*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 >