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Liberty High School parents and families, please take some time to complete this important parent survey (LINK). The survey will close April 30, 2026.

This survey was given to our families, students, and staff last April to help us with planning. The survey will be facilitated by Leader In Me in partnership with the WSD and will help us look at year-over-year trends. This link is unique to our building, so if you have kids in multiple schools, please check their newsletter to answer questions for that building.

Learn more about this survey and its purpose.

25/26 Academic Calendar

April 18 - Prom

April 20 - Late Start

May 4 - 8 - EOC Testing

May 4 - AP Testing Begins

Final Day of School - Depends on Snow Day(s) (will know more following April BOE meeting)

May 27th - MANDATORY Graduation Practice at LHS (10 am in Small Gym)

May 31 - Graduation (4:30 pm)

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Time: 7:00-10 pm, prom court announcement: 9:00 pm

Where: The Foundry Art Centre
520 N Main Center, St Charles, MO 63301

Ticket Price: if purchased April 1-13, $65;
if purchased April 14-17, $75

Ticket Purchasing: Online sales will go live on Wednesday, April 1st, on Focus and close Friday, April 17th at 2:00 pm. See screenshots for directions on how to purchase tickets using Focus. Tickets can be purchased in-person with cash or checks (made out to Liberty High School) at lunches starting April 6th through the 17th at the Perch. Liberty students may have only 1 guest. If you are bringing a guest from another school, you will need to fill out the Guest Permission Form(English/Spanish Guest Permission Slip). Printed copies can be found in the main office. Guest forms can be turned into the Perch to Class Committee members or to Mrs. McFadden in room 323.

Please see attachment for further details.

Questions?? Please contact Nicole McFadden at nicolemcfadden@wsdr4.org

Dates: APRIL 13–17

Daily Themes Schedule:

Any senior who has committed to play at the next level may participate in our Spring Signing Day on May 6th. If you wish to participate please fill out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EAkDeH2JpMRVc5MpTY0aGwH2vNPl3ATt5gI0dWVF1bU/edit

Purpose: Benefits Liberty Graduation Night – Senior Class of 2026

Event Details:

• Date: April 11, 2026

• Time: 6:30 p.m.

• Location: New Melle Sports and Rec Hall

• Address: 4700 Highway Z, New Melle, MO 63365

• Sign up Link: https://forms.gle/V7xHkUQYYjpo8BwX8

When: May 31st - 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM

Where: Renaud Center
What: Basketball, Pickleball, Swimming, Casino Night, Hypnotist, Food & Drinks…and so much more!

EVERY senior goes home with a prize!
Prizes include dorm essentials like microwaves, mini fridges, toasters, Keurigs, gift baskets, and gift cards.

SIGN UP NOW!

• The Reward: Students who wear their "Class of 29" shirts on Friday, 4/24 will receive a free donut during lunch.

• T-Shirt Sales: Shirts will be available for purchase for $14 during lunch the week of 4/20–4/24.

• Sponsorship: The event is organized by the Class Committee of 2029.

Freshman Spring Sports: Home Game Themes

Girls Soccer:

• 4/22 vs Fort Zumwalt North: Wear your Class of 29 shirt or white

• 5/11 vs Fort Zumwalt South: Pool Party theme

Boys Baseball:

• 4/10 vs St. Dominic: Red Out theme

• 4/27 vs Fort Zumwalt West: Jersey theme

Please congratulate Rei Krushova, Ava Hellrung and Brooklyn Donohue for winning an all-expense paid trip (valued at $5000 per student) to Washington DC and Maddie Jimenez, Anze Oosthuizen and Kayla Rocco for winning a $500 scholarship!

Over spring break, our DECA students competed at the State Competition in Kansas City. All of our students represented Liberty exceptionally well. Of the 20 students we took to State this year, 15 were named finalists at the State Competition.

We are excited to share that 12 students have advanced to the International Competition in Atlanta, GA from 4/24 - 4/29.

Please help us congratulate these students:

International Competitors:

Jackson Adams
Tanaya Ananda-Krishnadu
Logan Bedford
JP Burton
Ben Filla
Tanmayee Gogineni
Manya Karthik
Landon Kerr
Sara Ruhl
Ben Schormann
Hannah Siciliano
Kaylee Skinner

International Finalists

Deveshisai Chitturi

Jillian Fisher

Elizabeth Quinney

Ashlyn Stafford

Rathi Thiagarajan

2026 Awards (every high school in Missouri and Arkansas are in these competitions/celebrations):

Distinguished Club President--Loukya Vaka

Distinguished Club Secretary--Naudia Watson-Booker

Distinguished Club Vice-President--Lorelei Wise

Distinguished Club Treasurer--Geo Reji

Oratory Contest: 1st place--Lorelei Wise. 2nd place--Navya Manchala

Talent Show: 1st place--Lorelei Wise and Loukya Vaka

Public Relations Award: 1st Place--Ella Quinney and Quinn Scrogin

T-shirt contest: 1st place--Ella Quinney and special thanks to C. Middendorf!

Video contest: 1st place

Major Emphasis Award: 3rd place--Pink Night for breast cancer awareness

Over spring break, our HOSA students competed at the State Leadership Conference in Rolla, Missouri, and represented Liberty exceptionally well. We are excited to share that eight students will advance to the International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis this summer!

