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)
• TBD - Will align as a course registration conference

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
• May 21 - Senior Awards & Scholarship Recognition Evening
• 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)

Once again this year, the Iowa City Community School District is excited to offer Influenza vaccine clinics in our schools. We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with Towncrest Pharmacy to provide this service. You can find the full clinic schedule on our district website. To schedule your vaccine appointment, please follow the link and instructions provided below:

1. Click the following link: https://cornerstoneimmunize.as.me/?calendarID=10676666
2. Please select the “BOOK” button to the right for the school where you will receive your vaccine.
3. Select the time you would like to receive your vaccine.
1. Elementary School Clinics
1. Begin at 2:15 pm for school staff only
2. The public clinic will run from 3:15 pm-5:00 pm
2. Middle School & High School Clinics
1. Begin at 3:15 pm for school staff only
2. The public clinic will run from 4:15 pm-6:00 pm.
4. Fill out all information and upload a picture of your pharmacy insurance card.
5. Select CONFIRM APPOINTMENT at the bottom of the page.

The day of your vaccine appointment:

1. Arrive at the school on the selected date and time of your appointment.
2. Please bring your pharmacy insurance card.
3. All children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

If you have any questions regarding the influenza vaccine or need assistance scheduling, please call Towncrest Pharmacy at (319) 337-3526.

Dear Families, Students, and Staff,

We are reaching out today to address a growing concern that affects not only our community but school districts across the country—threats of school violence, particularly those circulating on social media. As we recently shared with you, there has been an alarming increase in such threats nationwide, including in our district. While, thankfully, the threats we’ve encountered have been deemed non-credible, we want to emphasize that we take each one very seriously.

It is essential to understand that making threats, even in a joking manner, is not only disruptive and causes fear in our school community but can also lead to significant consequences. These include school disciplinary actions, such as suspension, and legal consequences, which may result in criminal charges. Threatening the safety of our students and staff is a matter we do not take lightly, and law enforcement holds individuals accountable for such actions.

If you or your child become aware of a threat or concerning information, please report it immediately to the police or school officials. Please refrain from reposting or sharing these threats on social media, as doing so only increases fear and spreads misinformation. The most effective way to handle these situations is through direct reporting to the appropriate authorities, allowing us to investigate quickly and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

We are committed to keeping our school community informed with relevant information when threats are reported. It is our responsibility to thoroughly investigate all reports in collaboration with law enforcement and provide communication as promptly as possible as updates become available.

We encourage families to have open conversations with their children about the seriousness of making threats and the potential consequences. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping us maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for everyone.

Sincerely,

Matt Degner
Superintendent
Iowa City Community School District

Dustin Liston
Police Chief
Iowa City Police Department

Budgets continue to be tight, and we are seeking donations for a few of our most heavily used supplies. If you are willing and able to donate pencils, tissues, dry erase markers and hand sanitizer, please drop off these items in the main office. Thank you!

On October 4, AVID elective students had the opportunity to visit Clarke University in Dubuque. These college field trips help our students make informed decisions about their future education by experiencing campus culture, interacting with college students, and gaining insights into the college admissions process. Beyond getting a taste of college life, students bond with other AVID students and help students get excited about life after high school

On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, all 9th grade students will attend the Corridor Career Inspire event at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids from 9:00am-12:00pm. This hands-on event will allow students to learn about career clusters from local business representatives and will help students align their high school course work with their career goals, launching students into their future careers and preparing for life after high school graduation.

Parents/guardians do not need to complete a permission slip; rather, parents should inform the Liberty school counseling office if they'd prefer to have their student stay at school.

Please see the event flyer below for more information. You can click on the following link or the picture below to purchase tickets: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/dueling-pianos-2024/items?cart

Thank you to all of you who attended the Webinar on Suicide Prevention and Awareness earlier this month. If you were unable to attend and would like to view it at your leisure, please see the attached 20 minute recording and PDF of the slides.

These slides were tailored to students, but provide some great resources and tips for all viewers.

In the webinar, we covered...

• Ways to care for yourself
• Ways to help a friend
• Resources at school and in our community

We as a counseling department are ALWAYS here to help you and your student. Educating yourself and talking about suicide is hard, but your students are worth it and we appreciate you taking the time to engage in the topic!

The 2024 Liberty Fall Photo Ordering Link is still available for parents to order fall pictures. Click on the link included here or scan the QR code below.

Anyone who missed picture day or would like retakes, Halverson will be back on Wednesday, October 16. They will be available during all lunches in the Grand Commons, outside the main office.

*When accessing Halverson School Photos online, the online code is student specific. The online code is their student ID number, which can be found on Infinite Campus or on student ID cards.

