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As some neighboring districts announce budget reductions and staffing changes, we recognize that members of our Liberty Public Schools community may have questions about how these challenges could affect LPS.
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Mizzou is launching a new Early College Direct Admission Pathway that guarantees admission to qualifying students in five Missouri school districts.
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Liberty Public Schools is excited to have two students serving as Registered youth Apprentices beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
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Liberty Public Schools' gifted program earned the 2026 Missouri Exemplary Gifted Program Recognition.
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Liberty North High School broadcast and newspaper adviser Jennifer Higgins was recognized as the Journalism Education Association's (JEA) 2026 Special Recognition Broadcast Adviser.
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Liberty Public Schools is proud to be home to four 2026 National Merit Semifinalists.