Adverse weather conditions are a possibility tomorrow morning. IF school is cancelled or delayed, posts to the USD 480 social media accounts will be made by 5:45 a.m. Media outlets will also be notified. If there is no announcement made by 5:45 a.m., school will be in session. IF school is delayed: Bus routes will be delayed 2 hours. Schools will be open at regular time and parents may drop off students at the usual time. Essential staff will be on duty to supervise students until 10:00 a.m. NOTE: Sidewalks and parking lots may not be cleared yet SO PLEASE USE CAUTION if you choose to drop off your children. All other staff will report at 9:30 a.m. School will start at 10:00 a.m. There will be no PreKindergarten at Bright Start.
over 4 years ago, USD 480
With inclement weather forecasted for this afternoon and evening USD 480 will be monitoring conditions to make sure district travel can be made safely. Updates to any scheduled events will be posted on our social media, school website, and sent to our local media outlets.
over 4 years ago, USD 480
Liberal High School will be welcoming students back for a regular school day on January 7, 2020. This is an update to the district calendar. We hope that everyone has an outstanding break!
over 4 years ago, USD 480
This morning USD 480 was notified by a neighboring school district of a potential issue with a former Liberal High School student.  As a precautionary measure, Liberal High School was put into a hold-in-place.  The hold-in-place has now been lifted based on the Liberal Police Department recommendation.  School has resumed as normal.  
over 4 years ago, USD 480
Normal operations have resumed at LHS.
over 4 years ago, USD 480
As a precautionary measure, LHS is currently in a hold in place.  Details will be released as they become available.
over 4 years ago, USD 480
UPDATE:  Those believed to be responsible for making threats at Eisenhower Middle School last week were identified and arrested shortly after the threat was reported. USD 480 appreciates the Liberal Police Department and EMS staff who worked diligently for this outcome. An additional potential threat was investigated today. No charges were filed.
over 4 years ago, USD 480
UPDATE: Those believed to be responsible for the school shooting threats at Liberal High School were identified. They are in police custody. USD 480 appreciates the Liberal Police Department and LHS staff who worked diligently for this outcome.
over 4 years ago, USD 480
Secondary Leadership training on Apptegy. Improving communication with patrons
over 4 years ago, Joel Applegate
Training
Over the past week threats against the school have been reported in two buildings. All threats are taken seriously and reported to law enforcement immediately. The threats are being investigated by law enforcement as well as USD 480 administration. The safety of students and staff is our most important priority.
over 4 years ago, USD 480
We need to tell our story in Liberal! We are doing GREAT things for students!
over 4 years ago, Joel Applegate
Culture
Jimmy Casa - Talking about Leadership! KSDE Annual Redesign Conference!
over 4 years ago, Joel Applegate
Leadership
Proud of Meadowlark Elementary for presenting at the KSDE Redesign Conference in Wichita. You are doing great things for our students at USD480.
over 4 years ago, Joel Applegate
Students presenting their Native American PBL projects to the Board of Education. Great job students!
over 4 years ago, Joel Applegate
Pbl
Dr. Randy Watson - Commissioner of Education. Looking forward to listening to what he has to say. Proud to have him in Liberal tonight.
over 4 years ago, Joel Applegate
Dr. Randy Watson
Final score - Wichita Southeast 33 and Liberal 26. Great effort but came up short.
over 4 years ago, Joel Applegate
Wichita Southeast is up 26-20 3rd quarter
over 4 years ago, Joel Applegate
Game
Homecoming in Liberal! Go Angry Red!
over 4 years ago, Joel Applegate
Pregame homecoming
Liberal cheerleaders showing school spirit with homecoming pre game face painting.
over 4 years ago, Joel Applegate
Cheerleaders- face painting
Homecoming USD 480. Great job band!
over 4 years ago, Joel Applegate
Homecoming USD480. The pride of Liberal!  Great job High School Band!