LPS Announces
Retiring Class of 2021
As the 2020-2021 school year officially begins to draw to a close, Liberty Public Schools has announced the Retiring Class of 2021. Unfortunately, the annual Retirement Program/Reception in 2020 was forced to be held in a fully virtual format. As COVID-19 restrictions have been reduced in recent months, LPS is excited that we will be able to host an in-person event to honor all retirees choosing to attend. The program will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the Liberty High School Performing Arts Theater. Due to continued restrictions on indoor capacities, attendance will be limited, with staff, families, and community members encouraged to watch the event live on the Liberty Public Schools YouTube channel.
"I cannot express how excited we are to be able to recognize and thank our retirees for their loyal service to Liberty Public Schools," said LPS Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Tucker. "This will be our first District-level in-person event held since prior to the pandemic, and we can't think of a better event to be able to celebrate these amazing individuals."
To view the entire LPS Retiring Class of 2020-2021, click here.
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Sapphires are National Champions Again!
The Liberty High School Dance Team, the Sapphires, competed in the UDA Virtual National Dance Team Championships winning first in both Small Varsity Pom & Small Varsity Jazz. The team also came in second for Large Varsity Game Day. UDA NCTC is a well-established national dance team competition and has been in existence for 38 years. In only 7 years of attending this competition, the Liberty Sapphires have made a name for Liberty High School and placed Liberty, Missouri, on the map! These are the first national titles for the Sapphire program; this accomplishment is truly an impressive feat. The Sapphire team is honored and humbled to be ranked among the best of the best in the country, and the team hopes to have the opportunity to return to compete in person next year. Congratulations to the Liberty Sapphires and all of the Sapphire alum who paved the way!
Dancers include: Storm Alicie (captain), Sofia Berman, Taygen Brown, Alana Bryson, Olivia DiGiovanni, Avery Hastings, Ava Hunt, Natalya Knoke (captain), Katie Mackie (captain), Morgan Magel, Reese McFather, Sara Pfannenstiel, Kellen Reeve, Giuliana Siraguso, Alina Valencia, Keegan Ward (captain) and Riley Willis. The team is coached by Haley Klein and Maggie Willis.
To view their championship performances, click below!
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Commencement Ceremonies Set for Sunday, May 23, 2021
It was recently announced that the graduating classes for both Liberty High School and Liberty North High School will have commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 23. The ceremonies will return to Children's Mercy Park, home to Sporting Kansas City, located in Kansas City, KS. The Liberty North High School Class of 2021 will take center stage with their event at 9 a.m., followed by the Liberty High School Class of 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Both commencement ceremonies will also be streamed live and made available on the LPS YouTube page.
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HOPE Award Ceremonies Now Available for Viewing
The Liberty Education Foundation hosted two incredibly powerful and inspiring HOPE Award ceremonies on both Tuesday evening, April 27, and Thursday evening, April 29, at the Liberty High School Performing Arts Center.
Since 1996, the Foundation has recognized students who display exceptional attitudes and actions, inspire others, and make their schools and communities better places with HOPE Awards. Each elementary and secondary school in the LPS family nominates a recipient for the Personal Initiative, Courage, and Humanitarian awards, and secondary schools also select recipients for the Integrity and Community Service awards.
To see all of this year's nominees, click here. In addition, both events were live-streamed and are now available to watch on the LPS YouTube channel. Congratulations to all of this year's HOPE Award recipients!
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AFC Applications Being Accepted
The Board of Education is currently seeking applicants interested in filling the vacant seats of the Audit & Finance Committee. The available seats are three, 3-year positions ending June 30, 2024. Service for the position will begin immediately following an interview and selection process by the Board of Education to be conducted at the regular Board of Education meeting scheduled in June. Applicants must be available to participate in the interview process on that date.
The Audit & Finance Committee is appointed by the Liberty Public School District Board of Education and is responsible for making recommendations to the Board relating to any matters of audit or financial concern within the operation of the District. The overall responsibility of the Committee consists of performing a comprehensive, prospective review of the operations of the District and making recommendations, including, but not limited to, the following: financial reports of revenue and expenditures, non-bond capital improvement reports, bond issue capital improvement reports, investment reports, annual budget, long-range financial planning objectives, audit reports, and internal control reports. The comprehensive charter of the Audit & Finance Committee can be viewed by clicking here.
Additional information for interested applicants includes the following:
Meeting Frequency: Committee members commit to review financial data on a monthly basis and attend quarterly meetings typically on Monday evening, 5:30 p.m., the day prior to regular Board of Education meetings.
Qualifications: Residents of the Liberty Public School District wishing to serve on the Audit & Finance Committee should have experience or background in a leadership capacity, budget, accounting, auditing or finance.
Meetings held by the Audit & Finance Committee are open, public meetings held under the auspices of Missouri Sunshine Law.
Applications will be accepted beginning Friday, May 7, 2021, through Friday, May 21, 2021. Interested patrons may fill out an application online on the LPS website by clicking here.
Applications must be received by the close of business, 4:30 p.m., on Friday, May 21, 2021. Applicant interviews will be conducted at the regular Board of Education meeting scheduled in June.
For more information, please contact Cindy Sullivant, Chief Financial Officer at 816-736-7105.
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Student/Staff Recognitions |
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QuickNews Bulletin Board Available for Viewing
Due to the high volume of student/staff recognitions during the springtime, we will be regularly posting these various achievements and announcements on our QuickNews Bulletin Board, available on the LPS website. This page can be accessed by clicking here. Recognitions and announcements will be updated and posted regularly.
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Upcoming District/Community Events |
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LHS/LNHS Athletics Offer Summer Camps
Athletic Departments at both Liberty High School and Liberty North High School will be offering youth sports camps for various ages over the course of this summer. To find out more about Liberty High School Blue Jay Camps, click here. If you are interested in registering your son or daughter in a Liberty North High School Eagle Camp, click here.
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Kid's Zone Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Our LPS Kid's Zone Summer Camp registration window is now officially open. This year's session will take place July 7-30. We have an action-packed program lined up that is sure to energize your child with a strong interest in learning and exploration through many fun activities. Registration for Kid's Zone Summer Camp is now open for all K-5 families! We still have several spots available if you are interested in signing up. There is limited capacity, so families are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Enrollment is open on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please visit our website to access the enrollment forms and view additional details. Kid's Zone Summer Camp
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Earnest & Edna Shepherd Youth Camps Offered
The Earnest & Edna Shepherd Youth Center will offer 10 day camps this summer featuring super counselors, new friends, the woods, the zip line, the pool, the trails, and a variety of outdoor/indoor adventures. Camps loosely based upon our favorite books including Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Last Air Bender, Treasure Island/Captain Abdul Pirate School, and Merlin's Magic Adventures/Inventions in the Tree House Series. In addition, during the last week of the summer, we are hosting a series of one day mini camps. For more information regarding camp offerings, click here!
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Upcoming LPS Dates at a Glance |
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - Board of Education Meeting (7 p.m./District Administration Center)
Friday, May 28, 2021 - Last Day of School (Three-Hour Early Release)
Thursday, June 3, 2021 - Summer School Begins
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Liberty Public Schools
8 Victory Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
816.736.5300
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