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We hope this email finds all of you enjoying your summer and excited for the start of the 2025- 2026 school year. The first day of class is set for Monday, August 18, 2025. A new school year means new students and new opportunities. This coming school year, we embark on new changes as well. Clarification on policy, important dates, upcoming events at Liberty, back-to-school information, and more information about the start of the school year follows below.

If you need to contact your student's counselor or principal, please review the new assignments via this quick link to our staff directory or utilize the breakdown below:

Assistant Principals

Steve Pryor, stevenpryor@wsdr4.org - Last Names A-E

Lindsay Kiely, lindsaykiely@wsdr4.org - Last Names F-K

Matt Kiesel, matthewkiesel@wsdr4.org - Last Names L-R

Stan Schumacher, stantonschumacher@wsdr4.org, Last Names S-Z

Counselors

Alicia Sheffield, aliciasheffield@wsdr4.org - Last Names A-E

Chad Cunningham, chadcunningham@wsdr4.org - Last Names F-K

Mary Ellen Riley, maryellenriley@wsdr4.org - Last Names L-R

Paige Blackford, paigeblackford@wsdr4.org - Last Names S-Z

We can't wait to welcome new and returning Eagles back on August 18!

25/26 Academic Calendar

August 5 - Student Welcome Back Day & Picture Day for 9th - 11th-grade students

August 15 - Freshmen Orientation (Link Crew) Day (9 am - 11 am)

August 18 - First Day of School (7:15 am - 2:15 pm)

August 27 - Open House (5 pm - 7 pm)

September 1 - No School (Labor Day)

September 15 - Late Start (9:15 am - 2:15 pm)

September 26 - Professional Development Day No School

October 3 - Picture Retake Day (9th - 11th grade)

October 4 - WSD Homecoming Parade 9:30 am (Starting at Holt and traveling down Pearce to the American Legion Hall

October 6 - Late Start (9:15 am - 2:15 pm)

October 17 - Homecoming Football Game at 7 pm

October 18 - Homecoming Dance

October 17 - Early Release (7:15 am - 12:00 pm)

October 29 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (3:30 - 7 pm)

October 30 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (10 am - 7 pm)

October 30 - November 4 - No School Fall Break

November 17 - Late Start (9:15 am - 2:15 pm)

November 26-28 - No School Thanksgiving Break

December 1 - Late Start (9:15 am - 2:15 pm)

December 18-19 - Early Release/Finals

December 22-January 2 - Winter Break

January 5 - Late Start / First day of 2nd semester

Our optional Summer Welcome Back day is August 5th for all grade levels. On this day you can get your school picture taken (if in grades 9 - 11), complete schedule changes, walk your schedule, and pick up your parking pass. In addition, many clubs will be represented and boosters will have items for sale.

August 5th 8am - 2:30 pm

At our Summer Welcome Day, families will have the opportunity to...

• Student 9 -11 grades will get their school picture taken (information below)
• Schedules (information below)
• Lockers will be available in the main office if students would like to be assigned one.
• Yearbook Pickup from the 2024-2025 School Year
• Yearbook Ordering (online) for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Nurse Information: Parents are welcome to drop-off medication and medical forms/immunization records
  
• Fines (Before purchasing a parking pass, all fines must be paid.)
• Eagles Gear and Booster Club Sign-ups
• Representatives from some Activities and Clubs will be present
• Self-paced tour the school
• Parking Pass Pick Up (parking passes will be purchase ONLINE only - information below)
• All Sports Passes will be available for purchase online ($80 for a family pass, $35 for a single adult pass, and $20 for a single student pass. These passes can be used at all WSD regular season events.)
• Chromebook Insurance (will be purchased ONLINE only - through Focus)

New this year, school pictures for grades 9-11 will be taken in the cafeteria during Welcome Back Day on August 5. Photographers will be available from 8 am - 2:30 pm. On vacation at that time? Re-takes will be on October 3 during the school day. Please feel free to call the main office if you have any questions – 636-561-0075.

On Friday, August 1, teacher assignments and schedules will become available for families/students at 4:00pm. As a reminder, all forms in Focus must be completed before families/students can view their teacher assignments/schedules (more information below).

We will have counselors available on August 5th to review necessary schedule changes (ex. placed in the wrong class, missing a class, etc). Please do not wait to take care of this on the first day of school. We want your first day to be as smooth as possible.

Please note that schedule changes will only be done for academic reasons.

Student Chromebooks will be turned off in September if their online registration is not completed.

Parents are able to access this “Online Registration” feature when they log onto the Parent Portal. If you need assistance with your parent portal account, please contact us at 636.561.0075 and we will be happy to assist.

Troubleshooting:

• Navigate to the Focus School Software website and login, before downloading the Wentzville Schools app.
• Be sure to download the Wentzville Schools app, just searching for Focus School Software may not display the correct app.
• If you do not see the annual required forms when you login, make sure you are listed as Parent Contact #1. Only the parent listed as Contact Parent 1 (located under "Addresses & Contacts") in Focus can complete the forms.
• If you are parent who is also a district employee, you must use a personal email address to login.

Please log in to Focus and complete your student's registration today.

