LPS Strategic Plan Survey Available
This spring, Liberty Public Schools will be working to update our Strategic Plan that will be designed to guide our district in upcoming years. As part of this process, we would like to gain feedback from our stakeholder groups. Several opportunities will be provided in the coming weeks and will be publicized in our various communication outlets. Today, though, we wanted to provide you with our first opportunity through our Strategic Plan Survey. This survey only takes a few minutes to complete and can be accessed by clicking here.
Thank you for your consideration in providing us with this valuable feedback, and for your continued support of Liberty Public Schools!
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Summer Adventure 2024 Enrollment Information
The Liberty Public Schools summer school program, Summer Adventure 2024, opened enrollment for students grades K-8 on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The enrollment window for high school students (grades 9-12) will officially open Friday, March 1, 2024. The program this year will take place Monday, June 3, 2024 - Friday, June 28, 2024. There will be various learning opportunities for students in all grade levels. Please note that the deadline for students to receive summer school transportation services is Monday, April 8, 2024. To sign-up for our summer school program today, click here.
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Grow Your Own Teachers Application Window Open
The LPS Grow Your Own Teachers program returns for another year, with the application window now open. This is a loan forgiveness program for culturally diverse students currently enrolled as seniors in Liberty Public Schools. Selected students will receive a financial aid reward to be applied to each of the four years required to earn a teaching degree at any accredited college or university. To learn more about this program, and to apply, click here. The application deadline is February 23, 2024.
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In the Loop with LPS
Celebrates Counselors
This week, we introduce you to one of our amazing counselors as we celebrate School Counselor Week in LPS. Shoal Creek Elementary Counselor, Ms. Shannon Fletcher, shares what it's like to be a school counselor. To listen to this week's episode, click here.
In the Loop with LPS is available on any of the platforms that you listen to your podcasts, including Spotify, Amazon, and Apple.
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Student/Staff Recognitions | |
Sapphires Capture National Championship Win
The Liberty High School Varsity Dance Team, the Sapphires, had yet another memorable weekend at the UDA national competition held at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. On Saturday, February 3, 2024, they were crowned the 2024 Medium Variety Division 1 Game Day National Champions! This category championship continues to solidify their mark as one of the best high school dance programs in the nation. Congratulations to the entire Sapphire program on this amazing news!
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Upcoming District/Community Events | |
Kindergarten Enrollment Now Open
Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year opened on Thursday,
February 1, 2024. To register, you may visit our district website at www.LPS53.org and select For Families → Online Student Enrollment.
Please note, if your student is currently enrolled at the LPS Early Childhood Center through the end of the 2023-2024 school year, you do not need to complete a new enrollment for kindergarten.
Schools will be providing Kindergarten Welcome opportunities for new kindergarteners and their families to become more familiar with the building in the coming months.
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Join our LPS Team and Apply Today!
Are you ready to jump-start your career or know someone who would make a great addition to the Liberty Public Schools team? If so, we are hiring for classified and certificated positions. To view the list of openings and to apply, click here.
For further information regarding our open positions, call LPS Human Resources at 816-736-5300.
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Drivers Education Registration Available
The LPS Drivers Education program returns for another year. The registration window to enroll students opened on February 1, 2024. For more information regarding this program, and to sign up for a session click here.
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EPiC Elementary Randomized Enrollment Now Open
If you are interested in placing your child's name in the EPiC Elementary randomized lottery process for enrollment in the 2024-2025 school year, the online enrollment is now open. For more information regarding EPiC's enrollment process, visit their website by clicking here or call the EPiC office at 736-5730. In addition, EPiC guidelines and more information can be accessed by clicking here. Enrollment is open through February 29, 2024.
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Blue Jay Nation Hosts
Trivia Night
Join Blue Jay Nation PTSA on Saturday, February 24, 2024, for an evening of brain busting questions, snacks, fundraising and fun! Questions will be a mix of fun general knowledge and pop culture, with a few Blue Jay trivia questions sprinkled in. Grab your friends and form a team or compete as an individual. Event details and registration info can be found by clicking here!
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PTA Council to Host Board Candidate Meet and Greet
The Liberty PTA Council will hosts a Liberty Public Schools Board Candidate Meet and Greet coming up Thursday, March 7, 2024, at South Valley Middle School. The event will begin at 7 p.m., and be held in the SVMS cafeteria. It is expected that the three candidates that have filed for candidacy in the upcoming April 2, 2024, election will be in attendance. For additional information on the election, click here.
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Upcoming LPS Calendar at a Glance | |
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Friday, February 16, 2024 - District Prof. Development Day (Schools Closed)
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Monday, February 19, 2024 - President's Day (Schools Closed)
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - Board Meeting (7 p.m./District Admin Center)
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