Weekly Update

Liberty High School Weekly Update

Sunday, September 27, 2026, to Sunday, October 4, 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 Homecoming Game/Dance – Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Game at noon, dance at 7:00pm)
  - Tickets will be available on Hometown or cash starting the week of October 19th.
  - If you have 4.5 lates to school, 4.5 unexcused absences from school/class (skips), have an unserved Saturday detention and/or have been suspended for any reason, you will not be able to attend Homecoming activities on Saturday, October 24th.
  - An initial list will be run and sent out to students and families on Friday, October 9th.

ATTENTION college-bound Juniors and Sophomores – The PSAT will be administered at Liberty on Saturday, October 17, 2026. REGISTRATION will take place during 2nd block in the auditorium on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Please wait until an announcement is made before reporting to the auditorium.
- The $30 fee is non-refundable and can be paid with a check/money order payable to “Liberty High School.” The cost is $10 for juniors who receive free or reduced lunch.
- Please contact Ms. Vazquez (SSC 112 – kvazquez@basdschools.org) or Ms. Walke (SSC 800 – hwalke@basdschools.org) if you have any questions – or by telephone at 610-691-7200, Ext: 50919 (Ms. Walke) Ext: 50920 (Ms. Vazquez).

ASVAB – The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery or ASVAB exam is a career exploration program examination offered free of charge at Liberty High School. Please complete this google form to sign up and confirm your registration for either the 6 October 2026 and/or the 9 March 2027 ASVAB tests administered at Liberty High School. Please note: only BASD emails may be used to register using this google form. This means students must be the ones to register using their BASD email. It is recommended to let your teachers know this information in advance. Any additional questions, please email Mr. Uhler at auhler@basdschools.org.

This Week at LHS – Upcoming LHS Events & Activities

Upcoming LHS Events/Activities:
- Weds, 10/7 – Picture Retakes
- Weds, 10/14 – Early Dismissal/PM In-Service (Act 80)
- Thurs, 10/15 – Financial Aid Night – 6:30pm
- 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

Day	Date	Schedule	Notes
Monday	9/28	Regular	Regular School Day
Tuesday	9/29	Regular	Regular School Day
Wednesday	9/30	Regular	Regular School Day
Thursday	10/1	Regular	Regular School Day
Friday	10/2	Regular	Regular School Day

*Grade Level Updates*

Seniors (12th Grade)

Advisors:

Miss Neary & Dr. Giannantonio

Email:

cneary@basdschools.org

agiannantonio@basdschools.org

Room #:

Neary – 516

Giannantonio – 508

*SENIOR SUITE*

11th & 12th Graders: College Visits are now open on Naviance! Sign up and keep an eye out for a Smart Pass!

Liberty High School will be hosting College Application Night on Tuesday September 22nd at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. This is a wonderful opportunity for our juniors and seniors and their parents to learn about the college application process, the importance of SAT/ACT testing, and what college admission counselors are looking for to accept students for admission. Our guest speaker is Ms. Allison Remsing-Engelhardt from Thomas Jefferson University. Please join us for an informative evening.

Attention Juniors & Seniors! Financial Aid Night will be held on Thursday October 15th from 6:30p-8:00pm in the Liberty High School Auditorium. Mr. Greg Mitton, Director of Financial Aid at Muhlenberg College, will be here to discuss the financial aid process and the FAFSA application. Join us for this very important information session!

Class Dues: Class Dues can be paid full or paid in yearly payments. Class dues can be paid in cash, money order, or checks written to “LHS Class of 2027”. We do provide receipts to students and we encourage you to keep the receipt in a safe place! The total for all 4 years is $125 ($30 per year, with senior year being $35).

Class dues can be paid to Miss Neary 516 during blocks 2, 3, and 4 or Dr. Giannantonio in room 508.

Senior Breakfast will occur on October 30, 2026. In order to participate your class dues must be paid prior.

Flag Football/ Hallway Decorating:

We encourage any and all seniors to help decorate (these meetings count towards community service). If you wish to participate in the flag football game (Wednesday, October 28), you must:

Attend multiple hallway decorating meetings AND help put up decorations on October 27 after school
Not be participating in a fall sport.
Pay for your Class of 2027 T-shirt (price TBD) by October 23, 2026.

