Weekly Update

Liberty High School Weekly Update

Sunday, September 6, 2026, to Sunday, September 13, 2026

Stay Connected with Liberty High School on the Official Liberty High School Social Media Accounts!

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@LibertyHighSchool-Bethlehem

Facebook – Liberty HS-BASD

Instagram – @Liberty_hs_basd

Twitter (X) – @LibertyHigh

*NEW LHS Headlines*

• **LHS OPEN HOUSE** See ya Tuesday, 9/8 @ 6:30am!

• The last day to donate to participate is Wednesday, 9/9 @ 3PM – September 11, 2026 “The Climb” Event – Liberty & Freedom are joining forces to honor the heroes and victims of the tragic terrorist attack 25 years ago. “9/11 – THE CLIMB” is a way for Freedom/Liberty High Schools to come together to honor and remember the brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Through this symbolic stair climb, students and staff will reflect on the courage, service, and selflessness displayed that day while raising funds to support organizations that continue to serve our nation’s heroes. The event will be held at Liberty High School during the school day and students are able to donate to participate ($10)  in this special event via HomeTown ticketing. 
• LHS – WHO ARE YOU CLIMBING FOR? https://www.facebook.com/reel/1609839780610412

• Join the LHS Family-Teacher Organization (FTO) – Last year, we had an incredible year supporting school events and Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to our PTO (now FTO) for their leadership and support! Our first meeting will be held in the Main Office on Wednesday, September 23rd @ 6:15 pm. Enter at the Main Entrance. 

• Homecoming Dance/Rivalry Spirit Week LHS vs FHS

• Attendance Expectations: Students who are chronically absent or late to school or absent from class during the quarter one (4.5 lates or unexcused absences), may NOT be eligible to attend Homecoming and Rivalry Week activities. Chronic absenteeism is being absent from school 10% or more of the school year. (For example, 18 absences during the 180-day school year; 9 absences during a 90-day semester, 4.5 absences during a 45-day quarter.) Students and families have previously been notified that this level of attendance could result in loss of eligibility for activities and school events.
• Framework for Citizenship: Students who are suspended OR have not satisfied a Level II Infraction intervention may NOT be eligible to participate in Homecoming and Rivalry Week activities. Please refer to the LHS Student Handbook for more information regarding the Framework for Citizenship.

This Week at LHS – Upcoming LHS Events & Activities 

• Upcoming LHS Events/Activities: 

• • Mon, 9/7 – School Closed – Labor Day Holiday 
  • Tues, 9/8 – LHS Open House – 6:30pm
  • Fri, 9/11 – Patriot Day/September 11, 2001 Ceremony – “The Climb” Event @ LHS Stadium
  • Thurs, 9/17 – College Application Fair @ 8:00am in the Memorial Gym
  • Mon, 9/21 – School Closed – Yom Kippur
  • Tuesday, 9/22 – College Application Night 7:00 pm – 9:00 PM in LHS Auditorium
  • Weds, 10/7 – Picture Retakes
  • Weds, 10/14 – Early Dismissal/PM In-Service (Act 80)
  • Sat, 10/24 – Homecoming Dance 7:00pm
  • Mon, 10/26 – Rivalry Spirit Week
  • Tues, 10/27 – End of MP1 
  • Weds, 10/28 – Early Dismissal/Act 80 Day (Report Card grading) 
  • Thurs, 10/29 – LHS Community Bonfire event 6:00pm- 8:30pm
  • Sat, 10/31 – Liberty vs Freedom Tailgate/Game 1:00pm

*Weekly Schedule & Highlights* 

What’s a great way to connect with LHS culture and school spirit? Attend a sporting/extra-curricular event/activity – Athletics Games/Event Schedule 

*Grade Level Updates*

*Community Service/BASD Career Pathways*

Community Service Events are LISTED ON HELPER HELPER IN THE ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES SECTION!!!

Job Opportunities for Students: https://sites.google.com/basdschools.org/liberty-hs-guidance-jobopps/home

Big Brothers/Big Sisters – Calling all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters and sign up today to become a Big and befriend a Little in need of an extra positive role model and mentor. You don’t have to be a superhero and it doesn’t take much – you just need to be willing to spend time together, enjoy some laughs, and be a friend!  This is a great opportunity if you are looking to gain experience with youth and a resume builder, as well as complete service hours! Scholarship opportunities are also available.  You can pick up and return your application to Mrs. Rarig in Room 500. Completed applications due by September 15th.

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BASD Career Pathways – Ms. Amy Meyers – ameyers@basdschools.org

Check out the newly updated Career Pathways Website to see our Career Pathways Guidebook, our Opportunities Board, and plenty of resources to help you on the journey to decide what is right for you after high school!

• Join a pathway community by filling out our Career Interest Survey!
• Ask a Pathway Guide if you have questions about a certain career or class recommendations! 

