News
October 2018
- 15: Interact Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 30
- 15: Student news report now online
- 15: Six students selected for Area-All State Nov. 16-17
- 15: District sends goodies to deployed teacher
- 15: Cascio Fonseca chosen for All State Mixed Chorus
- 15: Free courses available from Naviance
- 15: SUNY Financial Aid Day is Saturday, Nov. 17 at SCCC
- 15: Teacher Leave Replacement (Second Grade)
- 15: Sullivan Renaissance marketing seminar Nov. 7
- 5: Update regarding Oct. 4 soccer game
- 5: District provides relevant, targeted professional development at Conference Day
- 4: The next board meeting will be Oct. 16
- 4: Students create tourism commercials for NYS regions
- 3: Early dismissal drill scheduled for Oct. 4
- 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
- 2: English as a New Language Teacher
- 2: 1-1 Teacher Aide
September 2018
- 28: Thanks to the Eastern Star for school tool donation!
- 28: Security presence increased Friday, Sept. 28
- 27: Update on music classrooms and instrument cleaning
- 27: The fall choral concert has been moved to Oct. 23
- 27: BOE will visit schools Sept. 28, Oct. 19 and Oct. 29
- 27: A look inside the LES MakerSpace
- 27: School will be closed for students on Oct. 5 and Oct. 8
- 27: Teacher Aide
- 27: Deadline for relief donations is Oct. 2
- 27: LHS internship program creates life ready citizens
- 26: LHS Spirit Week starts Oct. 1
- 24: Learn more about PRASAD Dental Program
- 24: Dr. Tornatore presents at NYSCOSS
- 22: Know the drill: a guide
- 21: Liberty schools will be open on Friday, Sept. 21
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- 20: Financial Aid Days will be Oct. 13 and Nov. 17
- 20: Opt-in to receive school texts on Sept. 26
- 19: Voters approve capital project referendum
- 18: Donations needed for our Snack Pack Program
- 18: Application and payment for college credit course due Sept. 19
- 15: Get your Liberty swag on Team Locker
- 14: Are you receiving text messages from the district? Learn more
- 14: Please vote Sept. 18 to preserve our athletic fields
- 13: The deadline to pay taxes has been extended to Oct. 12
- 12: LMS open house rescheduled for Sept. 10
- 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: Administrators vow focus on support, transparency
- 6: Liberty empowers students to anonymously report bullying with new app
- 5: LMS music classrooms temporarily closed for cleaning
- 5: Part Time Monitor – 2 positions available
- 4: Read Dr. Tornatore’s opening day speech here
- 4: Making the grade: educators bond at conference day
- 4: Teachers honored for service milestones
August 2018
- 30: Tim Bohlke joins LCSD as Assistant Superintendent
- 27: Dr. Tornatore outlines three-point plan in publication
- 23: Bus transportation reminder (alternative drop-off locations)
- 23: Please take note of misprint on calendar
- 21: Smart Schools Investment presentation will be Sept. 25
- 15: Please review our visitor procedures
- 7: Photo/publicity opt-out form available online
- 7: Please note: LMS Open House is Sept. 10
- 7: LHS awarded $1000 from Sullivan Renaissance
- 7: Teacher Leave Replacement (Reading AIS)
- 6: Things every parent should know about ESSA
- 5: Reminder: ENL Parent Orientation will be Aug. 30
- 4: Schooltool Parent Portal app now available
- 3: NAHS reflects on work in Sullivan Renaissance presentation
- 2: Typist – 12 month
- 2: District pursues threats, bullying with new alert system
July 2018
- 29: Letter from AD Mark Mongiardo
- 26: Mr. Mark Mongiardo appointed new AD
- 25: Letter from Varsity football coach Joe Franke
- 25: Softball, baseball players named SC Democrat All-stars
- 23: LCSD will continue to serve free meals to students
- 6: Welcome Letter from HS Principal Derek Adams
- 3: The garden club meets weekly at LES
- 2: Welcome Letter from Dr. Augustine E. Tornatore
- 2: Teachers put time into tinkering at MakerSpace Camp
- 2: Chain of Command Calling Guide
June 2018
- 29: Seasonal Flu Information
- 23: Class of 2018 turns their tassels
- 22: Graduation will be broadcast live via YouTube
- 21: Liz Fuentes selected to present at RSA conference
- 11: ENL Parent Orientation will be Aug. 30
- 8: Students enjoy Puppets in the Park
- 7: Student entrepreneurs enjoy Economy Day
