Year: 2025
Liberty BOE recognizes Music in our Schools month
The Liberty Central School District Board of Education recognized March as Music in our Schools month, by adopting a resolution at the Feb. 25 board meeting.
Music is a vital part of the educational process and Liberty hosts a robust program, being named a Best Community for Music Education for several years running. From elementary music classes to the district’s honors ensembles, music touches the lives of all students at some point in their years at school. Liberty is also proud to host the Liberty Jazz Festival, which brings together student musicians from across the county together to learn from an expert in the field, among numerous other concerts and activities.
Pre-K registration opening at Liberty
Pre-K registration for the 2025-26 school year will begin March 1 at Liberty Central School District.
Eligible pre-kindergarten students must be residents of the district and turn 4 years old before Dec. 1, 2025.
All eligible applications received by March 30 will be included in a lottery for any available slots. The lottery will take place in late April. Any applications filed after March 30 will be added to a waitlist. All slots will be full day.
Pre-K registration is held at Liberty School District’s Registration Office, 115 Buckley St., Liberty. To make an appointment call Heather Austin at 845-292-5400, ext. 2331.
Families are asked to bring the following to their appointment, along with a completed registration packet:
- A copy of the parent/guardian’s photo ID
- The child’s birth certificate
- Proof of residency (such as a utility bill or rental lease)
- Immunization records, including proof of lead screen
- Copy of a recent physical exam (must include all school physical exam requirements; please check with doctor)
- Custody papers, if applicable
Liberty skier competes in states
Hudson Danzilo represented Liberty High School at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Alpine Skiing State Championships on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 24 and 25, at Gore Mountain. Hudson competed against athletes from across New York placing 30th in the state in giant slalom and 39th in slalom. This is Hudson’s second year earning an opportunity to race at the state level.
More than 200 students named to honor rolls for second marking period at LHS
The following students were named to the second marking period honor rolls at Liberty High School.
High Honor students must have attained a marking period average of 90 or better and have no failing or incomplete grades. Honor students must have attained a marking period average of 85 or better and have no failing or incomplete grades.
12th grade
High Honor: Quinn Allen, Endya Alvarez, Guillermo Arauz Gonzalez, Kaitlyn Bodolosky, Lewis Bound, Noah Call, Abdi Coy Pop, Colin Doeinck, James Dworetsky, Sara Fajardo Reyes, Sophia Ferguson, Lianna Gissentaner, Sandra Hanofee, Jordan Hewlett, Ashley Jordan, Gianna Journet, Alex Kearney, Joshua Kratz, Jack Krum, Carla Lara Fernandez, Kenisha Ledoux, Skylar Loyce, Addison Makky, Brenna Mangan, Colin Mangan, Matthew McKoy, Andrew McPhillips, Owen Moore, Sierra Norris, Liam Parks, Jeferson Pineda Monzon, Joshuaj Reyes Escobedo, Melody Rivera, Megan Schmidt, Mason Smith, Austin Werlau, Cameryn Will, Mykenzi Williams, Hannah Wormuth, Rachel Yaun and Rita Zheng.
Honor: Elmida Aguilar-Reyes, Jackson Bustillo Martinez, Mailyn Caal Chub, Andres Castillo Hernandez, Wendy Chabla, Braedan Clarke, Cathy Delgado-Flores, James Fancher, Jose Galeas, Irvin Garcia Garcia, Evelin Garzon Ferrufino, Gabriella Gentile, Haylee Gomez, Wyatt Green, Anjay Harripersad, Anthony Lemus, Nora Liddle, Jordan Loucks, Justin Loucks, Kimberlin Malaga Gonzalez, Adamaris Navarro-Leon, Iris Ogden, Wenifer Ramos, Ivan Rodriguez Jr., David Sellers, Angel Valladares, Konnar Williams and Kyra Wingert.
11th grade
High Honor: Maliea Agapito, Sheyla Anguisaca-Llanos, Brooke Bull, Carmela Burgio, Addison Bury, Runxian Chen, Genna DeFrank, Giada DeFrank, Cameron Degroat, Allisson Diaz Lopez, Lia Guillerme, Kelsey Hopkins, Jaspreet Kaur, Jacob Kelly, Kaley Klein, Gianna Lewis, William Pennell, Brooke Porter, Cassandra Porter, Emma Stonick, Elijah Warren, Tatianna Warren, Angela Wheeler and Jada-Lynn Williams.
