LHS Weekly Update

Liberty High School Weekly Update

Sunday, January 18, 2026, to Sunday, January 25,  2026

• Liberty High School Semester 2 OPEN HOUSE – Wednesday, February 4th @ 6:30PM

• Semester 2 Extracurriculars & Junior/Senior Prom (Friday, May 15, 2026)
  • Semester 2 Attendance: Students who are chronically absent or chronically tardy during the spring semester may NOT be eligible to attend prom/participate in extracurriculars. 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. Doors open daily at 7:15am. 
  • Framework for Citizenship: Students who are suspended during the spring semester OR have not satisfied a Level II Infraction intervention may NOT be eligible to attend prom. Please refer to the LHS Student Handbook for more information regarding the Framework for Citizenship.This could impact ANY athletic/club/activity participation in the Spring.
  • PROM ONLY – If a student is INELIGIBLE, they will be notified by Friday, April 24, 2026. Students who demonstrate improved attendance and conduct moving forward will be eligible to participate in future school events and activities.

 

• 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. Grenadier BLVD – Pick a lane, stay in that lane. Pull up as far as you can and drop your child off…Continue on Grenadier slowly. Try not to change lanes or turn once you’ve entered the drop off zone. 
  • A FEW STRONG SUGGESTIONS TO HELP KEEP EVERYONE SAFE:
    • Do NOT pull into the LHS parking lot for any reason. 
    • 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.

 

• Electronic Device Procedure – (Does NOT reset for Semester 2)

• Upcoming LHS Events/Activities: 
  • Monday, 1/19 – School Closed – MLK JR Day 
  • Tuesday, 1/20 – Final Exam Make-Up Day (Student only attend if they have a make-up)
  • Wednesday, 1/21 – First Day of Semester 2 Classes 
  • Wednesday, 1/21 – Incoming Freshman Parent Orientation 7:00pm
  • Wednesday, 1/28 – PAC Meeting with Dr. Silva 7:00PM in Main Office
  • Friday, 1/30 – Winter Sports Pep Rally 1:30PM (students only)
  • Wednesday, 2/4 – Semester 2 LHS Open House 6:30PM
  • Friday, 2/13 – School Closed – Teacher In-Service Day
  • Monday 2/16 – School Closed – Presidents Day

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

*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	1/19	None	School Closed – Martin Luther King Jr Day
Tuesday	1/20	Exam Schedule	Exam Make-Up Day ONLY Students DO NOT attend unless they have to make up a final exam Swimming Home Emmaus 4:00 Girls Basketball @ Bethlehem Catholic; JH 4:00, V 7:00 Boys Basketball Home Bethlehem Catholic; JV 5:30, V 7:00- Senior Night
Wednesday	1/21	Standard	Regular School Day  1st Day of Semester 2 Classes Incoming Freshman Parent Orientation – 7 PM Boys Wrestling Home Emmaus; JH/JV 5:30, V 7:00 Girls Wrestling @ Emmaus 7:00
Thursday	1/22	Standard	Regular School Day Rifle Home Emmaus Swim @ Northampton 4:00
Friday	1/23	Standard	Regular School Day Boys Basketball @ Northampton; JH 4:00, JV 5:30, V 7:00 Girls Basketball Home Northampton; JH 4:30, V 6:00 Saturday, 1/24: Boys Wrestling @ Quakertown Duals Girls Wrestling @ EPC Championships Easton MS 10:00 Girls Basketball @ Stroudsburg; JV 1:00, V 2:30 Boys Basketball Home Lower Merion; JH 1:00, JV 2:30, V 4:00 Sunday, 1/25: Indoor Track at University of Penn 1:00

 

*District-wide Announcements*

BASD eNews: 

Please enjoy the latest issue of the BASD E-NEWS, dated January 9, 2026.

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Scholarship Opportunities: 

The Moravian University/BASD Superintendent’s 4-YEAR Full Tuition Scholarship is now open!

Scholarship Selection Guidelines:

• Admission to Moravian University as a traditional undergraduate day student for the fall semester immediately following the student’s high school graduation.
• Attendance at Liberty/Freedom High School for at least the junior and senior years.
• Evidence of meaningful service to the larger community.
• Submission of a scholarship application.
• Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and release to Moravian University (School Code: 003301).

Scholarship Selection Process:

• Completed scholarship applications are reviewed by a guidance/administrative team at each high school, with recommendations for finalist candidates made to the Superintendent of Schools.
• The Superintendent, in consultation with representatives from Moravian University (from the Office of the Provost, Admissions and Financial Aid), selects the scholarship recipients.

