News
April 2020
March 2020
- 30: Talking to Children about COVID-19
- 30: Testing Updates: The SAT and AP Exams
- 30: Childcare Volunteers Needed for Children of Essential Workers
- 28: RESOURCES FOR AT-HOME LEARNING
- 28: March 31 BOE virtual meeting information
- 28: Information about 3rd quarter at LHS
- 28: Information about 3rd quarter at LMS
- 27: UPDATE: Liberty Schools to Remain Closed Through April 14, 2020
- 26: Liberty BOE meetings go virtual
- 24: LHS Staffer Tests Positive for COVID-19, Last Contact with School was March 13
- 23: Student Meals Available During Extended School Closure
- 23: Child Care for Essential Workers Offered; Fill out Survey to Request Childcare
- 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
- 20: NYSSBA to BOE candidates: Please don’t campaign door-to-door
- 19: March 19: School Closure Updates from the Asst. Superintendent
- 17: COVID-19 UPDATE from the Superintendent: Student meals, classwork while school is closed
- 16: Homework for extended school closing to be distributed March 18-19
- 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)
- 6: Rescheduled: LHS Performing Arts presents “The Princess Capers” April 24-25
- 5: LHS Art students enter national contest
- 3: LHS Parent-Teacher Conferences are March 12
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)
- 25: We want to hear from you! Liberty’s DTSDE Survey is now open
- 24: LMS MathCounts team headed to state competition
- 24: LMS February Students of the Month, Citizenship Awards, and Good News Referrals announced
- 20: Sports Roundup (Week of February 16, 2020)
- 18: Science Olympiad team competes
- 18: FBLA competes at Spring District meeting
- 16: Sports Roundup (Week of February 9th)
- 14: Teachers learn, hone skills at Superintendent’s Conference Day
- 11: Census 2020: Everyone counts when it comes to school nutrition
- 11: Advisory: Coronavirus prevention and protocols
- 7: Pre-K registration begins March 2
- 5: Sports Roundup (Week of February 2, 2020)
- 2: Learn more about the 2020 Census
January 2020
- 31: Sports Roundup (Week of January 26, 2020)
- 28: Liberty alumnus Ryan Cerullo returns for annual Jazz Festival on Feb. 1
- 25: Wall of Fame Committee seeks nominations for 2020 induction: Deadline is Feb. 29
- 24: Sports Roundup (Week of January 19, 2020)
- 17: Sports Roundup (Week of January 12, 2020)
- 14: Camp Invention is back this summer!
- 10: Meet our December Students of the Month and Liberty Pride Citizenship Award winners!
- 8: Sports Roundup (Week of January 5, 2020)
- 7: It’s flu season: A guide for parents
- 6: Order of the Eastern Star donates much-needed school supplies
- 6: Liberty Middle School designation rises to “Good Standing”
- 6: LHS students recognized for second quarter perfect attendance
December 2019
- 20: Heather Cheh named Middle School principal
- 19: Parking at Liberty Elementary School
- 13: December LMS Student of the Month, Liberty Pride Citizenship Awards announced
- 11: High School Orchestra performs for senior citizens
- 11: The December edition of “LES News” is on the air!
- 10: LMS releases first quarter honor rolls
November 2019
- 26: Dottie Davison, beloved asst. cook, retires after 47 years
- 26: High School releases first quarter honor rolls
- 25: Students participate in Area All-State
- 18: Liberty Athletics announces Athletes of the Month
- 15: Electronic “threat” deemed unfounded
- 13: Peters appointed LHS Interim Assistant Principal
- 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
- 4: Spanish class learns traditions, cultural importance, of Dia de los Muertos
October 2019
- 31: LHS Parent Teacher Conferences on Nov. 14
- 30: District hosts first All Things Liberty Night on Nov. 7
- 30: Siegel, Henry named Section 9 Class B All-Stars
- 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)
- 15: LES to host Fall Field Day on Oct. 31
- 14: Check out this great video from LES Firetruck Day
- 8: Sport Roundup (Week of October 6)
- 4: LHS Wins Pineapple Challenge Championship Belt
- 2: Sport Roundup (Week of September 29)
- 2: One liners help communication at LMS
- 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
- 26: Elementary will get new gym floor in July, 2020
- 24: Sports Roundup (Week of September 22)
- 22: Deadline: Chromebook insurance for MS, HS
- 20: Deadline to meet vaccination requirements nears
- 20: Deadline: College-level courses
- 17: Sports Roundup (Week of September 15)
- 10: After school buses now available every school day
- 10: Sports Roundup (Week of September 8)
- 5: The Chromebooks are coming (Video)
- 4: From the Superintendent: Welcome Back!