Honor: Naiara Alvarado Piedy, Christian Argenal, Shawn Bickham Jr., Naima Byam Canady, Kamoren Connell, Jake Cross, Marcus Curry, Christopher DiBartolo, Adrien Ferguson, Christopher Flores Osorto, Sydania Foster, Zane Kip, Lincoln Klein, Belen Leon Martinez, Angelina Magie, Leonel Malaga Ventura, Sarai Miranda, Serenity Moore, Genesis Munoz Valladares, Soleil Ocasio-Lombardi, John Palacios Medrano, Jose Rivera, Randy Romero-Bello, Joshua Ross, Joseph Sarney, Tayler Schwartz, Jaidon Simmons, Justin Simon, Isabella Wagner and Isaiah Young.
10th grade
High Honor: Derick Aliers Amparo, Zackary Alvord, Gianino Amendola, Sophia Marie Avellino, Jill Baumander, Eyanna Castro, Liliana Crespo, Hudson Danzilo, Colin Dasraj, Ashley De Leon, Dung Duong, Mariah Edwards, Angel Figueroa, Austin Frunzi, Carlos Garzon Cruz, Peyton Hadjstylianos, Jhosmery Jadan Pangolo, Misael Juarez Perez, Peyton Klein, Bartlomiej Klys, Audrey Krum, Nester Leon Aldana, Maria Lewis, Roger Lynker III, Jeremiah McLeod, Mariely Medina Orellana, Jose Moreno, Katherine Panama Guailazaca, Lucio Ponce Vazquez, Riley Santiago, Ruth Sellers, Jordan Smith, Amy Szuba, Allison Vasko and Sebastian Yupanqui.
Honor: Yanelis Aguilar Reyes, Liam Araniva, Daisy Bastida Lopez, Isabella Caycho, Olivia Corrigan, Riley Cox, Mayrelis Gonzalez Ramirez, Dayami Hernandez Santiago, Orchid Langlois, Katherine Maldonado, Bridgette Mateo Cruz, Gia Matullo, Elizabeth Navarrete, Angele Osorio Ramirez, Daniela Ponce Flores, Katterin Reyes Guardado, Olivia Torres, Jeronimo Velez Osorio and Giuiana Wagner.
Ninth grade
High Honor: Colten Allen, Lillianna Black, Emily Cardenas Reyes, Sophia Duarte, McKayla Figueroa, Belle Gandulla, Stephanie Gomez Nivelo, Jade Guaillazaca Lopez, Kimberly Hernandez Contreras, Hunter Kavleski, Shea-Leigh Kristiansen, Lena LaGattuta, Nakeah Lewis, Danna Lopez Ojeda, Evelyn Molina Ax, Anai Perez Sanchez, Adriana Ponce Agredano, Raul Rios and Gabriella Sheridan.
Honor: Samuel Blandon Cardona, Hope Corbett, Keven Cordero Lima, Ezra Dilworth, Tyler Juron, Karol Rosa Espejo, Baileigh Steinberg, William Vargas-Martin, Samantha Vidalis, Keyanna White, Mason Williams and Alonso Yupanqui.
Hanofee Summer Camp registration to open
The Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation will host the Hanofee Summer Camp for students ages 5 and older.
There will be a variety of fun and creative outdoor activities, including storytelling, painting, arts and crafts, games, music and dance and daily swimming.
Registration for town of Liberty residents, at $700, will open March 1.
Nonresident registration, at $800, will open April 1.
To register or for more information, call Parks and Rec at 845-292-7690.
Elks to host Easter event
Liberty Elks Lodge 1545 will host its annual Easter event from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the lodge on Darbee Lane in Liberty.
All children up to age 10 will receive an Easter basket while supplies last. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance and will be available for family photos. Lunch will also be available.
All Things Liberty Winter Festival offers fun, sense of community
All Things Liberty Winter Festival offers fun, sense of community
On Saturday, Feb. 22, Liberty Central School District hosted its All Things Liberty Winter Festival drawing more than 275 people to the Liberty High School gymnasium.
The event featured numerous activities, including sledding, carnival games provided by the Rotary Club.
“The sledding event brought smiles and laughter to students and parents, and created memories we will cherish,” said Community Schools Coordinator Stacy Feasel, who coordinated the event.
A selection of crafts were available from more than 15 local vendors, but community involvement was at the heart of the festival, with more than 20 organizations lending their support. Catskill Animal Rescue, a local dog kennel, even facilitated two successful dog adoptions.
Numerous student clubs and school organizations offered activities and displays — robotics, a blender bike, a Lego table, a spaghetti bridge building activity and more — showing what makes Liberty a great place to learn. The Liberty Faculty Association gave out more than 100 books to students and the Booster Club provided concessions.