Please help us celebrate these outstanding students when you see them:

State Competition Placements

• Parliamentary Procedure — 1st Place
  Trinity Ramsbottom, Aiden Franco, Leah Dudley, Loukya Vaka, Lorelei Wise, Aarush Sunil Vaswanathan
• World Health and Disparities — 3rd Place
  Liz Orimaye
• Community Awareness — 4th Place
  Rahul Awashi, Aryan Patel, Daiwik Patel

Special Recognitions & Awards

• National Geographic America Testing Center Leadership Test + $500 HOSA Scholarship
  Loukya Vaka
• Barbara James Service Award (Bronze)
  Aiden Franco
• Barbara James Service Award (Gold)
  Matthew Medina
• Health Literacy Ambassador
  Nandu Rakesh Nair
• $500 HOSA Scholarship
  Loukya Vaka
• America’s Blood Centers Bronze Level National Recognition
  Liberty High School HOSA Chapter
• HOSA Service Project Recognition
  Liberty High School HOSA Chapter

We are so proud of these students and all of their hard work, leadership, and dedication. Please join us in congratulating them on their outstanding accomplishments!

The Ratchet Rockers, FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 1706, have solidified their status as a top tier global contender following a dominant performance in the 2026 regional season. Comprised of 47 dedicated students representing all four Wentzville School District (WSD) high schools—Holt, Liberty, North Point, and Timberland—the team has officially qualified for the FRC World Championships in Houston, Texas, taking place April 29 through May 2.They will compete against the best teams from around the world, showcasing the engineering, programming, and strategic skills they have honed throughout the season.

An Unbeaten Season and Historic Milestones

The Ratchet Rockers’ journey to the World Championships has been marked by consistent execution and technical brilliance. The team competed in two regional events this season, maintaining an unblemished record and bringing home top honors from both:

• Oklahoma Regional (Enid, OK): The team finished Rank 1 with a perfect 16-0-0 record. Serving as the Captain of Alliance 1, they led their partners to a regional victory and earned the Innovation in Control Award sponsored by nVent.

• St. Louis Regional (St. Louis, MO): Returning to their home turf, Team 1706 again finished Rank 1 with a 15-0-0 record. As Captain of Alliance 1, they secured their fifth consecutive St. Louis Regional title—setting an all-time record for the most consecutive wins in the history of the St. Louis competition. They also walked away with a second Innovation in Control Award.

For more information on the team, to join the program as a student or mentor, or to support their trip to the World Championships, please visit www.team1706.com

Congratulations to WIll Nolan who has earned a spot on the all-state journalism team. See the linked article below for more information.

Sign up for Concessions: http://bit.ly/lhs-volunteer

Contact Boosters: General inbox: info@libertyboosterclub.org

2025-2026 Board Members

• President: Julie Turnipseed -julie@libertyboosterclub.org
• Vice President: Colleen Grams - colleen@libertyboosterclub.org
• Secretary: Andrea Lawrence- andrea@libertyboosterclub.org
• Treasurer: Shannon Queen- shannon@libertyboosterclub

We are feeling extra thankful for amazing staff this month! Has your child's teacher made a significant impact? Do you want to recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond? Celebrate a teacher or employee with a Wentzville Wow Factor Award anytime throughout the school year to let them know they are making a difference! Nominate a Staff Member.

Yearbooks are available for purchase online.

1. Go to yearbookordercenter.com

2. Enter order number 17208

3. Follow the onscreen instructions

For students who were not able to submit order forms in-person for their cap & gown or any other senior/graduation items, the online link is now live (see below).

Link: thegraduationcenter.com

State: Missouri

City: Lake St. Louis

School: Liberty High School

You may also mail their order form (and a check if you chose not to pay by credit card) to:

ShowMe Traditions LLC

P.O. Box 10020

Columbia, MO 65205

Jostens' Show Me Traditions phone number - 573-442-2855

ATTENTION JUNIORS!

YOU MUST HAVE A SECOND

MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE (MCV4)

PRIOR TO STARTING THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!

11th GRADERS ATTENDING SUMMER SCHOOL MUST HAVE THIS IMMUNIZATION ON FILE IN THE NURSE’S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE START OF 2026 SUMMER SCHOOL.

Please check with your medical provider to see if you have already received your second MCV4 vaccine, and send a copy of your updated immunization record to the school nurse office as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: You will soon be receiving information on obtaining a Liberty High School parking pass for the 26/27 school year. Although you will be able to purchase your pass, no physical parking pass tags will be issued to students found to be noncompliant on vaccines.

**YOU CAN GET YOUR SENIOR SHOT AT LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL ON APRIL 14th FROM 12:00-2:00PM**

WSD is teaming up with the Visiting Nurses Association to offer the required MCV4 vaccine here. A parent or guardian will need to sign a vaccine consent form and provide a copy of your medical insurance card. If you do not have health insurance, you can get the required immunization for FREE. You must fill out this Google form to register for the immunization clinic in advance.

If you have any questions or concerns about this important matter, please feel free to contact the school nurse's office.

Thank you!

Melissa Simms, BSN, RN, NCSN

Liberty High School

CLINIC PHONE: 636-561-0075, option 2

CLINIC FAX: 636-445-5333

melissasimms@wsdr4.org

• Missouri State Personal Device law
• LHS is NOT an open campus. Students may not leave campus during lunch.
• LHS does NOT allow student food delivery during the school day.

• To ensure a smooth and timely pickup during lunch, we kindly ask that parents and guardians remind their students to meet them in the main office. By having students wait in a designated location, we can ensure a quick and efficient sign-out process, helping you get to your appointments on time. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

• Remember to report a student's absence via email attendance.liberty@wsdr4.org.

• Focus custom notifications directions.

• Information on securing belongings in the locker rooms.

Please help us keep Liberty High School a safe environment for all.