- 4: Sports Roundup (Week of September 1)
August 2019
- 30: Liberty Welcomes New Faculty
- 12: A message about school meals from the Superintendent
- 11: Athletes register using Family ID, help available
- 6: LMS 2019-20 classroom supply lists available
- 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
- 18: Cohen earns national FBLA recognition
- 16: Chromebooks to be distributed to all HS students
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
- 17: Learn more about the non-medical exemption from school vaccination requirements
- 14: Student entrepreneurs enjoy Market Economy Day at LES
- 12: Sullivan County students bond over shared experience at Bethel Woods’ Music in Common
- 12: Important information about graduation and senior events
- 4: Student-designed rain barrels up for auction
- 3: Academic achievement dinner honors top students
- 3: Vintage yearbooks available online
May 2019
- 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: 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: 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)
- 22: Is your child ready for pre-k/kindergarten?
- 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
- 29: Budget development continues
- 27: Liberty celebrates Harriet Forshay Day
- 27: Jack Simons to be inducted to the Wall of Fame
- 21: Board appoints Dr. Sullivan Assistant Superintendent of Schools
- 16: Percussionist takes students on musical journey
- 15: Teachers share best practices at conference day
- 15: LES hosts Camp Read S’more Literacy Night
- 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: 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: 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
- 12: Sports Roundup (Week of 2/10/19)
- 11: Science Olympiad places twelfth at competition
- 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: Sports Roundup (Week of 1/13/2019)
- 14: LHS students win Regional Scholastic Art Awards
- 12: Sports Roundup (Week of 1/7/2019)
- 8: Sports Roundup (Week of 12/31/2018)
- 4: Changes to Enhanced STAR take effect in 2019
December 2018
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
- 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
- 2: Football team raises $1,100 for Ride2Survive
October 2018
- 31: Students have a spooktacular time during Halloween parade
- 25: Teachers paint positive messages on bathroom stalls
- 23: Students, staff participate in Miles of Hope
- 23: Boys soccer players named to All-star Team
- 15: District sends goodies to deployed teacher
- 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: Liberty pays tribute to September 11, 2001
- 7: Liberty welcomes a second school resource officer
- 4: Making the grade: educators bond at conference day
August 2018
- 27: Dr. Tornatore outlines three-point plan in publication
- 23: Bus transportation reminder (alternative drop-off locations)
- 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
- 14: Five facts about the proposed 2018-19 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: 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
- 18: Contingent budget would mean $2,680,796 in reductions
- 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!
March 2018
- 26: Ben Quackenbush recognized as Hispanic Scholar
- 9: Students honor departing teacher John Chewens
- 6: Teachers surprise students with a reading inspired flash mob
- 1: Readers are leaders; Assemblywoman Gunther visits LES
February 2018
- 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
- 17: Gabby Nolan wins 55HH, track team scores
- 16: Penn-Consentino scores 1000th point
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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: Soccer players participate in Seniors game
- 5: Mercado qualifies for state XC meet
October 2017
- 24: Cheh, Racette selected for All-Section Team
- 23: Boys soccer team recognizes seniors
- 19: LHS student starts kidney connection for her aunt
- 19: Liberty welcomes new assistant superintendent
- 19: Girls soccer team recognizes seniors
- 13: District mourns death of former board member
- 11: Voters elect Joyce Teed to fill vacant board seat
September 2017
- 22: Students receive Triple C Award
- 22: Developing the next generation of leaders: a look at TSTT
- 6: BOE moves forward with superintendent search
August 2017
- 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
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
- 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
- 20: Scholar-Athletes Honored
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
December 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
May 2016
April 2016
February 2016
December 2015
October 2015
- 23: District implementing CPR mandate for students
- 5: Referee collapses during soccer game; student support available