Meeting Dates (after school in room 516):

September 28
September 29
September 30
October 5
October 6
October 7
October 12
October 13
October 19
October 20
October 21
OCTOBER 27 ALL HANDS ON DECK

Juniors (11th Grade)

Advisors:

Ms. Stair & Miss Zamaniyan

Miss Z:

ezamaniyan@basdschools.org

Room 403B

Block 1, Block 3, and Block 4

Ms. Stair (maternity leave until November 2026):

dstair@basdschools.org

Room 315

Block 1, Block 3, and Block 4

*JUNIOR JUNCTION*

Class Dues: Class dues total $125 and can be paid all at once or yearly: $30 for freshman, sophomore, and junior years, and $35 for senior year. Payments may be made in cash, money order, or checks written to “LHS Class of 2028.” Students will receive a receipt, which should be kept in a safe place. Payment can be dropped off in room 315 with Ms. Stair or in room 403B with Miss Z.

Flag Football/ Hallway Decorating:

We’re excited to continue two of our favorite Class of 2028 traditions leading up to the Liberty vs. Freedom game: hallway decorating and our annual flag football game!

To be eligible to participate in the flag football game, you must:

Attend at least 5 of the 6 hallway decorating meetings.
Not be participating in a fall sport.
Pay for your Class of 2028 T-shirt (price TBD) by October 20, 2026.

Hallway Decorating Meetings
📍 Room 403A
🕒 3:00–4:00 PM

Meeting Dates:

September 23
September 24
October 5
October 8
October 15
October 19

We can’t wait to see everyone help make our hallway look amazing and continue these fun Class of 2028 traditions!

Sophomore (10th Grade)

Advisors: Mr. Truby & Miss Lazarchak

Email:

jtruby@basdschools.org

slazarchak@basdschools.org

Room #:

Truby – 835

Lazarchak –

Office 822

Block 1 – 821

Block 2 – 830

Block 3 – 836

*SOPHOMORE STATION*

Class Dues: Class dues total $125 and can be paid all at once or yearly: $30 for freshman, sophomore, and junior years, and $35 for senior year. Payments may be made in cash, money order, or checks written to “LHS Class of 2029.” Students will receive a receipt, which should be kept in a safe place. Payment can be dropped off in room 835 with Mr. Truby or in Ms. Lazarchak’s classes, Block 1 – 821, Block 2 – 830, Block 3 – 836.

Freshman (9th Grade)

Advisors:

Mr. Rogers

brogers@basdschools.org

RM 331 BL: 1,2,3

Mr. Hudak

jahudak@basdschools.org

RM 309 BL: 1,2,3

*FRESHMAN FORUM*

Class Dues: After consulting with school personnel, we have decided to increase class dues to $160. This adjustment reflects the rising costs of essential graduation items—including caps, gowns, and yearbooks—as well as general price increases across vendors. Class dues can now be conveniently paid online via Hometown Ticketing.

Hallway decorating meetings:

10/1 @ 2:30 pm
10/8 @ 2:30 pm
10/21 @ 2:30 pm
10/22 @ 2:30 pm
10/27 @ 2:30 pm

To be eligible to participate in the flag football game, you must:

Attend at least 3 of the 5 hallway decorating meetings.
Not be participating in a fall sport.
Pay for your Class of 2030 T-shirt (price TBD) by October 20, 2026.

*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

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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 Career Pathway Community – Join a Career Pathways community to stay connected to the careers and opportunities that interest you. It can also help you find opportunities to connect with students and teachers who share your interests. Use this form to let BASD staff know which career pathway you’re interested in pursuing. In the week following your submission, you’ll receive a welcome letter tailored to your selected pathway, along with quarterly newsletters featuring relevant opportunities, resources, and updates.

If your interests change, simply submit the form again to switch to a different pathway and begin receiving information for your new area of interest. This is not a commitment of any sort – just a way to connect you with opportunities that might benefit you!

You can also Ask a Pathway Guide any questions you have about a particular pathway!

