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News
June 2021
- 11: We miss you! | Let’s reconnect at the June 16 “Liberty Forward and Beyond” event
- 10: LHS student musicians shine at NYSSMA
- 10: The next School Board meeting is June 15
- 10: A Single Bite provides summer meal assistance | Here’s how to request free and healthy food
- 9: MASK UPDATE | Masks no longer required outdoors on Liberty school grounds
- 9: Author Sarah Weeks visits LMS
- 8: Owen Siegel named to State All-Star Team
- 8: Attn. Seniors | What you need to know about Graduation, Senior Walk, and the Senior Assemby
- 8: Attn. high school students | Turn in chromebooks, school items June 22-23
- 7: Get the LHS Yearbook, Libertas 2021, before they run out!
- 7: Elementary Yearbooks are available now!
- 7: The Grade 8 Moving Up ceremony is June 23
- 4: Important Dates at Liberty High School | June 2021
- 2: Watch the 2021 National Assoc. for Music Education’s All-Eastern virtual concert here!
- 2: 175 people receive free COVID-19 vaccines at LHS
- 1: Sports for the week of May 31, 2021
May 2021
- 27: Sports for the week of May 24, 2021
- 26: Superintendent Dr. Tornatore wins Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s Educational Leadership Award
- 24: Sullivan County School Boards Assoc. recognizes two LCSD staffers for outstanding service
- 24: From the Superintendent | Security update
- 24: Liberty athletes receive post-season honors
- 23: Sport for the week of May 17, 2021
- 21: Two students on all-remote schedules test positive for COVID-19
- 18: BUDGET PASSES | Voters approve 2021-22 budget, elected four to Board of Education
- 18: LMS student tests postive for COVID-19
- 17: Sports for the week of May 10, 2021
- 16: COVID-19 vaccines offered at LHS to all residents age 12 and over | Free clinic May 21
- 13: LHS remote student tests positive for COVID-19
- 13: New CDC guidance allows for 3′ social distancing on school buses
- 12: The Interact Club’s Comfort Closet is open!
- 12: LHS student tests positive for COVID-19
- 11: Wall of Fame Committee announces 2021 inductees
- 10: LMS remote student tests positive for COVID-19
- 10: Congratulations to the High School’s Third Quarter Honor Roll students!
- 7: Sports for the week of May 3, 2021
- 5: Board of Education seeks community input in superintendent search
- 4: Bus driver tests postive for COVID-19
- 3: FREE TUTORING available for grades K-12 | Sign up by May 14
- 3: Camp Invention is coming to Liberty this summer | In-person and remote camp available
- 3: Liberty Superintendent Dr. Augustine E. Tornatore selected for inclusion in Who’s Who
- 3: Summer school offered at LMS for Grades 7-12
April 2021
- 29: Spectators welcome to attend Spring sports
- 29: The Music Department’s annual discount card sale is happening now!
- 28: Sports for the week of April 26, 2021
- 27: School bus driver tests postive for COVID-19
- 23: Legal Notice | LCSD 2021-22 Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting and Election
- 23: Several Liberty students test postive for COVID-19
- 22: Two LHS students test positive for COVID-19
- 21: Boys Soccer drops Section 9 Championship game to Ellenville 2-1
- 20: District conducting regularly scheduled water testing
- 19: Help Sullivan County prepare for emergencies with this quick survey
- 19: How to vote by absentee ballot in the upcoming budget vote and BOE elections
- 16: Volleyball drops final match to O’Neill, celebrates Seniors
- 16: LMS Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 15: Mobile WIFI Classroom bus will be at Liberty Commons April 19
- 15: Students: It’s time to change your passwords
- 15: Boys Soccer continues dominance, beats Burke
- 15: Girls soccer drops home game to Burke
- 13: Kindergarten, Pre-K registration is now open
- 13: Liberty’s music education program receives national recognition
- 12: Spring sports begin Monday, April 19
- 12: Girls Soccer loses at O’Neill
- 12: Three elementary students test positive for COVID-19 | LES remains open as scheduled
- 12: Are you a student over age 16 and want the COVID-19 vaccine?