FOCUS LINK

How to Login to LunchTime

Make a Cafeteria Deposit

Set a Low Balance Reminder

Please be sure to review our district website for required immunizations. Our incoming seniors must make sure that their MCV (Meningococcal) immunizations are up to date. If your child has already received it, please forward documentation to melissasimms@wsdr4.org.

This immunization can be given by your pediatrician, local pharmacy, or the St. Charles County Health Department. Typically, these vaccines are hard to find the closer we get to the start of a new school year.

Incoming Seniors MUST have the MCV vaccination prior to August 18 in order to attend the first day of school.

Melissa Simms, RN

636-561-0075 ext.28233

melissasimms@wsdr4.org

Senior Ads are available for purchase online.

1. Go to yearbookordercenter.com

2. Enter order number 17208

3. Follow the onscreen instructions

Questions? Contact Matthewkiesel@wsdr4.org

We ask that you arrive early the first week of school. Doors will open at 6:45am. Please drive cautiously in our lot and be patient with our staff as we work through issues that may arise due to new student drivers and drop-off traffic this year.

The recommended entrance for parents and students is Sommers Rd due to ability to avoid bus traffic. Please only exit via the south or stadium entrance. This is for the safety of all.

Bus information will be emailed out from the Transportation Department in the coming weeks.

Arrival & Dismissal

Buses Arrival and Dismissal take place on our back lot near the auditorium. Teachers will review bus lineups with students on the first day of school.

Student Drivers - Student Drivers are only permitted to park in the Parking Lot with a Parking Permit.

Parent Pick Up/Dismissal - Students must be in their classrooms by 7:15 am in order not to be counted as tardy. We recognize that our lot/Sommers Rd. becomes very busy between 7:05 - 7:15 am. We HIGHLY recommend all car riders arrive by 7 am or earlier in order to be on time for class.

What is Booster Club?

The Liberty Booster Club plays a vital role in supporting Liberty High School by raising funds for student clubs and athletic programs. Through concession stand funds, fundraisers, and generous donations, the Booster Club helps provide essential resources, equipment, and opportunities that enhance the student experience and promote school spirit.

President Julie Turnipseed

Vice President Colleen Grams

Treasurer Shannon Queen

Secretary Andrea Lawrence

Linked HERE is a Google form for committee sign ups, please consider helping us, help your student!

The majority of funds for Liberty Booster Club comes from our concession stand profit at our events. We cannot do this without your help. Please consider signing up using this link. Thank you for your consideration.

Concessions sign up: bit.ly/lhs-volunteer

*must use a personal email address/will not work with a @wsdr4.org email

Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you so much!

Email: info@libertyboosterclub.com

SOAR Time (named Power Time on student schedule) is a one-hour break in the middle of the day for student choice. During this time, students eat lunch, practice time management and self-care as well as meet with teachers, make up tests, participate in clubs/activities, study, complete homework, and take care of their individual needs.

CLARIFICATION:

• Students may NOT leave during SOAR time. Liberty does not have an open campus policy. Meaning students are not allowed to go get lunch and come back during this time.
• Students may not order GrubHub, DoorDash, etc, during the school day.
• Students caught leaving campus and/or propping a door open will receive consequences including ISS (in-school suspension).

NEST Time (named Student Success Time on student schedule) is focused academic time on Thursdays only. During this time, students are able to visit other teachers for academic purposes, complete homework, check grades, take tests/quizzes, and participate in some career exploration. Students who are in need of additional support to meet their academic goals will receive tiered intervention.

The transition from middle school to high school is a big one, and it comes along with many challenges. To help ease apprehensions and set freshmen up for success, Liberty High School's Link Crew will be hosting a voluntary freshman orientation on Friday, August 15 at 9 a.m. in our main gymnasium. Link Crew's junior and senior members were chosen to represent the many academic and social groups present at Liberty, and all have joined to assist freshmen in their time at and beyond orientation. Following a fun kickoff in the gym, students have an opportunity to meet Link Crew students and fellow students, ask questions they may have about classes and school life, and see the building. The event will conclude around 11:00 a.m. Please plan to pick up/drop off your students at the main entrance of the school, as buses will not be running.

We are aware that some freshmen will be unable to attend. Those students will be contacted by our Link Crew students following orientation, and they can look for any Link Crew student in a Link Crew t-shirt on the first day of school to ask for help.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Matthew Eversole at mattheweversole@wsdr4.org.

We hope to see you there!

Assistant Principals

(A-E) Steve Pryor, stevenpryor@wsdr4.org

(F-K) Lindsay Kiely, lindsaykiely@wsdr4.org

(L-R) Matt Kiesel, matthewkiesel@wsdr4.org

(S-Z) Stan Schumacher, stantonschumacher@wsdr4.org

Counselors

(A-E) Alicia Sheffield, aliciasheffield@wsdr4.org

(F-K) Chad Cunningham, chadcunningham@wsdr4.org

(L-R) Mary Ellen Riley, maryellenriley@wsdr.org

(S-Z) Paige Blackford, paigeblackford@wsdr4.org

College, Career, A+ Shelley Gerringer, michellegerringer@wsdr4.org

Website: https://lhs.wentzville.k12.mo.us/
Location: 2275 Sommers Road, Lake Saint Louis, MO, USA
Phone: 636-561-0075

Instagram: @libertyhseagles