- 5: NYS releases new Health Examination Form
- 5: Kindergarten students get a hands-on look at the Math Masters program
- 5: District wins $5,000 Lowe’s Education grant
- 3: High school final exam schedule
- 3: Derek Adams tabbed for HS Principal
May 2018
- 22: Racette, Russo chosen as THR Scholar-Athletes
- 21: Vaping 101: What every parent should know
- 21: Scholars honored at annual HS Block L
- 21: Food’s in when school’s out June 25 – August 10
- 18: Eighth grade moving up ceremony is June 20
- 18: Fourth grade moving up ceremony is June 21
- 17: Art Walk will celebrate student works on May 18
- 16: Global 10 Transitional Regents exam is on June 5
- 16: Liberty voters approve $48.8 million budget
- 14: Five facts about the proposed 2018-19 budget
- 13: Register your child for pre-k today!
- 9: LES parents invited to safety assembly on May 18
- 9: District accepting bids for athletic field project
- 8: IntraLogic Solutions will present to board, community on May 22
- 8: Single bed bug found at Liberty High School
- 8: Liberty strikes gold when it comes to nutrition
- 4: Important prom reminders and announcements
- 4: High school principal vacancy reopens
- 4: Heavy construction on Main Street on May 7
- 2: Administrative changes announced
- 1: Math, Physics students learn at Hershey Park
- 1: Third quarter honor rolls released
April 2018
- 28: Rotary Club gifts 200 seedlings to students
- 27: Julia Almodoval wins grand prize in poster contest
- 26: 25 students inducted into National Honor Society
- 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?
- 19: Interact Club Walk-Run has been cancelled
- 19: Three hour delay April 19
- 18: Annual budget hearing is May 1
- 18: Contingent budget would mean $2,680,796 in reductions
- 18: Board unanimously adopts budget proposal
- 18: Please vote Tuesday, May 15
- 17: Residents to vote on additional proposition May 15
- 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!
- 10: Update to spring concert dates
- 6: Seniors triumph in Color Wars
- 4: Budget news available online
- 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
- 16: Free summer program for grades 7-12
- 14: I ❤ Art Night is March 22
- 14: Fit Fun Family Expo is May 17
- 13: LPA will present Hairspray March 16-17
- 11: Message from Superintendent: safety is top priority
- 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: Math and Movement Night will be March 15
- 1: Read-A-Thon funds will go towards Color Wars
- 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
- 4: Dental Health Night is Feb. 15
- 2: The Flu: A Guide for Parents
January 2018
- 31: Notice regarding snow days
- 24: Actions that can help fight germs like the flu
- 24: PTA awarded grant for family program on Feb. 15
- 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
- 28: Liberty CSD is not able to accept pre-payment of school taxes for federal tax purposes
- 27: Interact spends holiday season serving others
- 27: Art connects students across continents
- 24: A guide to temperature related school closings
- 20: District mourns the loss of elementary school student
- 20: How your child can make the most of college visits
- 17: Football team garners honors (updated)
- 15: Original student photography for sale to benefit scholarship fund
- 14: Teachers win grants for eighth grade trip and personal finance class
- 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
- 20: Mark your calendars for winter concert series
- 17: No substances found during locker search at LHS
- 16: The next board meeting will be Nov. 28
- 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
- 1: Stay informed about school closings and delays
October 2017
- 29: Winter sports start dates set
- 25: LHS placed on temporary hold in place, Oct. 25
- 24: Cheh, Racette selected for All-Section Team
- 23: Boys soccer team recognizes seniors
- 20: Eleven selected for Area-All State Nov. 17-18
- 19: Liberty school buses involved in minor accident
- 19: Taste Test Thursday comes to Liberty
- 19: Board requests input on superintendent search
- 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: IFFY will meet Oct. 20
- 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
- 4: LES to conduct evacuation drill Oct. 6
