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650 CONISTOR, LIBERTY, MO 64068

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New to the District? If you are new to the area, welcome to the Liberty Public School District! Considered one of the top 10 school districts in the state of Missouri for academic achievement over the past ten years, Liberty Public Schools has attained the state’s highest accreditation. The District’s Welcome and Enrollment Center provides one-stop shopping for families new to the Liberty Public School District with student enrollment needs. This allows parents who have more than one child, in different grades, to be able to enroll all of their children in one day, at one location. It is our wish to make the transition to a new school as easy as possible. It is our goal to provide excellent customer service as we strive to meet the needs of our students and families. Please visit our center at 650 Conistor St. to enroll your child(ren). Student enrollment forms are available on-line at www.liberty.k12.mo.us/centralizedenrollment. You may contact the Welcome and Enrollment Center for more information at 816-736-5310. Students need not be present during the enrollment process.

If you would like more information about the Liberty Public School District, please contact the Communications Office at 736-5300 or visit our website, www.liberty.k12.mo.us.

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A great place to raise kids Liberty Public Schools works hard to maintain caring educational environment

Mike Brewer

Superintendent

816.736.5301 mbrewer@liberty.k12.mo.us

District Office 650 Conistor St. Liberty, MO 64068 816.736.5300

It my pleasure to welcome everyone back for the 2011-2012 school year. I hope your summer was full of adventure, relaxation, and some enjoyable READING. It is hard to believe that this marks the start of my 24th year in the Liberty School District and a year in which our youngest child, Joshua, will complete his senior year in high school. Nancy and I certainly feel very blessed to have raised our four children in Liberty. The fact that Liberty was recently named by Family Circle magazine as one of the best places in the entire nation to raise a family confirms that our positive experience is one that is common among parents. Last year was a year full of successes, celebrations, milestones, and a lot of hard work by all. Because of the continued support of the community, the district was able to successfully open Liberty North High School. We are looking forward to seeing some of the seeds of our labor continue to mature into a full harvest in the form of expanded opportunities

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for students. It is our goal to continue to work with all stakeholders in finding the best ways to prepare our students for a successful and fulfilling future — a mission that is certainly worthy of our individual and collective best. There is no doubt that challenges lie ahead as we continue to provide an exceptional education for all students, while dealing with continued growth and declining revenues. The Board of Education is working closely with administration to come up with a plan that takes all factors into consideration as we decide how best to move forward. Almost certainly, this plan will include asking the voters how they prefer the district manage continued growth. Of one thing I am confident, the staff and school board will continue to give their all in caring for and educating students. The continued support Liberty Public Schools receives from our patrons is both acknowledged and greatly appreciated. It is this type of support that makes Liberty one of the best places to raise a family.

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INDEX New to the District?........................3 Superintendent letter .....................4 School board letter .........................5 Student Safety ................................6 School Directory Info. .....................8 Immunizations .............................. 13 Kid’s Zone ......................................14 Parents as Teachers.....................14 Severe Weather ............................14 Nutrition Services .........................16 Directory Info. about Students ... 18 Transportation (Buses) ................ 19 PowerSchool ................................. 20 Guidance and Counseling ........... 20 Compliance Information ...............21 News you can use ....................... 22 ON THE COVER Incoming kindergartners to Liberty Public Schools, from left, Grant Gabriel, Klare Palmer, Brock Schneider, Lydia Kahassai and Noah Warner.

LPS Educator LIBERTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 650 CONISTOR ST., LIBERTY, MO 64068

Fall 2011 • Aug. 4, 2011 Volume 1, Issue 2 LPS Educator is a production of Liberty Public Schools. It is published three times a year, in May, August and December, for district patrons. It is designed, printed and distributed by Liberty Tribune, and funded through advertising that appears in the newsletter sold by Liberty Tribune. The district is not responsible for the advertisements displayed.

We are looking forward to seeing some of the seeds of our labor continue to mature into a full harvest in the form of expanded opportunities for students.

DISTRICT MISSION

Through our collective best, we do whatever it takes to inspire and equip every learner to find their voice and realize their unlimited potential.

