Congratulations 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 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 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 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,”...
read moreA Liberty dad more than a decade ago had an idea for a cheer and dance team for Middle School girls that had no tryouts. He met with Dr. Haire, and the Spirit Team became reality. This year’s team is a group of 27 girls who have complementary skills and are committed to a common purpose of cheering and dancing in support of...
read moreMiddle School students are now giving our athletic teams the home field advantage even on the road! The “Advantage” began this year, and students who are a part of this rowdy crowd sit together at games, wear their best navy and gray attire, and travel to away games together on a bus. The Advantage is another way students are...
read moreA special place where students can pray was the motivation behind the Tree of Light near Liberty’s entryway at the Commons Circle. When alumna Stephani Sterrett was president of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) last year, she wanted to create a place to meet outside and pray for students and their concerns. The...
read moreThis year, Liberty Christian established a new organization, the Christian Leadership Academy. The academy, made up of freshmen and sophomores, is aimed at helping students develop leadership skills for their future. In the academy, students are gaining valuable life skills and tools that will be applicable in college. As...
read moreVarsity football players and cheerleaders visited Lower School classrooms last semester and shared their advice for success in school, as well as their testimonies and favorite Bible verses. Senior Karly Evans encouraged students to listen and try their hardest in class. She also told them, “Find a balance in extracurricular...
read moreOf the 10 finalists that were chosen from more than a thousand entries in the Young Writers Cowboy Poetry Contest, nine were from Liberty Christian School. In their first year to compete at the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering at the Fort Worth Stockyards last semester, Liberty eighth and ninth grade finalists wrote poems in class and...
read moreLiberty Christian’s DanzTeam will perform Saturday, Dec. 3, in the 24th annual Children’s Medical Center Holiday Parade in downtown Dallas. The DanzTeam, a part of Liberty’s Fine Arts Department, has marched in the parade every year for more than a decade, but this year is the first for team members to perform. “Liberty’s...
read moreEach year Liberty’s chapter of the National Honor Society inducts new members in the fall and spring. Congratulations to Liberty’s 17 newest National Honor Society members who were inducted during the fall ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 8. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor students who have demonstrated excellence in...
read moreLiberty Christian Fine Arts advanced to state in the one-act play contest and won third place with its performance of “Talking Pictures,” a play by Horton Foote that is set in Texas on the eve of the Depression. The top two schools from each of the four regions in Texas performed at the state contest on Wednesday, Nov....
read moreBoys soccer traveled to Houston Christian High School for its third annual Soccer Fest, held Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12. On Friday, the boys played Bay Area Christian and won 5-0. Jared Beiermann scored two goals, and Matt Jeffery, Eduardo Perez, and Chris Svatik each had one apiece. Assists came from Leon Ahn, Eduardo...
read moreLiberty Christian marching band came in third place overall in its first marching band competition ever. To see the video, click band competition. “I am proud of our students for standing toe-to-toe with other great bands,” said Scott Himel, band director. Liberty Christian competed in Frisco on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Texas...
read moreTammy Carter Bronson and her husband and fellow author, Matthew Bronson, traveled from Arkansas to Texas on Nov. 1 to teach Liberty Christian students the process of writing, illustrating, and publishing a children’s book. Liberty third through sixth graders enjoyed an information-packed program that included storyboards, cutout...
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