- 3: Start your college paperwork at the SUNY Open House
- 2: Seniors get a sweet taste of life after Liberty
September 2017
- 28: LMS, LHS placed on temporary hold in place, Sept. 28
- 28: District confirms case of scabies at LES
- 26: LHS is investigating bullying allegations
- 25: Please vote on Oct. 10
- 24: Special Election Oct. 10
- 22: Students receive Triple C Award
- 22: Developing the next generation of leaders: a look at TSTT
- 19: Incidents on Sept. 19
- 18: LCSD to show Screenagers on Oct. 25
- 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
- 8: LES students have Hopes and Dreams
- 6: Tax rates set for 2017-18 school year
- 6: BOE moves forward with superintendent search
- 6: Welcome new teachers and staff
- 5: BOE to tour LHS Sept. 5
- 1: Soccer Practice and Game Calendar
August 2017
- 27: ENL Teacher
- 24: LES “welcome-back” kick off will be Sept. 8
- 23: Board of Education postpones field complex discussion
- 23: Board accepts Assistant Superintendent resignation
- 22: Grade 5 Teacher
- 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
- 11: ENL Parent Night will take place Sept. 7
- 10: College reps to visit LHS
- 9: Make the most of open house
- 7: Athletic field complex closed until further notice
- 7: Students: please take note of e-mail change
- 3: Red Ribbon Week will be Oct. 20-31
- 3: LMS to host Unity Day, Oct 25
July 2017
- 31: Hungry? Get your lunch to go!
- 28: State requires two doses of meningitis vaccination before grade 12
- 26: Free breakfast procedures at LCSD
- 26: We’ve gone google!
- 14: Board member resigns due to out-of-state move
- 11: Free meals for kids starts June 26
- 11: Check out our new digs!
- 11: US News & World Report hails Liberty schools
June 2017
- 27: BOE approves Superintendent’s separation agreement
- 26: Class of 2017 turns their tassels
- 26: Eaine Grossinger Etess inducted into WOF
- 8: Athletes Receive Block L Awards
- 8: Class of 2017 retraces steps during annual Senior Walk
- 6: D.A.R.E. Graduation held for 5th graders
- 1: Trash barrels as art projects
May 2017
- 26: LMS welcomes George O’Connor for Author Day
- 24: LES Literacy Night
- 19: LHS students receive Academic Block L awards
- 18: LHS Art Walk celebrates student works
- 18: Knife found at LMS
- 16: Voters approve school budget; elect BOE members
- 9: Interact sponsors 5K Race for Others
- 8: LCSD starts Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers mentoring program
April 2017
- 28: Budget and BOE vote on May 16
- 26: SC School Boards Assoc. honors former supervisor, teacher
- 24: Bomb Threat Statement
- 24: LHS NHS Chapter inducts new members
- 21: LMS Stars of Hope
- 20: LHS Interact Club sponsors Race for Others 5K
- 20: Scholar-Athletes Honored
- 12: State budget includes $1.1B education funding increase
March 2017
- 28: Elaine Grossinger Etess new Wall of Fame inductee
- 27: Scholar athlete teams announced
- 2: LPA presents Beauty and the Beast March 24-25
- 1: Student Services to conduct CSE meetings
- 1: POPS Prism concert set
February 2017
- 25: Phase II project work will begin in March
- 24: Phase II Capital Project to begin in March
- 24: Meeting to discuss Every Student Succeeds Act at SC BOCES
- 22: Students selected for All-County Music Festival
- 21: No substances found during locker search at LMS and LHS
- 17: LHS Color Wars begin Feb. 27
- 16: CSE Annual Reviews in progress
- 6: SC BOCES announces March Book Madness
January 2017
- 31: LMS readies for Spirit Week
- 13: “Staying Focused” student art exhibit will open Feb. 3
- 8: LCSD reveals survey results; thanks parents, staff for feedback
December 2016
- 26: Student entrepreneurs enjoy Mini-Economy Day
- 26: Nominations sought for the Wall of Fame for 2017
- 16: Boilers now working properly following overnight malfunction
- 16: Stairwell temporarily blocked off for valve repair
- 13: District welcomes McKinney Vento Act Grant Coordinator
- 5: District receives results of water quality testing at LHS
- 3: Expressions Café turns cafeteria into a coffee house
November 2016
- 17: Schooltool mobile app available
- 14: Liberty Elementary School honors and thanks veterans
- 9: Sugar skulls sweeten Hispanic tradition
October 2016
- 15: Show your #LibertyPride
- 13: Liberty wants to tap one of its most valuable assets — you!
