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  • Covid Update for LC Schools

    Good afternoon! We have had a wonderful homecoming week in Liberty County.  Come join us tonight at the football field as the Dawgs take on the North Bay Haven Buccaneers at 7:30pm EST for the homecoming football game.  GO DAWGS!!   Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools Tolar School- 99.8% of students do not have Covid LCHS- 100% of students do not have Covid Hosford School- 100% of students do not have Covid PreK- 98.6% of students do not have Covid  

    Friday, Oct 15 2021

  • re: 21st Century

    Parents and Staff, There will be no 21st Century Thursday, October 14th, and Friday October 15th.  Please let your child's teacher know if they are to ride the bus home these two afternoons.  Thank you!

    Tuesday, Oct 12 2021

  • Covid Update for LC Schools

    Good afternoon! Again, we have been blessed by an absence of excessive Covid cases in our schools.  This week only 1 student and 1 staff member tested positive.  We are anxiously looking for ZERO positives...maybe next week!  Have a blessed weekend! Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools Tolar School- 99.8% of students do not have Covid LCHS- 100% of students do not have Covid Hosford School- 100% of students do not have Covid PreK- 100% of students do not have Covid  

    Friday, Oct 08 2021

  • Covid Update for LC Schools

    Good afternoon! We have had a great week in Liberty County!  Thanks for your support of our schools!  Have a wonderful weekend! Go Panthers and Go Bulldogs! Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools Tolar School- 100% of students do not have Covid LCHS- 100% of students do not have Covid Hosford School- 99.8% of students do not have Covid PreK- 100% of students do not have Covid

    Friday, Oct 01 2021

  • LCHS Sound of Liberty October Fundraiser

    Good Afternoon All -The Liberty County High School Marching Band, "The Sound of Liberty", will be conducting a fundraiser during the month of October.  This fundraiser is hosted by Fiddlers Steamhouse and Oyster Bar, located at 17415 Main St N. in Blounstown, FL.  During the month of October,  patrons will have the option of rounding up their bill with all proceeds going to benefit the Sound of Liberty Marching Band.  We are excited that band membership at LCHS has nearly doubled in size this school year.  However, with this additional membership comes new costs and needed  improvements/repairs to uniforms, instruments, etc.  Any donations will be greatly appreciated and benefit LCHS students for many years to come.  We thank you in advance and we are so very greatful for supportive community parents such as Fiddlers Steamhouse & Oyster Bar. Sincerely, LCHS's Sound of Liberty Marching Band

    Tuesday, Sep 28 2021

  • Covid Update for LC Schools

    Good afternoon! This past Wednesday new guidance was issued from the Florida Department of Health regarding school quarantines due to contact tracing. Asymptomatic students who have been exposed to a Covid positive case will now have parental choice regarding quarantine. The parent may choose to quarantine their child up to 7 days since the date of exposure to a positive individual or they may choose for their child to remain in school if they remain asymptomatic. Attached is the new flowchart from the Florida Department of Education based on the new guidance. Also attached is our weekly Covid Update. Have a wonderful weekend! Go Panthers and Go Bulldogs! Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools Tolar School- 99.8% of students do not have Covid LCHS- 100% of students do not have Covid Hosford School- 99.2% of students do not have Covid PreK- 100% of students do not have Covid

    Friday, Sep 24 2021

  • re: 21st Century- Today

    Parents,  this is a reminder that there will be no 21st Century this afternoon at Hosford or Tolar sites.  Please let your child/ren's teacher know the changes to their afternoon schedule for today.  Thank you!  Have a wonderful weekend!

    Friday, Sep 24 2021

  • Covid Update for LC Schools

    Good afternoon, After 5 weeks of school, our Covid numbers have really flattened.  I am indeed grateful for the partnership between the schools, homes, and the Liberty County Health Department.  The hard work is paying off!   Have a wonderful weekend! Go Panthers and Go Dawgs! Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools Tolar School - 99.8% of students do not have Covid LCHS - 99.7% of students do not have Covid Hosford School - 99.2% of students do not have Covid Pre-K - 100% of students do not have Covid

    Friday, Sep 17 2021

  • Student Attendance / Truancy

    Good Afternoon Parent/Guardian – September is Attendance Awareness Month and Liberty County School District (LCSD) wants you to know how much we value your child being present at school each day.  Each day that your child is absent is a lost opportunity to learn, grow, and build upon fundamental skills that will prepare them for what lies ahead. The school district and families can work together to eliminate possible barriers in the 2021-22 school year.  There are also measures (incentives, truancy court, strategies, etc.) that LCSD is taking to improve attendance in our county. We look forward to partnering with you this year to ensure your child gets the best possible education. The reseach below shows just how vital attendance is to your child's education. Research shows a strong correlation between good attendance and student achievement.  Studies have yielded many important findings such as:   Only  41% of KDG & 1st graders that are chronically absent (18 or more days in one year) can read on grade level after 3rd grade.*  Of the KDG & 1st grade students that missed 18 or more days in both years, only  17% are proficient readers after 3rd grade.*  Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year.  Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.*  By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.*  By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores.*                 * attendanceworks.org   It takes all of us working together, with an open line of communication, to ensure that your child’s attendance is a priority.  Attendance will continue to be tracked by our schools daily.  We understand that COVID, and resulting quarantines, are a factor and are considered when looking at attendance data.  Additionally, our hope is that as the year progresses quarantines will subside, and a sense of normalcy will return.   LCSD’s commitment to your child's attendance and access to instruction/assignments are as follows : Continue to take and monitor attendance daily.  Messages will be sent to parents regarding student absences.  Frequent contacts from school staff when attendance becomes an issue.  Provide families access to assignments if students have been quarantined by the Florida Department of Health.  Set goals and provide incentives to encourage daily attendance of students at our schools. Set up Child Study Team Meetings to problem solve with parents if attendance issues arise.  If a student is habitually truant, as defined by 1003.26 F.S. , LCSD may file a truancy petition and require the parent, and possibly child, appear in court.   Truancy Court is the last thing that we want to do, but it is sometimes necessary when doing what is best for a child’s education.  Additionally, the school district is bound by state statute  (1003.26 F.S.) to enforce school attendance.  The statute states that we are to begin this process if a student has had at least five unexcused absences, within a calendar month or 10 unexcused absences within a 90-calendar-day period.  Truancy court will result if the parent/guardian is unwilling to rectify the issue and is noncompliant with LCSD measures. As stated before, the school district realizes that COVID is an issue, and some absences will be the result.  However, your child will only be given an excused absence (regarding COVID) if he/she has tested positive (verified by FL Dept. of Health) , has been quarantined by the  Florida Department of Health . Excuses will not be given for test results and quarantines that cannot be verified by our local health department.   In closing, we want to assure you that Liberty County School District wants to do whatever it takes to make your child’s educational career engaging, enjoyable, and successful.  This starts with regular attendance and continues with quality instruction from our staff.  Together we can do what it takes to create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence.   Please reach out to your child’s school, or our district office, if you have any questions and/or concerns. Regards, Jeff Sewell Assistant Superintendent Liberty County School District

    Monday, Sep 13 2021

  • Covid Update for LC Schools

    Good afternoon, Again this week our Covid numbers are on the decline.  We are grateful for all you do to keep our schools open for learning.  Have a wonderful weekend! Go Panthers and Go Dawgs! Sincerely, Kyle Peddie Liberty County Superintendent of Schools Tolar School - 98.5% of students do not have Covid LCHS - 99.4% of students do not have Covid Hosford School - 95.6% of students do not have Covid Pre-K - 98.6% of students do not have Covid

    Friday, Sep 10 2021