News
October 2019
- 21: District hosts first All Things Liberty Night on Nov. 7
- 18: Coach Franke named Coach of the Week
- 17: Sophomore fruit sale ending
- 17: Watch the October edition of “LES News” here
- 16: Middle School/High School Assistant Principal 5-12
- 16: Sports Roundup (Week of October 13)
- 15: LES to host Fall Field Day on Oct. 31
- 15: Technology Integration Specialist
- 14: Check out this great video from LES Firetruck Day
- 10: Shared Aide
- 8: Sport Roundup (Week of October 6)
- 7: Gunther, Metzger meet with local school representatives
- 4: LHS Wins Pineapple Challenge Championship Belt
- 4: News from LHS Counseling Center
- 3: Financial aid information available Nov. 14
- 3: Two (2) Part-Time Aides
- 3: “Inside Peace” comes to Hurleyville Arts Center
- 2: Sport Roundup (Week of September 29)
- 2: One liners help communication at LMS
- 2: Substitute Guidance Counselor
- 1: Fall Choral Concert to be presented Oct. 10
September 2019
- 30: Teachers, staff, recognized for service milestones
- 30: Run, Hide, Fight Presentations continue at LHS
- 30: Anticipated Elementary School Social Worker
- 26: Circle of Hope Family Support Group available in Sullivan County
- 26: Elementary will get new gym floor in July, 2020
- 26: Early voting schedule for Fall 2019 released
- 25: 1:1 LPN or RN
- 25: Shared Aide
- 24: Liberty Public Library seeks baby supplies
- 24: Sports Roundup (Week of September 22)
- 22: Deadline: Chromebook insurance for MS, HS
- 20: Deadline to meet vaccination requirements nears
- 20: “The Little Mermaid” comes to the Liberty stage
- 20: Deadline: College-level courses
- 17: Sports Roundup (Week of September 15)
- 13: Typist – 12 Month
- 10: After school buses now available every school day
- 10: 1:1 Aide
- 10: Sports Roundup (Week of September 8)
- 9: Sullivan County no longer accepting school taxes
- 5: The Chromebooks are coming (Video)
- 4: From the Superintendent: Welcome Back!
- 4: Sports Roundup (Week of September 1)
August 2019
- 30: Special School Board meeting to be held Sept. 4
- 30: Liberty Welcomes New Faculty
- 28: Anticipated Recess Monitor
- 23: Anticipated Part-Time Teacher’s Aide
- 21: Regular Board of Education meeting Aug. 27
- 19: JV Girls Volleyball Coach
- 16: Varsity, JV sports start Monday, Aug. 19
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- 11: Athletes register using Family ID, help available
- 6: LMS 2019-20 classroom supply lists available
- 2: Anticipated Middle School Assistant Principal
- 1: Anticipated LES Dean of Students, PK-4
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
- 22: LES teachers meet authors, experts at summer reading conference
- 18: Cohen earns national FBLA recognition
- 17: Maintenance
- 16: Chromebooks to be distributed to all HS students
- 9: Learn more about the 2020 Census here
- 3: Anticipated Elementary Teacher Leave Replacement
- 3: Anticipated Elementary Teacher Leave Replacement
- 3: Teacher’s Aide Leave Replacement
- 2: .2 Art Teacher
- 2: Anticipated NYS Certified Physical Education Teacher
June 2019
- 29: Class of 2019 turns its tassels
- 26: What’s the difference between half day and full day Pre-K?
- 25: LCSD introduces Leader In Me, parent survey
- 20: Please review our safety procedures
- 18: Seasonal Buildings and Grounds Positions
- 17: Class of 2019 inspires younger students during nostalgic Senior Walk
- 17: Learn more about the non-medical exemption from school vaccination requirements
- 14: Student entrepreneurs enjoy Market Economy Day at LES
- 13: NYS Certified Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
- 12: Sullivan County students bond over shared experience at Bethel Woods’ Music in Common
- 12: Important information about graduation and senior events
- 12: Pre-K graduation is June 20
- 10: Technology Teacher (.4 Semester 1, .2 Semester 2)
- 5: County issues health advisory regarding the measles
- 4: Student-designed rain barrels up for auction
- 3: Academic achievement dinner honors top students
- 3: Vintage yearbooks available online
May 2019
- 31: Dispose of old medicine safety in Liberty
- 29: LHS students receive Academic Block L awards
- 29: Upcoming events from Parks and Recreation
- 29: Free meals for kids starts July 1 in Liberty
- 27: Sports Roundup (Week of May 19)
- 27: Sports Roundup (Week of May 12)
- 22: Booster Club raffle tickets are $5
- 22: Voters approve 2019-20 budget, elect three board members
- 17: Students interview author via Skype
- 17: LMS provides Warm Feet for Warriors
- 17: Paul Symanski is the Class of 2019 valedictorian
- 16: FAFSA Help Sessions on May 22 and June 18
- 16: Draft 2019-20 budget contains modest additions to address student needs
- 16: Board of education approves budget proposal; residents to vote May 21
- 10: Three sports and AP classes no sweat for Fleischman
- 9: TSTT honored at Recognition Brunch
- 9: Sports Roundup (Week of May 5)
- 8: Presentation from Budget Hearing available online
- 8: LHS ranks second in county as “best in class”
- 2: Sports Roundup (Week of April 28)
- 1: Liberty students earn 10 awards at CAS art show
April 2019
- 29: Learn more about the NYSED Parent Dashboard
- 29: Sports Roundup (Week of April 21)
- 23: Legal notice: budget vote May 21, public hearing May 7
- 22: Is your child ready for pre-k/kindergarten?