- 11: Tennis drops match to Port Jervis
- 11: Football falls at home to Chester
- 11: Cross Country splits meet at Fallsburg
- 11: Girls Soccer wins one, ties one
- 11: Boys Soccer notches two more wins
- 9: LMS staffer, student, test postive for COVID-19
- 8: SPECIAL ALERT | Morning bus pick-up may be late Friday, April 9
- 8: LES student tests positive for COVID-19
- 8: Girls Tennis ties Monticello
- 8: Volleyball drops 2 matches
- 8: Boys soccer defeats Chester, remains undefeated
- 7: Boys Cross Country defeats Burke, falls to Livingston Manor
- 6: LMS student tests positive for COVID-19
- 6: Girls Soccer drops one to O’Neill
- 6: Football bows to Rondout Valley 26-0
March 2021
- 30: LES staff member tests positive for COVID-19
- 29: Two Liberty High School students test positive for COVID-19
- 29: From LHS Principal Adams | Regents Examinations are in June
- 26: Boys Cross Country defeats Sullivan West, Port Jervis
- 26: NYS ELA, Math Assessments offered this spring
- 24: LMS student tests postive for COVID-19 | No risk of transmission at school
- 24: Volleyball falls to Chester
- 23: Boys Cross Country competes at TriValley
- 23: Boys Soccer posts two big league wins
- 23: Two Students Test Positive for COVID-19 | No Risk of Transmission to Others at School
- 22: Science Olympiad team competes
- 22: LMS student tests positive for COVID-19 | No risk of transmission
- 19: Middle School Transitions to all-remote instruction through March 26
- 18: Five Day Student Meal Packs coming soon for all-remote students | Sign up to now
- 15: LES Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 12: Add your voice to district decision-making | Join a Liberty Pride Team
- 7: LHS Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 5: A statement from the Sullivan County School Boards Assoc. | March 5, 2021
- 5: Help LCSD plan the 2021-22 school year | Join the Post-Pandemic Team
- 2: Two Liberty Students Test Positive for COVID-19
- 2: Please help us make Liberty an even greater place to learn | Take this confidential survey
February 2021
- 27: Boys BB bows to Chester
- 26: Black History Month draws to a close with “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing”
- 26: Boys BB hangs on to beat Sullivan West
- 26: Girls BB crushes Fallsburg
- 24: Girls BB drops one to Livingston Manor
- 23: Boys BB notches wins over Seward, TriValley
- 23: Pre-K Registration is open March 1 – March 31
- 23: Congratulations to the High School’s Second Quarter Honor Roll students!
- 20: Indians Girls BB falls to Manor 49-33; Seniors honored
- 20: We’re mobile! Get the free LCSD app today!
- 19: No more snow days this school year | District will go all-remote during weather-related closures
- 17: Lady Indians BB defeat Fallsburg 55-18
- 17: LES staff member tests positive for COVID-19 | LES remains open as scheduled
- 17: Wall of Fame nominations now being accepted
- 16: Two staff members test positive for COVID-19 | No risk of transmission to others
- 16: From Principals Adams and Cheh | Mr. Hamlin joins LHS staff
- 15: Boys BB drops one to Chester
- 13: Congratulations to the High School’s Second Quarter Honor Roll Students!
- 13: Boys BB falls to O’Neill
- 11: WiFi on Wheels: School bus converted into mobile classroom to keep kids connected
- 10: LES student tests positive for COVID-19 | No risk of transmission to others
- 8: Update: Two LHS students, one LES staffer, test positive for COVID-19
- 7: LHS on all remote instruction | IN PERSON CLASSES RESUME FEB.18
- 5: Middle and High School parents: Take this survey and make Liberty an even greater place to learn
- 5: Several students test positive for COVID-19
- 3: LCSD District Office closed to public through Feb. 8 | Services continue as staff works remotely
- 2: From Principal Adams | Caps and Gowns
- 2: LMS on All Remote Instruction | In person instruction resumes Feb. 16
- 2: Middle School staff member, student, test positive for COVID-19
January 2021
- 25: Two Liberty High School staff members test positive for COVID-19 | No interruption in instruction
- 20: Attention LHS parents: How does your child learn best? Please fill out this survey
- 18: Liberty Elementary School staff member tests positive for COVID-19 | Last on campus Jan. 12
- 14: BOE meets Tuesday, Jan. 19 | Public session begins at 6:30 p.m.
