SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW, TUESDAY, AUGUST 12th

Good morning!

Tomorrow is one of the biggest days of the year in Liberty County as our students return to school for the 25-26 School Year.  It has been an extremely busy summer preparing for tomorrow!  I would like to share a few items in preparation for the new school year.

1.  School Safety is the #1 priority for us.  We have tightened all security protocols to ensure our students and staff are safe.  Again, we are proud to continue the Guardian Program this year at all our schools for added support and safety.  We have 12 trained and armed staff members in the District assisting our School Resource Officers.  All school sites are provided this extra level of security.  Many thanks to Sheriff Dusty Arnold and the Liberty County Sheriff's Office for their continued support!      

2. Please do NOT make school optional for your child.  Missed days have a direct effect on instructional time.  We understand kids and staff get sick during the year, and they need to stay home to heal.  If your child is healthy, send them to school.  Their grades are better when they are in school.  REMEMBER...EVERY DAY COUNTS!

3.  The first few days of school are always tough when it comes to traffic flow in the mornings and afternoons.  Many parents bring their kids to school on Day 1.  Please be patient with our staff and school resource officers as they adjust as well.  A more normal traffic pattern kicks in after a few days...it always does! 

4. Please be patient with our transportation personnel. It is their first day too. If there are any bus problems, we will get them solved. Again, your patience and grace are much appreciated. Please ensure your children are safely off the highway while waiting on the bus. We don't want any children getting hit while waiting on the bus.

5. Please be patient with the school leadership. They are learning new student's names, new parents, and new staff. First days are ALWAYS tough for them...but it will get better!

6. Please observe ALL SCHOOL ZONES and PLEASE DON'T SPEED AROUND OUR SCHOOLS. Law enforcement will enforce speed limits in our school zones.  Please DO NOT pass school buses in traffic when they have the stop signals activated.  This is very important for the safety of our students! 
7. Make sure your children leave home "DRESSED FOR SUCCESS" with clothes that are appropriate, modest, and acceptable.

8. We are anticipating another great year of INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE and EXTRA CURRICULAR EXCELLENCE in our schools this year, and we are so proud and thankful you have chosen us to do the job!  I am looking forward to seeing our kids learning this fall along with volleyball, football, band, JROTC, FFA, cross country, and cheerleading, and soon...cooler weather!  

We continue to be an "A" school district...6 STRAIGHT YEARS!  This success is not without your support, participation, and guidance.  Praying for a wonderful school year!

Let's get after it!!

May God bless our schools!

Sincerely,
Kyle Peddie
Liberty County Superintendent of Schools