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:

Last Name Range	Counselor	Email Address
A – Bro	Mr. Uhler	auhler@basdschools.org
Bru – Cue	Mr. Jupina	cjupina@basdschools.org
Cuf – Fre	Ms. Seng	nseng@basdschools.org
Fri – Hor	Mrs. Litak	mlitak@basdschools.org
Hos – Mac	Ms. Walke	hwalke@basdschools.org
Mad – Nav	Mrs. Berry	sberry@basdschools.org
Naz – Ram	Mrs. Parra	nparra@basdschools.org
Ran – Ry	Ms. Vázquez	kvazquez@basdschools.org
S – Tin	Mrs. Abboud	zabboud@basdschools.org
Tir – Z	Mrs. Kwitowski	nkwitowski@basdschools.org

*General LHS Updates*

- 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 next meeting will be held in the Main Office on Wednesday, October 21st @ 6:15 pm. Enter at the Main Entrance.

Homecoming Dance/Rivalry Spirit Week LHS vs FHS (Game time is changed 12 noon)

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.

*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.

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:

BADMINTON CLUB: Wednesday, September 23/30 in the Aux Gym from 2:35-3:15

BEST BUDDIES CLUB: Monday, September 28 in Room 404 2:30pm-3pm

HOMEWORK CLUB: Homework Club is starting the week of 9/22 and will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30–4:00 PM in Room 214. Come by for homework help, studying, or assistance with classwork and assignments. Teachers and student tutors will be available to help!

LHS FUTURE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS: Students who wish to volunteer and earn NHS OR community service hours at the RAM Free Medical/Dental/Vision Pop-up Clinic at NEMS on Oct 31 and Nov 1, stop by Room 414 during Block 1 or 4.

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:

BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU):

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: The Cooking Club will be meeting on Thursday (Sep. 24) at 2:35 pm in the Library. Reach out to Dr. Ok (dok@basdschools.org) or Ms. Veziroglu (sveziroglu@basdschools.org) for any questions.

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB:

DEBATE TEAM:

Digital Creation: Anyone interested in learning more about Podcasting opportunities please plan on attending the Digital Creations (formerly Video Production Club) next meeting Tuesday, Sept 22nd right after school in 002.

DECA: September 15, right after school in room 007

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

Future Educators Club – First Meeting Sept 16th 2:35 room 235 Interest form – Questions? See Mrs. Engler or Sra. King

FBLA: September 16, right after school in room 007

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

LIBERTY LIFE:

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:

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Applications were due on Friday, September 25th. Applications will be reviewed and applicants will be notified BY October 9th. New member induction will be October 19th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium.

ORIGAMI FOR GOOD:

ROBOTICS CLUB: The first Robotics Club/Team meeting will be on Tuesday, 9/15, after school until 3:15 pm in Room 045.

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.

Liberty Ski Club: We are gearing up for another season at Blue Mountain. If you’re interested in learning how to ski and snowboard, we will be having our first informational meeting on Tuesday, September 29th, in Rm. 870. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lawrence.

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.

Video Production Club: There will be a meeting Wednesday Sept 16 after school in room 002. Anyone interested in filming any events at Liberty, being part of our Podcast, or working on any video competitions should plan on attending or contact Mr. Bittner with any questions.

Flag Raisers Wanted – Students are needed at the end of the day to lower and fold the American Flag each day. You will receive community service credit while providing an important service to Liberty High School. See Mr Wuchter in SSC 103 to sign up.

ROBOTICS CLUB: The first Robotics Club/Team meeting will be on Tuesday, 9/15, after school until 3:15 pm in Room 045.

Muslim Student Association Club will meet on September 24 at 2:35 PM in Room 512. If you are interested in joining the MSA Club, come to our next meeting! Stop by to learn more, meet other students, and get involved in upcoming activities.

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*LHS Music Updates*

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

Liberty Band Alumni…this is for you!!! We want YOU to join us on the field at this year’s Liberty vs. Freedom game on Saturday, October 31 at 1pm as we celebrate 100 years of the Liberty Band and 60 years as Grenadiers!!! Scan the code or click the link for info and to register! Spread the word! Alumni Sign-Up Link