Liberty High School Home

It has been an exciting postseason for Liberty Athletics as our student-athletes continue to compete at the highest levels and represent Patriot pride with determination and heart. Our girls soccer team lost a tough D-I semifinal game this past Thursday against Buchanan, the #1 seed at their field in the rain. However, the boys soccer team and wrestling team are still competing.

Liberty High School proudly held the inaugural meeting of its FFA Advisory Board, marking an exciting milestone for the Agriculture Education program. While establishing an advisory board is a required component of maintaining an active FFA chapter, District Agriculture Lead Clay Freeman shared that Liberty’s board is the largest in the district, a testament to the strength of our new program and the support of our community.
The purpose of the FFA Advisory Board is twofold: to build strong partnerships within the agricultural community and to ensure that what is being taught in Liberty’s classrooms is current, relevant, and aligned with industry needs. These partnerships not only help shape curriculum, but also provide students with valuable exposure to real-world careers and hands-on industry experience.

Unity Week is a newer tradition on Liberty’s campus, and year three proved that each year truly gets better and better. From cultural celebrations and interactive booths to powerful performances and student-led leadership, this week was a beautiful reminder of the strength found in our diversity.

This past Thursday during 2nd period, our auditorium came alive with rhythm, color, and powerful expression as Liberty gathered to celebrate Unity Week through dance. The energy in the room was electric as students cheered and applauded for performances that beautifully highlighted the diverse cultures that make up our Liberty community.
Unity Week commissioners Isabella Zepeda and Judith Gutierrez shared that their vision for the assembly was for students in the audience to see and feel the celebration of cultures through dance and music. That is precisely what filled the auditorium along with an overwhelming sense of pride, joy, and connection.

There are many outstanding students at Liberty High School who find multiple ways to be involved, and senior Keen Nguyen is certainly one of them. In a recent conversation, Keen reflected on what has motivated him throughout his four years at Liberty, and his message to underclassmen was simple but powerful: it is never too late to get involved.
Keen shared that though he was involved in multiple activites his freshman year, he continued to look for new things to get involved in that challenged him and helped him grow. That intentional approach has led to an incredibly well-rounded and impactful high school experience.

Liberty High School is proud to announce our 2025–26 Teacher of the Year, Antoinette “Toni” Scheler, and our Classified Employee of the Year, Linda Nunez. These two remarkable women represent the very best of Liberty, and we are honored to celebrate their leadership, heart, and service.

On Tuesday, February 10, Liberty’s library was transformed into a vibrant studio for our annual Family Paint Night. Led by art teacher Sarah Galicia, families gathered for an evening of creativity, connection, and community. Using a video camera to project her canvas for all to see, Mrs. Galicia guided participants step-by-step as they created a timely Valentine’s Day masterpiece.

On Saturday, February 7, Liberty’s Academic Decathlon team delivered a historic performance at the Kern County Academic Decathlon competition. Competing against 14 schools, Liberty earned an impressive 6th place overall, a tremendous accomplishment and the highest finish in school history. Just one year ago, the team placed 14th out of 18 schools. As the team motto reminds us, progress matters: as long as we improve each year, we are succeeding.
This year, the team embraced the quote “Ancora Imparo” – Michelangelo, at 87 years old. The Italian phrase means, “I am still learning.” It reflects the belief that learning is not an end result but a continuous journey. Under the leadership of coaches Mr. Hartman and Ms.Rascon, our students embodied this mindset, demonstrating resilience, growth, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.