Liberty Middle School

Our first home volleyball game was today as well, and the stands were packed. It was a great atmosphere with a full house cheering on our athletes. Thank you to all the families and friends who came out to support our teams.

It was our first home flag football game today, and we are so proud of the team’s effort. Thank you to everyone who came out to support, even with the high temperatures. A big thank you to our cheer team as well for doing an amazing job keeping the energy up and rooting on our players. We are back at it tomorrow with another home game. Don’t forget to bring your mini fans, chairs, umbrellas, and plenty of water. See you there.

Cross Country season is officially underway! Practice and conditioning kicked off this week, and our runners are already hitting the ground running. Special shoutout to Coach Merriott and Coach Moskowitz for leading by example. They ran alongside the team today, guiding them through all the practice routes and setting the pace for a strong season ahead.

Great Job, Patriots! 525 students had perfect attendance from 8/26 to 8/29. The challenge continues through 9/5. Win prizes for coming to school. Thank you to all the parents and guardians who are making on time attendance a priority and scheduling appointments after school hours. Your support truly makes a difference. Let’s build strong habits now; it’s never too early to set your student up for success.

Our Liberty jazz band is officially underway, with over 40 talented and dedicated student musicians. These amazing students show up every day for a class that begins before the regular school day. Their commitment and passion for music are truly inspiring. A heartfelt thank you to our parents for your continued support, especially in helping get students to school early each morning.

Have a student in the LUESD Music Department? Join the Parent/Guardian Music Boosters and help support our talented student musicians. They meet every second Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the Liberty Middle School band room. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 9th. Your involvement helps provide funding for instruments, events, uniforms, and more. Join us and make a difference in your child’s music experience. See flyer for more information.

The NFL season kicks off this week, and we are celebrating it with Jersey Day! Wear your favorite team’s jersey or colors this Friday, September 5th. Let us bring our community together through some friendly team spirit and football fun.

This week, our 7th grade students kicked off the school year by creating models of photosynthesis. They explored this essential life process by identifying the chemical reaction, labeling the reactants and products, and applying their knowledge across different ecosystems including a farm, forest, and ocean. It's inspiring to see such critical thinking so early in this year.

Our first dress up day of the year was a huge success. Students and staff proudly wore their favorite college shirts and gear to show off their school spirit and promote higher education awareness. It was so inspiring to see everyone come together in support of future goals and academic dreams. Just a reminder, there is no school on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Have a great three day weekend.

Our ASB team is geared up and ready to lead with energy and enthusiasm this year! We’re kicking things off with College Colors Day this Friday, encouraging all students and staff to wear their favorite college gear as we promote awareness of higher education. Looking ahead to September, we’ve got a full calendar of spirit and community events, including: Jersey Day (9/5) to celebrate the NFL season kickoff, Patriot Day (9/11) with a meaningful lesson in history class, and our first school rally at the end of the month! And don’t forget to save the date for one of our biggest events of the year: Trick or Treat Night – October 17 We are excited for a memorable fall season with lots of opportunities for students to get involved and show their Patriot PRIDE!

Just a reminder we have No School on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. School resumes on Tuesday, September 2.

We had a fantastic turnout for our Liberty Colorguard tryouts, with many returning students from last year and some new talent! This season, we are excited to welcome our new coaches, Aubrey Valdiviez and Anali Valdez, who bring great energy and vision to the team. We can’t wait to see our Color Guard shine alongside the Liberty Marching Band this year!

Flag Football tryouts were a huge success! Over 60 students showed up ready to compete, bringing unmatched energy and enthusiasm to the field. We’re thrilled to see such passion and talent on display already! First cuts will be posted on the gym doors at lunch. Good luck, Patriots!

Students interested in Cross Country should sign up tomorrow, August 26 after school until 3:30pm in the D-Wing. Meet our coaches, Mr. Moskowitz and Mrs. Merriott, and learn what to expect for the upcoming season. A ParentSquare message with the permission slip for tryouts will be posted soon.

This Friday, August 29th, let’s show our Lemoore community that we believe in the power of higher education. Students and staff are encouraged to wear shirts or colors representing their favorite college or university. Whether you are honoring your alma mater or showing school spirit for your future goals, your participation helps promote a college going culture in our schools. Let’s inspire each other to aim high!

We’re kicking off our Attendance Challenge from August 26th to September 5th! Students with zero full-day absences during this period will be entered into a drawing for awesome prizes and gift cards! Let’s make every day count! For tips on how to help your child attend school regularly, check out parentsquare post. https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/56180898 We can’t wait to see everyone in school!

Our Liberty students will be receiving their Chromebooks during their regularly scheduled ELA classes on the following dates: 7th Grade – Tuesday, August 26 8th Grade – Thursday, August 28 Students will receive a chromebook, case and charger. An important reminder, in order for your student to receive their Chromebook, Data Confirmation must be completed, by a parent/guardian, in Aeries. https://lemooreuesd.aeries.net/student/LoginParent.aspx

Monday, August 25 will be the first day for students to dress out for PE. Please make sure your student has their PE clothes ready for class. Being prepared each day helps students stay comfortable and able to fully participate in physical activity. Thank you for your support!

What a great turnout for volleyball tryouts! Nearly 100 students came out to compete, and the energy was incredible. Coach Mo and Coach Hall, who have been coaching for several years, have the tough job of making final decisions. We are excited to see what this season has in store. Good luck, Patriots!