- 12: Elementary School all goes all remote | In-person instruction resumes Jan. 27 | Free student meals available for pick-up
- 11: Liberty High School staff member tests positive for COVID-19 | Not on campus since Dec. 23
- 8: Liberty Middle School staff member tests positive for COVID-19
- 7: Liberty Middle School on all-remote instruction | In-person instruction resumes Jan. 25
- 6: Three students, MS/HS adult, test positive for COVID-19 over winter break
- 5: Middle School staffer, not on campus since Dec. 23, tests positive for COVID-19
December 2020
- 23: COVID-19 communications during Winter Break
- 23: Watch it here! The LMS News Broadcast, Episode 3, is on the air!
- 23: Sullivan County Public Health orders masks wearing in schools | Masks already required in LCSD
- 22: Children’s mobile crisis intervention and mental health services available | Call 845-701-3777
- 20: How’s the year going? Please fill out the MID-YEAR SCHOOL COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SURVEY by Dec. 22
- 15: Yes, there will be snow days (If we get a lot of snow)
- 9: LMS UPDATE: All-remote learning extended through Friday, Dec. 18
- 5: SCHEDULE ALERT | Middle School on remote instruction Dec. 7-9 | In person instruction resumes Dec. 10
- 4: Introducing our Middle School award winners
- 1: UPDATE: Contact tracing finds nine LES classrooms, two staffers, must quarantine
November 2020
- 30: LES staff member tests positive for COVID-19 over Thanksgiving recess | No interruption in instruction
- 25: Winter athletic season faces another delay
- 24: Substitute teacher, last in LES on Nov. 17, tests positive for COVID-19
- 19: Three members of LCSD school community test positive for COVID-19 | Liberty High School goes all remote, reopens Dec. 2
- 17: Sullivan County Public Health clarifies when to quarantine, isolate as COVID-19 rates increase
- 3: Updated student expectations for virtual learning begin Nov. 5
- 2: Middle School Student, not on campus since Oct. 13, tested positive for COVID-19
October 2020
- 22: LHS student, attending classes remotely, tests positive for COVID-19 | Instruction at High School continues without interruption
- 19: Middle School student, not on campus this school year, tests positive for COVID 19
- 17: Middle School student, last on campus Oct. 6, tests positive for COVID-19 | LMS classes continue as scheduled
- 16: LES student tests positive for COVID-19 | School expected to remain open
- 16: Pandemic Food Benefits (P-EBT) for school-aged children explained
- 15: COVID-19 UPDATE: Returning to school after illness
- 13: Two students, not on campus since Oct. 2, test positive | No interruption to instruction | Risk of transmission deemed very low
- 5: Mask update | Gaiters, bandanas and scarves are out, ear loops and ties are in
- 1: LHS Principal Derek Adams recognized with 2020 Award of Excellence
September 2020
- 28: There are new arrival procedures at LES (Video)
- 21: Free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch offered each school day
- 21: BOCES CTECH transportation update
- 21: Update: Reopening Liberty High School
- 18: Section IX delays fall sports, winter sport begin November 30
- 16: Liberty employee tests positive, not on school grounds since Sept. 3
- 10: COVID-19 Notification | Sept. 2 visitor to Elementary School has tested positive
- 10: Want to be on the Liberty School Board? There’s a vacancy
- 8: Welcome to the High School! (Videos)
- 4: Here’s a look at what an in-school day is like at LES
- 3: What you need to know about riding the school bus in the new school year (with video)
- 2: Liberty teachers, staff receive recognition for service at Superintendent’s Conference Day
August 2020
- 31: Welcome to the MIDDLE SCHOOL! Here’s a look at what an in-school day will be like.
