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HMS continues to recognize and appreciates the hard work and dedication of all HMS Staff.
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HMS Student Leaders develop valuable skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making, preparing them for future leadership roles in their academic, professional, and personal lives.
PTSA
The PTSA is a vital organization at HMS that fosters collaboration and engagement among parents, teachers, and students. It works to create a supportive environment for students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. PTSA continues to organize educational events, fundraising for school resources, advocating for student needs, and promoting parent involvement in school activities.
Counseling Department
The school counseling program will be focused on partnerships with administrators, teachers, parents, and the community to promote the highest level of student achievement in academics, personal/social development, and early career exploration.
Latest News
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Liberty Public Schools would like to recognize and thank our 2026 class of retiring staff members. With 60 staff members headed on to their next adventure at the end of this school year, there's a lot to celebrate!
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Five LPS employees were recognized with awards at the 2026 Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education banquet.
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Following a comprehensive search process, the Liberty Public Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the unanimous selection of Dr. Jennifer Kephart as the district's next superintendent, effective July 1, 2026.
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Liberty Public Schools will have several opportunities to touch base with teachers during the 2026-2027 school year.
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Dr. Reagan Allegri was surprised Thursday morning, January 22, 2026, with the news that she was named the Neal Penberthy Middle-Level Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals.
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Something we plan to continue for the 2025-2026 school year is that LPS will treat the first two inclement weather days as traditional snow days, meaning there will be no in-person OR virtual classes on these days.
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Dr. M. Jeremy Tucker, superintendent of Liberty Public Schools, announced Wednesday, October 22, 2025, his plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, after serving the past 12 years as our superintendent.