JANUARY 18, 2021 LIBERAL, KS - Renae Hickert, Superintendent of Unified School District 480, has given her notice of retirement to the Board of Education, effective at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 academic year. Hickert has served USD 480 for the past nine years as an administrator, the last six years as superintendent. Mrs. Hickert spent over half of her 36... READ MORE >
Please use the below link to view the new Covid website for Seward County and Liberal partners. Connect Seward READ MORE >
USD 480 Revised Learning Plan for Early JanuaryThe board of education approved to shift PreK-Grade 8 students to in-person learning beginning on January 11th. See below.January 4: Professional Learning Day NO STUDENTSJanuary 5-8: Remote Learning for PreK-Grade 8January 11: CHANGE!!! In-Person Learning for PreK-Grade 8 There are no changes for Liberal... READ MORE >
If you would like to request Breakfast and Lunch meals for your child/children ages 1-18 from November 30th 2020 – January 19th 2021 on scheduled school days please complete this form and the Meal Pick Up Location request form.Si desea solicitar desayuno y las comidas del almuerzo para su niño / niños 1-18 años de edad a partir del 30 de noviembre del 2020 - 19 de... READ MORE >
Please view attached:Remote Learning Letter- English and Spanish READ MORE >
Late last night, November 4, 2020, and into early this morning, Liberal High Schooladministration was made aware of a screenshot of a group message and other posts thatcontained racist remarks and responses to them. Since being made aware of these posts latelast night, we have been working with the Liberal Police Department as well as the LiberalPolice Department... READ MORE >
There will be no school today, 10/27/2020. READ MORE >
USD 480 will be limiting attendance at all activities and sporting events to 25% of rated capacity for the facility to ensure that attendance allows for social distancing. Liberal High School, Seymour Rogers Middle School and Eisenhower Middle School will implement various methods to ensure that the attendance limits are met, such as advance ticketing, pass lists,... READ MORE >
LHS Adjustments to Homecoming Week: READ MORE >
Parents who intend to move their child from the traditional learning at school to remote learning at home for the 2nd nine weeks must contact their child’s school during the week of September 28 - October 2. Parents will be required to go to the school and review and sign the remote learning commitment form and the device check out agreement. Deadline to... READ MORE >
The USDA has made the decision to fund meals for all students, meaning all student meals will be free temporarily. It is our goal to begin implementation on 9/8/2020. This program is scheduled to run until December 31st, OR until the funding runs out. Families who have not submitted a current free/reduced application will still need to do so ASAP because when... READ MORE >
Please view attached resolution.BOE Face Mask Resolution READ MORE >
USD 480 is looking for additional substitute bus drivers. If you have a current CDL license with air breaks and are looking to pick up some additional hours driving a bus, please contact Stacy Johnson, stacy.johnson@usd480.net READ MORE >
LHS, EMS, SRMS 1:1 CHROMEBOOK CHECK-OUT This year we will do the 1:1 Chromebook check-out for EMS, LHS and SRMS on a schedule at the McKinley building, located at 615 W 7th. The East entry (Door #5) will accept returning 7-12 grade students 1 at a time into the building to check out a chromebook, the West entry (Door #3) will accept new students to the district... READ MORE >
This event has been cancelled. READ MORE >
Please view attached guidance from KDHE regarding the amended quarantine travel list. This will continue to be updated and shared as changes occur.KDHE Updated Guidelines READ MORE >
Liberal High School is looking forward to recognizing the Class of 2020 at the graduation ceremony at Redskin Field on Saturday morning, July 25, at 8:30 AM. The gates will open at 7:30 AM, and seating will be available in both the home and visitor stands. Families who plan to attend are encouraged to sit together and to stay socially distanced from other... READ MORE >
Per the Governor’s Executive Order, the start of the 2020-2021 school year will be delayed until after the Labor Day holiday.Planning for the school year is underway by committees comprised of teachers,administrators, parents and community members. The draft plan will be reviewedby the USD 480 Board of Education on Monday, July 20 th and made public as soonas... READ MORE >
We are unable to provide the medical support at each building recommended by our health team, county health department, and state guidelines at this time. As a result, we will not be able to provide Jump Start services next week. READ MORE >
Due to Covid-19, USD 480 cafeteria office will not be open to the public to receive free & reduced price lunch applications at this time. We ask that all applications be returned by mail to:Nutrition ServicesOffice 1611 W. 2nd StreetLiberal, KS 67901or left in the secure mail box located at Door #9 at Liberal High School. You may call 620-604-2230 or 620-604-1204... READ MORE >
Effective July 13th, USD 480 is providing the following guidance regarding wearing face coverings based on current conditions and recommendations from KDHE, Seward County Health Department and KSHSAA. We will continue to review and monitor guidance and will revise as conditions change. Face coverings can be manufactured or home made face coverings, cloths,... READ MORE >
Deadline to register is Wednesday, August 5, 2020. REGISTER HERE!!! READ MORE >
Tonight's BOE meeting, 7/06/2020, will be held at 624 N. Grant st. Meeting begins at 6:30 pm. READ MORE >
