Nest News

Welcome back to another school year! We are officially wrapping up a fantastic and successful first day here at Liberty High School. The halls were buzzing with energy, new connections were made, and both students and staff jumped right into the groove of the new year.

Here is a quick look at what you will find in this month's issue:

• First Week Essentials: Reminders on bell schedules, picture day, and locker assignments.

• Upcoming Events: Key dates for Open House, Days of Testing, and some club details.

Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making day one such a smooth and inspiring start!

2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar

Wednesday Schedules

Purchase Event Tickets

August 28 - Senior Sunrise 6:15 am

August 28 - Picture Day grades 9 -11

September 2 - Open House (5 pm - 7 pm)

September 7 - No School

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

October 9 - Homecoming Football Game at 7 pm

October 10 - WSD Homecoming Parade 9:30 am (Starting at Holt and traveling down Pearce to the American Legion Hall

October 10 - Homecoming Dance (7pm - 10 pm)

October 14 - Jostens Senior Class Meeting

October 15 - PreACT

October 16 - Early Release (7:15 am - 12:00 pm)

October 16 - ACT, ASVAB, ACT WorkKeys Testing

October 21 - PSAT Testing

October 28 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (3:30 - 7 pm)

October 29 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (10 am - 8 pm)

October 29 - November 3 - No School Fall Break

November 25-27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 3 - Club Photo Day

December 21-22 - Early Release/Finals

December 23-January 4 - No School - Winter Break

January 18 - No School

January 20 - Jostens Class Ring Meeting (10th grade)

February 15 - No School

March 19 - Early Release (7:15 am - 12:00 pm)

March 22-26 - No School - Spring Break

April 5-6 - No School

June 6 - Graduation - Family Arena (8:30 pm)

Last day of school for both seniors and 9-11 to be determined at the April 2027 board meeting

Picture Day is almost here! This is your opportunity to capture a special school memory of your child and receive high-quality portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.

Liberty High School - Wentzville
Picture Day: Friday, August 28, 2026
Pre-Order Online: www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com
Pre-Order Password: 6A6Y8P4Y
Direct link:
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We look forward to seeing those smiling faces on Friday, August 28, 2026!

Surfin' into Senior Year

Senior Sunrise Tradition

Friday, August 28, 2026

Football Field Opens: 6:00am

Sunrise: 6:26am

FREE SWEET SPOT DONUTS & JUICE FOR ALL SENIORS!

Please note that for this school year, WSD is replacing monthly Late Start Mondays with monthly All-District PK-12 Early Release Wednesdays (2 Hr). Additionally, students in grades 6-12 will now have weekly Early Release Wednesdays (68 Min).

Weekly Grades 6-12 Early Release (68-minute early dismissal)
- First Date: Wednesday, Sept. 2
- Wednesdays during full school weeks. Exceptions include the first week of school and last week before Memorial Day. Does not apply on All-District Early Release dates.

Monthly All-District PK-12 Early Release (2-hour early dismissal)
- First Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16
- Once per month for all grades.

Helpful Links:
School Start and End Times
Academic Calendar & Future Early Release Dates
Learn why this change is taking place

The safety of our students, their families, our faculty, and community remains a top priority for our district. In coordination with neighboring St. Charles County districts, starting August 2026, WSD implemented new bag guidelines to help enhance safety and security at ticketed high school athletic events.

Is your student a bus rider? Stopfinder is the WSD transportation app for bus-riding families. It provides families with convenient access to their student’s transportation information and is the district’s primary source for transportation notifications. Read about the Stopfinder app and how it can work for you by turning on notifications, which are not automatically set up, or sharing access to route information with caregivers.

If you're interested in learning more about LHS Drama Club, please plan to attend our first meeting on Thursday, August 27th after school in the auditorium from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Find out about opportunities within the club, information about our upcoming shows, auditions, etc. We can't wait to see you there! For more information, join our Google Classroom with code isgzuzpe and/or email Mrs. Gehrke at melissagehrke@wsdr4.org

Liberty Drama Club is proud to announce our 26-27 season!