- 5: Board appoints Sandy Wagner as assistant superintendent
- 5: Schools to dismiss early Oct. 7 for district-wide drill
- 1: Liberty Middle School to host Unity Day, Oct 19
- 1: Openings available in new LMS club, WeConnect
September 2016
- 23: District conducting water quality tests in schools
- 2: Liberty kicks off school year with teacher, staff convocation
August 2016
- 27: Liberty grad reflects on journey at ESL Night
- 26: Tax rates set for 2016-17 school year
- 11: Liberty students in grades 3-8 see growth in state test scores
July 2016
June 2016
- 27: Three alumni inducted into Wall of Fame
- 26: Liberty bids farewell to the Class of 2016
- 23: Commencement ceremonies stream live
- 21: A note about the website outage on June 21
- 21: NJHS inducts new members
- 17: Regents approve new graduation pathway
- 16: Board of Regents extends special education safety net
- 14: Seniors receive awards during Senior Assembly
- 14: Seniors walk through LES and LMS to reminisce
- 9: Reminder: important dates and dismissals to be aware of
- 7: Details about the USDA Summer Food Service Program
- 6: LMS Book Fair starts Tues., Jun 7
- 5: Students give school salad bar an A+
May 2016
- 25: Liberty conducts voluntary water test
- 24: Free meals available during summer months
- 23: LES prepares for computerized ELA testing
- 18: Students present tourism, leisure ideas to community officials
- 17: Liberty Wall of Fame changes induction criteria
- 17: Voters approve budget; elect BOE members
- 16: Fourth-graders suggest improvements to mayor
- 16: Third-graders hear about clean water in Haiti
- 16: Budget vote and BOE elections Tues., May 17
- 11: Jeff Hall, Kathleen Johansen named Outstanding Educators
- 10: Liberty Library trustees election Thurs., May 26
- 3: Farmer’s Market opens May 27
- 2: Spring concert schedule announced
April 2016
- 22: BOE adopts 2016-17 budget
- 22: District needs input for new wesbite
- 21: Art Walk and Art Shows highlight LSCD programs
- 20: Liberty Art Shows open May 20
- 11: LES names Artist of the Month
- 6: Comptroller’s report praises Liberty for fiscal responsibility
March 2016
- 29: School Budget 101
- 23: New vaccination requirements
- 20: State designates Liberty as a Focus District
- 17: MathCON motivates students
- 11: Rotary honors teacher, BOE member
- 10: BOE elections on May 17
- 7: Making reading fun
- 7: New WOF inductees chosen
- 2: LHS holds table tennis tournament
- 1: SC BOCES sponsors March Book Madness
February 2016
- 29: BOE adopts Veterans’ Exemption
- 29: Annual POPS Prism concert set for Wednesday, Mar. 9
- 29: Colors Wars pits class against class
- 25: District adopts Alternative Veterans Exemption
- 22:
- 18: Salad bars added to cafeteria choices
- 17: BOE to hold public hearing on veteran’s exemption
- 16: District plans for “give back” days
- 16: Website to undergo maintenance
- 12: Spanish classroom uses eBook technology
- 11: LMS introduces mentoring program with LHS seniors
- 9: LES welcomes storyteller Tim Hartman
- 1: 20th annual Jazz Festival on Saturday, Feb. 6
January 2016
- 29: Liberty alumni return as faculty members
- 26: Eighth graders tour BOCES Career and Tech Expo
- 26: Liberty baseball players continue careers in college
- 25: LPA presents Cinderella
- 25: LPA to present Cinderella
- 20: Whooping cough still a serious disease
- 12: Interview with LMS teacher Mr. McGinn
- 9: LHS students are preparing for March Madness