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*Student Services/Guidance Updates*

Counselor Caseload Assignments:

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*General LHS Updates*

• Bike Broad – Join the City of Bethlehem for their “Bike Broad” event, a free community event happening in Bethlehem on Saturday, September 12th.
  • The event, organized by the City of Bethlehem and the Coalition for Appropriate Transportation, will highlight the importance of safety, walkability, and a strong pedestrian culture along Broad Street. As part of the event, we will also unveil the City’s Complete Streets Plan, which lays out our vision for making streets throughout Bethlehem safer and more accessible for everyone.
  • It is a great opportunity for families to learn more about the City’s plans and help us envision what safer streets can look like for the children who use them every day to get to school.

• LHS Preschool Lab has openings for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have a child 3-5 years old and would like to enroll them in our FREE preschool program, contact Mrs. Engler at kengler@basdschools.org  for more information.

• MORNING DROP OFF – Attention parents and guardians dropping off your children in the AM. Fairview Street and Grenadier Blvd are becoming DANGEROUS for students, staff, and families in the morning. Linden is for BUS students, Fairview is for STAFF, Grenadier and everywhere else is for STUDENTS. 
  • A FEW STRONG SUGGESTIONS TO HELP KEEP EVERYONE SAFE:
  • If you are dropping off your child, please do so BEFORE 7:15 daily. Doors open at 7:15am and students are welcome to enter the warm and dry building.
  • If you are running late and dropping off AFTER 7:15 am, I suggest you find an alternative street to drop your children off outside the perimeter of LHS roads. For example, drop your child off on Maple St, Locust, Laurel, Frankfort, Ettwein, High, Greenwich, Hottle, Montrose, of Madison Ave. (Please see the map below labeled with GREEN for suggested areas and RED for areas to avoid in the AM)
  • Students CAN walk a few blocks and will be completely fine doing so. If they are concerned about being late, they should leave earlier to get to school by 7:25am.

*Health Room Updates*

Please print, sign, and return the required forms below for 26-27 School Year: 

• Standing Order Parent Consent (ie. if your child takes medication and/or requests Tylenol at school)
• Student Health Update Form 

Medications in School:

Please remember that students are not allowed to carry medications on their person unless they have a doctor’s note and it has been approved by the school nurse. This includes asthma inhalers and EpiPens. Please have your child’s doctor complete the Authorization for Medication During School Hours and return to the health room with a parent signature. 

Medical Conditions:

Please remember to update the school nurses on any medical conditions your child has that may affect their ability to learn. This helps us to ensure that students are receiving the necessary care in school to achieve academic success. 

Donations:

Please consider donating snacks (i.e., pretzels, saltine crackers, gluten-free, etc.) and drinks (i.e., water bottles and juice boxes) to the health room. We thank you, in advance, for your generosity!

RAM Free (2 Day) Medical/Dental/Vision Clinic:

Sat, Oct 31st and Sun, Nov 1st at North East Middle School. Clinics Start at 6am. First-come, First-Served until capacity is reached. Parking lot opens on Friday, Oct 30 at 11:59pm. 

NO Insurance Required/NO ID Required

See English Flyer /Spanish Flyer for details.

State Mandated health screenings will begin soon. Screenings include height/weight, vision and hearing (for 11th graders only). **If your student wears glasses, please be sure to remind them to bring their glasses to school so they are prepared for vision screenings. Thank you!!**

PA State Law requires all 11th graders to get a physical examination and turn in the related paperwork to the School Nurse Team. If your student is 16years old at this visit, they should also get their second Meningococcal (Meningitis) vaccine. Please reach out to the School Nurse Team with questions or concerns. 

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*LHS Library & Student Technology Updates*

Visit our Liberty High School Library Webpage page on the school website for information! 

Laptop Care Guide – Please Read and Follow / Optional Insurance

SYNERGY & Schoology – Need Help with Synergy ParentVUE? ​​

Parent & Guardian Resource Page

Please find below a video on logging into ParentVUE and what parents can expect to find there.

• ParentVUE – Drive
• ParentVUE – YouTube

BASD Parent Portals Link (Schoology, Synergy, SchoolCafe, etc.)

Parent Guide – How to Navigate Schoology 

Tech Tips:

Laptop Care Guide – Please Read and Follow / Optional Insurance

Synergy ParentVUE – Synergy is being updated to version 2027 on Sunday, 8/2, starting at 4 pm.

• • Once Synergy is updated, anyone using the current ParentVUE or StudentVUE app will need to update it to keep accessing information. 

• Starting at 4 PM today, parents and students will be prompted to update ParentVUE and StudentVUE as soon as they log into the current version of the app. Instructions are linked above and on the BASD website in the Frequently Asked Questions for ParentVUE section under “Why can’t I see my child’s information in ParentVUE?“ 

Personal Device Use VS District-Issued Chromebooks: 

• To ensure network security and consistent access to classroom tools, please remember that personal devices/computers are strictly prohibited per district policy.
• All students must use their District-issued Chromebooks. According to the BASD EMPOWER FAQ, personal devices are not permitted to interact with District systems.
• Teachers are required to report personal device use to the office. Assistant Principals will follow up on these reports to ensure compliance.
• If you have technical issues with your school Chromebook, please visit the Library immediately for assistance.

