Email: colbert.justin@iowacityschools.org
Website: https://liberty.iowacityschools.org/
Location: 1400 South Dubuque Street, North Liberty, IA, USA
Phone: (319) 688-1350
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LibertyHighSchool2017
X: @ColbertJust, @ICLibertyHS

Instagram: liberty_bolts

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

• October 7- 4:15-7:45 PM (In-person)
• October 9 - 4:15-7:45 PM (Virtual)
• January 22 - 4:15-7:45 PM (Virtual)
• April 16- 4:15-7:45 PM (In-Person) (College and Career Fair- 5-:00-7:30 PM)

DANCES

• September 21 - Homecoming Dance @ Liberty (7:00-10:00 PM)
• January 25 - Winter Dance @ Liberty (7:00-10:00 PM)
• May 3 - Prom @ IMU (7:30-10:30 PM)

SENIORS

• October 8 - Senior Jostens Assembly (@ 1:45 PM, Auditorium)
• March 1 - Senior photo due to Yearbook (Send photos to jabbari.anna@iowacityschools.org)
• March 26- Senior Cap & Gown Pick-Up (10 AM- 1 PM) commons near main office
• May 21 - Senior Awards & Scholarship Recognition Evening
• May 29 - Senior Grad Elementary Walk-Throughs (8:15 AM)
• May 30 - Senior’s Last Day
• May 30 - Graduation Rehearsal (Xtream Arena @ 10:30 AM-12:00 PM)
• May 31 - Liberty High Graduation (Xtream Arena @ 6:00 PM)

MIDTERMS & END OF TRIMESTERS

• October 4 - Midterm
• November 21 - End of 1st Trimester
• January 24 - Midterm
• March 6 - End of 2nd Trimester
• April 25 - Midterm
• June 6 - End of 3rd Tri. & Last Day of Classes (2-hr. early release)

Members of the ICCSD community can take a break from cooking by dining in or ordering takeout from any of our participating Dine Out partners. Our restaurant partners have pledged to contribute 10% of their sales from the event days to aid the Foundation for the ICCSD. We appreciate the dedication of our Dine Out partners to the Foundation for ICCSD, our schools, our students, and our community.

Thursday, April 17 is the next Dine Out for Education date. Visit the ICCSD Foundation website to view the current participating restaurant list.

We’re so happy to have you as part of our school community, and we’re already looking ahead to the 2025–26 school year!

We’re excited to let you know that registration for the 2025–26 school year is now open! We encourage you to take advantage of this early opportunity to register your student(s) for next year.

A quick reminder: all families need to complete online registration each year through Infinite Campus. You can get started by using the link below—just be sure to select the school year “25-26” when prompted.

Registration instructions for returning families to the District

If you need help with the registration process, we’ll be offering on-site registration at your child’s school later this summer. More details on those dates and times will be shared later.

We thank you for taking the time to register your students early, as it helps greatly with our staffing efforts over the spring and summer. We’re so grateful to have you with us!

Our school and school district are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our students. As part of this commitment, we have recently adopted the I Love U Guys Foundation's Standard Response Protocol – a step towards enhancing our preparedness for various safety situations.

In line with this, we have planned a training session for our secondary students using a specially designed video. This video is trauma-informed and crafted with the needs and sensitivities of students in mind. It is an educational tool to help students understand and familiarize themselves with the safety protocol.

We strongly encourage our families to also view this video. It's an excellent opportunity to discuss safety procedures and address your child's questions or concerns. The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/kEliQqrSL1U?si=qNvkLlMVXZTS7Ofd.

The video will be shown to students on Tuesday, April 22 (12th grade) & Tuesday, April 29 (9th-11th grade). We understand that some families may have reservations about their children participating in this viewing. If you prefer for your child to opt out of the lesson, please feel free to contact our office by Monday, 4/21, and we will make the necessary arrangements.

Your child's safety is our top priority, and informed students are better prepared to act confidently and calmly. We appreciate your support and cooperation in making our schools a safe environment for all.

As graduation inches closer, we have once again partnered with Alpha Graphics to offer graduation yard signs to celebrate and recognize the Liberty High Class of 2025. If you are interested in purchasing a graduation yard sign, please click on this link for more information and ordering details.

Additionally, we are also appreciative of Alpha Graphics generosity as $10 will be donated to The Liberty Fund for every graduation yard sign that is sold. The Liberty Fund is a Liberty specific foundation that raises and distributes funds to Liberty groups in order to provide students with a broad and rich learning experience, and help ensure greater access to opportunities for all students.

Our Liberty Philharmonic students attended IHSMA State Solo and Small Ensemble on Saturday, April 12. Congratulations to the following students:

Liberty Philharmonic - Chamber Orchestra - Superior Score(I)

Xavier Oberfoell - Viola Solo - Superior Score (I)

Yuzuka Fujikawa, Krishna Pagedar, Anaya Patil, Zenab Bashir - Violin Quartet - Superior Score (I)

Cayden Elbert, Julius Vidal, Caleb Dill, Cyril O'Dell - String Quartet - Excellent Score (II)

William Turnis, Avery House, Asher Bonner - String Trio - Superior Score (I)

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an elective course and school-wide support system designed to prepare students for college and career success. AVID has a proven track record nationwide for both bringing out the very best in individuals and ensuring that they are eligible and ready to enter a four-year college or university after high school graduation.