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More accomplishments ahead Community support for students breeds success for all On behalf of the Liberty Board of Education, I would like to welcome you back to school. I hope everyone had a safe, enjoyable summer and is ready for another great school year to begin. Last year was a year of memories and milestones with the opening of Liberty North High School and a repeat crowning of the Liberty High School Girls’ Soccer Team as state champions. The 2011-2012 school year is off to an equally good start with the naming of Liberty as the third best city to raise a family in the country by Family Circle magazine. Liberty was the only city in Missouri to even make the list. As President of the Board of Education, I am able to attend

many events both for the school district and the community, and it is easy for me to see how Family Circle came to its conclusion. Our community and school district work hand-in-hand to create a child-centered, family friendly environment. The outstanding accomplishments of the community and district would not be possible if it were not for the tremendous support demonstrated for our children. When this support is combined with dedicated staff members, children win — and when children win, everyone wins! There is no doubt that growth is an obvious byproduct of success. One of the greatest challenges the district faces is how to accommodate an ever-increasing student

population. We have an immediate need to finish Liberty North High School and construct an elementary school. Our challenge lies in the fact that the recent slowdown in the economy has impacted revenues for districts across our nation — and Liberty is no exception. Rest assured, the Board is resolute on striking the right balance when it comes to addressing the needs of our growing school district while continuing to provide a world class education. We will work diligently in communicating with, and listening to, all stakeholders. Have a wonderful school year, and thanks again for helping make Liberty School District a great place for kids to learn and grow.

Bren Abbott Board of Education President

816.736.5300 babbott@liberty.k12.mo.us

Contact the School Board (Pictured from left to right) Charlene Armitage carmitage@liberty.k12.mo.us Mattie Ransom mransom@liberty.k12.mo.us Lori Tritz ltritz@liberty.k12.mo.us Kim-Marie Graham kmgraham@liberty.k12.mo.us Vice President D. Scott Connor sconnor@liberty.k12.mo.us President Bren Abbott babbott@liberty.k12.mo.us Carlin Walker wcwalker@liberty.k12.mo.us

As stewards of discovery, we will embrace innovation to instill a passion for life-long learning that will best serve our nation and the world in the 21st Century.

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Student Safety Keeping schools safe is a responsibility for all staff, students, and patrons. If you learn of, or suspect, a school violence incident, please help prevent the act before it happens. You can report incidents anonymously by calling the District hotline at 816-736-7331, or the Missouri School Violence Hotline at 1-866-748-7047. You can also report on-line at www.schoolviolencehotline.com. Staff members receive training on issues such as bullying, Internet harassment, or cyber bullying. In the event of an emergency, the District has a comprehensive crisis plan that includes state-of-the-art digital communication equipment. The District has direct links to the Liberty Police Department, Liberty Fire Department, and Liberty Hospital. All students need to be aware of their surroundings and communicate with administrators and safety and security personnel or a School Resource Officer if there is a problem. Digital camera systems and secured entry systems are installed in all buildings. If you see suspicious activity around any of our buildings, please report it immediately. If you have questions or concerns about safety, call the District safety and security number at 816-736-7319 or visit our website at www.liberty.k12. mo.us/about/security-and-safety.

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School Directory Information Early Childhood/Elementary Schools

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Beth Cunningham

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Alexander Doniphan Beth Cunningham, Principal

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School Directory Information Elementary Schools (continued)

Kyle Palmer

Kaysie Wahlert

Chris Gabriel

Jeff Williams

Lewis and Clark Liberty Oaks Lillian Schumacher Kyle Palmer, Principal Kaysie Wahlert, Principal Chris Gabriel, Principal Tim Nelson, Assistant Principal Jeanne Hinnenkamp, Asst. Prncpl. Amy Toebben, Asst. Principal

Manor Hill Jeff Williams, Principal Valerie Utecht, Asst. Principal

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School Directory Information Elementary Schools (continued)

CORE VALUES We believe in educating all students in a nurturing environment with the Vicki Ogden Michelle Schmitz Steve Lumetta highest level of professionalism where: Shoal Creek Warren Hills

Ridgeview Vicki Ogden, Principal Jessica Milbert, Asst. Principal

Michelle Schmitz, Principal Christy Boman, Asst. Principal

Steve Lumetta, Principal Whitney Weakley, Asst. Principal

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Learning is our priority. Respect is our norm. Excellence is our expectation. Collaboration is our culture. Integrity is our foundation.

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School Directory Information Secondary Schools

Dan Weakley Liberty Middle School Dan Weakley, Principal Shirley Kantola, Asst. Principal 1500 S. Withers Road Liberty, MO 64068 736-5410 School Day — 8:10 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

Jill Mullen South Valley Middle School Jill Mullen, Principal Debra Slaughter, Asst. Principal Melissa Norris, Asst. Principal 1000 Midjay Drive Liberty, MO 64068

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School Directory Information Secondary Schools (continued) Liberty High School April Adams, Principal Jason Cahill, Athletic Director Eric Greely, Assistant Principal Penny Holm, Assistant Principal Greg Mees, Assistant Principal John Rotert, Assistant Principal April Adams Kelly Saluri, Assistant Principal 200 Blue Jay Drive Liberty, MO 64068 736-5340