- 27: Attn. High School Students: It’s time to pick up your Chromebooks!
- 18: Reopening with Liberty Pride Community Forums to be held Aug. 13, Aug. 19, Aug. 20
- 14: PARENT/GUARDIAN CHOICE FORM | Please complete by Friday, Aug. 14
- 13: Keeping you informed | Where to get up-to-date information about the new school year
- 13: Here are the Middle School supply lists for 2020-21
- 13: The 2020-21 Liberty Elementary School supply lists are available now!
- 11: From the High School Principal; Return to school options and information
- 11: From the Middle School Principal; Remote and in-person learning for 2020-21
- 11: From the Elementary Principal: Remote and in-person learning for 2020-21
- 7: Coming Soon: More community forums about the 2020-21 school year
- 3: Please take our Reopening Follow-Up Survey
July 2020
- 31: Reopening with Liberty Pride: the LCSD Reopening Plan
- 17: Please complete the Liberty Central School District Reopening Survey before July 22
- 17: NYS Pandemic-EBT program helps ensure children don’t miss meals
- 14: District mourns loss of former Liberty High School student
- 9: District explores scenarios for fall reopening of school buildings; community input sought
- 7: Congratulations Class of 2020! Watch the LHS Bethel Woods graduation here.
June 2020
- 29: Watch the 2020 LHS Virtual Graduation
- 28: Watch Sullivan BOCES Graduation Ceremony.
- 24: Free student meals available during summer break
- 23: GRADE 8 is MOVING UP to the High School! Watch the 2020 Moving Up Ceremony here!
- 23: GRADE 4 is MOVING UP to the Middle School! Watch the 2020 Moving Up Ceremony here!
- 22: LHS announces Junior Academic Awards and Scholarships
- 17: Attention new fifth graders: Watch the “Welcome to the Middle School” Video!
- 16: Voters approve 2020-21 budget; elected three members to Board of Education
- 15: LHS announces Academic Block L awards
- 13: LFA announces Hutchinson and Heffley Scholarships
- 12: LHS Athletic Block L Awards announced
- 10: Welcome to the first ever Liberty Elementary School Virtual Art Show!
- 8: RESOURCES FOR AT-HOME LEARNING
- 8: A statement from the Board of Education to seniors and the community with regards to graduation
- 8: BUDGET VOTE UPDATE: Ballot deadline is June 16
- 7: Liberty Athletics presented Award of Excellence by NYSPHSAA
- 3: From our Superintendent: LHS graduation update
- 3: LHS End-of-year letter
- 2: From our Superintendent: A message about recent national events
- 1: District mourns former Liberty Middle School student
May 2020
- 19: SCSBA honors “grandma,’’ long-time teacher
- 18: Outdoor athletic facilities re-open for limited use
- 7: Liberty among “Best Communities for Music Education”
- 1: NYS Schools Closed for Remainder of School Year
April 2020
- 30: This is Hard: Liberty’s Counselors are here for you
- 30: District-Wide Safety Plan Public Comment Period is April 30 – May 30
- 14: Isolation and quarantine order from the Sullivan County Manager
- 8: Liberty athletes garner winter sports awards
- 6: UPDATE: School is Closed Through April 29, 2020
March 2020
- 30: Talking to Children about COVID-19
- 30: Childcare Volunteers Needed for Children of Essential Workers
- 24: LHS Staffer Tests Positive for COVID-19, Last Contact with School was March 13
- 23: Child Care for Essential Workers Offered
- 20: Grades 3-8 assessments suspended for 2019-20 school year
- 20: Volunteers sought to provide childcare to children of first responders, health care workers
- 19: March 19: School Closure Updates from the Asst. Superintendent
- 17: COVID-19 UPDATE from the Superintendent: Student meals, classwork while school is closed
- 14: School is CLOSED March 16-April 3
- 13: COVID-19 UPDATE: Teachers Prepare “Just In Case” Homework
