Category: High School News
Library to host marshmallow building challenge
The Liberty Public Library will host a marshmallow building challenge for middle and high school students on Wednesday, April 30.
From 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. students in fifth through 12th grades are invited to the library at 189 N. Main St. in front of Liberty Elementary School to complete to build the tallest and strongest structure using marshmallows and toothpicks.
Snacks will be available and candy prizes will be awarded. Students may compete in teams.
For more information, call 845-292-6070 or visit www.libertypubliclibrary.org.
BOE to meet April 22, April 30
The next Liberty Central School District Board of Education meeting will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in the HS Media Center. The board anticipates to enter into executive session (not open to the public) immediately. The regular portion of the meeting, open to the public, is expected to resume at 6 p.m.. The agenda will be available on Monday, April 22, at Board Docs.
There will be a special meeting of the Board of Education at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the District Office at 115 Buckley St. in Liberty. The board anticipates entering into executive session immediately. There will be no other business and the meeting will be adjourned at the end of the executive session. The meeting is not open to the public. The agenda will be available at Board Docs on Tuesday, April 29.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of April 14-20, 2025
With spring break this week, the sports docket is light. But our track and field student-athletes do have one event scheduled.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
Monday, April 14
No events scheduled.
Tuesday, April 15
10 a.m.: Boy and Girls Varsity Track and Field vs. Multiple Schools at Roundout Valley Central School.
Wednesday, April 16
No events scheduled.
Thursday, April 17
No events scheduled.
Friday, April 18
No events scheduled
Saturday, April 19
No events scheduled
Sunday, April 20
No events scheduled.
Redhawk football player to become Hartwick Hawk
A second Liberty Redhawk has signed to play football with a DIII Empire 8 team next year.
Andrew McPhillips will become a Hartwick College Hawk this fall.
At a signing ceremony on Wednesday, April 9, Andrew, sitting alongside his parents, Mike and Karen, and brother Nick, made his official commitment to the Oneonta college. Andrew will likely face off on the gridiron against Redhawk teammate Mathew Lutz, who will be playing for Alfred University.
Andrew has been playing football his entire life. He was a member of many non-school-based and invite-only offense/defense all-star championship teams that played in various NFL stadiums. He was a four-year member of the Liberty varsity football team, three of those as a two-way starter on the offense and defensive line.
His sophomore year was cut short when he broke his femur in the opening game that season, but he rehabbed and bounced back to finish his last two years strong as center on offense and defensive tackle on defense. Andrew also played on special teams units and represented Liberty in the exceptional senior all-star game this year.
“The Liberty Redhawk Football family is proud of Andrew and wish him the best of luck at Hartwick,” head coach Adam Lake said.
Soap Box Derby info, sign-up meeting set for April 23
There will be an informational and sign-up meeting for the Sullivan County Soap Box Derby at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Liberty Firehouse. The event is open to children and teens ages 7-18.
For more information, call Mike at 845-807-2894 or send a message via the Sullivan County Soapbox Derby’s homepage.
A message regarding high school graduation dress code
Dear Liberty families,
On Feb. 27, the district held a forum to discuss the current dress code for our high school graduation ceremony. The dress code is in place to maintain the formality of the event while keeping the focus on our students’ academic and civic achievements.
Along with their caps and gowns, the district has, in the past, allowed students to wear regalia from certain outside organizations/entities. Students will continue to be permitted to wear regalia from those previously approved organizations/entities, which are listed below. The district will not permit students to wear regalia provided by any other outside organization, entity, group or otherwise that are not included on the list below. Students are also permitted to decorate the tops of their graduation caps to reflect their heritage, families, personalities and journeys, provided that such decorations comply with the district’s Code of Conduct and Student Dress Code policy.
During the forum, about 15 attendees requested a change to the existing dress code. They noted that some surrounding districts have implemented changes; however, upon further review, we found that the districts in Sullivan County follow a graduation dress code similar to ours.
We appreciate our students, alumni and families for sharing their perspectives.
