Parent Resources

PTSO Officers

• Michelle Rogers
• Katie Reed
• Heather Mattern
• Mary Zentner
• Garima Preuss

PTSO – 2025-2026 OPEN POSITIONS

The PTSO will have the following positions open for the 2025-2026 school year: President and Vice President. Email libertylionsptso@gmail.com with any interest or questions regarding either of these positions. For anyone interested, you will have an experienced board with tons of support and guidance to help you navigate these positions. 

 

PTSO Membership Drive and Fundraiser

PTSO Scholarship Form

Home Access Center is the official grade book of record.  While grades can be recorded in Schoology, that does not represent the official grade for a student.  Home Access Center is the official record for grades and attendance.  Parents can access HAC at anytime to check grades, attendance, testing results, schedules, log-in information, and other pertinent student information.  

Home Access Center

Please follow these directions to login to your account:

1. Go to the Carroll County Public Schools website at www.carrollk12.org

2. Click on the ‘Home Access Center’ link. (OR see above)

3. A new page will open; click the ‘Request Password’ link. 

4. Enter the email address you provided on your child’s emergency card (it will be the email account where you received this AlertNow message). You will receive an email to that account with a link to a web page. If the email message does not appear within several minutes check your junk mail folder and make sure it wasn’t delivered there. It will come from donotreply@carrollk12.org.

5. Click the link from the email message and follow the instructions on-screen. You will be prompted to answer three questions about your child(ren). Once you have answered the questions correctly your password will appear on-screen. Click the link on that page to be taken to the Home Access Center login screen.

6. Login using your email address and the password that was displayed on-screen. After logging in, be sure to click ‘Profile’ in the top right-hand corner and identify a new password for your account.

Athletic Boosters

 

LHS PTSO

 

Instrumental Music 

 

Drama

 

Yearbook Orders

 

Sports Calendar

 

Athletic Paperwork

 

Please join us for a parent/guardian and teacher conference throughout the school year.  We offer conferences around the mid-way point of each marking period.  Sign up for a conference using the SignUp Genius link sent via the announcements.  Conferences are 10 minutes in length. 

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - MP 1

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - MP 3

Pathways Night for Course Requests will be held Thursday Night November 6, 2025 from 4:00 - 7:00pm!

Semester 1

MP 1

 Wednesdays, August 13, 20 - OPEN HOUSE with Self-Guided tour 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, August 4 - LHS Marching Band Summer Band Camp Begins

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday August 13,14,15 - Fall Sports Try Outs

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday August 20,21,22 – Senior Portraits - Cafeteria

Wednesday, August 20 – “A Day in the Life of a Lion” – Presentation for First time Lions 10:00 am - Auditorium

Thursday, August 21 - “A Day in the Life of a Lion” – Presentation for First time Lions 6:00 pm – Auditorium

Thursday, August 28 - 9:30 am New Student Orientation – Cafeteria, Auditorium

5:00 – Senior Parent Meeting with School Counseling – Media Center

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm – Meet the Teacher Night - Auditorium

Tuesday, September 2 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Friday, September 5 – Spirit Day!  Blue and Gold!

Friday, September 5 – Football vs. Walkersville 6:30 p.m.

Monday, September 8 - Club Signups in Advisory

Monday, September 15 – Homecoming Dance Guest Passes Available Main Office (All non-LHS students attending must have a completely filled out and signed guest pass to have a ticket purchased)

Thursday, September 18 – PTSO Meeting 7:00 pm – Media Center

Friday, September 19 – Football vs. South Carroll 6:30 pm

Thursday, September 25 & Friday, September 26 – Underclass Picture Day - Auditorium

Friday, September 26 – 2 hour 45 minute Early Dismissal (Professional Development), Football vs. Westminster 6:30 pm

Monday, September 29 - Thursday, October 2 – Homecoming Dance Tickets on Sale $20 during lunch, or after school if not here during lunch (Must have completed guest pass to purchase ticket for non-LHS student guest)