- 19: LHS students listed on honor rolls
- 15: Sports Roundup (Week of April 8)
- 11: Budget news available online
- 11: Future nutritionists, botanists emerge at LES
- 10: Liberty welcomes Mr. Chewens home
- 10: Booster Club Scholarship applications due May 10
- 8: Sullivan County seeks foster caregivers
- 8: Ms. Pia Caro and Mr. James Guara are this year’s Outstanding Educator and Friend To Education
- 8: Kindergarten registration ends May 3
- 4: Approved state budget increases education funding; enacts permanent property tax cap
- 1: LHS Art Show will be April 26-May 11
- 1: Third-grade classroom temporarily moved to new location
March 2019
- 29: Budget development continues
- 27: Liberty celebrates Harriet Forshay Day
- 27: LMS Read-A-Thon funds will go toward Carnival Day
- 27: Jack Simons to be inducted to the Wall of Fame
- 22: Pre-k registration is now open
- 22: Tell us your thoughts; survey launches March 25
- 21: Board appoints Dr. Sullivan Assistant Superintendent of Schools
- 21: Guys and Dolls coming to Liberty April 5-6
- 16: Percussionist takes students on musical journey
- 15: Teachers share best practices at conference day
- 15: LES hosts Camp Read S’more Literacy Night
- 14: Importance notice regarding give back days
- 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
- 1: Budget season is underway
February 2019
- 28: LES safety patrol takes pride in protecting others
- 27: Public library budget hearing will be March 26
- 27: Sports Roundup (Week of 2/24/19)
- 26: No substances found during canine sniff search
- 25: Athlete registration goes digital through FamilyID
- 23: Riley breaks record, others post personal bests
- 22: Voter qualification questions, answered
- 22: The Harlem Wizards return to Liberty on March 20
- 22: Liberty basketball teams make playoffs
- 20: Sports Roundup (Week of 2/17/19)
- 19: Liberty faculty, staff learn how to ‘stop the bleed’
- 19: PLCs exhibit a commitment to student improvement
- 19: Well-being is at the core of learning at LMS
- 15: LMS students listed on honor rolls
- 14: General Student Calendar for 2019-20
- 12: Sports Roundup (Week of 2/10/19)
- 11: Science Olympiad places twelfth at competition
- 8: Changes made to Enhanced STAR program
- 5: Sport Roundup (Week of 2/3/19)
- 4: FBLA members excel, qualify for leadership conference
January 2019
- 29: SED announces school accountability designations
- 28: Sports Roundup (Week of 1/27/19)
- 26: Sports Roundup (Week of 1/20/19)
- 25: Wrestlers gain state tournament
- 25: Miles of smiles aboard the mobile dental clinic
- 23: Students CATCH an active lifestyle with Bee Moser
- 18: A guide to temperature related school closings
- 18: Coding is as easy as making a sandwich
- 15: Construction continues at athletic fields
- 15: Sports Roundup (Week of 1/13/2019)
- 14: Dismissal reminder: please do not park cars in thru traffic
- 14: LHS students win Regional Scholastic Art Awards
- 12: Sports Roundup (Week of 1/7/2019)
- 11: Water jugs available during town hydrant shut down
- 8: Sports Roundup (Week of 12/31/2018)
- 4: Changes to Enhanced STAR take effect in 2019
- 2: Chain of Command Calling Guide
December 2018
- 13: Students enjoy new cafeteria tables at LMS
- 13: LES and LHS receive indoor growing station
- 12: Grades 7-9 have the opportunity to be Invention mentors
- 6: View highlights from the honor roll breakfasts
November 2018
- 30: Elementary students learn the basics of coding
- 29: Mrs. Crescitelli’s class serves up coffee, treats and holiday spirit
- 29: Students personalize learning with letter to BrainPOP
- 28: The Makers Club is resourceful and kind
- 26: A closer look at reciprocal teaching
