Year: 2025
Liberty musicians to take part in All-County Music Festival
Nearly 100 students from Liberty Central School District will take part in the 70th annual Sullivan County Music Educators’ Association All-County Music Festival in Monticello.
Students will work with notable guest conductors from throughout the United States on Friday, March 7, and during the day on Saturday, March 8.
The event will culminate with three concerts on Saturday at the Monticello High School Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium at 39 Breakey Ave. Elementary Chorus and Middle School Band will perform at 1 p.m., followed by Senior High Mixed Chorus, Junior High Band and Senior High Treble Chorus at 3 p.m., with the final concert, featuring Senior High Jazz Band and Junior High String Orchestra at 5 p.m.
Liberty students scheduled to participate in the festival are:
Elementary Chorus
Katarina Card, Riley Church-Bradley, Avery Decker, Viviana Fraiser, Joseph Geoghan, Tyler Kavleski, Sydney Kehrer, Makenzie Knack, Ryleigh LaMantia, Josslyn Letohic, Daisuke Mapes, Cora McConnell, Nicholas McPhillips, Logan Moore, Denali Owens, Shaleigh Santiago, MaKynlie Smith, Henry Vogler, Raegan Wagner and Sophie Zayas.
Middle School Band
Owen Brust, Raymond Cottman Jr., Dia D’Agata, Claire Ferguson, Michael Garzon, Chase Golzak, Gavin Grant, Mia Grant, Genesis Harrison, Dylan Joya Reyes, Aubrie Keating, Lilly Kehrley, Antoni Klys, Corinne Lake, Harper Matuszak, Bentley Moore, Scarlett Ratner, Sherlene Romero, Caleb Rusin and Brycen Smith.
Junior High Band
Phillip Burrous, Amelia Cole, Grace Fitzgerald, Jasmine Garcia Reyes, Mariana Joya Reyes, Jacob Pennell and Tyler Smith.
Junior High String Orchestra
Farrah Conklin Degraw, Joshua DiBartolo, Makayla Fuentes-Serapio, Belle Gandulla, Alan Hernandez Lopez, Ayelene Ines-Leon, Isabella Intranuovo, Olivia Matuszak, McKinzie Paterson, Aaliyssa Rodriguez, Sulenny Romero and Alena Tarabichi and Sophia Vasko.
Junior High Band
Zachariah Bickham, Hope Corbett and Timothy Eronimous.
Senior High Jazz Band
Kaitlyn Bodolosky, Brandon Buschmann, Sophia Ferguson, Luis Molina Gonzalez and Phillo Romero.
High School Treble Choir
Endya Alvarez, Liliana Crespo, Sydania Foster, Lianna Gissentaner, Audrey Krum, Lena Lagatutta, Angelina Magie, Katherine Maldonado, Elizabeth Navarette, Riley Santiago and Mykenzi Williams.
High School Mixed Choir
Sophia Avellino, Genna DeFrank, Eli Desrochers, , Allisson Diaz Lopez, Christopher DiBartolo, Lia Guillerme, Jordan Hewlett, Kelsey Hopkins,Tyler Juron, Jacob Kelly, Joshua Kratz, Shea-Leigh Kristiansen, James Letohic III, Gabriella Sheridan, Elijah Warren, Rachel Yaun, Sebastian Yupanqui and Rita Zheng.
Participating students have had a chance to pre-purchase tickets. Any remaining tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and are $8 each.
Please note that all concert audience members will go through a security checkpoint with metal detectors. Attendees are asked to leave unnecessary bags in the vehicle and personal knives are not permitted into the building.
For more information on the concert, call Andrew Verdino or Michael Mingo at 845-794-8840, ext. 10853.
No changes in ESSA designations for 2024-25
The New York State Education Department recently released accountability designations for all public school districts as required under the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. There are no changes in the 2024-25 designations.
The Middle School remains a Targeted Support and Improvement School, because four student subgroups — Black, Hispanic, English Language Learners and Economically Disadvantaged — did not meet expectations.
Liberty Elementary School remains designated as a Potential Target School, due to the achievement scores of our students with disabilities.
The District remains a Targeted District, because of the Middle School designation.
Last year Liberty High School was classified a Local Support and Improvement school, formerly known as a “School in Good Standing.” LHS had been on the Targeted Support and Improvement school list for several years, including the two years designations were not changed because of the pause in testing during the COVID pandemic.
For more information about the district’s accountability designations, visit the district’s ESSA webpage, or contact Interim Assistant Superintendent Marianne Serratore at 845-292-5400, ext. 2063, or mserratore@libertyk12.org.
