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Sharp Point Drive Buildings — A Standalone Junior-High Facility

Opening Fall 2025

Liberty Common School students are setting an ambitious pace toward mature literacy, preparing for citizenship and boundless futures. They need more room to learn. In 2022, Liberty’s Board of Directors voted to double elementary classrooms, leading to the expansion of the Aristotle Campus. After three years of renting, we have now purchased the facility to secure its long-term future.

Our first group of Aristotle 6th graders will soon merge with their Plato Campus peers in an expanded 7th-grade cohort for the 2025-26 school year. To accommodate this growth, we have purchased property adjacent to the Plato Campus at 1825 and 1901 Sharp Point Dr. for a new junior-high facility. This campus will undergo extensive renovations, including a gymnasium and the connection of both buildings into a single structure, in a phased, two-year process.

Please find nearby an “FAQ” document addressing likely and obvious questions parents may have about this exciting news.

Thank you to the parents, grandparents, employees, and school founders who have dedicated years to making this expansion possible. Your commitment is ensuring Liberty’s mission reaches more families across Northern Colorado.

digital renderings of the new junior high facility

The New Campus

Liberty Common School’s standalone junior-high campus is located immediately southwest of the Plato campus.

Phase 1 of the project (floor plan top) is set to open in August 2025, while the fully completed building (floor plan bottom) will be ready by August 2026. The renderings highlight large classrooms, dedicated science labs, music rooms, a competition-size gymnasium, and entry and outdoor spaces. The building’s exterior blends classical aesthetics such as the colonnade and school colors with the existing architectural style.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: Information below is subject to change as planning is still underway. Please check back for updates. If you have more good questions we ought to address and include below, please SUGGEST HERE.

Why did the school choose this property?

The school chose this property because it provides Liberty Common School with additional space adjacent to its existing facilities. The location provides ample space for junior-high students. It creates room for other growth opportunities. Its proximity to both the Plato campus and LCHS ensures easy access to shared resources, further enhancing the school's ability to meet the needs of its students and community. Proximity to Liberty’s track and lighted soccer field is a big plus. Additionally, this property is a financially viable option, making it a sound investment for the school's future growth.

Did the school consider other properties and options?

What is the timeline for the move?

Phase 1 of the new campus is scheduled to open in August 2025 with additional construction anticipated to continue through 2027 to fully meet the school's needs.

Phase 1

January 2025 | Construction begins on 1825 Sharp Point Drive
August 2025 | Open 1825 Sharp Point Drive to 7th and 8th graders

Phase 2

Fall 2025–August 2026 | Construction begins on 1901 Sharp Point Drive and a connecting structure (Loggia) to link the two buildings
August 2026 | Open the southernmost parts of the facility – currently at 1901 Sharp Point Drive

Can we begin using 1825 Sharp Point and 1901 Sharp Point parking lots and driveways?

No. Liberty Common School does not own these facilities yet. They still belong to the current owners who have contracts with existing tenants regarding parking-space usage and through-flow traffic on driveway routes. Even after LCS becomes the official property owner, usage of these areas will be restricted to construction vehicles and building tenants – private businesses – whose moveout dates are phased over the coming months and whose livelihoods depend upon unimpeded customer and employee access.

What grades will this affect?

What measures are being taken to ensure a smooth transition for students and families?

Will transportation options be available for students who live farther from the new campus?

What facilities and resources will be available at the new campus?

How will this move impact co-curricular activities and athletics?

What athletics will be available to junior-high students?

Liberty Common Athletics has many opportunities for junior-high students to participate in organized athletics. Please see the list below of available teams. More information is available at lceagles.com.

Junior-High Sports (Grades Vary By Sport)

Fall (August-October)

Boys’ Soccer (Grade 6-8)
- Coach Brian Long | blongh@gmail.com
Girls’ Volleyball (Grade 7-8)
- • Coach TBD
Coeed Cross Country (Grade 6-8)
- Coach Torgun Lovely | tlovely@libertycommon.org

Winter (October-December; January-February)

Boys’ Basketball (Grade 7-8)
- Coach Marquez Fernandez | marquez@doughbardoughnuts.com
- Coach Justin Matthews | justinmatthews46@gmail.com
Girls’ Basketball (Grade 7-8)
- Coach Justin Matthews | justinmatthews46@gmail.com
- Coach Mia Turchi | mia.turchi@gmail.com
Junior-High Wrestling (Grade 6-8)
- Coach Edward Furst | edwardthefurst@gmail.com

Spring (March-May)

Girls’ Soccer (Grade 6-8)
- Coach Makena Feist | Makena.feist@gmail.com
Coed Track & Field (Grade 7-8)
- Coach Donny Reeves | dreeves@libertycommon.org

Will there be any changes to the school's academic programs or curriculum?

How about safety and security?

What can parents do to help?

Buying property, renovation, and new construction are expensive propositions. We’ll be passing the hat – redundantly. If there’s anyone out there that might consider a really large gift, it will leave a lasting legacy and change lives. Please see the Liberty Common School Giving Page. Otherwise, parents can support the transition by staying informed, participating in communication channels provided by the school, and volunteering for committees or tasks related to the move when opportunities arise.

Will there be any changes to the school's leadership?

Yes. The Liberty Common Junior-High School principal is Mrs. Kathleen Kearney. She is in the process of assembling her team. Some faculty members will move from LCHS. It’s possible some elementary instructors may, too. A handful of new faculty and administrators will be hired. To the extent junior-high expansion creates vacancies elsewhere, those positions will be backfilled through the normal hiring process. Likely opportunities include instructors, paraprofessionals, teacher’s aides, and substitute teachers. To explore exciting career opportunities and to stay updated on current openings, we encourage prospective candidates to visit the school’s employment page regularly. Know a perfect instructor candidate? Please pass this news along.

How will the school address any potential concerns or challenges related to transportation, parking, and traffic flow at the new location?

Drop-off and pick-up safety is a high consideration, as is minimizing congestion on Sharp Point Dr. Consultation with traffic engineers and the architectural team is underway. Current plans contemplate drop-off, pick-up, and general building access to occur on the side of the building opposite Sharp Point Dr. Harmonizing traffic flow with Plato-campus traffic will occur. Staggered starting and finish times are under consideration to ease volumes and promote student safety.

Will there be any adjustments to the school's academic calendar, start times, or schedule?

How is the school funding this move?

The funding for the new campus is sourced through a combination of fundraising efforts, bonds, grants, and prudent financial planning. We could always use more parents volunteering on the Financial Advisory Committee. Additional details about the capital campaign are available on the Liberty Common School Giving Page.

Read more in Headmaster Schaffer's article Investment Grade Schooling.

Raise the Torch

Raise the Torch is Liberty’s capital-campaign fund. These dollars help fund the purchase, construction, and renovation of facilities including a junior-high campus, the Aristotle campus, and a performing-arts center.

Click the link below to learn more about contributing to the Raise the Torch campaign.

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