- 26: Middle School Honor Rolls released for first quarter
- 26: Liberty receives grant to support school safety
- 14: LHS is the place to be to earn college credits
- 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
- 5: Senior soccer athletes participate in Exceptional Senior Game
- 4: LCSD to begin ‘Run, Hide, Fight” presentations
- 4: Cuellar, Fleischman named to Section 9 Soccer All-section team
- 2: Football team raises $1,100 for Ride2Survive
- 2: Liberty reinstates SADD
October 2018
- 31: Students have a spooktacular time during Halloween parade
- 31: Students launch homemade water rockets
- 30: Los muertos walk in the middle school
- 25: Teachers paint positive messages on bathroom stalls
- 24: Calling all veterans for special assembly Nov. 9
- 24: Stay informed about school closings and delays
- 24: Students participate in cooking lesson
- 24: Lady Indians Soccer Team defeats Ellenville
- 23: Students, staff participate in Miles of Hope
- 23: Boys soccer players named to All-star Team
- 15: District sends goodies to deployed teacher
- 15: Cascio Fonseca chosen for All State Mixed Chorus
- 5: District provides relevant, targeted professional development at Conference Day
- 2: Nine students earn a spot in Jeff Bank calendar
- 2: The reward of being kind: a look inside PBIS
- 2: Building bridges, not walls: students interact with BOE
September 2018
- 27: A look inside the LES MakerSpace
- 27: LHS internship program creates life ready citizens
- 24: Dr. Tornatore presents at NYSCOSS
- 22: Know the drill: a guide
- 11: Post it and pass it on: kindness is contagious at LMS
- 11: Liberty pays tribute to September 11, 2001
- 7: Liberty welcomes a second school resource officer
- 6: Liberty empowers students to anonymously report bullying with new app
- 5: LMS music classrooms temporarily closed for cleaning
- 4: Making the grade: educators bond at conference day
- 2: Please review our visitor procedures
August 2018
- 27: Dr. Tornatore outlines three-point plan in publication
- 23: Bus transportation reminder (alternative drop-off locations)
- 7: Photo/publicity opt-out form available online
- 4: Schooltool Parent Portal app now available
- 2: District pursues threats, bullying with new alert system
July 2018
- 23: LCSD will continue to serve free meals to students
- 2: Welcome Letter from Dr. Augustine E. Tornatore
- 2: Teachers put time into tinkering at MakerSpace Camp
June 2018
- 23: Class of 2018 turns their tassels
- 21: Liz Fuentes selected to present at RSA conference
- 8: Students enjoy Puppets in the Park
- 5: NYS releases new Health Examination Form
- 5: Kindergarten students get a hands-on look at the Math Masters program
May 2018
- 21: Vaping 101: What every parent should know
- 17: Art Walk will celebrate student works on May 18
- 16: Liberty voters approve $48.8 million budget
- 14: Five facts about the proposed 2018-19 budget
- 9: District accepting bids for athletic field project
- 8: Liberty strikes gold when it comes to nutrition
- 4: High school principal vacancy reopens
April 2018
- 28: Rotary Club gifts 200 seedlings to students
- 27: Julia Almodoval wins grand prize in poster contest
- 26: No students injured after bus gets stuck in ditch
- 23: Cheh earns Presidential Scholarship from RIT
- 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
- 19: What is the difference between dean and assistant principal?
- 18: Contingent budget would mean $2,680,796 in reductions
- 18: Board unanimously adopts budget proposal
- 17: Voters will select three board members May 15
- 17: Mrs. Lieberman and Mrs. Forshay are this year’s Outstanding Educator and Friend to Education
- 13: Liberty wants to tap one of its greatest assets – you!