LHS names second marking period Stellar Students
Liberty High School awarded dozens of students a Stellar Student Award for the second marking period. The Stellar Student Awards recognize students who for the quarter were referral-free, had no more than two absences, had no unexcused late entries, and had a 75 or above quarter average with no failures or incompletes.
Earning honors were:
12th grade: Yedrick Aliers Cruz, Quinn Allen, Kaitlyn Bodolosky, Sophia Ferguson, Erik Aynuca Gramal, Braedan Clarke, Abdi Coy Pop, James Dworetsky, Jose Galeas Aguilar, Bryan Jimbo Montero, Jack Krum, Jordan Loucks, Skylar Loyce, Kimberlin Malaga Gonzalez, Brenna Mangan, Owen Moore, Sierra Norris, Luis Otero Jr., Joshuaj Reyes Escobedo, Jacob Schulte, Austin Werlau and Rita Zheng.
11th grade: Tarek Benadim, Carmela Burgio, Addison Bury, Jake Cross, Marcus Curry, Allison Diaz Lopez, Joseph DiBartolo, Sydania Foster, Yoselin Franco Herrarte, Lia Guillerme, Kelsey Hopkins, Jenifer Jadan Panama, Zane Kip, Gustavo Leon, James Letohic III, Arwyn Lucero-Bonilla, Angelina Magie, Leonel Malaga Ventura, Quelin Molina Gavilan, William Pennell, Cassandra Porter, Jose Rivera, Joshua Ross, Tayler Schwartz, Aimee Sherwood, Jaidon Simmons, Justin Simon, Isabella Wagner and Angela Wheeler.
10th grade: Derrick Aliers Amparo, Zackary Alvord, Jill Baumander, Olivia Corrigan, Riley Cox, Dung Duong, Peyton Hadjstylianos, Dayami Hernandez Santiago, Misael Juarez Perez, Jeremiah McLeod, Jose Moreno Reyes, Katherine Panama Guaillazaca, Lucio Ponce Vazquez, Riley Santiago, Jordan Smith, Allison Vasko, Giuliana Wagner and Sebastian Yupanqui.
Ninth grade: Stephanie Amaya Bonilla, Keven Cordero Lima, Ezra Dilworth, Sophia Duarte, Stephanie Gomez Nivelo, Jade Guaillazaca Lopez, Charlotte Horton DeMorla, Tyler Juron, Hunter Kavleski, Shea-Leigh Kristiansen, Adriana Leon Gavilan, Evelyn Molina Ax, Anai Perez Sanchez, Adriana Ponce Agredano, Gabriella Sheridan, Baileigh Steinberg and William Vargas-Martin.
A video message from the superintendent on winter accomplishments
Please watch the following video message from Dr. Patrick Sullivan,
Message in text below:
Hello Liberty,
Spring is just around the corner, at least that’s what we are told. But before the warmer weather hits, I want to take a moment to look back at all the great things our Redhawks have accomplished this winter.
Our athletes have shown growth across all sports, with several student-athletes seeing post-season play. Seven wrestlers competed in sectionals, four of our indoor track and field athletes took part in state qualifiers, and a Liberty skier, Hudson Danzilo, participated in states.
On the arts side, our photographers and writers earned dozens of awards in the Mid-Hudson Regional Scholastic Art and Writing competition. Liberty Performing Arts presented a wonderful production of “Clue,” and LES had its first Drama Club production, “Seussical Kids.” I look forward to the Middle School’s “Shrek Jr.” in April.
I also want to thank everyone who attended our All Things Liberty Winter Festival last month.It was great seeing so many of our Redhawk families have fun while learning more about our school community.
I visit classrooms across our buildings regularly and am impressed with all the hard work our faculty and staff are putting in to make Liberty a great place to learn. We couldn’t do what we do without them.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to email questions@libertyk12.org.
Thank you.
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.
Four Redhawks to compete in indoor track and field state qualifiers
Four Liberty Redhawk indoor track and field student-athletes will compete in the state qualifier meet on Saturday, March 1, at the Armory Track and Field Center in New York City. Sydania Foster will compete in the 55-meter and 300-meter dash, Starr Harris will compete in the 55-meter hurdles. Brooke Bull will compete in the pole vault. Chris Rogers will compete in the 55-meter dash and the long jump. They will face other student athletes from all schools in Section 9 to try to earn a spot at the state meet next weekend in Staten Island.
(Photos courtesy of LHS student Allison Vasko)
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.