Students in the LMS Production and Student Lighthouse Team demonstrated leadership and ownership in planning and creating the Liberty Middle School Halloween Parade Float. Their efforts earned them a first-place award.

Students in grades 5 through 8 synergized to vote on the float’s theme during school, choosing “Liberty Middle School Spooky Movie Marathon.” This collaboration showcased how students across all grade levels can use their voices and work together toward a shared vision.

Students showed initiative by preparing the banner during class time, and on the morning of the parade, they gathered to decorate the float. Sixteen students took responsibility for creating the banners, while three parent volunteers supported the process. Mrs. Parks and Christine Kelly modeled generosity by donating candy for the event. A total of 19 students proudly represented Liberty Middle School by riding on the float.

The float design reflected creativity and teamwork — a ticket booth was featured in the bed of the truck, a large inflatable movie screen stood at the center, and students added details such as popcorn containers, crepe paper, and stage curtains to bring the “movie marathon” theme to life. Throughout the project, students from grades 5–8 showed leadership, collaboration and school pride as they took ownership of the process from idea to final presentation.