After careful consideration, the current graduation dress code will be as follows:
- School-issued: Valedictorian sash; salutatorian sash; LHS Class Officer cord.
- Other approved regalia: National Honor Society stole; United States Armed Forces stole or sash; New York State Public High School Athletic Association medal; New York State Seal of Biliteracy medal; National Art Honor Society cord; National Technical Honor Society cord; HOBY Youth Leadership cord; NY Blood Center Donor cord; New York State Seal of Civic Readiness medal; and Sullivan County BOCES SkillsUSA.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Sullivan, Superintendent
Dr. Derek Adams, High School Principal
LES kindergarten registration continues
Registration for kindergarten at Liberty Elementary School opened April 1.
To qualify, children must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2025, and a resident of the Liberty Central School District. Students that are in the Liberty Central School District universal pre-k program at LES or G&D do not need to register.
To register, parents or guardians must fill out a registration packet and provide a copy of parent/guardian’s photo ID; custody papers, if applicable; proof of residency, such as a utility bill or rental lease; and the child’s birth certificate, immunization records and a copy of recent physical exam, which must include all school physical exam requirements. Parents and guardians are encouraged to check with their child’s doctor for details.
To register, email haustin@libertyk12.org or call 845-292-5400, ext. 2331.
Village flushing water system, impacting water at school buildings
The village of Liberty is flushing its water distribution system, causing low water pressure and water throughout the village to become brown. The water is not contaminated. This impacts the Liberty Elementary, Middle and High Schools and the District Office. Flushing of the Parksville transmission line will take place through April 16 with the Village Water System being flushed the week of April 21. Flushing will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
If water begins to get brown in a building, water fountains will be temporarily shut down until the water clears. All staff and students are encouraged to limit water use at this time.
Updates will be available on the village website, www.libertyvillageny.org.
Sports schedule, and results, for the week of April 7-13, 2025
Our student-athletes are in action this week in baseball, golf, softball, tennis and track and field.
Here are the schedule and results, if available. Livestream links are included where available.
The schedule is subject to change. Check the Liberty schedule on the Section IX website for the latest.
Monday, April 7
All events postponed or canceled.
Tuesday, April 8
All events postponed or canceled.
Wednesday, April 9
3 p.m.: Boys Varsity Golf vs. James I. O’Neill at Sullivan County Golf and Country Club
4:15 p.m.: JV Baseball vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty High School
4:15 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field vs. Multiple Schools at Sullivan West – Jeffersonville
Result: The varsity girls and boys track and field teams traveled to Sullivan West and came out victorious against a tough opponent. Most athletes put together new season best performances and ran in events that they were not used to just to try to get some points for the team. One key performance was Brooke Bull who shattered her own school pole vault record of 9’6 with a 11’0 vault.
4:30 p.m.: Varsity Baseball vs. Sullivan West Central at Sullivan West – Lake Huntington
4:30 p.m.: Varsity Softball vs. Port Jervis at Port Jervis High School
Result: Port Jervis 12, Liberty 0.
4:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Middletown at Liberty High School
Thursday, April 10
3:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Golf vs. Multiple Schools at Wallkill Golf Club
4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Golf vs. Multiple Schools at The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge
4 p.m.: Boys and Girls Modified Track and Field vs. Sullivan West Central at Liberty High School
4:15 p.m.: Modified Baseball vs. Sullivan West Central at Sullivan West – Lions Field
4:15 p.m.: Modified Softball vs. Sullivan West Central at Sullivan West – Lake Huntington
Friday, April 11
4 p.m.: Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field Vs. Livingston Manor/Roscoe at Liberty High School
4:30 p.m.: JV Baseball vs. Beacon City at Memorial Park
Saturday, April 12
No events scheduled
Sunday, April 13
No events scheduled.
Parent/guardian feedback on DCIP wanted
Liberty Central School District is seeking feedback from district parents and guardians concerning the LCSD District Comprehensive Improvement Plan.
An online forum will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 12. Those who are interested are asked to fill out this Google form by April 28. A link to attend the meeting will be emailed to the email address associated with the form.