On 7/2/20, USD 480 received notification that a student athlete at LHS who has been present at summer workouts has received a confirmed positive diagnosis for novel coronavirus, or Covid-19. The student was last in attendance on (Monday, June 29th). As such, students or staff in attendance on this date may have been exposed to this virus. We are working with... READ MORE >
*CORRECTION: Info-Snap codes for enrollment have not yet been sent. These are expected to be sent in the following weeks. READ MORE >
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Please View The Following Survey:English Parent Surveyhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBUIdFEaRa1B136t1BnB-s6MVc1TUGKtA8eGSDfCtOUJTb8A/viewform?usp=sf_linkSpanish Parent Surveyhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3sOJ1PhZG1v4d2ytatzbIEvE8AwFsRTjmTzR_-EQM0b2BTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link READ MORE >
USD 480 will continue to provide meal services on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, through August 14th at the following locations: Buses/district vehicles at the following addresses:-840 N Washington-108 S Pershing-1500 Bluebell-950 S Grant-404 S New York-310 W. Pine-710 S Western-2145 Ramey Road-215 S Western-Cottonwood Apartments-Cottonwood Elementary... READ MORE >
Brandi Fowler from EMS is our MAY TEACHER OF THE MONTH! *She will be honored at the BOE meeting that is determined appropriate to invite March - May TOM recipients. READ MORE >
Below are the links to the LHS Senior Recognition Program. It will begin at 9:30 AM. Immediately following the slideshow, the Liberal Ministerial Alliance will have the virtual baccalaureate program. LHS YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/UiTeHZ_6VacUSD480 YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/0QjwFbLqfaU We hope that you have an outstanding day! READ MORE >
Elementary Schools: Device Check-in Dear Families, device check-in will be at your child’s school on Wednesday, May 20th from 11am-6pm and Thursday, May 21st from 8am-12pm. A parent or guardian must be present to return the device. This will be a drive through format. Please stay in your car and school staff will pick-up the device from you. No one is allowed... READ MORE >
*Update - May 25th Closed (memorial day, moved Senior day and a Open for all day)This year we will do the 1:1 Chromebook check-in for EMS, LHS and SRMS on a schedule at the McKinley building, located at 615 W 7th. The East entry and South entry to McKinley will accept students, 1 at a time into the building to turn in their devices, the West entry will have a... READ MORE >
Join us in celebrating all of our School Lunch Heroes today!!! READ MORE >
This Thursday at 4 p.m., there will be a live online event for Spanish speakers to discuss why the Census is so important for our communities and how it's been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will cover what's at stake, how our communities are doing so far, and how we can all help to make sure we are counted! Please share this information widely. El no... READ MORE >
Liberal High School National Honor Society will be having the induction ceremony on Tuesday, April 28th at 7 pm. New Inductees will be inducted into NHS. The top 10%, Salutatorian, and Valedictorian of the Class of 2020 will be announced during the event.Link to event: LHS NHS Virtual Induction Ceremony READ MORE >
Click below for more information:Dual Language Lottery Information READ MORE >
USD 480 COVID 19 Food Service Change in Schedule and Location Beginning April 20th, 2020, USD 480 will be implementing the following changes to our Food Service locations: We will continue to have buses/district vehicles at the following addresses: -840 N Washington -108 S Pershing -1500 Bluebell -950 S Grant -404 S New York -310 W. Pine -710 S... READ MORE >
USD 480 Parking Lot WiFi for district devices. Through the combined efforts of SWKO, TEK/STYLE and the USD 480 Technology Department we are now able to extend our school WiFi networks into the parking lots of some of our district buildings. This service is available for USD 480 devices only (ie student chromebooks and staff laptops), with the purpose of providing... READ MORE >
Beginning April 20th, 2020, USD 480 will be implementing the following changes to our Food Service locations: We will continue to have buses/district vehicles at the following addresses: -840 N Washington -108 S Pershing -1500 Bluebell -950 S Grant -404 S New York -310 W. Pine -710 S Western -2145 Ramey Road -215 S Western -Cottonwood... READ MORE >
The USD 480 Board of Education meeting schedule will be altered in April, May, and possibly June. 1. April 20th meeting- Cancelled2. May 4th meeting- No Change3. May 20th meeting- Cancelled4. June meetings- To be determined READ MORE >
Fill out the Census! If you haven't done so yet, go to 2020census.gov to do your part!Response Rates Are you curious about how many people in your community are responding to the 2020 Census? You can stay up to date with a map of self-response rates from across the United States. This map is now available to view your community's self-response rate. This page will... READ MORE >
Elementary Schools: Device Check-out Dear Families, one device per family will be available for pick-up at your child’s school ONLY on Thursday, April 16th, from 11am-6pm. The device your student is picking up is for them to start working on the following week, Monday April 20th. Remember this device is to be used for online learning only. This will be a drive... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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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 >