Liberty High School

08/06/2026

Liberty has closed permanently. The current office hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm. It has been an honor and a blessing to have served the our community.

05/29/2026

Liberty High School students are encouraged to attend!

05/11/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT END-OF-YEAR DATES & FRIDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION 🚨

Liberty students, families, and staff — please read carefully as we head into the final stretch of the school year.

📅 Friday School – May 15th
This will be a LONG Friday School session so students can (hopefully) make it count!

🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
⏰ Students can earn up to 7 make-up hours.

Students: If you owe make-up time, missing work, or have attendance issues, this is a major opportunity to get caught up before final deadlines.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE REMINDER:
The UA (Unexcused Absence) maximum for this quarter is 6. Students with 7 or more UA’s will need to make up time.

🎓 SENIOR INFORMATION:
• Seniors planning to graduate must have ALL work submitted by May 19th.

• Senior grades are due by end of day Wednesday, May 20th.

📚 ALL OTHER STUDENTS:
• Grades are due by end of day Thursday, May 21st.

🎉 UPCOMING EVENTS:
• 8th Grade Promotion — Tuesday, May 26th at 2:00 PM

🎓 Senior Graduation — Thursday, May 28th at High Desert Middle School 5:30 PM.

We are almost there. Finish strong, stay focused, and take advantage of every opportunity to end the year successfully. 💪

04/25/2026

Know any students beginning their postsecondary education in the 2027-28 school year who've experienced homelessness? 📣Help them apply to the SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Program! The scholarship includes: a $2,500 Award (+Monthly Stipends of Up to $100 Throughout College), 1-on-1 Support from the SchoolHouse Connection team, 3 All-Expenses-Paid Trips, and more. Learn more and help your students apply at SchoolHouseConnection.org/Scholarship.

▶️ Hear from our scholars! https://youtu.be/JUzufwhsR5o

04/15/2026

🌲 REAL OPPORTUNITY. REAL PAY. REAL EXPERIENCE. 🌲

Liberty students (and families), this is one of those opportunities that can actually change your path.

The Globe Recreation Technician Internship through the Arizona Conservation Corps is more than just a job—it’s hands-on experience working in the outdoors, building real skills, and getting paid while doing it.

📅 May 26 – Nov 20, 2026

💪 What you’ll do:
Work alongside the Tonto National Forest team maintaining recreation sites, helping the public, inspecting trails, and being part of something bigger than yourself.

💵 What you get:
• $630/week
• Education award (money for school)
• Real-world job experience
• Mentorship from Forest Service staff
• Possible college credit
• Health insurance

👀 Who it’s for:
• Ages 18–30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• Ready to work, learn, and show up

This isn’t sitting in a classroom.
This is getting outside, building discipline, and putting yourself in position for future careers.

If you’ve ever said, “I need a job,” or “I don’t know what I want to do yet,” — this is a move.

📲 Apply here:
azcorps.org/ip-positions
(or scan the QR code on the flyer)

If you’re interested or have questions, come see me. I’ll help you take the next step.

04/09/2026

Know any students beginning their postsecondary education in the 2027-28 school year who've experienced homelessness? 📣Help them apply to the SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Program! The scholarship includes: a $2,500 Award (+Monthly Stipends of Up to $100 Throughout College), 1-on-1 Support from the SchoolHouse Connection team, 3 All-Expenses-Paid Trips, and more. Learn more and help your students apply at SchoolHouseConnection.org/Scholarship.

▶️ Hear from our scholars! https://youtu.be/JUzufwhsR5o

🎓 SchoolHouse Connection Scholars in our Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program share the importance of the scholarship program in their lives, their grat...

04/06/2026

🚫 TOP MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE ON TESTS

Let’s be real —
Most mistakes on a test aren’t about not knowing the content.

They’re about how you think under pressure.

That’s exactly what we’ve been working on in our
🎥 “Test Smarter, Not Harder” series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnfY3H3vUeXAH8Yhyuj6T9ZBpZNOBPlS7&si=j1oLekh831rfJlsh

Here are the biggest ones we see:

❌ 1. Rushing
Your brain says, “Just pick something.”
Strong test takers slow down and read it right the first time.

❌ 2. Not reading carefully
The answer is usually there…
but only if you actually look for it.

❌ 3. Getting stuck too long
One question shouldn’t take you out of the whole test.
Move on. Come back. Stay in control.

❌ 4. Overthinking good answers
First instinct is often right.
Changing answers without a reason usually hurts you.

❌ 5. Poor time management
You don’t need to rush — you need to pace.
Stay aware. Stay steady.

This isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about avoiding mistakes you can control.

Students — you already know more than you think.
Now it’s about how you apply it.

Be prepared.
Stay focused.
Finish strong.

Let’s get after it.

04/02/2026

🧠 HOW TO BEAT TEST ANXIETY

Let’s be real —
Most students don’t struggle because they don’t know anything…

They struggle because they panic.

At Liberty, we’re learning how to think under pressure, not just memorize.

🎥 From our “Test Smarter, Not Harder” series:
👉 One of the biggest takeaways:
Your brain wants to rush.
Strong test takers slow it down.

Here’s how:

🧠 1. Control the moment
When a question feels hard, don’t spiral.
Pause. Reset. Find your next step.

🎯 2. Don’t fall for the first answer
Your brain will try to grab the quickest option.
Take a second — make sure it actually answers the question.

🔁 3. Keep moving
Getting stuck builds anxiety.
Skip it. Come back. Stay in control.

This isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about staying steady.

Students — you don’t need to know everything.
You just need to stay focused and think clearly.

We’ve been working on this.
Now it’s time to apply it.

Let’s get after it.

04/01/2026

🎯 WHAT TO EXPECT ON TEST DAY

At Liberty, we don’t walk in guessing.
We walk in knowing.

Here’s exactly what test day looks like:

⏰ Before the Test
• Students will be called around 9:20 AM
• Testing starts at 9:30 AM
• Take a breath, get focused, be ready

🧠 During the Test
• Most tests run about 2–4 hours
• Stay locked in, take your time
• If you don’t know it right away, keep moving

🔁 After the Test
• Students return between 12:00–1:30
• No stress about missed work — we’ve got you
• Reset and finish the day strong

💡 What Matters Most
• Get sleep
• Eat something
• Show up

That’s it.

No extra pressure.
No overthinking.

Just be ready and do your best.

We’ll handle the rest.

03/30/2026

🚨 TEST PREP STARTS NOW 🚨

April is testing month at Liberty.

We’re not cramming.
We’re not guessing.
We’re preparing the right way.

📅 What’s coming:
• April 7 — AASA Writing/ORF
• April 8 — AzSCI (11th)
• April 9 — AzSCI (8th)
• April 14 — ACT
• April 21 — ACT Aspire
• April 22 — AASA Math/Reading

Starting today, we’re dropping simple, real test prep support leading up to each test.

🎥 START HERE — Liberty Test Prep Series
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnfY3H3vUeXAH8Yhyuj6T9ZBpZNOBPlS7&si=8swmr6_PRa9vFVn0

This is not about being perfect.
It’s about being prepared.

Students — take 10–15 minutes and watch one video.
Apply one thing. That’s it.

Families — this is a simple way to support your student without adding stress.

We’re building confidence.
We’re building habits.
We’re building momentum.

Let’s get after it.