In an effort to better serve our students with a distance learning plan suited to their needs we would like all students/families to fill our this Home Internet Survey by the end of the day Wednesday March 25th 2020. Home Internet Survey Link - EnglishHome Internet Survey Link - Spanish READ MORE >
Today is Officially Census Day!!!! If you haven't done so yet, go to 2020census.gov to do your part!Check out the 2020 Census Response Map. This map is really a great way to see how your county, city and individual census tracts are responding. There is a lot of great information available in this article.IT HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER TO RESPOND ON YOUR OWN...WITHOUT... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Deidra Mitchener, Teacher at Cottonwood Elementary School, for being selected as USD 480 March Teacher of the Month! READ MORE >
2 Days Until Census Day - April 1, 2020KANSAS COUNTS CENSUS 2020United States Census 2020 - Complete HERECensus Day Activity - Twitter Chat We're having a Census Twitter Chat to promote Census Day and we want you to join in! Twitter Chats are quick and easy. Simply log into Twitter on April 1st, follow the conversation and respond and retweet between noon and 1:00... READ MORE >
The 2020 Census is fast approaching! CENSUS DAY - APRIL 1, 2020United States Census 2020 - Complete HERE.It has never been easier and more accessible to respond to the census on your own -- online, over the phone, or by mail. All without having to meet someone in person.The census website https://my2020census.gov/ is also live and can accept your response (in... READ MORE >
MESSAGE TO FAMILIES Today, March 17, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly announced all school facilities will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This will place tremendous hardship on our families and staff, and impact the social and emotional well-being of our students. Although the schools are officially closed, our staff is working on how to... READ MORE >
The District will be handing out food to children 1-18 years of age from 12-1 pm on 3/17/20-3/20/20, except for the four locations noted with different times. Below are the locations we will have yellow buses to hand out food. We will have lunch and breakfast for the next day.**Locations added (3/19)-- Cottonwood 12-1p- Broadcast Square 12-1p 840 N. Washington615... READ MORE >
In order to give state officials time to coordinate efforts surrounding COVID 19 illness, KSDE is strongly recommending all school districts close from March 16-20. Our local board of education approved the closure of the district. Therefore, ALL USD 480 schools/buildings will be closed. Grab and go meals will be available in various locations around time... READ MORE >
We are in the midst of uncharted waters with the COVID 19 outbreak around the world. School district officials are in constant contact with the Seward County Health Department, Seward County Emergency Management and Southwest Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Watson, KSDE commissioner is directly coordinating with the Kansas Department of Health to make certain... READ MORE >
*Use link to submit your nomination! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkvqWIseAb2rG4E_tcZHWlqta80sbwYPeYNaX3U_01lIasPA/viewformUSD 480 is pleased to announce the 2020 Teacher of the Year nominations are now being accepted. One teacher from each school is selected annually for the USD 480 Teacher of the Year. The following is a list of guidelines that you... READ MORE >
*Use el enlace para enviar su nominación!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_CRTooQodac9N5aJCGwEyXG-7Ec5m2HwR02MH6PHmn82WrA/viewformUSD 480 se complace en anunciar que se estan aceptando nominaciones para el maestro del año 2020.Un maestro/a de cada escuela se selecciona anualmente para el USD 480 Maestro/a del Año. La siguiente es una lista de las... READ MORE >
Download our App!Stay up to date with USD 480 announcements by downloading our app!To download, go to your phone or tablet app store, search " Liberal USD 480" to find our district app. When downloading, make sure to "allow notifications" so that you're kept current with all school weather updates, as well as other important district information. Currently, a... READ MORE >
2/20/2020 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... READ MORE >
School is Cancelled 1/28/2020Due to inclement weather, classes and activities are cancelled Tuesday, January 28th. Classes will resume the 29th at regularly scheduled times. READ MORE >
Delayed Start: Friday, 1/17/2020Bus 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... READ MORE >
Mike Brack Kathy Fitzgerald Sarah Foreman Naomi Vargas READ MORE >
Take a look back at the fall semester at LHS!CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!!! READ MORE >
https://coe.k-state.edu/k-step... Liberal, Kansas | K-STEP UP: Kansas Statewide Teacher Education Pathway for Under-served and Place-bound StudentsK-STEP UP – Liberal, Kansas Pathway Structure. Students complete their general education classes in two years at Seward County Community College (SCCC), and transfer the sixty SCCC credits to K-State. Students will... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
Eisenhower Middle School - Freddy's Fundraiser! 11/26/19 READ MORE >
Bright Start Fundraiser @ Wendy's! 11/19/19 READ MORE >
Prairie View Elementary - La Casa Del Pastor Fundraiser! 11/21/19 READ MORE >
Kansas Athletic Trainers Society honored Steve Zimmerman with the KATS Service Award for his work heading the scholarshipcommittee that he’s chaired for the last 15 years! Zimmerman has also accepted a volunteer position serving on the Kansas State High School's Activities Association Sports Medicine Advisory Council. READ MORE >
Inclement Weather Notifications- Sent through all of the following: USD 480 AppAll local media and social media accounts; District Wide email (staff)KSN, KAKE, KWCH READ MORE >
Tickets are $35, and will be sold until October 26th! For more information contact: Isabelle Sullenger, isabelle.williams@usd480.net READ MORE >
You are invited to the Southwest Symphony Society's concert to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! 7 pm 10/12/193 pm 10/13/19Prairie View Elementary, 615 Warren Ave. READ MORE >
From your mobile device, you can see all the exciting, school happenings! Check dining menu's, sporting events, building news, and get up to date notifications on things such as snow days, holiday breaks, and early dismissals ! READ MORE >
El Pastorcito Fundraiser! October 12th, 5-8 pm.10% of sales will be donated to the LHS Student Council! READ MORE >
Award-Winning Acoustic Duo Bettman and Halpin in Concert at Liberal Memorial Library The extraordinary acoustic music duo Bettman and Halpin are bringing their inimitable talents to the Liberal Memorial Library in Liberal, Kansas. Americana folk duo Bettman & Halpin (made up of singer/fiddler Stephanie Bettman and multi-instrumentalist Luke Halpin) will be... READ MORE >
Our two nominees from USD 480 at the Kansas Teacher of The Year Banquet:Stephanie Drymalski from Meadowlark Elementary and Macayla Rome from SRMS. Stephanie Drymalski was also selected as a semi-finalist for Region 1! READ MORE >
State Board Visit 9/30/2019Listening Tour and Community Round Table: 6:30 pmThe Depot (Chamber of Commerce) READ MORE >
Our first Mental Health Awareness Champion is Noemi Chavera, translator/interpreter for Liberal High School. Noemi spent many hours translating written information for our recent SuicideTALK as well as partnered with Dr. Bissell to present the 90-minute presentation in Spanish. Noemi has also worked on other mental health awareness programs in collaboration with... READ MORE >