Wednesday, October 1 – MP 1 ½ mark

Friday, October 3 – Senior Panoramic Photo (Black senior shirts) – Gymnasium 7:30 am, Pep Rally – Stadium 1:15 pm, Candy Distribution – Stadium Parking Lot 4:30 – 5:15 pm, Parade 5:15 – 6:00 pm, HOMECOMING GAME vs.  Manchester Valley 6:30 pm

Saturday, October 4 – HOMECOMING DANCE 7:00 – 9:30 pm – Gymnasium and Cafeteria

Monday, October 6 – Advisory CCCT Presentation 10^th grade - Auditorium

Tuesday, October 7 – Conference Night #1 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Monday, October 13 – Senior Portrait Makeup starting after school - Cafeteria, CCPS College Fair @ Ag. Center 4:00-7:00 pm

Thursday, October 16 – 2 hour 45 minute Early Dismissal (Professional Development), PTSO Meeting 7:00 pm – Media Center

Friday, October 17 - School closed for students, Professional Development Day for Staff

Wednesday, October 22 - PSAT day

Friday, October 24- 10^th grade video available for parents about course requests for 11^th grade

Friday, October 31 – Football vs. Century 6:30 pm

Tuesday, November 4 - End of MP 1 - Early Dismissal 2 hours 45 minutes

MP 2

Thursday, November 6 – Pathways Night 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, November 11 – Veterans Day Program 8:00 am – Media Center for Breakfast, Front Parking Lot for Program (Auditorium for weather)

Monday -Friday – November 10 – 14 – Feather the Turkey for Thanksgiving sponsored by Teen Leadership class

Monday, November 10 – Jostens Cap & Gown Presentation for Seniors during Advisory - Auditorium

Wednesday, November 12 – Underclass Picture Makeup Day – Auditorium

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, November 13, 14, 15 Fall Play 7:00 pm “Commedia Princess and Pea”

Saturday, November 15,17,18 – Winter Sports Try Outs

November 17 - 21 - American Education Week

Monday, November 17 – Student of the Month Breakfast MP 1 – Advisory - Cafeteria

Thursday, November 20 - PTSO Meeting 7:00 pm – Media Center

Saturday, November 22 - Fall Craft Fair Instrumental Music

Wednesday, November 26 - Schools & Offices close 2 hours 45 minutes early for Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28 - Closed

Monday, December 1 – 11^th grade video available for parents about course requests for 12^th grade

Thursday, December 4 – Vocal Music Concert 7:00 pm - Auditorium

Tuesday, December 10 – MP 2 ½ mark

Wednesday, December 10 – 2 hour 45 minute Early Dismissal (Professional Development), Senior Portrait Makeup starting after school - Cafeteria

Tuesday, December 16 – Band & Wind Ensemble Concert 7:00 pm - Auditorium

Wednesday, December 17 – Jazz and Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm – Auditorium

Wednesday, December 17 – Tuesday, December 23 – Spirit Week of Giving

Thursday, December 18 – PTSO Meeting 7:00 pm – Media Center

Tuesday, December 23 – In school Concert – Gymnasium

Tuesday, December 23 – Schools & Offices close 2 hours 45 minutes early for Winter Break

Wednesday, December 24 – Friday January 2 – Schools and Offices closed for Winter Break

Monday, January 5 – School and Offices re-open

Monday, January 5 – 9^th grade video available for parents about course requests for 10^th grade

Monday, January 5 – CCCTC Presentation 9^th Grade Advisory - Auditorium

Thursday, January 15 – PTSO 7:00 pm – Media Center

Friday, January 16 – 2 hour 45 minute Early Dismissal (Professional Development)

Monday, January 19 – School closed for MLK Day

Tuesday, January 20 – Friday, January 23 – Semester 1 Exams

Tuesday, January 20 – Friday, January 24 – Art Show - Lobby

Wednesday, January 21 – 8^th grade parents from ORMS – 6:00 pm - Auditorium

Monday, January 26 – School Closed for Semester 2 preparations

Semester 2

MP 3

Monday – Friday February 2-6 – National School Counseling Week

Monday, February 2 – Student of the Month Breakfast MP 2 - Advisory – Cafeteria

Monday, February 9 – Advisory Senior Class Meeting for Senior Handbook Distribution - Auditorium, Senior Parent Meeting 5:30 pm - Auditorium to review handbook with Parents

