LIBERTY COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE OPEN TODAY

Liberty County Schools are OPEN today.  Most of the inclement weather will be coming in around 8:45am-10:30am.  We will keep all of our safety precautions and protocols in place this morning to keep our students and staff safe.   Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools 

Wednesday, Jan 25 2023

Inclement Weather Tomorrow

Good evening, We are monitoring a squall line of severe weather headed our way in the morning.  Most projections have this weather system producing strong winds, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes.  It could affect the start of our school day tomorrow.  I have been in conversation with Mrs. Rhonda Lewis at Liberty County Emergency Management this afternoon and will continue those conversations into tomorrow as she monitors the storm as well.   At this time, there are no scheduled changes in our school day , but we may make changes based on the safety of our staff, students, and parents.  Our Transportation Director, Mr. Kevin Williams, will be communicating with our bus drivers to allow extra time to get to the buses in the morning if it is raining.  We will take whatever time is necessary to get the students to school safely.  I will continue to monitor the weather throughout the night and communicate the latest direction of the school district on ParentSquare and on my personal Facebook page.  Thank you for your patience!  Praying for a safe morning in LC! Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools

Tuesday, Jan 24 2023

Hosford School Historic Place Designation

January 17th, 2023 Secretary Byrd announces the designation of Hosford School and Gymnasium in the National Register of Historic Places TALLAHASSEE  – Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that the Hosford School and Gymnasium in Liberty County has been listed in the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. “I am pleased to announce that Hosford School and Gymnasium has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.  These buildings have long played significant roles in the social and educational life of Hosford. Today, they provide a link to the past and continue to serve the needs of the entire community.”        – Secretary of State, Cord Byrd Hosford School and Gymnasium, was constructed in 1936 out of locally sourced pine by a local craftsmen, hired by the Federal Works Project Administration (WPA). Having been largely preserved, both buildings retain many original furnishings and are excellent examples of early twentieth-century rural school architecture. The WPA was a federal civic works program designated to construct public projects such as roads, bridges, state parks and schools around the country. The program was part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal” plan to employ millions of workers during the Great Depression. From the time of its construction until integration in the 1960s, the Hosford School served white students as the only local public school. African American students in Liberty County attended separate schools during the era of racial segregation. Like many buildings constructed by the WPA, the school and gymnasium were built to serve multiple purposes and represented a significant improvement over existing facilities. The school’s auditorium hosted political rallies, fundraisers, musical and theatrical performances, and lectures, among other events. The gymnasium was the only indoor sports facility in the rural community and hosted games and tournaments for many area schools. Starting in the 1950s, there were twice-a-month community square dances held at the gymnasium. Entertainers who performed at these and other events included Roy Acuff, Charlie Walker, and Jim and Jesse. The gymnasium also hosted homecoming dances, wrestling matches and the annual basketball game fundraiser. From the time the buildings opened and for many years after, the school and gymnasium were the only non-religious facilities in the community capable of accommodating large gatherings. Especially in the post-World War II period, the buildings played a key role in confronting the overall decline in the county’s population. As one former student noted, the school “gave us a little toehold on life.” Today, Hosford School and Gymnasium continue to serve as a public elementary and junior high school for all students in the community and the surrounding area.

Wednesday, Jan 18 2023

re: No 21st Century Today January 13, 2023

No 21st Century today January 13, 2023.  Please make other arrangements for your child/ren.  No school Monday, January 16!  Thanks!

Friday, Jan 13 2023

City of Bristol Water Repairs TOMORROW

Good morning, I was made aware yesterday by the City of Bristol they would be making some repairs to one of their wells tomorrow morning, Thursday, January 12th around 8am.  During this time of repair,  LCHS could experience very low water pressure.   Tolar School and Hosford School are NOT affected by this work.  Officials have informed me the work should last around an hour.  Worst case scenario could mean sending  LCH S students and staff home if the repairs are more extensive resulting in no water at the school for an extended time.  Our facilities run on a high-pressure water system, and we need bathrooms to be operational in a timely manner due to the number of students and staff.  At this time, I am NOT anticipating the worst-case scenario, but did want to make you aware of the situation we are facing that is beyond our control.  I will send out timely ParentSquare notifications and post on my personal Facebook page all information as the repairs begin tomorrow morning.  Thank you for your patience as it is much appreciated! Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools

Wednesday, Jan 11 2023

LCHS Boys Alumni Basketball Game TONIGHT

Calling on all former LCHS boy basketball players to play in the Alumni Basketball Game TONIGHT at LCHS.  Game begins at 6pm.  This is a fundraiser for the basketball team.  Hamburger, Chips, and Drink Combo for $6.   Admission is $4.   Players get in FREE!   Old jerseys will be available for purchase.  I’m coaching the old timers so I need as many players as I can get to help keep up with these younger dudes!  🤣.  Let’s have a great time supporting Coach Kent Rogers and the LCHS Basketball Team!   See ya tonight at 6pm!!! Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools

Saturday, Jan 07 2023

re: 21st Century

Happy New Year!  Just a reminder that 21st Century is starting back tomorrow, January 3. Please send your students that are enrolled every day of the week to the afterschool program. Attendance is taken.  If you would like to sign up your students, please contact us. I can be reached at (850) 643-2275  ext. 11241. Thanks, Beth Brown

Tuesday, Jan 03 2023

23-24 VPK Registration is now OPEN

From: Chesnee Layne, Liberty County School Board, Supervisor Early Childhood Programs (850) 643-2275 x.11250 Registration for the 2023-2024 Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK) is now open! VPK is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. Children must live in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. Parents whose children are born between February 2 and September 1 of the calendar year may postpone enrolling their 4-year-old until the following year when their child is 5. To register your child for VPK, visit the Family Portal at https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com to complete the sign-up process. For more information on the VPK Program visit Families | DEL (floridaearlylearning.com) and families may also download the VPK Parent Handbook.   Attached:  VPK registration directions in English and Spanish

Tuesday, Jan 03 2023

School Starts Back TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 4th

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas Break with your children over the past two weeks.  Are you living the line,  "...and mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again " in the old Christmas song,  "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas "?  It is indeed time for school to start again.  Students return to Liberty County Schools TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 4th .  We are ready for their return!   Again, Happy New Year, and welcome back to school TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 4th . Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools

Tuesday, Jan 03 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Good afternoon, I wanted to take this time and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Wishing you and your children the happiest of this Christmas season as you enjoy time with your family.  Thank you for allowing the Liberty County School District to be a part of your lives.  We love our staff, students, and parents!  May God bless you all!!   Just a reminder that students return to school on Wednesday, January 4th. Go Panthers and Go Dawgs! Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools

Friday, Dec 16 2022