In the AVID elective class, students engage in writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading strategies to help them master rigorous academic content. High expectations are paired with strategies for success (such as note taking, time management, organization and goal setting) and in-class Socratic-inquiry tutorial sessions so that students excel in advanced courses and are prepared for the rigors of university work.

Students must apply to be in the AVID elective class. AVID Site Teams members review student applications and interview students to determine students who meet the expectations and would benefit the most from the class. Participation in AVID is a high honor that any student would want to attain. Learn more about AVID at LHS here.

Students can apply for AVID for the next school year by completing the AVID 2025-2026 Application or picking up an application in the guidance office.

On Monday, April 28, Liberty will host best-selling author Samira Ahmed. Her young adult fiction features timely topics as well as strong, smart, and passionate Muslim American teenage girls. Students should talk with their English teachers or Teacher Librarian Mrs. Brown if they are interested in attending one of the author presentations.

The State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa held its 68th annual event, March 27-28 at Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State University campus. The fair, a dynamic platform for young minds in grades 6-12 to present their STEM research projects, featured over 600 participants showcasing more than 480 projects.

Liberty junior Sophia Jin won second place in Engineering. Her research project was focused on the application of machine learning to the study of auxetic bio-metastructured patches.

Congratulations to Iowa City Robotics Children of the Corn for qualifying to compete in the World Championship in Houston this week! The team competed at the Iowa Regional in Cedar Falls, Iowa March 25-27th and won the Engineering Inspiration Award that qualified them to attend Worlds. The Engineering Inspiration Award is given to the team with the best community engagement and outreach, specifically outreach that helps sustain your team knowledge and grow your membership. On top of that, the robot ended the competition in second place losing to the winning team in the finals. A special shout out to the students Joshua Harvey, Parker Kacmarynski, and Calder WendtGeisler at Liberty High School who wholeheartedly participated in this amazing accomplishment. The team competes at Worlds on April 16-19, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

Liberty had 6 students qualify for the State Mathematics Competition this year! Congratulations to Gretta Core, Sophia Jin, Yashi Jaishy, John Galvaz, Jiwon Kim, and Anaya Patil. Each student qualified through the Great Plains Math League Competitions and State will be held at West High on April 26th. We'll keep you posted on their achievements.

Two of our Liberty students, Gretta Core and Alyssa Ortiz, attended the University of Iowa: Sonia Kovalevsky Day that celebrates and encourages Women in Mathematics. The University hosted a career panel to promote opportunities for careers in engineering and mathematics, and our students were challenged with tasks in Geometry, Graph Theory, Logic, and AI Applications.

West High is hosting the next Integirls Competition: Saturday April 19th, 9am - 1pm. Middle School and High School Divisions and each student will get a t-shirt and can compete for cash prizes! See Ms. Baxter or Mr. Mueller with questions. More Information on the website and you can register Here

Congratulations to the following Liberty students who earned medals at the recent State Science Olympiad Competition:

• Disease Detectives: 2nd Place
• Jiwon Kim and Anaya Patil

• Electric Vehicle: 2nd Place
• Miles Poolman and Sean Cho

• Entomology: 2nd Place
• Russel Brown and Ben Kaczka

Hey! Is your child a future Bolt?
Step into the Flag Football Tournament (Grades 6-8) hosted by the North Liberty Youth Council and sponsored by the North Liberty Rec Center at the Liberty High School football field! Complete this registration form and see additional details below.

Details:

When: Saturday, May 10th

Check-in Time: 9:30 AM

Game Start Time: 10:00 AM

Game Rules: 5v5, 20-minute running clock per game, 10-minute halves

Game Info: Losing the first game does not eliminate your child from the tournament

Registration Deadline: May 5th

Location: Liberty High School Football Stadium

Registration Cost: $5 per player or $25 per team

Cash only collected during check-in

Proceeds: All proceeds will be donated to the Liberty High Athletics Booster Club

Prizes: Winner receives fame and a trophy!

What to bring: Water, cleats, gloves, etc

Don't have a full team? No problem! Just register your child, and we'll help place them on a team.

Hawkeye Event Spaces provides access to the University of Iowa Athletics’ top event spaces, offering unique venues for corporate meetings, social gatherings, and special events. From the spectacular Kinnick Stadium Press Box, which includes the McCord Club Lounge, to the Mediacom Outdoor Club and the private President’s Suite, each location provides a unique atmosphere suited for a variety of occasions.

The McCord Club Lounge is ideal for client presentations, employee meetings, banquets, and holiday parties. The Mediacom Outdoor Club is perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions, holiday parties, business functions, and other social gatherings. The President’s Suite offers an intimate setting ideal for luncheons, showers, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, and other smaller social gatherings.

