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This fall, our Liberty athletes accomplished many great things while demonstrating character, grit, and work ethic across every team. Principal Leandrea Slayton said of the season, “I am incredibly proud of their accomplishments, and even more proud of the way our athletes and coaches navigated adversity. These life skills transcend far beyond athletics, shaping our students into resilient, disciplined, and collaborative young adults. The lessons learned on the field, court, and course have allowed amazing things to happen, both in competition and in life.”

On Saturday, the Liberty Band, Drumline, and Colorguard (BDC) traveled to Colony High School to compete in the California State Band Championships 4A 6A state finals, and the results were nothing short of spectacular. Liberty finished 8th in the state with their highest state score ever of 90.87, marking a milestone for the program.
The BDC also earned their highest placing in the music caption, finishing 3rd, a testament to their musical excellence and dedication. This marks the third time in four years that the Liberty BDC has placed in the top 10 out of over 200 bands competing at the California State Band Championships.

Liberty’s We the People team delivered a remarkable performance at yesterday’s regional competition, earning an impressive 3rd place finish and leaving judges, coaches, and fellow competitors inspired by the quality of their constitutional conversations.
The team’s afternoon hearings were particularly exceptional. Their depth of understanding, calm confidence, and ability to connect American history and constitutional principles to the issues facing our country today made the room come alive with meaningful dialogue. When the timer sounded and each hearing came to a close, no one, including the judges, was ready for the conversations to end. The students truly embodied the purpose of We the People: using their knowledge to analyze modern challenges and explore new solutions grounded in the Constitution.

The Liberty High School cross country program delivered one of its most remarkable seasons to date, marked by historic performances, rising talent, and a powerful sense of unity that defined both the boys and girls teams.
For those new to the sport, cross country scoring works much like golf, the lowest total wins. Seven athletes compete for each team, and the finishing places of the top five runners are added together to form the team score. The sixth and seventh runners do not score directly but play a crucial strategic role by displacing opposing runners and increasing their point totals. This blend of individual performance and team depth makes every athlete’s effort meaningful.

On Tuesday night, KDSD hosted a PODER Parent Night, welcoming around 120 parents eager to learn about PODER and the incredible opportunities it offers students. The event provided a wonderful chance for families to connect with the program, ask questions, and gain insight into how PODER supports students academically, culturally, and personally.

On Friday, November 16, the Liberty High and East High We the People teams came together for a full rehearsal and collaborative workday. an invaluable opportunity that helped both groups elevate their preparation for this year’s county competition. Throughout the day, all units practiced their three prepared speeches, responded to follow-up questions, and worked closely with peers and coaches to refine both content and delivery.

Liberty students once again demonstrated their dedication to academic excellence during the second California Math League (CAML) test of the year. A total of 131 students voluntarily gave up their own time to take on one of the most challenging competitive math exams offered on campus. With many first-time participants joining the challenge, several students were surprised by the difficulty of the problems, but their perseverance and positive attitudes made the event a success.

On Wednesday, students from the LISTOS/Poder program embarked on an exciting college and enrichment field trip to Los Angeles, where they combined hands-on learning with firsthand college exploration. The day began at the California Science Center, where students experienced GAME ON! Science, Sports & Play, a new interactive exhibition that highlights the science behind athletic performance. Students were able to test out activities and explore how physics, biology, and technology influence every aspect of sports.