In addition, the festival raised $440 for the Snack Pack Program, which helps provide food for local students in need.
“This event truly shows what we can accomplish when we come together,” Mrs. Feasel said. “It’s amazing to see so many people give their time and energy to make this such a special day for our community.”
She offered a huge thank you to the staff, volunteers and custodial team who worked tirelessly to make this event possible
“This festival is more than just a fun day — it’s about supporting each other and making a real difference,” Mrs. Feasel added. “From the volunteers to the organizations, everyone played a part in making it a success.”
See more photos on our Instagram page and Facebook page.
LMS honors leaders, accomplishments
Liberty Middle School recently celebrated leaders who ended 2024 and started 2025 displaying the Leader in Me Seven Habits, with Leaders of the Month, Good News Notes, attendance, academic improvement and academic performance awards.
The December and January honorees are as follows
Leaders of the month
- Eighth grade: Aryiah Cottman, Sara Liddle and Xavier Martin.
- Seventh grade: Namarpreet Singh and Jacob Grossman.
- Sixth grade: Lilliana Garzon Ferrufino and Keidy Luciano.
- Fifth grade: Annabella Ramos and Ana Hernandez.
Good News Notes
- Eighth grade: Alyessia Avellino, Phillip Burrous, Gilani Dudley, Jasmine Garcia-Reyes, Yoscari Gomez Mejia, Ayelene Ines Leon, Damien Keating, Xavier Martin and Scarlett Saltos Zapatanga..
- Seventh grade: Faith Boyles, Ethan Bubois, Curajo DiLauro, Khloe Erceg, Gael Estrada Ruiz, Santiago Moguel, Jazmia Padilla, Luna Pixie Hulse, Krina Prajaapati, Greyson Torres, Aleigha Travis, Nahum Vallejo Sandoval and Claire Ferguson.
- Sixth grade: Kendriel Aliers Amparo, Raymond Cottman, Avery Decker, Tyrone Harris, Anabel Hernandez Fuentes, Mason Hopkins, Isabella Intranuovo, Savannah Kandic, Jayden Lopez Olivares, Denali Owens, Caleb Rusin, Illiany Sanabria, Jacob Shaffer, MaKynlie Smith, Stephani Smith and Katherine Valdez Calle.
- Fifth grade: Amaya Burton, Joseph Casco Baquenado, Willis Gamble Jr., Nayeli Hernandez Soperanez, Lillian Keating, Aaliyah McClain, Anthony Myers, Virginia Nivelo Cruz, Cailynn Pate, Alieska Perez Perez, Isabel Thomas and Darick Winfrey III.
Quarter 2 Redhawk Perfect Attendance Award
- Eighth grade: Amelia Cole, Adele Gulley, Alex Luna Diaz, Thomas McKay III and Jacob Pennell.
- Seventh grade: Maria Cinfuentes, Jeremy Correa, Michael Garzon Valle, Brenda Lucero Andrad, Zalaina Nash, Luke Poley, Namarpreet Singh, Erick Torres Garcia, Avery Wilson and Ethan Zheng.
- Sixth grade: Kendriel Aliers Amparo, Katarina Card, Jonathan Contreras Martinez, Raymond Cottman Jr., Gregory Dasraj, Ellis Dilworth, Ronal Dubon Duque, Gian Garcia-Melgar, Mia Grant, Madison Hernandez, Mason Hopkins, Isabella Intravuovo, Allison Juarez Perez, Tyler Kavleski, Aubrey Keating, Mackenzie Knack, Johan Llangoma Lema, Joseph Llangoma Lema, Jayden Lopez Olivares, Alexander Lynden, Ximena Malaga Gonzalez, Ayanelson Mazariegos Cruz, Trevor McCoy, Randy Panchana, Dylan Reyes Garcia, Jordanno Rivera, Abigail Romero, Makynlie Smith, Stephani Smith, Marjorie Tejada Servellon, Sophie Toledo, Ralph Urgiles Montero, Jermiah Wilson, Sophie Zayas and Subhan Zeeshan.
- Fifth grade: Finley Blume, Neviya Cash, Alanis Flores, Elvis Lucero Guzman, Ivanna Malaga Ventura, Logan Moore, Levi Poley, Izek Resto and Masharib Uddin.