- 6: Seniors triumph in Color Wars
- 3: Elementary summer school program no longer offered
- 3: Julia Almodoval wins poster contest
March 2018
- 26: Ben Quackenbush recognized as Hispanic Scholar
- 22: Plans for a coffee bar brewing at Liberty High
- 16: Math and Movement brings families together
- 14: I ❤ Art Night is March 22
- 9: Students honor departing teacher John Chewens
- 8: March 9, 26-28 and April 2 are now regular school days
- 6: Teachers surprise students with a reading inspired flash mob
- 6: Three seats available on Liberty Board of Education
- 4: The Harlem Wizards take on staff March 6
- 3: Important message regarding power, service outages
- 1: Readers are leaders; Assemblywoman Gunther visits LES
February 2018
- 28: Students compete in Ron Francisco Tournament
- 28: Michael Cohen named semi-finalist in FBLA competition
- 27: Liberty “mathletes” shine at competition
- 26: Parent information regarding the LES Read-A-Thon
- 26: All-County Music Festival will be March 2-3 in Monticello
- 22: Fourth grade geometry hits the streets
- 20: Phone lines currently down
- 17: Gabby Nolan wins 55HH, track team scores
- 16: Penn-Consentino scores 1000th point
- 16: Dental Health Night leaves students smiling
- 16: Professional development is good for teachers, students
- 15: Alumnus Killian Bloat at D1 Prairie View
- 14: LES publishes math curriculum map
- 14: Racette wins skiing crown, Johnston qualifies
- 14: Board appoints Dr. Tornatore as Superintendent
- 14: Board appoints middle and high school principals
- 14: General Student Calendar for 2018-19
- 12: Alumnus Tarik Johnson signs with Morgan State
- 7: FBLA members garner honors
- 7: Science Olympiad team first in small schools
- 6: FBLA competes at Tri-Valley
- 2: The Flu: A Guide for Parents
January 2018
- 24: Actions that can help fight germs like the flu
- 19: Governor unveils Executive Budget, Aid Proposals
- 19: LHS art students win Regional Scholastic Art Awards
- 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
- 17: Football team garners honors (updated)
- 14: Nominations sought for the Wall of Fame for 2018
- 8: Dara Smith recognized for commitment to health, wellness
- 8: LMS students need an adult chaperone at sporting events
- 8: Teens can text hotline anonymously with problems
- 6: Liberty voters approve facilities referendum
- 5: Introducing Bee Badges
- 5: Board approves facilities referendum; vote on Dec. 5
- 1: Starlight Chapter 74, Bethany Lodge gives back on Giving Tuesday
November 2017
- 27: Dead mouse found in LHS cafeteria
- 27: Students trick-or-treat for UNICEF
- 14: Penn-Cosentino to play in Senior Game
- 12: Mercado completes career at state meet
- 8: A heroes’ welcome at LES
- 7: Students participate in anti-bullying poster contest
- 7: Seniors selling holiday wreaths
- 7: Soccer players participate in Seniors game
- 5: Mercado qualifies for state XC meet
October 2017
- 25: LHS placed on temporary hold in place, Oct. 25
- 24: Cheh, Racette selected for All-Section Team
- 23: Boys soccer team recognizes seniors
- 19: Liberty school buses involved in minor accident
- 19: Taste Test Thursday comes to Liberty
- 19: LHS student starts kidney connection for her aunt
- 19: Liberty welcomes new assistant superintendent
- 19: Girls soccer team recognizes seniors
- 18: Seniors prepare to become student mentors
- 17: Calling all Veterans for a very special assembly
- 13: District mourns death of former board member
- 11: Voters elect Joyce Teed to fill vacant board seat
- 9: Ariana AuClair awarded at CAS opening
- 5: Lady Indians raise $700 during Pink Out
September 2017
- 28: District confirms case of scabies at LES
- 26: LHS is investigating bullying allegations
- 22: Students receive Triple C Award
- 22: Developing the next generation of leaders: a look at TSTT
- 14: LPP helps prepare for life after graduation
- 11: Introducing the Healthy Series
- 11: LCSD to examine addiction in Liberty
- 8: SED releases 2017 NYS ELA/math test scores
- 6: Tax rates set for 2017-18 school year
- 6: BOE moves forward with superintendent search
- 6: Welcome new teachers and staff
August 2017
- 23: Board of Education postpones field complex discussion
- 23: Board accepts Assistant Superintendent resignation
- 18: District considering fall facilities referendum
- 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
- 9: Make the most of open house
- 7: Athletic field complex closed until further notice
July 2017
- 31: Hungry? Get your lunch to go!
- 26: Free breakfast procedures at LCSD
- 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
- 6: D.A.R.E. Graduation held for 5th graders
May 2017
- 26: LMS welcomes George O’Connor for Author Day
- 19: LHS students receive Academic Block L awards
- 18: LHS Art Walk celebrates student works
- 16: Voters approve school budget; elect BOE members
- 8: LCSD starts Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers mentoring program
April 2017
- 26: SC School Boards Assoc. honors former supervisor, teacher
- 24: LHS NHS Chapter inducts new members
- 21: LMS Stars of Hope
- 20: Scholar-Athletes Honored
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
December 2016
- 26: Student entrepreneurs enjoy Mini-Economy Day
- 5: District receives results of water quality testing at LHS
September 2016
August 2016
- 27: Liberty grad reflects on journey at ESL Night
- 11: Liberty students in grades 3-8 see growth in state test scores
June 2016
- 17: Regents approve new graduation pathway
- 16: Board of Regents extends special education safety net
- 5: Students give school salad bar an A+
May 2016
- 25: Liberty conducts voluntary water test
- 23: LES prepares for computerized ELA testing
- 17: Liberty Wall of Fame changes induction criteria
April 2016
February 2016
December 2015
October 2015
- 23: District implementing CPR mandate for students
- 5: Referee collapses during soccer game; student support available