Scholarship Awarding Policy:

• Moravian/BASD Scholarship recipients are ineligible for all other forms of Moravian-funded gift aid, including grants, scholarships and tuition benefits.
• Any gift aid (grants, scholarships or tuition benefits) obtained from State, Federal, or other external (non-Moravian-funded) sources will be credited toward the applicable tuition charges before finalizing the Moravian/BASD award amount. The Moravian/BASD Scholarship is intended to cover the remainder of tuition charges after subtracting all other available sources of gift aid.
• Students need to complete the FAFSA prior to the state grant deadline each year to continue to receive the award.
  
  Deadline: February 20, 2026
  
  Announcement of Scholarship: March / April 2026
  
  Contact Information:
  -For more information about the Superintendent’s Scholarship, please contact your school counselor.
  -For more information about Moravian University, please contact our Director of Undergraduate Admission, Lauren Mann, at mannl@moravian.edu.
  
  Good Luck to all prospective applicants!
  
  https://www.moravian.edu/admissions/superintendent-scholarship

STAR COMMUNITY HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

Star Community Health is excited to offer scholarships once again to graduating seniors in the Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Wilson, Tamaqua, Panther Valley, North Schuylkill, and Phillipsburg Area School Districts. This year, we will award five $1,000 scholarships, and each recipient will be invited to a small recognition reception at Star Community Health, along with a one‑day shadowing experience this June to meet healthcare leaders and learn more about Federally Qualified Health Centers. Deadline is March 1st. 

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 *School-wide Announcements*

• WIDA TESTING – Week of January 26-30 – WIDA in class testing for Students in Language Development Level 1 classes of Ms. Difilippantonio-Pen fm 013 and Dr. Ok rm 214.

• • Tuesday, 2/3 – Makeup tests for the WIDA ACCESS test in the library, need to bring charged chromebooks
• Transportation – After School Activities: 
  • Please see the details below for the Activity Bus Schedule.
    • Service Days: Monday through Thursday
    • Bus 1 Arrival Time: 4:30pm
    • Bus 2 Arrival Time: 5:15pm
  • Mandatory Requirement: Students must present a pink bus pass to board an after school activity bus
  • Important Note: Students without the designated pink bus pass will not be permitted to ride the activity bus.

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*Grade Level News & Info*

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

NEW INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
BASD Student Communications Internship – Apply by January 15th

Keep up to date with our latest events by bookmarking the Career Pathways Opportunities Board!

Career Pathways: MP2 Review Newsletter

Seniors (12th) Advisors: Mr. Somerville Room 820 jsomerville@basdschools.org Mr. Orlando Room 038 aorlando@basdschools.org	NCC Senior Start – NCC December Senior Start workshop 3 will meet on Monday 12/8 from 12:45-2:15pm in the Library, (lower level).  Please note you may only miss 1 workshop. You will be provided with a makeup assignment for the missed workshop, and you must hand in that assignment at the next meeting to receive credit. (Workshop #1 Growth Mindset make-up assignment attached)*  Mark your calendars!  Spring Workshop Dates:  Monday, 1/12 (9:15-10:45) Wednesday, 2/4 (12:45-2:15) Wednesday, 3/4 (11:30-1:00)  See you next week,  Team College Connections Sarah Lavra- Director  Rachael Toonder- Assistant Director  ALSO for Seniors – It is not too early to make sure your Senior class dues are paid.  Dues are $125 total for all four years at Liberty and cover items such as your cap and gown, yearbook, senior breakfast, and other senior perks!  Check with Mr. Somerville or Mr. Orlando if you are unsure if you already paid.  Dues are accepted by cash or check made out to “Class of 2026” and can be dropped off to Mr. Somerville in room 820 or Mr. Orlando in room 038. Medical Career Mentoring is starting October 7th:  St. Luke’s/Temple University Mentoring program. If you are a  junior or senior interested in a career in the medical field, please consider a Medical Student Mentor. Students will talk to the mentor about the college process, the demands of college/med school, and offer advice that would help them on their journey. The mentoring would take place on Tuesdays during Block 4. Please contact Mrs. Lasso in office 112 or email at jlasso@basdschools.org The 2026-27 FAFSA form is open! We’re excited to share that the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now live and available to the public at fafsa.gov.   This launch is a major milestone in our collective effort to ensure that students have timely access to financial aid. With your continued support, we can help more students and families take this critical step toward making college and career training more affordable and accessible. – PDE/ED.GOV Good news! We’ve made it simple to access your unofficial transcript for your college applications. Here are the four quick steps:  Log into Naviance Student and navigate to the main Colleges tab. Look for the Apply to College section in the third column and select Manage Transcripts. On the Manage Transcripts page, click the “Download unofficial transcripts” link or button you see at the top right. You may be prompted to select the specific transcript files you wish to download (e.g., initial transcript, mid-year, or final). After selecting, click the final Download button to save the unofficial copy. That’s it! Having this handy will help you with a lot of the forms you need to complete this senior year.
Juniors (11th) Advisors:  Miss Neary & Mrs. Unique Email: cneary@basdschools.org  munique@basdschools.org Room #’s Neary – 516 Unique – Block 1 – 868 Block 2 – 868 Block 3 – 863	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 Mrs. Unique in room 868 during blocks 1 and 2, and room 863 during block 3.
Sophomores (10th) Advisors: Ms. Stair & Miss Zamaniyan  Miss Z:  ezamaniyan@basdschools.org  Room 403A  Block 1, Block 3, and Block 4  Ms. Stair:  dstair@basdschools.org Room 315  Block 1, Block 2, and Block 4	🏀🔥 Do YOU have what it takes to bring the Class of 2028 to VICTORY in this year’s Roundball Rumble?! 🔥🏀 We need all the help we can get 💪🎉 Sign up using this form to participate during the pep rally on January 30! Before you sign up, make sure you qualify 👀✅ ⭐ You are NOT currently in a winter sport that is still in season ⭐ You are in good academic and behavioral standing with the school 📚✨ ⏰ Don’t wait! This form closes on January 18, 2026 ⏰ Roundball Rumble Sign Up  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 403A with Miss Z.
Freshman (9th) Advisors: Mr. Truby & Miss Lazarchak Email: jtruby@basdschools.org slazarchak@basdschools.org Room #’s Truby – 835 Lazarchak – Office 822 Block 1 – 821 Block 2 – 830 Block 3 – 836	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.