Thursday, February 12 – Vocal Music Concert 7:00 pm - Auditorium

Friday, February 13 – 2 hour 45 minute Early Dismissal (Professional Development)

Monday, February 16 – School Closed for President’s Day

Thursday, February 19 – PTSO Meeting 7:00 pm – Media

Friday, February 27 – MP 3 ½ mark

Saturday, February 28, Monday March 2, 3 – Spring Sports Try Outs

Wednesday, March 11 - Parent/Teacher Conference #2 4:00 - 7:00 pm (Snow date March 18)

Friday, March 13 – 2 hour 45 minute Early Dismissal (Professional Development)

Monday, March 16 – Schools closed for Students – Professional Development Day for teachers

Thursday, March 19 – PTSO 7:00 pm – Media

Saturday, March 21 – Spring Craft Fair

Monday, March 23 – Prom Guest Passes Available in Main Office (All non-LHS students attending must have a completely filled out and signed guest pass to have a ticket purchased)

Monday March 23 – Friday March 27 – Academic Spirit Week

Friday, March 27 – Academic Letter Assembly - Auditorium 8:30 am

Wednesday, March 25 – MARYLAND SPIRIT DAY

Thursday, April 2 – Tuesday, April 7 – Closed for Spring Break

Thursday, April 9 – Early Dismissal End of MP 3

 MP 4

Thursday & Friday April 10, 11, 17, 18 – Spring Musical 7:00 pm “Guys & Dolls,” Saturday Matinee 2:00 pm

Monday, April 13 – Junior Class Meeting during Advisory - Auditorium

Tuesday, April 14 – Student of the Month Breakfast MP 3 - Advisory - Cafeteria

Monday – Friday, April 13 – 17 – Prom tickets on sale 11^th & 12^th grade during lunch, or after school if not here during lunch (Must have completed guest pass to purchase ticket for non-LHS student guest)

Thursday, April 16 – PTSO Meeting 7:00 pm - Media

Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 24 – Earth Day Spirit Week

Monday, April 20 – Final Senior Class Meeting during Advisory – Auditorium

Thursday, April 23 – AP Practice Day

 Saturday, April 25 – PROM 7:00 – 10:30 pm – Martin’s West

Monday, April 27 – 2 hour 45 minute Early Dismissal (Professional Development)

 Saturday, May 2 – Instrumental Pops Concert 7:00 pm - Auditorium

Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8 – Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 15 – AP Testing

Tuesday, May 5 – Band & Wind Ensemble Concert 7:00 pm - Auditorium

Wednesday, May 6 – Jazz & Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm - Auditorium

Monday, May 11 – 11^th grade parent night – What to expect for senior year – Auditorium – 6:00 pm

Tuesday, May 12 – MP4 ½ mark Art show Reception - Lobby

Wednesday, May 13 – Vocal Music Pops Concert 7:00 pm – Auditorium

Thursday, May 14 – PTSO Meeting 7:00 – Media Center

Monday, May 18 – Thursday, May 21 – Senior Final Exams, Senior Spirit Week

Thursday, May 21 – Senior’s Last Day, Senior Celebration MOD 4 – Stadium/Gymnasium

Friday, May 22 – No school for seniors – Makeup exams if needed must be completed, 2 hour 45 minute Early Dismissal (Professional Development)

 Monday, May 25 – Schools and Offices Closed for Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, May 29 – Required Rehearsals for Graduation

Thursday, May 28 – Required Community Awards 6:00 pm

Monday, June 1 – Required School Awards 9:00 am (Subject to change)

Monday, June 1 – Student of the Month Breakfast MP 4 - Cafeteria

Wednesday, June 3 - GRADUATION 3:00 pm

 

Download this presentation called "A Day in the Life of an LHS Student (Lion)" for first time parents to LHS.  It gives helpful information about the daily activities for students to help guide their day.