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*Extracurricular Activities*

PM EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY BUS – Just a reminder that 4:30 activity buses will begin operating on Monday, August 31st. Please share this information with your building personnel to ensure everyone is aware of the schedule. There is no longer a 5:15pm activity bus due to low ridership per Transportation. 

ASL NATIONAL ANTHEM: NA

BADMINTON CLUB: First Meeting is Wednesday, September 16 in the Aux Gym from 2:35-3:15

HOMEWORK CLUB: NA

LHS FUTURE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS: Students who wish to volunteer (and earn community hours) at the RAM Free Medical/Dental/Vision Pop-up Clinic at NEMS on Oct 31 and Nov 1, stop by Room 414 or email Dr. K @ skeshodkar@basdschools.org. The first meeting is Thursday, Sept 10th, after school 2:35pm-3:15pm in Room 414. Existing and new members are welcome.

STEM CLUB: Our first meeting is Wednesday Sep 2, 2026. Come out and see what STEM club is all about! We meet after school in room 413.

BIBLE CLUB: NA

BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU): NA

CHESS TEAM: Liberty Chess Team will have a  preliminary meeting on Wednesday Sep 2 & Friday Sep 4 after school in room 824 to determine which students will man the activity fair booth on Sep 8. New members are welcome to attend to learn more about the team try-out round robin tournament and the season schedule.

COOKING CLUB: NA

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB: NA

DEBATE TEAM: NA

Environmental Club:  First Meeting, Thurs, Sept 10, 2:30ish, Rm 511

LHS Recycling & Sustainability Project (RaSP): Starts Wed, 9/9; Meets in Rm 511, 2:30-3:30, each Tues-Thurs

LIBERTY LIFE: NA

LIBERTY THEATRE: First general theatre meeting to give out information about the Fall Play and announce the Spring Musical will be held in the Auditorium on Thursday, September 3rd from 3:30-4:30

NAACP CLUB: NA

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Applications for new members (juniors) will be opened in the Fall. The first meeting for existing members (seniors) will be September 16th at 7 AM in the auditorium. New member induction will be October 19th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. 

ORIGAMI FOR GOOD: NA

SCHOLASTIC SCRIMMAGE TEAM: Liberty Scholastic Scrimmage Team will have a preliminary meeting after school in room 824 on Monday, Aug 31 to determine which students will man the activity fair booth on Sep 8. New members are welcome to attend to learn more about try-out dates and the season schedule.

STRATEGY CLUB: Liberty Strategy Club will have a preliminary meeting on Wednesday Sep 2 & Friday Sep 4 after school in room 824 to determine which students will man the activity fair booth on Sep 8. New members are welcome to attend to learn more about which games are played and the club meeting schedule. Bring along snacks to share if you’d like!

YEARBOOK CLUB: Yearbook will have its first meeting on Wednesday, September 2, after school in room 001. New members are welcome. The yearbook is also seeking photographers for this year, including a photography editor. See Mrs. Gilliard in room 001 with any questions.

• If you are interested in joining all parts of the yearbook, please complete the Yearbook Staff Application Form
• If you are primarily interested in photography, please complete the Yearbook Photography Application

LIBERTY SKI CLUB: Liberty Ski Club is back for the 2026-2027 Ski Season. The club will have its first informational meeting on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 from 2:30-3:00 in Rm. 870. Any student interested should fill out the Ski Club Interest Form before the meeting. 

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*LHS Music Updates*

Liberty High School Grenadier Band: Visit the Liberty High School Band and Orchestra website! 

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*LHS Athletic Updates*

Liberty Hurricane Athletic – Visit the Liberty Hurricane webpage on our school website 

Need LHS Athletic event tickets? – LHS Sports Ticket Packages

Check out the LHS Sideline Store for the latest Hurricane swag! 

Fall Sports: Game schedules for all Liberty High School athletic teams can be viewed on Arbiter Live:

https://www.arbiterlive.com/School/12789

We look forward to a great fall sports season!

Athletic Team Swag Order Options: 

Girls Soccer – https://liberty-girls-soccer-apparel-fall-2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Boys Soccer – https://liberty-boys-soccer-apparel.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Girls Volleyball – https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/LIBVB26

Field Hockey – https://sportscenterusa.net/product-category/liberty-field-hockey/

Girls Tennis – https://kampusklothes.chipply.com/libtennis26/?action=viewall 

LHS Athletics SCORE REPORT: (Also posted on the LHS Athletics webpage)

Results from last week:

Thank you, 

Mr. Brandon Horlick, Principal

Ms. Tara Richards, Assistant Principal for Curriculum & Instruction

Ms. Jennifer Lasso, Assistant Principal, SSC 400 (A-Fre)

Mr. Antonio Traca, Assistant Principal, SSC 103 (Fri-Mac) & SSC 800 (Mad-Ram)

Mr. Wayne Whitaker, Assistant Principal, SSC 112 (Ran-Z)

Mr. Christian Conrad – Assistant Principal, Freshman Center RM335 (All Freshman)

Mr. Fred Harris, Athletic Director

Mr. Langston Ross, Community Service Coordinator