Kinnick Stadium’s North End Zone is home to the Ted Pacha Family Club, a premier event space featuring a wall of windows that offer breathtaking views of Duke Slater Field. The space is decorated with Hawkeye-themed memorabilia, making it an immersive experience for any Hawkeye fan. Its panoramic views provide incredible photo opportunities, whether capturing the stadium, the field, or the iconic Hawkeye atmosphere. The Ted Pacha Family Club is perfect for business dinners, banquets, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, and large social events.

To learn more about these excellent venues—plus a few more not listed—come fly by and say hi at the Hawkeye Event Spaces Open House on April 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kinnick Stadium! You can RSVP at this link: https://events.eventnoire.com/e/uiowa-spaces/tickets (RSVP is encouraged but not required.)

Whether you are looking to book an event, want additional information, or have any questions, reach out to us at athl-premiumservices@uiowa.edu or 319-335-0343. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @hawkeyespaces!

Safety Village is looking for 20 volunteers to help during this year's camp. Safety village is a two-week summer safety camp where children learn about safety in a hands-on way. The Safety Village is a child-size village, complete with buildings, streets, traffic lights, and pedal-driven cars. This setting provides an interactive way for children to prepare and practice real-life situations. Safety Village is staffed by a director and community volunteers, with participants organized into small groups so participants can receive individual attention and care.

When:

• June 16-20, 7:15 AM to 1:00 PM
• June 23-27, 7:15 AM to 1:00 PM

Where:

• Grant Wood Elementary, 1930 Lakeside Drive, Iowa City

Volunteer Sign-Up Link

The Tiffin Fire Department, (Tiffin Emergency Response Association), is hosting their annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 4 at the Tiffin Fire Station. We have an opportunity for up to 15 students to earn 7+ volunteer hours towards Silver Chord by helping with this event.

When:

• 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Where:

• Tiffin Fire Station: 211 Main St., Tiffin, IA 52340

Volunteers are asked to show their school spirit and wear a shirt from the school they attend. Volunteers can sign-up here. If you have questions, please call 712-330-3495 or email berb@tiffin-iowa.org.

The Iowa Hero Academy (IHA) is an overnight camp for high school females ages 16-18. The camp will allow participants to work closely with active first responders, to explore careers as a firefighter, law-enforcement officer, paramedic, and military soldiers. The academy is held at Camp Dodge (Johnston, IA), but some of the training will take place in Des Moines at the Fire Admin building (2715 Dean Ave) and at the 132nd Air National Guard Base at the Des Moines Airport (3100 McKinley Ave). All ride-a-longs will take place with the Des Moines Police & Fire Departments.

Visit The Iowa Hero Academy Website, view the video below, or click on the Hero Academy Flyer PDF for additional information.

Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa is seeking volunteers for their upcoming Spring 5K. There are many different opportunities from set-up, tear-down, cheer stations, and more! The 5K will be held on Saturday, May 24th at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area. We anticipate 500+ event attendees and need as much help as we can get.

This can be used as an approved silver cord activity, and you can click here to register to volunteer.

Do you have a Cap & Gown from an older sibling or someone else that is taking up space in your closet? We would like to begin collecting lightly used purple Liberty cap and gowns to offer to students and their families who may not currently have the resources to purchase a new one for graduation. All donated cap and gowns can be dropped off in the main office during regular school hours.

Take a moment to check out the new Liberty High Spirit Store provided by BSN Sports. This store offers a large number of options for Liberty gear. You can search by your favorite brand and customize your own items.

Check it out by clicking on this link: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/iowa/northliberty/liberty-high-school or by clicking the image below.

Support Student Programs. Leave a Legacy. Donate today!

The Liberty Fund needs your help! We want to ensure all Liberty students can participate in school activities where belonging and school pride come together through both academic and co-curricular activities.

The Liberty Fund has provided grants to students and groups to support student access to opportunities through fundraising. Here are a few program examples that grants have supported:

• New Student/Freshman Orientation
• National French Competition Exam
• Liberty Lightning Technical Theater
• Garden Club
• African American Literature Classes & Black Student Union
• Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference

Make a tax deductible donation to The Liberty Fund today! Donate at The Liberty Fund Website or email for more information at libertyhighfund@gmail.com.

Liberty High PSTO (Parent Student Teacher Organization) welcomes all new and returning families to Liberty for the 2024-2025 school year. Please follow us on Facebook: Liberty High PSTO to stay up-to-date.

The next PSTO meeting will occur on Thursday, April 24 from 12:00-12:30 PM via Zoom. The passcode for the meeting is CEDwk1

Questions?

If you have any questions, please send them to libertyhsPSTO@gmail.com

The PSTO has an ongoing fundraiser with our Amazon Smile account. Please consider using this with your next Amazon order.

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact:

• Laura Cottrell (Executive Director of Educational Services & Student Success) for programming at cottrell.laura@iowacityschools.org
• Nick Proud (Chief Human Resources Officer) for employment at proud.nick@iowacityschools.org, 2255 N. Dubuque Road, Iowa City, Iowa 52245, (319) 688-1000; or
• If you are unsure how to proceed or would like assistance in discussing your options, you may also contact Janet Abejo-Parker at ombuds@iowacityschools.org or (319) 688-1312