Keep your students busy this summer break at LEAP-- LESD25’s extended day program. It will offer a variety of activities throughout the week, including field trips to various venues around the Valley geared for kid fun, as well as activities on site to keep students engaged in learning. Breakfast and snacks are provided, and there is the summer lunch program available as well. Hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Blue Horizons Elementary School.

Learning Adventure Camp will be offered this summer for students in K-5 who would benefit from additional time and support in literacy and math. Students will participate in 16 days of learning adventures from June 5 to 29, aligned to each child's unique instructional needs. Students will be invited based on teacher recommendation and recent data. If your child is selected, parents will receive a welcome letter with all the details. Since space is limited, we ask that if you accept the invitation, your child attends the entire Learning Adventure Camp. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. We look forward to the Adventure!

Liberty Elementary School District No.25 is pleased to announce its 2023 Westside Impact Teachers of the Year across its seven schools and Principal of the Year. Honorees were recognized May 9 at the Westside Impact Teacher of the Year Celebration at Grand Canyon University. Each year, teachers and principals are nominated by their peers and selected for recognition. To be selected for Teacher of the Year, one must demonstrate being a master teacher, leadership, supportive to colleagues, always growing and improving professionally, and have evidence of continuous student learning.

For Principal of the Year, one must be a student-centered leader, have a shared vision, communicate clearly, listen actively, motivate positive change and demonstrate situational leadership.

2023 Principal of the Year
Lynzee Booras, Estrella Mountain Elementary School

2023 Teacher of the Year
Cynthia Berrelez, Blue Horizons Elementary School
Jaclyn Crane, Liberty Elementary School
Stacey Hill, Las Brisas Elementary School
Joshua Joyce, Estrella Mountain Elementary School
Carol Maaske, Freedom Elementary School
Denise Murphy, Rainbow Valley Elementary School
Becky Neugebauer, Westar Elementary School

Liberty Elementary School District No.25 is pleased to announce the Governing Board has approved to move forward with entering negotiations with Dr. Cort Monroe for the Interim Superintendent position.

“We had two of the finest candidates in the country and we are super excited to be moving forward with Dr. Cort Monroe. His experience being Superintendent and having leadership positions at other Valley school districts will be valuable to the Liberty Elementary School community. He is deeply rooted in education and will take our district to new heights,” said Michael Todd, LESD25 Governing Board President.

“I’m excited to join the Liberty Elementary School District and continue to propel the district forward. I had the honor of touring the district today, and can honestly say I met some of the highest quality teachers, staff and students,” said Dr. Monroe.

Liberty Elementary School Preschool program offers half-day developmental and inclusive programs for 3-year-old to 5-year-old children. Our mission is to provide a high-quality, nurturing environment that encourages the development of the whole child – physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. A safe environment that creates learning opportunities through play and exploration to develop and grow the successful child. For more information about LESD's preschool, visit liberty25.org/learning/preschool.