Better Than Ever

Liberty Common students have launched year four at the Aristotle Campus. Now that the building is owned outright, several improvements were made over the summer. The fresh exterior paint is immediately noticeable along with new signage. A beautiful and informative monument sign now complements the entrance. A newly installed concrete wall enhances safety by shielding students from busy traffic. The playground footprint has been enlarged and outfitted with high-quality equipment offering a larger, more engaging space for students. Additional improvements were made, too.

Students are thriving both academically and behaviorally, and the campus is now at full capacity. Serving grades k–6, enrollment this year is approximately 425. Special "thanks" go to the front office staff—Jill Ronen, Marnie Dame, and Krystyna Sheppard—for their tireless work making phone calls, scheduling assessments, and providing tours for new families.

Every family deserves a warm and welcoming home, and the Aristotle Campus looks amazing. Gratitude is extended to the maintenance team—Chris Hanna, Tracy Hanna, and Kristi Kowalczyk—for deep cleaning and preparing the facility. Assistance from LCHS students Gemma Bulcher, Nate Doran, and Matt Casterella was instrumental in readying the building. New evening custodian Fred Larrieu, whose daughter Madeleine is a third grader at Aristotle, has joined the team. A firm handshake and a "thank you" are in order for the maintenance team.  

While many schools close during the summer, Liberty remained open to host a variety of academic camps. Instructors Alysa Balfour (5th-, 6th-grade math and reading), Maddie Webb (3rd-, 4th-grade reading and math), Ann Schmidberger (1st-, 2nd-grade math), Cherie Pedersen (1st-, 2nd-grade reading), Katie Snyder (student support), and Marcia Davis (three art camps) dedicated time to helping students maintain academic progress. A music camp in August, led by Jill Dollar, Madison Niswender, and Amy Clemens, enriched the summer-learning experience. Thank you to these individuals for helping students maintain their skills.  

Staff members also modeled lifelong learning by participating in professional development, including creating clay fairy houses now displayed in the Agora and a school-wide reading of The Odyssey, which is being discussed throughout the year.

Finally, the 2024–25 CMAS results are in showing exceptional academic achievement. Results underscore the impact of a rigorous classical education. Congratulations to the teachers and students for their hard work and dedication.

The 2025–26 school-wide motto, chosen by the senior class, is PRO PERMANENTIBUS—Latin for “For What Lasts.” Look for this motto displayed throughout the building.

Welcome back, Aristotle families.