School News
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL - COVID-19 UPDATE
VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY FOR LHS STUDENTS - MONDAY 10/18
Monday, October 18, 2021, will be a virtual learning day for all Liberty High School students for adequate contact tracing to occur. LHS students who attend instructional programs at CVCC Lynchburg or Bedford, STEM Academy, Susie G. Gibson, or Central Virginia Governor's School should also work from home. All after-school activities at LHS on Monday, October 18, 2021 are cancelled.
Mr. Justin Tucker, LHS Principal, sent the following detailed message about the virtual learning day to all Liberty High School families on Sunday evening, October 17:
BEDFORD COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS STATION
Applications are available at the Christmas Station (510 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford) or online at www.bedfordchristmas.com
VIRTUAL LEARNING OPTION FOR SECOND SEMESTER
Applications are now open for 100% virtual learning for second semester of the 2021-22 school year. All virtual instruction will be provided by Virtual Virginia teachers, not Bedford County teachers.
Admission to the virtual learning program is not guaranteed. If accepted, students will be enrolled with Virtual Virginia at the start of second semester.
Before applying, consider the following:
>Your child is expected to be online for synchronous instruction for most of the day. This means they must sign on to live instruction and be present in the virtual class. Young students need to have adult support available.
>You must have a dependable internet connection.
>Once a student is enrolled and we pay tuition, the student must remain with Virtual Virginia until the end of the 2021-22 school year.
>If your child has had or currently has truancy issues, they will not be accepted into the program.
Complete the entire application, including the Parent/Student Agreement with signatures. Parents must complete a separate application for each child.
Submit completed application packets directly to Dr. Karen Woodford, BCPS Chief Learning Officer. Applications will only be accepted through 5:00 pm on Friday, October 22, 2021. Applications received after the 10/22 deadline will not be considered.
Details about the program and application process along with contact information for questions can be found in the application packet at this link: Virtual Learning Information, Application, and Parent Agreement Packet
Liberty High School's Matt Uselton named Virginia's Region 5 Teacher of the Year!
From Bedford County Public Schools: We are honored and so very proud to have one of only 8 finalists for Virginia Teacher of the Year. Bedford County Public Schools' Teacher of the Year, and now Virginia’s Region 5 Teacher of the Year, Liberty High School’s Matthew Uselton.
JOIN THE LHS PTSA TODAY!
It's not too late to join the Liberty High School PTSA for the 2021-22 school year! Become a member for only $5 per person.
Your completed form and payment may be mailed to LHS or delivered directly to the main office. Cash or check (payable to LHS PTSA) are accepted.
VDOE GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES AT HOME
NEW PRINCIPAL OF LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
Dear LHS Families: As the new principal of Liberty High School, I am eager to hear your thoughts about what is working well, and what needs to get better at LHS. One of my highest priorities for this year is to listen, observe, and reflect, and as I think about how to keep Liberty High School moving in the right direction, I want your thoughts to be a meaningful part of that process. Please take a few moments to honestly answer the questions below. This form is completely anonymous. I greatly appreciate your time and thoughtfulness.
LHS Community and Family Input Form
Respectfully, Justin Tucker, Principal
Welcome Letter from Principal Justin Tucker
NEED HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE?
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NOW HIRING BUS DRIVERS
Bedford County Public Schools is now hiring bus drivers. If interested, please Contact Pam Smith @540-586-1045 Extension 10259.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
There have been changes made to immunization requirements for students entering the 12th grade. Therefore, this information was mailed home on 5/7/2021. Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine - Effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses of MenACWY vaccine. The first dose should be administered prior to entering 7th grade. The final dose should be administered prior to entering 12th grade.
VHSL PHYSICAL FORM
MINUTEMEN COMMUNITY: NEW VHSL PHYSICAL FORM FOR ALL OF OUR STUDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PHYSICAL IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE. Please help spread the word that this new physical form is the only form, starting May 1, 2021, that we will be permitted to accept for participation in athletics and activities that require a physical for student participation for the coming 2021-2022 school year. Liberty HS will be unable to accept any old version of the VHSL Physical form.
Here is the link for the form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11gT7vW7HE3iNyXpOmPOaIXXYZP3QUA97/view
Please contact Lori Mattson, LHS Athletic Director, if you have any questions or concerns at lmattson@bedford.k12.va.us.
TRANSCRIPT FORMS
Transcript Request Forms can be found under the Families & Students Section.
STOPIT MESSENGER MOBILE APP
STOPit provides simple, fast, and powerful anonymous reporting via the STOPit Mobile App, Web & Hotline. STOPit Messenger enables anonymous, 2-way dialogue between administrators and reporters in real-time—course correcting issues before they turn into emergencies.
Students who wish to see an administrator or counselor in a non-emergency situation should complete the Counselor Request Form or the Administrator Request Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNeJAANrG51eElEVYVNctq9K0HuMSd10eB2ux8xZS5UPDDLg/viewform?usp=sf_link). They can drop it off in the main office or ask their teacher to give to the proper individual.
SCHOOL CASH ONLINE
School Cash Online is a safe, simple and secure way for parents to pay for field trips, yearbooks, spirit wear, athletic fees and more. No need to take out cash or write checks, now you can shop online from the comfort of your own home. Click here and choose Register.
Parent Registration Resource Flyer
Click here for School Cash Online - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in PDF format
LHS LIBRARY
Find out more about all the great things our library offers here: https://sites.google.com/a/bedford.k12.va.us/lhs-library/
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
You may elect to have Liberty's daily announcements e-mailed to you. Please complete the form below (or follow this LINK) to receive the daily announcements via e-mail.
SCHOOL CASH ONLINE
School Cash Online is a safe, simple and secure way for parents to pay for field trips, yearbooks, spirit wear, athletic fees and more. No need to take out cash or write checks, now you can shop online from the comfort of your own home. Click here and choose Register.
Parent Registration Resource Flyer
Click here for School Cash Online - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in PDF format