Open this document for a complete list of vocabulary words associated with LHS.

Parent Sessions Offered for the Year 2025-2026

Day in the Life of a Lion – Presentation for New parents to LHS

Wednesday, August 20 10:00 am, Thursday, August 21 6:00 pm

Senior Parent Meeting – “The Joy of Parenting a Senior”

Thursday, August 28 5:00 pm – Media Center

Meet the Teacher Night – Thursday, August 28 – 5:30 – 8:00 pm – Auditorium & Classrooms

FAFSA Night – October 2025 (Date TBD)

PTSO Meetings – Thursdays, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 14

Conference Night 1 – Tuesday, October 7 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Parent & Technology:  Naviance, Schoology, HAC, AI (Bring your own device, or we can provide) 5:30 pm

College Fair Carroll County Ag Center – Monday, October 13 4:00 – 7:00 pm

10^th Grade Course Request Parent Video Released – Friday, October 24

Pathways Night – Thursday, November 6 4:00 – 7:00 pm

11^th Grade Course Request Parent Video Released – Monday, December 1

9^th Grade Course Request Parent Video Released – Monday, January 5, 2026

8^th Grade Course Request Parent Night – Wednesday, January 21, 2026 6:00 pm - Auditorium

Senior Class Parent Meeting for Handbook Review – Monday, February 9, 2026 5:30 pm – Auditorium

Conference Night 3 – Wednesday, March 11, 2026 4:00 – 7:00 pm (Snow Date March 18)

Junior Class Parent Meeting - “What to Expect for Senior Year & Dual Enrollment” 6:00 pm – Auditorium, date TBD in early May, 2026

 Extra-Curricular Boosters Calendar meeting dates:

Athletics – First Wednesday at each month 7:00 pm

Instrumental - Second Monday monthly 7:00 pm

Drama – 7:30 pm meetings (Exception Sept 15- 7pm mandatory parent meeting for fall show) Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4, March 31, Apr 29, June 3rd subject to change

Visual Arts – Thursday, Monthly, 7:00 pm

Vocal Music – Second Monday monthly 7:30 pm

YOU’RE INVITED to Liberty High School’s Open House:

Liberty HS will be open from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm on AUGUST 13th & 20th, 2025 for Self-Guided Tours and an Open House. This opportunity is only to get students acquainted with the physical layout of LHS.  All students are welcome! Get familiar with the layout of the building, follow your self-provided schedule, find your classrooms BEFORE the first day of school. Follow the self-guided tour provided at the front door!  LHS will NOT provide you with a copy of your schedule for the Open House (you can print from HAC).  A copy of your schedule will be given during New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 28, 2025.  Students will be given an opportunity to follow their first day of school schedule and meet their teachers during Orientation. 

A Day in the Life of a Lion – A presentation designed for FIRST TIME Lion Parents (Students are welcome, but will receive the same information at other times).  Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:00 am, or Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm. 

If you are a parent who would like to learn more about the daily details and particulars of being a LHS Lion, this presentation is for YOU!  You are also welcome if you want a refresher!  This is an in-person presentation given in the Auditorium.  The presentation is also available on the LHS website at https://lhs.carrollk12.org/ under “New Student Orientation.”

 

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION!

Thursday, August 28, 2026

9:00 – 9:30 am Check-in at any time during this 30 minutes

9:30 - 9:45 Welcome in Auditorium and Dismissal to Advisory

10:00 - 11:00 Advisory

11:00 - 12:00 Run first day of school schedule

Program begins at 9:30 – 9^th grade, and ANY student newly enrolled at LHS

Come to LHS to receive a new student folder filled with information about clubs, the daily bell schedule, bus lineup, and your schedule of classes. Receive your LHS Laptop!

• Meet your advisor and get to know your fellow advisory students.
• Walk through your schedule for the 1^st day of school!
• 9^th grade students and NEW LHS students will receive their computer!
• T-shirts for the first Spirit Day on September 5 will be available!
• Parents can meet all the LHS Booster groups and JOIN! – Parents go home after introductory remarks and then return at 12:00 for pick up!

MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT FOR PARENTS! – Thursday, August 28 – 5:30 pm – Opening Remarks & School Security Presentation, 6:00 pm begin to follow your student’s schedule!  Parents are invited to attend Meet the Teacher Night. (Please bring a copy of the schedule or look it up on Home Access Center).  You will follow your student’s schedule and have an opportunity to meet and learn about your student’s classes.  Teachers will discuss units and curriculum of study, expectations for the classroom, materials needed, major assessments, etc… Get an overview of the class.  If students would like to follow their schedules and see where their classrooms are located, they are asked to attend an open house on the two Wednesday dates in August.  They will get the overview of the class during the first week of school. 

Schedules are available to view in Home Access Center on/about August 1, 2025!

School Supplies:  LHS does not provide a specific school supply list at the high school level.  Teachers will request specific items on the syllabus when school begins.  However, you are encouraged to get the “basics.”  Pens, pencils, binders, notebook paper, dividers, spiral notebook, highlighter, notecards, erasers, markers/colored pencils, scissors, glue stick, white out, ruler, post it notes.  Make sure your student has their CCPS laptop and charger.  These will be re-distributed during Orientation, and the first day of school.  Make sure your student has a backpack and a lunch box if needed.  Breakfast and lunch will cost $1.75 for breakfast, and $3.00 for lunch.  Students are allowed to use clear water bottles during the school day as well. 

FOR SALE: LHS T-shirts for the first spirit day (Friday, September 5) will be available for $10 at New Student Orientation and Meet the Teacher Night. (These can be used for PE as well).  Don’t forget to join our LHS Boosters and PTSO!  (Scholarships are available for members!)

 

When is graduation? – June 3, 2026 3:00 pm at McDaniel College

How many tickets? – 8 tickets per senior.  If your senior needs more than 8 tickets the SENIOR must write Mrs. Hodgkiss a note requesting additional tickets.  Note can be an email or handwritten. Deadline to request extra tickets is Monday May 4^th.

When will seniors get tickets? – Tickets will be distributed during practice on Thursday 5/28. All obligations, financial and behavioral, must be cleared before students will receive their tickets. 

Are rehearsals and awards ceremonies required?  YES!  All graduation rehearsals and awards ceremonies are required to attend in order to participate in the commencement ceremony.  Rehearsals are scheduled in the morning of May 26, 27, 28, and 29.  Final rehearsal at McDaniel College is Friday, May 29.  Time TBD.  Community Awards is 6:00 pm May 28, and School awards are 9:00 am June 1.  

How do I order announcements? – Announcements are ordered through Jostens the same company you order cap and gown unit.  Check the LHS website for information on ordering.

When do I order cap & gown? – The Jostens rep will be here to on Monday, November 10, 2025 to present cap & gown ordering information and announcements.  After the meeting all the information will be emailed home to parents.  Check the LHS website for more information.

When will the seniors receive their handbook? – February 9, 2026 will be the senior meeting.  Each senior will get a personalized handbook with all the important information.

Are graduation practices and award ceremonies mandatory? – YES!

Where will the cap & gown be distributed? – ALL cap & gowns will be shipped directly to Liberty High School.  A date in April will be announced once the gowns have arrived.  Gowns will be distributed after the senior meeting in April.

Baby Photo and Contract due? Baby photos are due to Mr. Elfert as soon as you can.  Deadline for both the Contract and the photo is Wednesday, April 1, 2026.  The sooner the better.

When and where is the prom? The prom is held at Martin’s West on Saturday, April 25. 2026 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.  Hot hors d’oeuvres & desserts will be served.  The prom is a formal event.  Tickets will be sold in April 13-17, 2026.  NO TICKETS ARE SOLD AFTER APRIL 17!

When is the Senior Celebration?  The senior celebration takes place on the last day of school for seniors during MOD 4.  All seniors who are at school are required to attend.  Light food is served at the celebration.