ARGYLE — Facing a double team with a few seconds left on the clock, Wes Hill of Liberty Christian drove through the lane with the ball in his left hand. With stout defense preventing the easy layup, Hill put up an improbable left-handed shot that bounced off the backboard and through the hoop. Instantly, the student section...
read moreMore than 50 Liberty Christian Spanish Club members became mentors after school to at-risk elementary-aged children in Lewisville recently with Communities in Schools (CIS). “What a wonderful opportunity for our students to serve others,” said teacher Kim Earley. “Our students loved the children, and it made them feel great...
read moreCongratulations to Liberty wrestlers who placed third overall in the TAPPS State Wrestling Tournament hosted at Liberty on Feb. 11. “It was an awesome experience to hear the gym erupt in applause for the wrestlers,” said head coach David Hughes. “I know the kids loved it, and it made the event that much more...
read moreLiberty Christian seniors Rachel Gilliland and Connor Devlin placed first and third respectively in the Earle North Parker Essay Contest with the Texas Air Force Association (AFA). Gilliland’s essay will now compete at the national level and will be in contention for a $10,000 scholarship. This year’s topic was, “One of the...
read moreLiberty Christian Baseball begins the season with Media Day on Thursday, Feb. 9, a time when students, guests, parents, and the media can meet Liberty players and coaches. The afternoon is dedicated to members of the media, providing them an opportunity to ask questions and take pictures of the team for the upcoming...
read moreLiberty Christian Middle and Lower School students participated in the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) District Spelling Bee that was held at St. Paul’s Preparatory Academy in Arlington on Jan. 13. Liberty eighth grader Madeleine McMillan won the entire competition by capturing first place. Seventh grader...
read moreFive student athletes at Liberty Christian School signed their National Letters of Intent last week. On Feb. 2, Josh Cousins committed to play quarterback for Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla.; Brad Horton committed to play defensive end for the University of North Texas; and Alec Conard committed to play...
read moreBy Head Coach Scott Jenkins The Liberty Christian varsity girls soccer team is set to participate in round one of the playoffs this Saturday, Feb. 4 in Houston. The Lady Warriors will take on the St. Agnes Academy Tigers at their home field. The game will feature a very strong attacking team from Houston against our tenacious...
read moreCongratulations to Liberty Christian’s Middle School Science Fair winners! “We had a wonderful science fair,” said Heather Lytle, Science Department Chair. “All category ribbon winners will advance to the Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair at UT Arlington later in February!” First place in “Best of...
read moreHaylee Smith, the first Liberty Key Club student to hold a district office, was elected lieutenant governor of the 39th North Division of the Texas-Oklahoma District of Key Club International. “I am so proud of Haylee!” said Key Club sponsor and teacher Kathy Hall. “Haylee has been an exemplary Key Club president, one of...
read moreLiberty’s advanced theatre class, Encore, prevailed as tournament champions in eight out of the nine categories in an annual speech tournament held Jan. 13 and 14 at Stone Gate Christian Academy in Irving. “This year, by a margin of 500 points, Encore students were unstoppable in their talents throughout the entire weekend,”...
read moreHistory came to life for Liberty Christian sophomore Pre-AP world history students who toured the Meadows Museum of Art at SMU recently. The trip enriched the students’ classroom study of the Renaissance, a time period that has been called the rebirth of learning. At the museum, students focused on the artistic movement from...
read moreSince its inception in 1900, the College Board has set its goal to ensure every student has the opportunity to prepare for, enroll in, and graduate from college. Part of preparation includes its Advanced Placement (AP) college-level courses that are offered at Liberty. “The Pre-AP and AP standards and rigor keep the academic...
read moreSpanish I as an 8th grade elective became a reality this year. Teacher Kathi Melo said that in just the first week of school, students were already using what they had learned to communicate with people of the Spanish culture. “The joy this brought to the students was precious, that they were speaking in another language and...
read moreThird graders began the year in science studying about the bodies God has given humankind. Third grade teacher Karina Smith said, “The most special part of creation is man. God made us in His image. People can think, love, and worship.” When the students were learning about the eye and its parts, Super Science teacher...
read moreCheerleading is more like family at Liberty, said Cara Strickland, varsity cheerleading sponsor. “I love that cheerleading brings the school together,” Strickland said. “We support all sports and plan fun activities like pep rallies, fundraisers, spirit days, and contests to create a sense of excitement and energy within the...
read moreWorld History Pre-AP students experienced the Seven Wonders of the World by recreating them in their own creative way. Students researched all of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and wrote research papers on each one. They then created a model of one of the wonders and presented to the class what they learned from the...
read moreJohn Racina, Lower School music teacher, sees every child in kindergarten through 4th grade every week, and he hopes the children he teaches eventually make the study of music a part of their lives. “I want my students to experience the joy that playing a musical instrument provides,” he said. Racina teaches in the music lab,...
read moreFourth grade music history students earlier this fall combined art and writing in their study of music. They listened to songs from Stravinsky’s “Firebird: Infernal Dance,” Tchaikovsky’s “Cannonball,” and a suite played by a cello. After the students listened to these selections, they answered questions like, “What...
read moreArt teacher Charlotte Villarreal has seen public schools across Texas and the nation succumb to fiscal challenges and cut art and other “nonessential” programs. She said, “Conversely, Liberty has made a commitment to grow its fine arts program. LCS graduates will continue to be very competitive in university applications and...
read moreEarlier last semester, fifth grade art elective students created pinwheels and decorated them with words and pictures representing peace. These 24 students were a part of a much bigger initiative called Pinwheels for Peace. On the International Day of Peace last year, it was estimated that 3.5 million pinwheels spun in countries...
read moreScience teacher Dr. Brent Dragoo discovered his passion for building things at a very young age, and he enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with Middle School students in the new robotics class. “In junior high, I built my own ski sharpening system. I was ecstatic to take classes that taught me how to draft my ideas, as...
read moreTo help Middle School students acquire skills essential for success in Upper School and beyond, Lona Rames teaches the new “Study and Life Skills” class for every sixth grader. Topics in the class include: Critical thinking Effectively using planners Cornell method of note taking Listening skills Goal setting and the...
read moreFor the last four years, Middle School eighth graders have had the opportunity to take Pre-AP math, and this year, they can also take Pre-AP English, science, and history. English teacher Claire Batey said she is teaching her Pre-AP students to “think outside the box” as she exposes them to an accelerated curriculum and...
read moreJust inside the Upper School wing at Liberty this year is a new Mac research lab that is designed to engage students in their learning and offer them various resources as they prepare for college and beyond. “In preparing our students for a college environment, we felt it was very important to have students exposed to Macs,”...
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