Quarter 2 Redhawk Spirit Attendance Award (95% Attendance Rate/Two or Fewer Excused Absences)
- Eighth grade: Nathan Alvord, Alyessia Avellino, Luca Burgio, Phillip Burrous, Jordi Bustillo Martinez, Alexander Caiza Chango, Santiago Cando, Joel Cuji Angamarca, Matthew Decker, Casity DiBartolo, Joshua DiBartolo, Laudy D’Oleo, Thomas Etess, Mason Fingers, Alexandra Galeas Osorio, Jasmine Garcia-Reyes, Yoscari Gomez Mejia, Aubreigh Green, Fiona Gulley, Miles Harman, Nazarah Heglar, Zaniah Hernandez, Ayelene Ines-Leon, Caleb Kreiter, Sara Liddle, Edwin Maldonado Gomez, Wilton Mata, Censear McDonald, Gwendolyn Meddaugh, Bristol Misner, Gabriela Mosso, Alex Olivares-Reyes, Javier Ortiz Paz, Arturo Perez Reyes, Rhory Philippe, Rudis Reyes Lazo, Matthew Romero, Sulenny Romero, Scarlett Saltos Zapatanga, Quinn Santiago, Anthony Segovia Ramon, Makaidyn Smith, Tyler Smith, Jace Snowden, Emma Tacti, Alena Tarabichi, Wayne Toscano-Gardner, Sophia Vasko and Amaiya Williamson.
- Seventh grade: Madison Allen, Conner Baum, Luis Brizuela Moreno, Jayden Claude, Jahaira Correa Guzman, Gabriella Fields, Makayla Fuentes Serapio, Araceliss Gomez, Gavin Grant, Jacob Grossman, Randall Guncay Encalada, Lilly Kehrley, Sidra Koen James, Matthew Kolarik, Madison LaMantia, Denis Leon Aldana, Jessica Loftus, Josiah Lopez, Ixchel Marin Gonzalez, Harper Matuszak, Pricilla Matute, Ava McNett, Adner Mejia Aguilar,Edwin Moreno Reyes, Americus Mott, Liriel Mueses Valdez,Maryory Munoz Monzon, Sofia Navarrete, Jazmia Padilla,Erika Panama, Krina Prajapati, Michelle Ramirez Medina,Isabella Rodriguez, Vincent Sackett, Alyson Smith, Brycen Smith, Jayden Stoddard, Aleigha Travis and Eric Vargas Martin.
- Sixth grade: Kendriel Aliers Amparo, Elisa Barragan, Guiliana Birkett, Emma Boyles, Genesis Caiza Virachocha, Riley Church-Bradley, Dia D’Agata, Gregory Dasraj, Avery Decker, Ely Garcia Garcia, Tyrone Harris, Mason Hopkins, Isabella Intranuovo, Aubrie Keating, Mateusz Klys, Leandro Leon, Rachel Lopez-Luna, Alexandria Lyden, Ximena Malaga Gonzalez, Daisuke Mapes, Lorelai McCarthy, Hunter Miranda, Alisha Morales, Karen Mosso, Helen Munoz Barragan, Samuel Negroni, Paul Odior, Denali Owens, Daniela Ramirez-Alvarez, Kailani Rivera, Genesis Robles Burgos, Alan Romero, Sherlene Romero, Caleb Rusin, Jasper Sackett, Jacob Shaffer, MaKynlie Smith, Reinier Stanton, Sarah Steingart, Ralph Urgiles Montero, Cecia Vallejo Cruz, Raegan Wagner and Sophie Zayas.
- Fifth grade: Ariana Alvarez Leiva, Riley Baum, Paul Cando, Ailani Chavis, Joel Cruz Lopez, Darius Dawkins, Crisnelly D’Oleo Garcia, Alec Feliciano, Estiven Flores Baquedano, Avrianna Frasier, Willis Gamble Jr., Erik Garzon, Parker Gissentaner, Carlos Hernandez Aldana, Melanie Hernandez Santiago, Nayeli Hernandez Soperanez, Ana Hernandez, Damaris Jadan Pangolo, Lillian Keating, Ryleigh LaMantia, Josslynn Letohic, Keylin Lopez Nunez, Helen Lucero Bonilla, Lilith Lynker, Jace Martin, Derek Mateo Cruz, Caleb McNett, Nicholas McPhillips, Tierney Meddaugh, Daniel Mikalonis, Nyjha Miranda, Lisbeth Molina Rivera, Arysta Murphy, Mason Neves, Virginia Nivelo Cruz, Nevaeh Poole, Josemiguel Ramirez-Alvarez, Anabella Ramos, Dylenne Reyes Garcia, Brian Rivas, Altair Stanton and Karter Velde.