Marty Jacobs Liberty North High School Martin Jacobs, Principal Bob Kernell, Athletic Director

School Day — 7:45 a.m.–2:50 p.m. 1000 NE 104 Street Liberty, MO 64068

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Immunizations Kindergarteners The Missouri Department of Health requires students to be immunized before starting school. Children entering kindergarten must have completed the following vaccines: DTaP, IPV, MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella (chickenpox). Please Note: If a child has had the chickenpox disease, the parent must turn in a written statement signed by a doctor documenting the month and year of the chickenpox disease. Remember, this statement must be signed by a doctor — only an MD or DO. Older students Shots required for all 8th grade students: Tdap Recommended only for 11 years or older: HPV, Meningococcal vaccine Recommended only for all students: Hepatitis A Contact your child’s physician or the Clay County Public Health Center at 595-4355 for shot clinic information and times.

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Before and After School Care — Kid’s Zone

Severe Weather

Liberty Kid’s Zone provides before and after school care in each elementary school. Kid’s Zone begins at 6:30 a.m. and operates until school begins. Kid’s Zone resumes in the afternoon when school is dismissed and is open until 6 p.m. A fullday program is also available when school is closed.

Decisions about school closings are made by the administration and communicated to parents via several sources that include QuickNews, District Facebook and Twitter pages, LPS District website, local television stations, KLPS Channel 18, and our QuickText mobile messaging system. Parents should keep their children home if they believe weather conditions are too threatening or severe. Early dismissals due to weather conditions are rare. However, parents should instruct their children on what to do, whom to contact, and where to go if school is dismissed early.

A site director with college hours or experience with children manages each site. All Kid’s Zone staff receive CPR-FA training each year along with 12 hours of professional development classes. Kid’s Zone lesson plans reflect a child’s need to learn through play and choices after a full day of school. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment where children feel comfortable sharing and exploring. For more information, contact Debbie Ervay at 736-5378.

Parents as Teachers Parents as Teachers (PAT) offers parent information and support in making the most of their child’s first five years of learning and development. Services include: ◆ In home or private visits — Trained, certified educators meet privately with parents on a regular basis to encourage a child’s progress. ◆ Information — Group meetings and resources help parents to be their child’s best first teachers. ◆ Screenings — Evaluate language, social, and motor skills each year before kindergarten. PAT offices are located at the Early Childhood Center, 9600 NE 79th Street, Kansas City, MO. For more information, call 736-5324.

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Nutrition Services & Meal Prices Elementary student breakfast (K-5) .................................... $1.50 Elementary student lunch (K-5) .......................................... $2.00 Middle School, Junior and Senior High School breakfast (6-12) ................................... $1.50 Lunch (6-12) ..................................................................... $2.25 Premium ..................................................................... $2.75 Premium Plus .............................................................. $3.00 Adult Breakfast ................................................................. $1.75 Adult Lunch ...................................................................... $2.75 Premium ..................................................................... $3.25 Premium Plus ..............................................................$3.50 Reduced-price breakfast ....................................................$0.30 Reduced-price lunch .......................................................... $0.40 Extra milk ......................................................................... $0.50

Liberty Public Schools offers MealPayPlus, an online fee payment system. You may view lunch account balances, receive email notification of lunch account balances, and make payments on-line. Lunch payments are computerized at all schools. The first day of school, students must use their fivedigit personal identification number (PIN) to make a food purchase. PINS stay the same for all returning students. Parents who do not wish for their student(s) to purchase ala carte items may put a block on their account for this feature. The program fee for all payments made through MealPayPlus is 4.75% of the payment total. Please keep in mind that maintaining your child’s account, viewing account balances, and reviewing purchase history are all still provided at no additional cost. Parents may continue to use MealPayPlus services or send a check or money with their child to be placed on their account. To register for MealPayPlus, go to www.liberty. k12.mo.us and click on the MealPayPlus icon located at the bottom of the website. Free and reduced breakfast and lunch meals are available for qualifying incomes. Application forms are available at all school sites, on-line at www.liberty.k12.mo.us, and at the Nutrition Services office located at 801 Kent. Existing free and reduced applications must be renewed by September 28, 2011. For more information or questions, please call Nutrition Services at 736-5375.

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Directory Information about Students School officials may release “Directory Information.” This includes print and electronic publications of the school district. Such information is considered a “public record,” which must be released upon demand to any persons who request it under the Missouri Sunshine Law. Directory information is information designated by the school district that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy. Liberty Public Schools designates the following items as directory information: student’s name, parent’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, including audiovisual or photographic records of the openly visible activities thereof (e.g. artistic performances, sporting contests, assemblies, service projects, award ceremonies, etc.), weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, most recent and previous school attended, and photograph, including photos of regular school activities that do not disclose specific academic information about the child and/or would not be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy.