- 12: SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE: COVID-19 and district preparedness (March 12 update)
- 10: SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE: Protecting our students, staff from the spread of COVID-19 (March 10 Update)
February 2020
- 28: What parents need to know about the 2020 ELA and math tests
- 28: From the Superintendent: Important Information about Novel Coronavirus (Feb. 28 update)
- 26: Sports Roundup (Week of February 23, 2020)
- 24: LMS February Students of the Month, Citizenship Awards, and Good News Referrals announced
- 20: Sports Roundup (Week of February 16, 2020)
- 16: Sports Roundup (Week of February 9th)
- 14: Teachers learn, hone skills at Superintendent’s Conference Day
- 11: Advisory: Coronavirus prevention and protocols
- 5: Sports Roundup (Week of February 2, 2020)
January 2020
- 31: Sports Roundup (Week of January 26, 2020)
- 24: Sports Roundup (Week of January 19, 2020)
- 17: Sports Roundup (Week of January 12, 2020)
- 8: Sports Roundup (Week of January 5, 2020)
- 6: Order of the Eastern Star donates much-needed school supplies
- 6: Liberty Middle School designation rises to “Good Standing”
December 2019
November 2019
- 26: Dottie Davison, beloved asst. cook, retires after 47 years
- 12: Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers visit Mercy College
- 12: Soccer Seniors play in Recognition Game
- 5: LHS art students create murals for Liberty bus depot
October 2019
- 30: Boys Soccer advances to semifinals
- 28: Sports Roundup (Week of October 27)
- 24: Boys, Girls Soccer home playoff games
- 22: Sport Roundup (Week of October 20)
- 18: Coach Franke named Coach of the Week
- 16: Sports Roundup (Week of October 13)
- 8: Sport Roundup (Week of October 6)
- 2: Sport Roundup (Week of September 29)
September 2019
- 26: Elementary will get new gym floor in July, 2020
- 10: After school buses now available every school day
- 10: Sports Roundup (Week of September 8)
- 4: From the Superintendent: Welcome Back!
August 2019
July 2019
- 31: New Athletic Director appointed
- 29: Liberty Rotary donates $900 to Snack Pack Program
- 26: Administrators learn, sharpen skills at annual Summer Retreat
- 18: Cohen earns national FBLA recognition
June 2019
- 29: Class of 2019 turns its tassels
- 20: Please review our safety procedures
- 17: Class of 2019 inspires younger students during nostalgic Senior Walk
- 3: Vintage yearbooks available online
May 2019
- 27: Sports Roundup (Week of May 19)
- 27: Sports Roundup (Week of May 12)
- 22: Voters approve 2019-20 budget, elect three board members
- 16: Draft 2019-20 budget contains modest additions to address student needs
- 16: Board of education approves budget proposal; residents to vote May 21
- 9: Sports Roundup (Week of May 5)
- 8: Presentation from Budget Hearing available online
- 2: Sports Roundup (Week of April 28)
- 1: Liberty students earn 10 awards at CAS art show
April 2019
- 29: Sports Roundup (Week of April 21)
- 15: Sports Roundup (Week of April 8)
- 11: Future nutritionists, botanists emerge at LES
- 10: Liberty welcomes Mr. Chewens home
- 8: Ms. Pia Caro and Mr. James Guara are this year’s Outstanding Educator and Friend To Education
- 4: Approved state budget increases education funding; enacts permanent property tax cap
March 2019
- 27: Liberty celebrates Harriet Forshay Day
- 21: Board appoints Dr. Sullivan Assistant Superintendent of Schools
- 13: Technology, SAMR individualizes instruction
- 13: Student musicians jazz up the capital
- 8: Initial budget projections call for another year below the cap
- 8: High school students succeed at MathCON
- 6: Career day inspires middle school students
February 2019
- 28: LES safety patrol takes pride in protecting others
- 26: No substances found during canine sniff search
- 23: Riley breaks record, others post personal bests
