The Beauty of Community

 

Those who have been around Liberty Common School for a while understand the importance of community and the profound feeling of community within all three, soon to be four, campuses. I have met some of my very close friends within these walls, and I treasure each and every moment and memory. I hear it often, when people approach me at events, how thankful they are not only for the amazing level of academics the school provides, but the feeling of community. When parents are not involved in the school, it’s difficult to feel a sense of community. Volunteering at Liberty is not required, but it is such a profound way to give back to our community and provide critical maintenance of it.

 

Board Members are parent-volunteers—many with full-time careers. We understand the importance of giving our time to be involved and uphold the founding members’ vision. There are many ways to volunteer both within the school, especially at the elementary campuses, and outside of school hours, by simply asking the front desk or a teacher how you can help.

 

I was recently told parents at the Aristotle campus are role models for volunteers, which inspires me to challenge the rest of the school community to reach this level of involvement.  How can we inspire parents to step up? Perhaps some have forgotten the importance of simply showing up. Just being there can put those smiles back on our kids' faces, making memories. All it takes is an hour or two.  

 

I challenge every parent to volunteer at least one event each year.

 

Many events are held throughout the year at all campuses—dances, festivals, Olympic Day, Grandparents Day, Eagle Games, and so many more—but all of them need volunteers to sustain. This was evident earlier this year when a major school event was cancelled due to lack of parent volunteers. Within classrooms, there are plenty of opportunities to help and show appreciation to our dedicated teachers—grade papers at LCHS, read to an elementary class, help stuff Monday folders, or assist during ELO time. I am truly only scratching the surface of needs.

 

There is nothing like the hugs from the little ones provided out of appreciation just because they get to see you in the school and classroom once or twice a month. Your presence also gives an inside look into the hard work administrators, teachers, and maintenance staff do daily to maintain our excellent campuses.  

 

Community doesn’t end with volunteering; it also comes from building a support system. Just as important are attending sporting events, band and choir concerts, theatrical performances, and school-wide events, which all contribute to the amazing feeling of support. Spring sports—golf, men's swimming, baseball, girls' and women’s soccer, and track and field are all yearning for fan support to help bring the homefield advantage. JAVA Night is being held at LCHS on Tue 29 Apr 2025 and the Advancement Committee is hosting Night at The Exchange on Wed 16 Apr 2025 from 5:00-8:00PM. The latter is a fun evening hanging out at the Exchange in Old Town. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Liberty. The high school is also putting on a fabulous theatrical performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with performances on April 24, 25 and 26. My own daughter and her classmates have been working hard to make this show spectacular and would love to have all of you there.

 

Lastly, we have four open seats for our Board of Directors. In order for your voice to be heard, voting must take place according to school policy.¹ Voting will open Mon 21 Apr 2025 and close Fri 25 Apr 2025. We would love to have your voice be heard to help shape the future of our school. But it can’t happen without you.

 

Immerse yourself within the Liberty Community, the rewards are twofold.