STAR Top 5 SGP Fall to Winter Reading
- Eighth grade: Isabella Beach, Fiona Gulley, Sadriana Han, Victoria Henry, Gavin Lisacchi, Elizabeth Macnamara, Jason Nolasco Monroy, Chris Rivas, Alfredo Rivera and Jace Snowden.
- Seventh grade: Damier Harrington, Matthew Kolarik, Santiago Moguel, Isabella Pujols, Angel Terraza Raymundo and Evan Vidalis.
- Sixth grade: Owen Brust, Riley Church Bradley, Abraham Garcia Martinez Genesis Robles Burgos and Amiyah Travis.
- Fifth grade: Izleya Alvarado, Ellenora Carroll, Christopher Castro Mato,Madeliz Cubero-Vargas, Joseph Geoghan, Ivanna Malaga Ventura, Cailynn Pate, Abigail Perez Reyes, Alonso Sierra Nunez, Henry Vogler and Ivan Zheng.
STAR Top 5 SGP Fall to Winter Math
- Eighth grade: Branden Edwards, Adrianna Gadsden, Selkir Molina Gonzalez, Jason Nolasco Monroy, Javier Ortiz Paz, Arturo Perez Reyes and Anthony Valdez Calle.
- Seventh grade: Curajo Dilauro, Alan Hernandez Lopez, Antoni Klys, Rebecca Norris, Luke Poley, Krina Prajapati and Erick Torres Garcia.
- Sixth grade: Marcel Davis, Justin Dowe, Lorelai McCarthy, Samuel Negroni, Jorge Tacuri Llano Marjorie Tejada Servellon and Kevin Vicente Lucas.
- Fifth grade: Finley Blume, Bryan Garcia Romualdo, Elvis Lucero Guzman, Hernan Munoz Aldana, Arysta Murphy and Brian Rivas.
STAR Top 5 Percentile Fall to Winter Reading
- Eighth grade: Matt Decker, Adele Gulley, Fiona Gulley, Victoria Henry, Adam KIng, Caleb Kreiter, Elizabeth MacNamara, Tristan Maloney,Jason Nolasco Monroy, and Alena Tarabichi.
- Seventh grade: Claire Ferguson, Michael Garzon Valle, Antoni Klys, Luke Poley, Angel Terraza Raymund and Evan Vidalis.
- Sixth grade: Owen Brust, Riley Church Bradley, Dia D’Agata, Ellis Dilworth, Delilah Flores Serapio, Aubrie Keating, Samuel Negroni and Lily Paynter.
- Fifth grade: Riley Baum, Darius Dawkins, Joseph Geoghan, Josslynn Leothic, Lilith Lynker, Caleb McNett, Tierney Meddaugh, Levi Poley, Henry Vogler and Ivan Zheng.
STAR Top 5 Percentile Fall to Winter Math
- Eighth grade: Caleb Kreiter,Tristan Maloney, Elizabeth MacNamara, Jacob Pennell, Arturo Perez Reyes and Anthony Valdez Calle.
- Seventh grade: Conner Baum, Claire Ferguson, Chase Golzak, Antoni Klys, Vincent Sackett,Brycen Smith and Angel Terraza Raymundo.
- Sixth grade: Muhammad Awais, Owen Brust, Farrah Conklin-Degraw, Dia D’Agata, Ellis Dilworth, Delilah Flores-Serapio, Samuel Negroni,Lily Paynter and Subhan Zeeshan.
- Fifth grade: Darius Dawkins, Dean Harte, Joseph Geoghan, Elvis Lucero Guzman, Caleb McNett, Masharib Uddin and Henry Vogler.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of Feb. 24-March 2, 2025
Our student athletes are in action this week in indoor track and field.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
Monday, Feb. 24
3:30 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Championship vs. Multiple Schools at SUNY Sullivan.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
No events scheduled.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
No events scheduled.
Thursday, Feb. 27
No events scheduled.
Friday, Feb. 28
No events scheduled
Saturday, March 1
9 a.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field State Qualifier vs. Multiple Schools at Armory Track.
Sunday, March 2
No events scheduled.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
Library to host Saturday Stories
The Liberty Public Library will host a story time and movement event for students in pre-kindergarten though second grade students and an accompanying adult.
Saturday Stories will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1. Attendees will read
stories and move like the characters as well as doing some yoga.
Liberty Public Library is at 189 N. Main St. in front of the Elementary School. For more information call 845-292-6070 or visit www.libertypubliclibrary.org.