• Transportation survey: Liberty Central School District has emailed a form to all district families asking them to update their information regarding transportation for the 2026-27 school year. Forms must be filled out by June 30. If you have not received the form, please call the Business Office at 845-292-6171.
  • Registration: All slots for the 2026-27 pre-kindergarten class have been filed. Applications to be placed on a waitlist are still being taken. Kindergarten registration is also now open. Find more information about registration for the programs here.
  • Construction update: Construction work has begun on the maintenance building. The walkway behind the district office from Winthrop Avenue to the high school is closed until further notice. Also, the athletic field and track area is no longer accessible to the public. The area will be closed as construction continues. The soccer, baseball and softball fields remain open.

Meeting offers info on Title 1, ESSA at LHS

Liberty High School held a community meeting at 3:30 p.m. June 16 in the High School Media Center to go over details of Title I and ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) and their impact on the school.

Principal Stephen Matuszak’s presentation explained that a Title I school is eligible to become a Title I schoolwide model when the poverty level (determined by free and reduced meal counts) is at or above 40%. The program is a comprehensive reform strategy designed to upgrade the entire educational program in a Title I school with its primary goal is to ensure that all students, particularly those who are low-achieving, demonstrate proficient and advanced levels of achievement on state academic achievement standards.

The designation provides financial assistance to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

In 2025-26, the district received $654,370 in Title I funding, which was used for salaries and employee benefits for Academic Intervention Services teachers, salaries and supplies for parent and family engagement nights, food and clothing for homeless students and more.

The presentation also offered an overview of the LHS curriculum and program offerings.

  • Core academic subjects:
    • English Language Arts
    • Mathematics
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Physical Education
    • Foreign Languages
  • Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities and dual-credit/college-credit partnerships with colleges and universities:
    • Syracuse University (SUPA)
    • Siena University
    • SUNY Sullivan
  • Career and technical pathways (BOCES CTE), including areas such as:
    • Nursing
    • Autobody
    • Early Childhood
    • Autobody
    • Construction
    • Cosmetology
    • Welding
    • Culinary

Mr. Matuszak’s presentation explained how LHS measures student progress toward the goal of all students completing end-of-year assessment exams and earning a passing score on Regents exams. Student performance is reviewed and analyzed throughout the year, with curriculum modified, enhanced and adapted to support student success. Progress reports are provided to parents and guardians mid-quarter.

It also emphasized the importance of family engagement and communication using tools such as ParentSquare, SchoolTool/Parent Portal and the district website.

Key elements of the family engagement policy are:

  • Annual Title I meetings to explain the school’s participation in Title I programs, parent rights, and opportunities for involvement.
  • Flexible parent meeting times and accessible meeting locations to encourage participation.
  • Ongoing communication about curriculum, academic assessments, proficiency expectations, and student progress.
  • Parent participation in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs and family engagement activities.
  • Opportunities for parents to provide suggestions and participate in decision-making related to their child’s education.
  • Support for families through communication, training, and coordination with community resources.

The presentation closed by highlighting how parents and guardians can be involved:

  • LHS BLT (Building Leadership Team)
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Family Engagement Opportunities
  • Attending Open House and Parent Teacher Conferences (Fall & Spring)
  • Contacting LHS Main Office

For more information, contact Mr. Matuszak at smatuszak@libertyk12.org, or call 845-292-5400, ext. 2005.