Liberty Middle School

From our friends at the Burke County Health Department: Burke County Public Health, located at 700 E. Parker Road, Morganton, provides recommended childhood and adolescent immunizations to help students start the school year protected and ready to learn. Vaccines available include DTaP, Tdap, Meningococcal, Meningococcal B, HPV, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, MMR, Polio, Varicella (chickenpox), Hib, Prevnar (pneumococcal), Rotavirus (RotaTeq), and combination vaccines including Pentacel and Vaxelis. Appointments are required for all immunizations, and patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of their visit. To schedule an appointment or learn more, call (828) 764-9150.

Burke County Public Health accepts a variety of insurance plans, including Aetna, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, NC State Health Plan, Surest, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Ambetter, AmeriHealth Caritas NC, Carolina Complete Health, Healthy Blue, Humana, Partners Health, Vaya Health, WellCare, MPE Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility, and TRICARE. Patients with insurance providers not listed or without insurance coverage may be subject to fees at the time of service.

Food Pantry & Clothes Closet

Location: East Burke High School (Pod)
Use the entrance on Cavalier Way
Saturday, August 8, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm\
For More Information, call/text Nikki at (828)502-9235
Bring a box or bag for your items!

Comida y Ropa Gratis

Ubicacion: East Burke High School (Pod)
Utilizar la entrade en Cavalier Way
Sabado, 8 de agosto de 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm\
Para mas informacion, llama o envia un mensaje de texto a Nikki al (828)502-9235
Traer una caja or bolsa!

From our friends at the Burke County Rec Department:
2026 Burke County Youth Tackle Football
Signups Open
Age Groups (Age as of Aug. 31, 2026)
Ages 5-6-7: Player must turn 5 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 8 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 8-9: Player must turn 8 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 10 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 10-11-12: Player must turn 10 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 13 during the football season.
Note: Seventh-grade students or above are not eligible to participate.
Key Dates
Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9: DSG Sporting Goods Discount
Monday, Aug. 17: First day of practice
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6:00 p.m.: Coaches meeting
Monday, Sept. 7: Weigh-ins for ages 5-6-7
Tuesday, Sept. 8: Weigh-ins for ages 8-9
Wednesday, Sept. 9: Weigh-ins for ages 10-11-12
Saturday, Sept. 12: Youth Jamboree at East Burke High School (EBHS)
Saturday, Sept. 19: Regular season opener
Friday, Sept. 25: Last day to add players
Saturday, Oct. 31: Final day of the regular season
Saturday, Nov. 7: First round of playoffs
Saturday, Nov. 14: Playoff finals
Registration Contacts
Salem Tigers: David Carswell — 828-443-3688
Mull Mustangs: John Burnette — 828-455-1066
Oak Hill Bulldogs: David Marshall — 828-413-1832
George Hildebrand Eagles: Heather Pittman — 828-569-4426
East Burke Royals: Melissa Barnes — 828-723-0770
Ray Childers Pirates: Erica Ammon — 828-781-5690
Valdese Tigers: Jonathan Carter — 828-874-6736
Drexel Wolverines: Lisa Butler — 828-430-1051
Registration Information
Children are eligible to register even if they do not attend one of the schools listed above. Participants must either live in Burke County or attend school in Burke County.
Please contact the appropriate registration coordinator as soon as possible to register.
For additional information, text or call Wesley Hasson with Burke County Parks & Recreation at 828-796-4806.
Follow https://www.facebook.com/BCRDBurke for more information

From our friends at the Burke County Rec Department:
2026 Burke County Youth Outdoor Soccer Sign-ups In Progress
Age Groups (Age as of Aug. 31, 2026):
Ages 5–6: Player must turn 5 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 7 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 7–8: Player must turn 7 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 9 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 9–10: Player must turn 9 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 11 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 11–12: Player must turn 11 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 13 before Aug. 31, 2026.

Key Dates:
Aug. 7 through Aug. 10: DSG Discount.
Regular season begins in mid-September.
Playoffs will be held in late October through early November.

Registration Information:
Children do not have to attend one of the schools listed below in order to participate. Players must either live in Burke County or attend school in Burke County. Contact the appropriate registration coordinator as soon as possible to sign up.
For additional information, text or call Wesley with Burke County Parks and Recreation at 828-796-4806.

Registration Contacts:
Salem: David Carswell — 828-443-3688
Mull: John Burnette — 828-455-1066
W.A. Young: Landon Cook — 828-442-4125
Glen Alpine: Josh Patton — 828-764-1089
Drexel: Lisa Butler — 828-430-1051
Morganton Day: Lyndsay Brisson — 828-437-6782
Forest Hill: Nikki Costello — 828-502-9235
Ray Childers: Ashley Bryant — 901-530-7526
George Hildebrand: Chad Smith — 828-715-2771
Christ Classical: Ethan Powell — 828-390-8656
New Dimensions: Mike Brooks — 813-215-4879
Mountain View: Torrey Annas — 828-544-2124
Hillcrest: Marquiese Sudduth — 828-334-0758
Oak Hill: Danielle Wilson — 828-244-8074

Follow https://www.facebook.com/BCRDBurke for more information.