Join the Marching Bands from City, Liberty, and West High Schools at the third annual Corridor Marching Classic on Wednesday, October 16, 2024! Hosted by Liberty High this year, the evening is a non-competitive showcase of the halftime shows from nearby schools. Clear Creek Amana, West Branch, and West Liberty will be featured alongside the Iowa City schools. Tickets are now available on Bound at https://tinyurl.com/CorridorMarchingClassic24, or they can be purchased with cash or through Bound at the gate. All proceeds go towards supporting the six Marching Bands. Starting at 5:45 pm, come and see "Cirque Do Soleil" from City, "Happily Ever After" from Liberty, and "The Music of Michael Jackson" from West!

Join Liberty Lightning Theater for our fall play, The Crucible! In 1600's Massachusetts, a group of teenage girls led by Abigail Williams begin accusing their neighbors of witchcraft. John Proctor, Abigail's ex-lover, must fight to save his wife, friends, and town from their accusations.

Runs Nov. 7-10th at Liberty High School-- buy your tickets here!

Integirls Math Competition: November 16, 9am - 1pm at the Coralville Public Library. A math competition designed to encourage girls in Mathematics. Cash Prizes, Free t-shirts, in a fun and beginner friendly competition. Register with the QR code on the flyer, or see Mr. Mueller or Ms. Baxter for details.

Great Plains Math League Competition: November 16, 9am - Noon, hosted at West High School. Top-scoring students in qualifying rounds are invited to compete in their State Championship contest (or their National Championship, for schools outside the US), held in April. Winners of each State Championship are invited to compete in the US National High School Championship in May. Winners of each National Championship are invited to compete in the International Championship in July.

AMC 10/12: AMC 10/12 Test A is Wednesday November 6th. AMC 10/12 Test B is Tuesday November 12th. You may sign up for both. Both tests are 8:50-10:20 (1st-2nd period) and you will be excused only for periods 1 and 2. Students must show up by 8:40

REGISTRATION: Register by Monday November 4th.

COST: $5/Person/Test (Checks made payable to Liberty Math Club)

WHO: Any student is welcome to participate: 9th and 10th grade register for AMC 10. 11th & 12th grade register for AMC 12. We highly encourage any Honors students and any students in Pre-Calc and above to register.

Our Liberty Lightning Booster Club plays a vital role in supporting our athletic programs, enhancing the student-athlete experience, and providing resources that benefit all our students.

Joining the Booster Club is a fantastic way to get involved, make a difference, and connect with other parents who share a passion for supporting our students. Your participation directly impacts the quality of our programs, from helping fund new equipment to supporting team activities and recognition events. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful difference!

Please take a look at the attached letter for more information, and consider joining us in making our programs the best they can be.

You can also donate directly to the Liberty Lightning Athletic Booster Club at this link.

The Trojan Bolt combined girls swim and dive team had another great dual meet win earlier this month by both Varsity and JV Swimmers and Divers!

Varsity Results

ICW 126

LinnMar 60

ICW 143

Decorah 37

Varsity Results

ICW 116

LinnMar 62

ICW 135

Decorah 31

Congratulations to Hannah Geng on another State Automatic Qualifying Time in the 100 Butterfly with a 1st place finish and time of 59.78! Kamila Swanson's score of 287.50 (1st) lands her 2nd in the State for 6 dives! (Link)

Upcoming dates for season:

10/15 - Last Dual Cedar Falls

10/19 - All Diving Meet in Marshalltown

10/24 - MVC's Diving

10/26 - MVC's Swimming

11/2 - MVC Sophomore (Just 9th and 10th Graders)

11/7 - Regionals Diving (State Qualifying Meet)

11/9 - Regionals Swimming (State Qualifying Meet)

11/15 - 11/16 - State Swim and Dive Meet

The City of North Liberty Water Department is performing water system distribution repairs this Wednesday October 16th that will require the closure of Juniper St in North Liberty at the Juniper St/ Juniper Ct east and west intersections. Residents on Juniper St will be able to access their homes, but all thru traffic will be detoured to use Juniper Ct (see attachment). The repair work is scheduled to start at 9am Wednesday morning and will be completed by early evening.

Garner PTO is currently working on planning the Garner Fallin' Into Fun family event, scheduled for Wednesday, October 30th. This is a fun event but we need lots of volunteers to make it happen. If you are interested in learning more you can reach out to communityevents@garnerpto.org or complete the sign-up genius.

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.

Quarterly the District Cultural Diversity & Equity team produces a newsletter. Click here to access this quarter's Cultural Diversity & Equity Newsletter. You can also visit our District Equity website for additional information and links to previous newsletters.

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, October 17 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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or 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 Jeremy Tabor, Director of Equity and Employee Relations, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, 319-688-1000, howard.eric@iowacityschools.org.