- 22: Liberty basketball teams make playoffs
- 20: Sports Roundup (Week of 2/17/19)
- 19: Liberty faculty, staff learn how to ‘stop the bleed’
January 2019
- 25: Wrestlers gain state tournament
- 25: Miles of smiles aboard the mobile dental clinic
- 18: A guide to temperature related school closings
December 2018
November 2018
- 30: Elementary students learn the basics of coding
- 26: A closer look at reciprocal teaching
- 26: Liberty receives grant to support school safety
- 13: View photos from the LPA performance Clue
- 13: Staff play fowl for a cause with turkey bowling
- 9: View scenes from the LES veterans assembly
October 2018
September 2018
- 27: A look inside the LES MakerSpace
- 22: Know the drill: a guide
- 11: Liberty pays tribute to September 11, 2001
- 7: Liberty welcomes a second school resource officer
August 2018
- 27: Dr. Tornatore outlines three-point plan in publication
- 2: District pursues threats, bullying with new alert system
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
- 21: Vaping 101: What every parent should know
- 16: Liberty voters approve $48.8 million budget
- 8: Liberty strikes gold when it comes to nutrition
- 4: High school principal vacancy reopens
April 2018
- 27: Julia Almodoval wins grand prize in poster contest
- 23: Strassman to retire as educator but not as role model
- 20: What would the MakerSpace look like at Liberty?
- 19: Proposed budget maintains programs, upgrades technology
- 17: Mrs. Lieberman and Mrs. Forshay are this year’s Outstanding Educator and Friend to Education
March 2018
February 2018
- 26: Parent information regarding the LES Read-A-Thon
- 17: Gabby Nolan wins 55HH, track team scores
- 16: Penn-Consentino scores 1000th point
- 15: Alumnus Killian Bloat at D1 Prairie View
- 14: Racette wins skiing crown, Johnston qualifies
- 14: Board appoints Dr. Tornatore as Superintendent
- 14: Board appoints middle and high school principals
- 12: Alumnus Tarik Johnson signs with Morgan State
- 7: FBLA members garner honors
- 7: Science Olympiad team first in small schools
January 2018
- 16: Dr. Kathleen Bressler selected for NYSED advisory committee
- 5: New Assistant Superintendent shares his goals for Liberty
- 4: Racette wins NIAAA award as scholar-athlete
- 2: District mourns passing of former board member
December 2017
- 27: Art connects students across continents
- 20: District mourns the loss of elementary school student
- 8: Dara Smith recognized for commitment to health, wellness
- 8: Teens can text hotline anonymously with problems
- 6: Liberty voters approve facilities referendum
- 5: Board approves facilities referendum; vote on Dec. 5
November 2017
- 14: Penn-Cosentino to play in Senior Game
- 12: Mercado completes career at state meet
- 8: A heroes’ welcome at LES
- 5: Mercado qualifies for state XC meet
October 2017
- 24: Cheh, Racette selected for All-Section Team
- 19: LHS student starts kidney connection for her aunt
- 19: Liberty welcomes new assistant superintendent
- 13: District mourns death of former board member
- 11: Voters elect Joyce Teed to fill vacant board seat
September 2017
August 2017
- 23: Board accepts Assistant Superintendent resignation
- 14: Facilities Committee recommends renovating field
- 11: Renovations at the high school are still underway
- 11: LMS selected as model school for RtI Demonstration Project
July 2017
- 14: Board member resigns due to out-of-state move
- 11: Check out our new digs!
- 11: US News & World Report hails Liberty schools
June 2017
- 27: BOE approves Superintendent’s separation agreement
- 8: Class of 2017 retraces steps during annual Senior Walk
May 2017
April 2017
- 26: SC School Boards Assoc. honors former supervisor, teacher
- 24: LHS NHS Chapter inducts new members
- 20: Scholar-Athletes Honored