We have one more week of voluntary workouts before official football practice begins at Liberty.

Official practice starts Monday, August 10, and will be held Monday through Friday from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. We will keep that schedule until school starts.

We have a lot of work to do in a short amount of time, so it’s important that everyone who plans to play is there and ready to go.

Please help spread the word and make sure anyone interested in playing is at practice on August 10.

Reminder: Every player must have a current sports physical on file before participating in practice.

Thank you for all your support! We look forward to seeing everyone at voluntary workouts this week and officially getting started on August 10. Attendance, especially during the first week, is extremely important so everyone can complete conditioning together.

📣The Tools for School Program (Previously the Backpack Program) application is now open through August 9th!! Any K-12 student attending school in Burke County, NC can apply. Please read the directions on the application carefully for information about receiving your backpack!
🎒Apply and learn more here: https://www.bcuw.org/backpacks
📌The application is in English and Spanish.

This program is made possible by Burke County Public Schools and Chartwells K12!
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📣¡Ya está abierto el plazo de solicitud para el programa "Tools for School" (anteriormente conocido como "Backpack Program") hasta el 9 de agosto! Pueden participar todos los estudiantes de los grados K-12 que asistan a escuelas en el condado de Burke, Carolina del Norte. ¡Por favor, lea atentamente las instrucciones de la solicitud para obtener información sobre cómo recibir su mochila!
🎒Inscríbase y obtenga más información aquí: https://www.bcuw.org/backpacks
📌La solicitud está disponible en español e inglés.

If you want to order a shirt….please order by 5pm TODAY (7/26)!!

Calling all rising 6th graders! Liberty Middle School invites your child to attend Jump Start on August 11th from 8:30 until 11:30. Students will have a chance to tour the school, meet their teachers and classmates, practice opening their lock, learn about band and chorus, participate in team building activities, learn about 6th grade and ask questions in a smaller setting.

Please sign up: tinyurl.com/LMSJumpStart2026

You can also buy a special edition 6th grade shirt for your child. These are pre-order only! You must order by July 26th, by 5pm

Order your shirt here: tinyurl.com/6thgradeshirt2026

We are still working on the lock link! I will share once it is working!

Food Pantry & Clothes Closet Location: East Burke High School (Pod) Use the entrance on Cavalier Way.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
For More Information, call/text Nikki at (828)502-9235

Bring a box or bag for your items!

Voluntary Liberty Middle School football workouts are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 until 7:30pm at Patton High School, starting tomorrow and continuing until August 10th. Workouts are open to rising 7th and 8th graders. Students must have a current physical to participate in summer workouts. They will need closed-toe shoes, shorts, and a T-shirt.

It's almost time to get ready for another great year! Below are the recommended school supplies by grade level.

⭐ 6th Grade
• Pencils
• Pens
• Highlighters
• Notebook paper
• Wired earbuds
• (4) Folders
• Pencil pouch
• (1) 2-inch binder
• Dividers
• Colored pencils

⭐ 7th Grade
• Pencils & pens
• Highlighters
• Notebook paper
• Spiral notebooks
• (2) Composition notebooks (not spiral)
• Colored pencils
• Wired earbuds
• Glue sticks
• (2) 3-ring binders
• Pencil pouch

⭐ 8th Grade
• (2) 2-inch 3-ring binders
• Lined notebook filler paper
• Pencils
• Wired earbuds
• Highlighters
• Pens
• Pencil pouch

⭐ Mr. Rickman's Self-Contained Class
• Pencils
• (1) 1.5-inch 3-ring binder
• Wired earbuds
• Dividers
• Notebook paper
• (4) Folders
• Highlighters
• Colored pencils
• Pencil pouch

⭐ Band Supplies
• (1) 1-inch black 3-ring binder
• Sheet protectors
• Pencil pouch (kept in binder) with a pencil and highlighter

Instrument-Specific Items
🎵 Clarinets/Saxophones
• New box of Rico Royal reeds
• Strength 2.5 (6th & 7th Grade)
• Strength 3 (8th Grade)
• Cleaning kit

🎺 Trombones
• Slide-O-Mix
• Small spray bottle

🎺 Trumpets/Baritone/Tuba
• Blue Juice or Al Cass valve oil

Band Books
• 6th Grade: Essential Elements Book 1
• 7th Grade: Essential Elements Books 1 & 2
• 8th Grade: Essential Elements Book 2

💜 Classroom Wish List (Optional)
• Tissues
• Individually wrapped candy
• Hand sanitizer

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year at Liberty Middle School! 💜🛡️