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*Community Service Opportunities*

Information coming soon from Mr. Langston Ross, Community Service Coordinator. Stay tuned!

Community Service Do you consider yourself patriotic? Do you place your hand over your heart when they play the National Anthem? Do you feel proud when you see the flag flying high or wonder what happened when you see it’s at half staff?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be the right person to raise and lower the flag outside LHS and earn community service hours doing it.  See Mr. Wuchter in SSC 103 to learn more.

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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*Student Services/Guidance Office*

LHS Guidance Department Website

X: @LibertyGuidance

Course Selection Updates: The deadline for students to make changes to their course requests is Friday, January 23, 2026. Please review your selections and email your school counselor with any updates by this date, as no changes to course request preferences can be processed after January 23.

 Mr. Uhler – A-BRE (auhler@basdschools.org)

 Mr. Jupina – BRI-CRE (cjupina@basdschools.org)

 Ms. Seng – CRI-E (nseng@basdschools.org)

 Mrs. Litak – F-GO (mlitak@basdschools.org)

 Mrs. Adelsberger – GR-JOH (tadelsberger@basdschools.org)

 Ms. Walke – JON-L (hwalke@basdschools.org)

 Mr. Wuchter – M-MON (twuchter@basdschools.org)

 Mrs. Berry – MOO-PERD (sberry@basdschools.org)

 Mrs. Parra – PERE-RI (nparra@basdschools.org)

 Ms. Vázquez – RO-SC (kvazquez@basdschools.org)

 Mrs. Abboud – SE-TO (zabboud@basdschools.org)

 Mrs. Kwitowski – TR-Z (nkwitowski@basdschools.org)

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*Health Room/Nurse’s Office*

Health Room fax #: 610-691-1707

11th Grade Reminder: All 11th graders need a copy of a physical examination on file for the 25-26 school year and will need documentation of a meningococcal vaccine after age 16 prior to the start of 12th grade. We can accept physicals dating back to September 1, 2024. Please remember to send a copy of your most recent physical to the nurse or schedule an appointment with your doctor if you have not had a physical recently. If you do not have a doctor, and would like to have your physical completed at school, please contact the school nurse as soon as possible. 

Please print, sign, and return the required forms below for 25-26 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 impede on 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!

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*Library & Technology Corner*

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

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:

Visit our Smart Device Management Resource Page for families. This will help set limits/screen time on your child’s smart phone. 

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*Extracurricular Activities*

ASL NATIONAL ANTHEM: Any ASL student past or present is interested in signing the National Anthem at the Freedom vs. Liberty game, please come to after school practice every Tuesday and Thursday in Room 211. 

