News

Homecoming at Liberty High is more than a week of festivities and school spirit, it’s a celebration of community, belonging, and working together for something bigger than yourself. It’s about coming together to lift one another up, to celebrate what matters most, and to recognize the strength found in unity. Few stories embody that spirit more than the journey of senior David Castillo.

Friday night’s volleyball matchup between Liberty and Centennial, and sweeping defeat of the Golden Hawks, carried a deeper meaning beyond the scoreboard. Before the first serve, Liberty High School hosted a heartfelt pregame tribute to honor the memory and legacy of Cristen Trent-Brink, a proud member of Liberty’s Class of 2002 and one of the founding athletes who helped establish the excellence of Liberty volleyball.

After a year’s hiatus, Liberty High School’s PLAYtrioT Theatre Company made a triumphant return to the 56th Annual Peg Pauly High Shakespeare Festival, held this past weekend at Bakersfield College. Competing against 14 schools, Liberty’s drama students showcased their remarkable talent, teamwork, and dedication and brought home an impressive array of honors.

On Friday, October 10, Liberty High School’s clubs PODER and Listos joined forces to host a vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month lunchtime celebration. The event transformed the quad into a lively space filled with music, laughter, and meaningful cultural connection.

This past weekend, Liberty High School’s talented art students once again showcased their creativity and teamwork at the annual Via Arte event, hosted by the Bakersfield Museum of Art at the Marketplace. The festival transforms the parking lot into a vibrant outdoor gallery where artists of all ages and categories bring their chalk masterpieces to life on 7 foot by 7 foot squares of pavement.

Get help completing your 2026-2027 FAFSA/CADAA

This past Friday night was one to remember as the Liberty Spirit Team took the field alongside a record 128 Mini Pats, the largest group in program history. The Mini Pats, ranging in age from 4 to 12, were each partnered with a member of the Liberty Spirit Team, creating an unforgettable experience for all involved.

This year, Liberty High School is proud to announce a schoolwide community service partnership with the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK), an organization dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals throughout our region. CAPK provides vital programs such as food distribution, early childhood education, youth and family services, and energy assistance, all aimed at building stronger and more resilient communities.

Liberty High School is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our current senior class on last spring’s California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). This group of exceptional students has demonstrated excellence, perseverance, and academic growth that reflects years of hard work from elementary school through high school.

This Friday night, before the start of the Liberty High School football game, the Liberty community will come together to honor one of its founding visionaries, Pat Preston. In a special ceremony, a plaque will be presented to his wife, Patty Preston, and another will be mounted permanently on the Liberty Bell, preserving his memory and the legacy he built with his own hands and heart.