Parents will have ten (10) school days after this annual public notice to view the student’s directory information and the school district’s “Opt-Out” form stating in writing that they choose not to have this information released. Unless notified to the contrary in writ-

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ing within the ten (10) school-day period, the school district may disclose any of those items designated as directory information without prior written consent. For more information, contact the Office of Student Services at 736-5310.

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Transportation New for the 2011-2012 school year, parents will have access to bus information by going on the Liberty Schools website at www.liberty.k12.mo.us. Select the link “For Parents,” and from the list select “Transportation Parent Portal.” Follow the link to “Transfinderi.” Bus information provided is school-year specific and will be available approximately 2 weeks before school starts. Simply enter your child’s residence address, and the software will give you the corresponding bus information for that address. Keep in mind the student must be registered at that address to be rostered to the bus. New enrollments and address changes should be made as soon as possible for a smooth transition at start up. Contact the Enrollment Center at 736-5310 to process these changes and enroll. Students who are new to the district will need to allow at least 48 hours for their information to be entered and electronically sent to the transportation department before their first pickup date. Students who move within the district will be provided transportation 24 hours after the enrollment center has been notified. Most bus routing is completed by early July.

2,900 Stops for students made during the academic year

Students who live more than one mile from school are eligible for bus transportation. Elementary students will walk no more than three blocks to a bus stop; 6-12 grade students may walk up to six blocks. For their safety, students should be waiting in an orderly manner at the bus stop five minutes before their scheduled bus stop time. Routes are adjusted after the first few weeks of school based on ridership, time constraints, etc. We appreciate your patience as we go through this adjustment period. During the first few weeks of school, it is not uncommon for your child to arrive

home later than their estimated time. Schools are attempting to be sure all students are on the correct bus. This creates delays as the buses have multiple routes at different buildings. Each day, buses will make over 2,900 stops for students while traveling more than 900,000 miles a year. Buses are inspected annually by the Missouri Highway Patrol and again 60 days prior to the start of school. If you have questions, call the transportation office at 736-5360.

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PowerSchool Continues to Serve as a Parent Resource The parent/student access system known as PowerSchool is in its third year of implementation in Liberty Public Schools. Parent Access, known as the “PowerSchool Parent Portal,” is available to all secondary students and parents. This access provides real-time attendance and assignment data, some options with course information options, a variety of reports available via email, and advanced calendar functions. Over time, more options will become available to staff, students, and parents as the entire implementation is to be completed over a 4 to 5 year time frame. For easy access to busy families, all current “PowerSchool Parent Portal” options are available 24 hours a day, 7-days a week, at ps.liberty.k12.mo.us. A detailed user’s guide is available at www.liberty.k12.mo.us/parents/powerschool under the PowerSchool Parent Portal User Guide. More information and sign-up opportunities will occur at the secondary building level during orientation and initial parent/student events in August and September 2011.

Guidance and Counseling The Liberty Public schools Guidance and Counseling Program plays a critical role in helping students achieve their highest academic and personal potential. As student advocates, school counselors and social workers affect students through a variety of methods, including individual academic planning, post-high school educational consultation, crisis intervention, conflict-mediation and emotional support. These professional educators combine high expectations with caring hearts to impact children, schools, and our community.

