Dismissal time is extremely busy! All requests for dismissal changes should be made before 2:30 p.m. every school day (2:05 p.m. on early release Wednesday). Calling the Attendance office at 816.736.7050, helps with clear communication and student safety. Thank you.

Homecoming Questions? If you have specific questions about Homecoming theme, guest policy, ticket cost, and what to bring, please be sure to take a look at our LHS 101: Homecoming, offered in the second edition of this newsletter . Details about Homecoming week activities can be found below - please click on the infographic to see information about spirit week dress, the Community Pep Rally and the Color Powder Party.

2017 Homecoming Information

The Happiest Homecoming on Earth

With regard to the Homecoming dance, LHS highly discourages the use of party buses. In previous years, there have been numerous issues with students making poor choices on unsupervised buses. If you choose to acquire a party bus or limo for your student’s party, we highly recommend a parent supervisor ride in the vehicle. If buses or limos park on campus and there is a concern for student safety, these vehicles may be searched in our efforts to keep all children safe and sober. Please help us all enjoy the exciting Homecoming activities we have planned for the week of October 2-7, 2017!

LHS 101 PowerSchool What is PowerSchool? PowerSchool is the school district's electronic student information system, allowing real-time access to student progress. The parent portal is the "doorway" into the system giving parents access to information about their student. How do I access PowerSchool? All listed parents/guardians may access PowerSchool by navigating to the PowerSchool Public Portal, and creating an account. During creation of the account, the parent must link at least one student by using an Access ID and Access Password provided by your student's school. What if I don't have an Access ID and Access Password? Parents and guardians that do not have an Access ID & Password will need to contact the student's school. A photo ID, in person, is required in order to obtain the information, ensuring that only authorized persons will have access to your student's confidential information. I have access to one of my student's accounts, but not another? Each student's Access ID & Password is unique to that student. If you already have a PowerSchool log-in and one student linked, you can add another student without creating an entirely new log-in. You must visit the school your student attends, in order to obtain their unique Access ID & Password. What can I view when I log into PowerSchool? PowerSchool will allow you to access your student's schedule, assignments, grades, attendance, and even email your student's teacher directly. Simply click on your student's grade, and you will be taken to a screen showing you assignments for that class. Click on the teacher's name to send an email. Can my student log into PowerSchool? Yes! Your student has their own access to PowerSchool and can view the same information that parent's can view. What if I have forgotten my password? If you have forgotten your username and/or password, please go to the Parent Portal and click "Having Trouble Signing In?" Information will be sent to the email address you registered your account with. Don't forget to check your SPAM email folder! If you have any other questions regarding your PowerSchool Parent account, please contact your student's school.

D i v e r s i t y   F e s t i v a l ARE YOU WILLING TO EDUCATE OTHERS ABOUT YOUR RICH, CULTURAL HERITAGE? We need your help! Liberty Public District is proud to be hosting the 2nd Annual Diversity Festival celebrating many of the cultures and diversities that make up our community. We are seeking those interested in educating others regarding different aspects of your culture/diversity. If you are interested in possibly hosting a booth at this year’s festival, or may know of someone who is, please complete the survey that is linked below by Friday, September 29th. This year’s festival will be held November 9th, 6-8pm @ Liberty North High School. Diversity Festival Survey Link

PreACT Test Results Expected October 11th All 9th and 10th graders completed PreACT testing last week. Students should expect to receive score results back on  October 11th  during Advisory. We will also host a brief parent information session at  5:30pm & 7:00pm  during the evenings of parent-teacher conferences ; these sessions will provide information to help you understand all aspects of the score report.

Parent Teacher Conferences : Mark your Calendars: Fall Parent-Teacher conferences will take place Monday, October 16th and Tuesday, October 17th from 4 - 8 pm. Parents will need to schedule times to meet with teachers using a scheduling tool: MyConferenceTime. Please look for a ParentLink email to come out early next week with the live link to schedule times. Please be sure to access PowerSchool and check your student's schedule and progress before scheduling Thursday, October 19th is a 2-Hour Early Release (1:15 p.m.) Friday, October 20th, Schools Closed

STUDENT RECOGNITION On September 19th, Whitney Lundy, sophomore at Liberty High School, received the Circle of Hope award for Volunteer Excellence! Circle of Hope awards are presented to persons, groups and corporations who support the Harvesters program. Congratulations Whitney!

Nolan Burroughs Named National Merit Semifinalist Dr. April Adams and the entire Liberty High School community are proud to announce senior Nolan Burroughs, son of Amy Quinn and John Burroughs, has been named a National Merit semifinalist in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. Over 1 million United States high school students entered the competition with only 16,000 being named semi-finalist.  As a semifinalist, these students are now eligible to earn one of 7,500 National Merit Scholarships, which are valued at a total of more than $32 million. Congratulations for this amazing recognition!

Parenting Advice for the Digital Age As parents, we grew up in a time before cellphones, texting, and an internet-infused society. Do you find yourself puzzled, at times, about how to properly coach your child on how to navigate the digital world?  Common Sense Media  and  Be Internet Awesome  are two websites with a tremendous amount of resources and ideas on how to support your child through some of the complexities of living in the digital age.

Organization Matters - Planners Available in the Main Office If your student is struggling to keep up with the organization of assignments and homework, we highly recommend students use a planner to keep track of upcoming due dates and assignments. Students can stop by the office and request a free planner. There is a limited availability, and planners are available on a first come, first serve basis.

At Liberty High School, we create opportunities for all to pursue their potential and positively influence society. We are committed to Continuous Improvement We believe in Community, Learning, Empowerment, Accountability & Relationships