Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Liberty
Liberty Schools Win Seventh National Music Education Award
Liberty Central School District earns its seventh consecutive Best Communities for Music Education award from the NAMM Foundation.
Liberty athletics draws more students, reaches state competition
Liberty Central's athletic participation has grown across all grade levels since the district introduced the Champion Plan last year, with teams advancing to state competition and earning playoff berths.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Liberty schools blend subjects to boost learning across grades
Liberty Central School District expanded collaborative learning across grade levels, with students completing cross-subject projects and accessing college courses.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Liberty Schools Begin $50M Upgrade Project
Liberty Central School District completed the first phase of a $50 million capital improvement plan, finishing construction on an athletic field with bleachers, pressbox, lights, scoreboard and turf.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Liberty High School to showcase K-12 art show May 12
Liberty Central School District opens its K-12 art show May 12 at Liberty High School, featuring student work, crafts and portfolio presentations.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Liberty High School photographers win 65 awards at regional competition
Liberty High School's photography program captured 65 awards at a regional competition, part of an expansion bringing music, visual arts and theater to elementary grades.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Liberty Schools to Hold Budget Hearing and Two Board Meetings May 5
The Liberty Board of Education meets May 5 for a budget hearing at 6 p.m. and a regular board meeting at 6:20 p.m., both at the High School. The budget hearing will be livestreamed.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Liberty High and Middle School launch FFA and esports clubs
Liberty High and Middle School launched FFA and esports clubs this year. The FFA chapter's founding story will be featured at the state conference, while the new esports teams posted multiple victories in their inaugural season.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026