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Standard Compliant Resolution Procedure for No Child Left Behind Programs This compliant resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) under the No Child Left behind Act (NCLB). A complaint is formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by school district personnel or by DESE. The complaint must be written and signed; provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is allegedly being violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted. The complaint must be filed, and resolution pursued, in accordance with Liberty’s Board of Education Policy KL: Public Complaint Policy. If the issue cannot be resolved at the local level, the complainant may file a complaint with the Missouri DESE. If there is no evidence that local parties have attempted in good faith to resolve the complaint, DESE may require parties to do so and may provide technical assistance to facilitate such resolution. Any persons directly affected by the actions of DESE may file a similarly written complaint if they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by DESE. For more information, contact the Academic Services Department at 736-5320. Special Education Services: Child Find Public Notice Liberty Public Schools assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction, including those attending private/parochial schools. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment, orthopedic impairment, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairment, specific learning disabilities, speech and/or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay (YCDD). The building principal is the Local Education Agency for each special education team when consideration for special education testing occurs. Each school has support for any student who is experiencing special learning concerns addressed through its School Based Problem Solving Teams (referred to as TAT/CARE). When all options of general education support are exhausted, a referral for Special Education consideration follows. Specialists who will become important in the consideration for Special Education referral are the School Psychologist, Special Education Case Manager, and the District Process Coordinator. For more information, contact Barb Wright, Director of Special Services, 736-5300, or write directly to the Special Services Department-Liberty Public Schools, 801 Kent Street, Liberty, MO 64068. §504 Child Find Notice Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the District has a duty to identify, refer, evaluate and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate public education to disabled students. For additional information about the rights of parents of eligible children, or for answers to any questions you might have about identification, evaluation and placement into Section 504 programs, contact the District’s Section 504 Coordinator, Dr. Barbara Wright at 816-736-6745 or by mail at 650 Conistor, Liberty, MO 64068. Aviso Sobre La Identificación de Estudiantes Incapacitados bajo la Sección 504 Bajo la Sección 504 del Decreto de Rehabilitación de 1973, el Distrito Escolar esta obligado a identificar, referir, evaluar, y proporcionar servicios educativos apropriados y gratuitos a estudiantes incapacitados que califican para recibir servicios bajo esta ley. Si usted desea mas información sobre los derechos de padres de niños incapacitados, o si tiene preguntas sobre la identificación, evaluación, y colocación de niños en el programa de Sección 504, favor de ponerse in contacto con el Coordinador de 504 del Distrito, Dr. Barbara Wright at 736-6745, o por correo a la siguiente dirección: 650 Conistor, Liberty, MO 64068. Prohibition Against Illegal Discrimination and Harrassment The Liberty 53 School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination or harassment in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, activities and facilities. Discrimination or harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law is strictly prohibited in accordance with law. For more information, contact Dr. Jim Hammen, Director of Student Services, at 736-5310 or by mail at 650 Conistor, Liberty, MO 64068.

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NEWS YOU CAN USE PTA Information What is PTA and how do I join? PTA — Parent Teacher Association — is an association of parents, teachers, and administrators who work together to sponsor programs benefiting the children of a school. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who believes in PTA’s mission. When you join your school’s PTA, you have a vote in deciding what programs your school’s PTA will sponsor. You also become a member of the National and Missouri PTAs, whose collective voice of 6 million strong advocates for a quality education and nurturing environment for every child. Membership information will be available at your school’s backto-school event, and we encourage you to join. When you get involved with PTA, the child who benefits most is your own! For more information, call Trace Graves at 519-8212 or email tracegraves@kc.rr.com.

YouthFriends YouthFriends connects caring adults with youth in schools. Each adult mentor is matched with one Liberty student. Currently, we have 70 YouthFriends mentors; however, more children are waiting to connect with their YouthFriend! All volunteers are screened, training is required, and it is free. To positively impact a child’s life, call Jim Hammen at 736-5310 or email jhammen@liberty.k12.mo.us.

KLPS-TV 18 The Liberty Public School District is very fortunate to have its own cable TV channel dedicated solely for district use. KLPS-TV now telecasts on Time Warner Cable Channel 18 throughout the entire Liberty School District. Regular programming that will appear on KLPS during the school year will include monthly school board meetings, district events, athletic contests, student-produced programs, and much more. In addition, Channel 18 is one of your first sources for school closing information. To learn more about KLPS, visit www.klpstv.com.

Follow LPS on Facebook If you are a social networker, you can follow Liberty Public Schools on Facebook! Along with current happenings at LPS, you will also have an easy way of tracking who’s making the news by checking out both newspaper and television links from local media. LPS currently has over 4,000 followers on our Facebook page and see it as yet another way to communicate with you, the great supporters of LPS!

QuickNews — Email Newsletter If you’re interested in free weekly email updates about Liberty Public Schools, sign up for QuickNews. Go to the District website at www.liberty.k12.mo.us and click on the QuickNews subscription icon. LPS currently provides over 8,000 QuickNews subscribers all of the latest happenings taking place in our district. Additionally, breaking news, such as school cancellations or early dismissals, are communicated via QuickNews and other communication outlets. Please note: All email addresses of parents and patrons who sign up for QuickNews can be disclosed to members of the public who make a formal, written request under the Missouri Sunshine Law.

QuickText — Text Messaging Service QuickText provides up-to-date information about school closings, early dismissals, and emergency information. In order to receive this service, parents must sign up. Messages can be sent directly to your cell phone, wireless PDA, or pager. Please check your cell phone plan for any text message fees your wireless provider may charge. To sign up for QuickText, go to www.liberty.k12.mo.us and click

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Please note: All telephone numbers of parents and patrons who sign up for QuickText can be disclosed to members of the public who make a formal, written request under the Missouri Sunshine Law.

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