Liberty Middle School

Hello Red Devil Family,

As we move into the second semester, I want to take a moment to celebrate the many wins happening every day at Liberty Middle School. We have a great deal to be proud of. We are seeing improvements in test scores, stronger attendance, and more positive student behavior across our campus. These are meaningful indicators that LMS is continuing to move in the right direction.

As exciting as these wins are, they still don’t fully capture the effort taking place behind the scenes each and every day. They don’t show the perseverance of students who continue to push themselves, even when learning feels challenging. They don’t fully reflect the dedication of our teachers who plan, reteach, encourage, and support students daily. And they don’t always highlight the work of our staff members who help create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all students.

None of this progress happens in isolation. One of the most important reasons we are seeing growth at LMS is the strong partnership between our school and our families. When parents and schools work together—supporting learning at home, encouraging good attendance, reinforcing expectations, and communicating openly—students benefit. Your involvement, encouragement, and belief in your child make a powerful difference.

Growth is happening because of consistent effort, strong relationships, and a shared commitment to student success. Progress isn’t always captured in a single score or data point, but it is happening day by day, interaction by interaction.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we will continue to build on these wins and keep moving forward for the benefit of every one of our students.

Imagine the possibilities. Believe in your potential. Achieve Greatness.

Lisa Cassidy, Ed.D.

Principal

LMS Families,
We are excited to kick off Second Semester and Quarter 3 and all the fun activities we have planned at LMS! Below is a list of important January dates — please take a moment to review and mark your calendars.

📅 Quarter 3

January

• 8 - Report Cards
• 8 - Basketball @ home vs Belton 5:30
• 12 - Basketball @ Starr Iva 5:30
• 13 - Level Up to 6th grade Family Night 5:30
• 15 - Basketball @ Honea Path 5:30
• 16 - Winter Snow Ball School Dance 3:30
• 19 - No School - Holiday
• 20 - Basketball @ home vs. Dacusville
• 22 - PCVA on Campus
• 22 - Basketball @ McCants 5:30
• 23 - SWAG field trip - 2nd nine weeks
• 26 - Basketball @ Belton - 5:30
• 27 - Winter Title I Meeting - 4 pm
• 29 - Basketball @ Home v. Starr - 5:30

February

• 5 - Interim Reports
• 10 - RED DEVIL High Risers Breakfast
• 13 - No School Inclement Weather
• 16 - No School for students
• 19 - PCVA on campus
• 26 - Family Math Night - Title I

Do you want to be more involved in the decisions of our school. Please contact Valerie Whitaker at 864-397-3445 to be on our Title I team. If you know of a local business, church, or organization that would like to be more involved with our school, please tell them to reach out! We need all of you!!

Click image below to sign up!

These students were recognized by their teachers and given a certificate an special breakfast to be shared with their families.

Our Title I program provides free afterschool tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Feb 6 - March 26. Please click the picture below to sign up or call Valerie Whitaker @ 864-397-3400.

Students Who Achieve Greatness!!! The 2nd quarter SWAG forms were due TODAY! If your child did not submit today, Mrs. Curry will allow late submission on Wednesday (1/7) morning only. Incentive information will be given out soon to those that qualify.

. Do you wonder how you can be a SWAGGER? Do you want to go a great field trips, go early to lunch, and pick great things of the SWAG cart. Remind your child to pick up a new SWAG Community Service form to start earning for the 3rd quarter!

Then make sure you meet all requirements listed below:

The Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Challenge begins on Monday, January 12th. It is a 5-week challenge to read 500 pages. Students completing the challenge receive a free Greenville Drive game ticket (May 3rd or 17th), prizes that include Greenville Drive merchandise and a new book, and an invitation to a pre-game Meet-the -Drive player event. Students can pick up a reading log in the library. I hope you encourage your child to participate in this fun reading challenge!

Click on the link below to sign up for your 8th grader's IGP:

If the student's last name starts with A-K: https://calendly.com/beckiehylkema

If the student's last name starts with L-Z: https://calendly.com/stinehart

Basketball season is in the home stretch, with just a few games and the post season tournament remaining:

1/8 vs Belton

1/12 at Starr-Iva

1/15 at Honea Path

1/19 vs Dacusville (1/20)

1/22 at McCants

1/26 at Belton

1/29 vs Starr-Iva

Girls start at 5:30, with the boys following immediately after.

Spring sports offered for LMS athletes include: Baseball, Boys Golf, Boys and Girls Soccer, Softball, and Track and Field. All of these sports are beginning their preseason work and would be glad to add anyone interested in playing. Please contact Coach Ulmer for more information

email: lisacassidy@pickens.k12.sc.us

Website: https://lms.pickens.k12.sc.us/

Location: 125 Falcon Way Liberty, SC 29657

Phone: 864 -397-3400

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/libertymiddleschoollibertysc