The Old Man and the Old Moon

Auditions: August 31-September 1

Performance: November 19-21

The Hello Girls

Auditions: December 14-15

Performance: April 8-10

There will be a mandatory parent meeting for all participants of the drama club on Tuesday, September 22 in the auditorium from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about plans for this year, get a tour of the space, and hear about the future of our program. Please plan to attend, and reach out to Mrs. Gehrke at melissagehrke@wsdr4.org for any questions.

Attention all students, you are invited to join FCCLA! FCCLA is a community service club rooted in Leadership, Careers, and Family. Pop in for an informational meeting on September 1st during red lunch in Mrs. McFadden's room (323)! A free popcorn bar is offered to all attendees—no registration required.

15 LHS HOSA: Future Health Professionals members qualified to attend the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, IN on June 16-21. The students did an amazing job in their competitive events and received several awards at the conference. The results are as follows:

• Parliamentary Procedure - Top 10: Lorelei Wise, Aarush Sunil Viswanathan, Aiden Franco, Trinity Ramsbottom, Leah Dudley & Loukya Vaka
• National Geographic Leadership Test: 3rd Place - Loukya Vaka
• Barbara James Service Award: Gold Level - Matthew Medina & Sebastian Mattix Silver Level - Deveshisai Chitturi Bronze Level - Aiden Franco & Tanmayee Gogineni
• Health Literacy Ambassador Award: Nandakishor Rakesh Nair
• Emotional Well-Being Challenge - Top 70% Recognition: Sree Gogineni, Ajay Shankar, Jillian Preston & Yathi Manda
• America's Blood Centers and HOSA Blood Drive Award: Bronze Level - Liberty High School HOSA Chapter
• HOSA Service Project - Certificate of Merit: Liberty High School HOSA Chapter

The WSD will host its annual testing window from Oct. 13-23, 2026, offering high schoolers a convenient, school-day opportunity to fulfill Missouri's College and Career Readiness graduation requirements. Students can choose from three assessment options: the ACT ($56.25, free for Juniors; ideal for college-bound students), the ACT WorkKeys ($36.00; designed for career and workforce readiness), or the ASVAB (Free; measures vocational aptitude with no military commitment required). Registration opens via the Focus Portal on July 13, 2026. Please note the strict deadlines, as late registrations cannot be accepted: Aug. 28, 2026 for ACT/PSAT accommodations, and Oct. 9, 2026 for all standard registrations.

PreACT: October 15, 2026

ACT: October 16, 2026

ACT WorkKeys: October 16, 2026

ASVAB: October 16, 2026

PSAT: October 21, 2026

WHAT IS OPEN HOUSE?
The staff at Liberty High School invites you to attend our Open House, where you'll have the opportunity to walk through your student's schedule and meet Liberty's teachers, counselors, and principals. This is a drop-in format. You do not have to visit every class if you do not have the desire/time. We are excited to meet you, and can't wait to support your student this year!

WHEN IS OPEN HOUSE?
Open House is September 2, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Bring your student's schedule, which can be found in the Focus portal.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This is the perfect time to learn about the content your student will learn and review class syllabi for this school year. Note that this is not a time for individual conferences; stay tuned for more information about Parent Teacher Conferences in an upcoming Nest Newsletter.

Complete the required annual registration forms in Focus School Software Portal by the start of school to ensure your student has access to District technology resources, including Chromebooks, on their first day. These forms include acceptable use policy and many more. The first parent listed in Focus (i.e. Parent Priority #1) can complete the eforms. To change which person is Parent Priority #1 in Focus, contact your child’s school.

Students entering 9th grade must complete Proof of Residency forms in Focus. These are the enrollment documents required to be uploaded to the Focus School Software Portal.

• 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.

• Reporting an Absence: 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.

• Information on securing belongings in the locker rooms.

• How to Purchase a Parking Pass

• How to Login to LunchTime

• Make a Cafeteria Deposit

• Bell Schedule & Wednesday Schedules

• Focus Login and Focus Parent Guide

• Canvas Login, Canvas Video Tutorial for Parents, and Canvas Parent Guide

Booster Club Information

• Concessions sign up: bit.ly/lhs-volunteer

  *must use a personal email address/will not work with a @wsdr4.org email
• Email: info@libertyboosterclub.com