School News

• 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. 
• BCPS is currently taking registration for credit-bearing summer session through May 28, 2021. This is an opportunity for students to redo an entire class or take a new class for credit. The format will be online courses through Edgenuity. Students can sign up for new courses or repeat courses through the online application form. Please Note: this is not the summer school credit recovery program at LHS. More information can be found by clicking on the links below.

  Summer Session Flyer (Definitely review ALL information)

  BCPS Summer Session Webpage

  School Cash Online (can be used to pay for summer session)
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• We are excited to announce the details and updated information for the 2021 Graduation Ceremony:
• • Date:  Saturday, May 29, 2021 (rain or shine)
  • Location: Liberty University- Williams Stadium
  • Time: Liberty High School 9:00 AM 
  • Each graduate will receive 10 guest tickets which must be presented for entry into the graduation. Information on ticket distribution will be communicated by Monday, May 3, 2021.
    
  • Streaming services will be provided.  The link to view the ceremony will be posted on the BCPS Facebook page.  
  • Guests will need to be seated promptly in the assigned seating area provided by the LU staff.   Due to cleaning protocols of the facility and preparation for the next graduation ceremony, guests should exit immediately to their vehicle after the ceremony has concluded.
  • Parking information will be communicated at a later date.
  •  Masks must be worn at all times.

• Junior and Senior Prom Update: Due to the Governor’s current order, Executive Order 72, BCPS high schools will not be able to sponsor a prom this school year.  There are events that are being organized throughout our communities.  It is important to note that these events are not school sponsored.  
• 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?usp=drivesdk Please contact Lori Mattson, LHS Athletic Director, if you have any questions or concerns at lmattson@bedford.k12.va.us.
• Here is an overview of the planning for the 2021-2022 school year. Students will return to school 5 days a week, go back to base schools, and return to regular hours (8-2:30 for elementary & 9-3:30 for middle & high). At schools students will be social distanced at three feet and masks will still be required. All of this is dependent upon CDC, VDH, and VDOE guidelines. Cleaning protocols we have used this year will continue to be in place.
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• Minutemen Country:
  You can now follow and subscribe to BCPS Athletics on the NFHS network (Pixellot). This is a live streaming service of high school athletics. At this time, football and volleyball will be active for online spectators that subscribe to the service. Spring sports (limited options) will be added at a later date.  Here are the instructions:

  • Click on the link to visit the NFHS network  www.NFHSnetwork.com.
  • Search for Liberty-Bedford.
  • Subscribe and Follow (Annual Plan $69.99, Monthly $10.99/month)]
  • If you have additional questions please contact Lori Mattson, Athletic Director, at lmattson@bedford.k12.va.us. 
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• Breakfast and Lunch will remain FREE for all students through the end of the 2020-2021 School Year.
• Click on the image below to order your yearbook!
• Transcript Request Forms can be found under the Families & Students Section.

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. 

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) 
Bedford County Public Schools still remains closed to the public, but essential appointments can be made by calling your child's school.

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has developed a parent resource on how to talk about COVID-19 with your child. The CDC provides daily updates and health-related guidance in regards to COVID-19 if further information is needed for your family.

COVID-19 and Your Mental Health Infographic
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ONLINE MEAL PAYMENT SYSTEM AVAILABLE
MySchoolBucks® is your online payment portal; giving you a quick and easy way to manage and add funds to your student’s meal account. You can review recent purchases along with seeing the current balance, plus receive low balance alerts... all for FREE! You can also add money to your student’s account using Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express or debit cards for a small service fee of $2.50 per transaction. More information and details can be found in this document.

Find out more about all the great things our library offers here: https://sites.google.com/a/bedford.k12.va.us/lhs-library/

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. 

Click here for Intro to School Cash Online video
Click here for School Cash Online - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in PDF format