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April 2021

  • 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: Congratulations to Liberty’s scholar athletes!
  • 12: Are you a student over age 16 and want the COVID-19 vaccine?
  • 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: District-Wide Safety Plan Updated | Public comment period ends March 23
  • 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

  • 20: Heather Cheh named Middle School principal

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

  • 30: Liberty Welcomes New Faculty
  • 13: Here are the Middle School 2019-20 classroom supply lists!

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
  • 17: LMS provides Warm Feet for Warriors
  • 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

  • 13: LES and LHS receive indoor growing station

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

  • 25: Teachers paint positive messages on bathroom stalls
  • 23: Boys soccer players named to All-star Team
  • 15: District sends goodies to deployed teacher

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

  • 2: Welcome Letter from Dr. Augustine E. Tornatore

June 2018

  • 23: Class of 2018 turns their tassels

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

  • 9: Students honor departing teacher John Chewens

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

  • 6: BOE moves forward with superintendent search

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

  • 18: LHS Art Walk celebrates student works
  • 16: Voters approve school budget; elect BOE members

April 2017

  • 26: SC School Boards Assoc. honors former supervisor, teacher
  • 24: LHS NHS Chapter inducts new members
  • 20: Scholar-Athletes Honored

February 2017

  • 25: Phase II project work will begin in March

January 2017

  • 8: LCSD reveals survey results; thanks parents, staff for feedback

December 2016

  • 5: District receives results of water quality testing at LHS

August 2016

  • 27: Liberty grad reflects on journey at ESL Night
  • 11: Liberty students in grades 3-8 see growth in state test scores

May 2016

  • 25: Liberty conducts voluntary water test

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