HOMEWORK CLUB: Interested in some extra support? The LHS Homework Club is Up and Running! Homework Club is alive and well in Room 132.  HWC runs Tuesday through Thursday unless we have inservice days or holidays.  If for any reason we are not going to hold homework club when students are expecting us to be open for business, we will make an announcement in advance whenever possible. Students can just show up – no advance notice needed unless they have a special request, especially for an upper level class, so that I can match the appropriate NHS tutor with the student who needs assistance.

LHS FUTURE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS: There are NO upcoming events/meetings in January. Meetings will resume in February and will be announced/posted on Schoology. Please see Dr. K in Room 414 or email skeshodkar@basdschools.org if you have any questions.

STAGE CREW: Stage Crew Members WANTED – Please fill out the form at the QR code below

STEM CLUB: Meets every Wednesday from 2:30 – 4:00 pm in room 413 in the Lab Center. Come out and see what we are about!

BADMINTON/PICKLE BALL CLUB:  Next Meeting is Thursday, October 23 from 2:30-3:15 in the Aux Gym

AAPI CLUB:  We are hosting a potluck on Wednesday November 12 in room 500.  Bring your favorite dish and celebrate the diverse flavors across cultural communities!

DEBATE TEAM: Informational/Introductory meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9th. Regular meetings begin Tuesday Sept. 16th. Visit us on Instagram @lhs_debate_team   

.COOKING CLUB: The Cooking Club will hold its annual potluck on Thursday, December 4th, 2025. All members are invited to join us in Room #512 at 2:55 PM. Bring your favorite dish and celebrate the diverse flavors across cultural communities! We look forward to seeing all the members. Contact Dr. D. Ok ( dok@basdschools.org ) , or Ms. S. Veziroglu (sveziroglu@basdschools.org) for more information. 

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB: Calling all students interested in creative writing! This is a new club that is focused on creative writing, peer editing, and working towards publishing a bi-yearly digital volume. We meet on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 in the Art Gallery (room 204). Reach out to Mrs. Tanzos for more information – ktanzos@basdschools.org 

SKI CLUB: Liberty Ski Club is back for its second year! We are planning on weekly trips starting January 6th, 2026, through February 10th, 2026. Please have your student fill out an information form from the link below, or to scan the QR code on the Ski Club posters around the school. 

• Link to Information Form: https://forms.gle/zjhFphSvv3nJz2xz5

BADMINTON CLUB: Next Meeting is Thursday, 9/25 from 2:30-3:15 in the Aux Gym.  For more information

LIBERTY THEATRE STAGE CREW – Are you interested in working Behind the Scenes of Liberty Theatre Productions! We are looking for people to join this awesome after school activity! There will be meetings Monday, October 6th and Thursday, October 9th from 2:30-3:30 in the Auditorium. If you are interested please fill out this Google Form – Stage Crew Interest Form

LIBERTY LIFE – The Liberty Life Newspaper staff is gathering story ideas that highlight the voices, events, and interests of our school community. 

Event coverage? Student/ staff achievements? Feature pieces? Storm Chasers interviews? We welcome any suggestions! In a school this size and with so many wonderful things happening every day, we need your help staying in the know!

Submit your ideas here: https://forms.gle/wE4jG9ecRiPEWeHr7 

Please note that time-sensitive stories can only be published digitally on our Instagram page. While not every idea will be published, all submissions will be reviewed. Our print issues prioritize timeless stories that stay relevant beyond a single event or date. 

Thank you for supporting our student journalists in Liberty Life Newspaper, Yearbook, and TV Broadcasting as they work to inform and inspire the Liberty community! Let me know if you have any students who would enjoy reporting, writing, or interviewing!

LHS Theatre: NA

NAACP CLUB: The next NAACP club meeting is Monday, 1/26 at 2:45 pm. in room 104.  Any questions, please see Mrs. Guzman in the athletic office.  

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Music Department: Visit our Liberty HS Band and Orchestra Webpage page on the school website for more information on programs and events! 

The Liberty High School Grenadier Band and Orchestra is hosting a Dine to Donate at Miller’s Ale House on Wednesday, January 21st from 4-8 PM. Show the flyer to have 20% of total food sales donated to the Band’s trip to London!

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

• 2025-26 Performance Calendar 

 

Liberty Hurricane Athletic: Visit the Liberty Hurricane webpage on our school website!

John Jones – Knock the Socks of Diabetes Event – January 20, 2026 @ 4PM

25-26 Sports Physical Information – BASD is taking physicals ONLINE!

Need LHS Athletic event tickets? – LHS Sports Ticket Packages

 

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

Results from last week: 

 

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

 

Thank you, 

LHS Administration