Category: Elementary News
Interact Club spearheads bench-building effort
The Liberty Interact Club recently completed a community service project in partnership with community volunteers, Interact advisers, and Liberty Middle School students to construct benches for the town of Liberty. Through the efforts of 23 volunteers, six benches were successfully built during the project. Three benches will be placed along the Walnut Mountain House History Trail, while the remaining three benches will be installed throughout the community for residents and visitors to enjoy.
This project provided students with valuable hands-on experience in teamwork, woodworking, problem solving, and community service. Students had the opportunity to work alongside community members while learning practical construction skills and the importance of giving back to their community.
A special thank you goes to the Liberty High School Woodworking Class for engraving the boards used for the benches. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail added a personalized and lasting touch to the project that will be appreciated for years to come.
The Liberty Interact Club also funded the purchase of the wood and materials needed to complete the benches, demonstrating the club’s continued commitment to service and community improvement initiatives within the town of Liberty.
“This project reflects the importance of creating meaningful opportunities for youth to become involved in their community, build pride in where they live, and experience the impact of volunteerism firsthand,” adviser Alyssa Thalmann said.
The completed benches and trail improvements will officially be showcased during the Grand Opening of the Walnut Mountain House History Trail starting at 10 a.m. June 6.
LMS to host cleanup at Walnut Mountain Park
Liberty Middle School will host a park cleanup from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the Walnut Mountain Park.
Those who wish to take part are asked to register by emailing athalmann@libertyk12.org or dcummins@libertyk12.org.
Those who are taking part are asked to meet at main entrance of the park at 73 Walnut Mountain Road in Liberty. It is suggested that participants bring a water bottle, comfortable clothes, sunscreen and a hat.
Trash bags, litter pickers, rakes, shovels and gloves will be provided, as will light refreshments and snacks.
This will be done in part for preparation for the Walnut Mountain House Trail grand opening on June 6
LCSD District-wide Safety Plan available for review
The Liberty Central School District’s District-wide Safety Plan is available for review on our website and at the district office at 115 Buckley St. in Liberty. It will be available for public comment through June 26, 2026.
Comments may be submitted to questions@libertyk12.org or to the Liberty Central School Office, 115 Buckley St, Liberty, NY 12754.
Liberty helps celebrate 10 years of Creating Healthier Schools and Communities
Liberty Central School District Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan recently attended the Creating Healthier Schools and Community Awards & Recognition Celebration at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan. The celebration showcased the culmination of 10 years of successful collaboration and projects that have been implemented to improve physical activity and nutrition for individuals of all ages in Sullivan County. As part of the celebration, Liberty Central School District received a $2,500 celebratory check. We thank CCE Sullivan for their partnership over the past decade and look forward to more in the future.
Friends of Liberty Library to host plant sale
The Friends of Liberty Library will host its plant sale on Thursday, May 28, until sold out.
Flowers, vegetable plants and house plants will be available for sale for the home and garden. Proceeds will benefit Liberty Public Library.
It will take place at the library at 189 N. Main St. in Liberty.
For more information, visit www.libertypubliclibrary.org or call 845-292-6070.
Threat made on bus determined to be noncredible
This morning, May 21, a student reported to a bus monitor that they heard a student make a threatening statement toward the school the previous day. The monitor immediately reported the incident to Rolling V, who promptly notified the district and Liberty Police Department. The LES school resource officer responded and LPD investigated. It was determined the threat was noncredible.
“We take all threats seriously, as the safety of our staff and students is our top priority,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said. “I am thankful for the quick action of the monitor and the Liberty Police Department.”
The situation is being dealt with according to the Liberty CSD Code of Conduct.
Professional development offers working, learning opportunities
Liberty faculty and staff were still hard at work after students left for a half day on Tuesday, May 19.
During the half-day professional development time, faculty and staff worked with the DESSA social-emotional screener, the LinkIt data warehouse, and the EduPlanet curriculum mapping platform, as well as learned more about the collaborative Kami app and AI tools for teacher assistant and aides, and took courses specific to their field.
The day concluded with a year-in-review presentation shared by Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan.
“It is very important for our faculty and staff to also be students,” Dr. Sullivan said. “To be effective educators, we all must continue to learn and adapt to new teaching methods, strategies and tools.”
PTA to sponsor staff dodgeball game
The Liberty Elementary and Middle School staff will face off in the PTA-sponsored Liberty School Wars Dodgeball games at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 27.
All are welcome to the free event, which will be held the high school gym.
Donations will be accepted and concessions will be sold.
Liberty plans Fourth of July celebration, seeks vendors
Liberty will celebrate 250 years of American Independence with a Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4.
The event, which start at 10 a.m. on Main Street, will feature a parade, food and craft vendors, entertainment and fireworks.
The rain date will be Sunday, July 5.
For more information or to become a vendor, visit the vendor application form or email ritademayo@gmail.com.
Liberty Museum and Arts Center to host ‘Movie Prop and Cosplay’ workshop
The Liberty Museum and Arts Center is inviting the community to be part of a free “Movie Prop and Cosplay” art workshop series in the coming weeks.
The workshops, which will build upon each other, will be held from 3-5 p.m. Thursdays, May 28-June 25.
The Liberty Museum and Arts Center is opening its doors and inviting the community to come and be part of the action. Organizers want to encourage all of Liberty to not only come and see the exhibits planned this year, but to help create the exhibits as well. The center will provide the basic materials and teach new skills during the workshop and at the end, participants creations will be displayed at the museum.
Those who are interested are asked to RSVP with Roxxanne Rittenhouse at 845-807-4209 or at the center at 46 S. Main St., Liberty, NY 12754.