghan, Elvis Lucero Guzman, Caleb McNett, Masharib Uddin and Henry Vogler.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Feb. 24-March 2, 2025
Our student athletes are in action this week in indoor track and field.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Feb. 24
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Championship vs. Multiple Schools at SUNY Sullivan.
Result: Sydania Foster placed 7th overall in the 300m and 9th overall in the 55m. Brooke Bull placed 6th overall in the pole vault. Chris Rogers placed 11th in the 55m and 10th overall in the long jump. Starr Harris placed 15th in the 55m hurdles. The boys SMR team placed 12th and the girls SMR team placed 7th.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
No events scheduled.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
No events scheduled.
Thursday, Feb. 27
No events scheduled.
Friday, Feb. 28
No events scheduled
Saturday, March 1
9 a.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field State Qualifier vs. Multiple Schools at Armory Track.
Sunday, March 2
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
LMS students display their math skills at competition
On Feb. 1, Liberty Middle School’s MATHCOUNTS team competed in the MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competition at Dutchess Community College. The team, coached by Mr. Joe Franke, included Claire Ferguson, Yoscari Gomez Mejia, Elizabeth MacNamara, Alena Tarabich and Sophie Zayas. They demonstrated impressive problem-solving skills and teamwork throughout the event, Mr. Franke said.
Elizabeth MacNamara earned third place out of 19 students in the Countdown Round, a head-to-head competition that tests students’ speed and accuracy in solving complex math problems under pressure. “Her outstanding performance was a testament to her hard work and dedication,” Mr. Franke said.
MATHCOUNTS is a nationwide program that challenges middle school students with engaging and rigorous math problems, helping them build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The competition consists of individual and team rounds, testing students’ speed, accuracy and strategic thinking.