- 8: LHS placed on temporary “stay put” as a precaution
- 8: Stay Put addresses threatening text message
- 7: Montreign to hold informational session on Tuesday, Jan. 12
- 6: Congressman Gibson visits LHS
December 2015
- 16: Celebrate Success at LES
- 15: LES chooses Artist of the Month
- 15: Every Student Succeeds Act replaces No Child Left Behind
- 14: Fourth graders review PBIS data
- 4: Students speak at SC BOE annual dinner
- 4: LES holds UNICEF fund-raising drive
- 3: “CyberAlly” anti-bullying presentation on Dec. 17
- 3: Vaccination against meningococcal disease required
November 2015
- 23: Crescitelli answers 6 questions in 60 seconds
- 19: Winter concert schedule announced
- 19: Fiddle-Lieberman answers 6 questions in 60 seconds
- 16: Health Department recommends flu vaccination
- 14: LIberty Indians Football enjoys success
- 11: High schools required to instruct in CPR
October 2015
- 30: Candidates visit LHS
- 28: BB gun found in LHS locker
- 27: Musicians chosen for Area-All State
- 27: LHS musicians chosen for All-State Music Festival
- 27: LPA presents “Million Dollar Meatballs”
- 26: October is National Bullying Prevention Month
- 23: District implementing CPR mandate for students
- 22: Girls’ soccer team advances to sectionals
- 22: District asks for opinions on Common Core
- 22: Liberty student-musicians chosen for county festival
- 14: District upgrading POS system in cafeterias
- 14: Unity Day is Oct. 21
- 7: Volleyball sponsors “Pink Out” game
- 7: District discards Pop Tart supply
- 5: Referee collapses during soccer game; student support available
- 5: Schools to dismiss early
- 5: Soccer official life saved by coach and bystanders
- 5: Support for students witnessing CPR incident
September 2015
- 30: LES secretaries answer 6 questions
- 29: Spirit Week
- 24: Theatreworks presents Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide
- 18: Yearbook to go on sale
- 17: Common Core Math explained to parents
- 17: eSpark individualizes LES instruction
- 17: LMS Unity Day
- 16: Block Party on Church Street on Sept. 12
- 16: ESL Orientation on Aug. 27
- 3: Staff members receive awards for service
August 2015
- 27: Board sets 2015-2016 tax rates
- 19: PreK orientation is Sept. 1
- 17: Attendance first step to learning
- 17: Rotary BBQ on Aug. 26
- 17: Salad bar part of cafeteria choices
- 17: Education Department releases test scores
- 13: Arrival procedures at LES
- 10: Student health requirements for LES
- 3: Free breakfasts to be served
July 2015
- 31: Learning Academy ends with ice cream social
- 30: Immunizations required to attend school
- 27: Liberty welcomes Maurice Greenberg to the Wall of Fame
- 17: LCSD flu clinic Sept. 25
- 13: No the signs to avoid heat stress
- 13: Avoid the “summer slide”
- 7: LES joins Twitter
- 7: Avoid summer bullying
- 7: Start college visits early
June 2015
- 20: LCSD will offer universal free meals for every child
- 2: Kort Wheeler chosen as umpire for Baseball Championships
May 2015
- 27: Liberty community celebrates student art at annual Art Show
- 27: Fog machine causes temporary evacuation at elementary school
- 27: Free meals for kids starts June 29 in Liberty
- 26: Mock car crash sends powerful message to LHS teen drivers
- 19: Symphonic band and honors chorus participate in Music in the Parks
- 16: Students are making a change for clean water
- 8: Sullivan County BOCES closed for remainder of today, May 8
- 5: In the language of art: fourth grade art postcard exchange