About Liberty
Liberty Junior High is home to an active and involved student body from 47 different nations. Read on to learn more about what makes Liberty special.
STAFF
LJH is proud to showcase a caring and veteran staff of award winning teachers. Most recent accolades include: 2014 STARS Teacher Chris Pineda, Band Director; 2013 Secondary Administrator of the Year, Principal Stephen Quisenberry, given by the Excellence in Education Foundation; 2011 STARS Teacher Caree Rahberg and 2011 SMU Outstanding Music Educator Chris Pineda. |
FINE ARTS
Our Fine Arts programs are second to none, boasting one of the largest enrollments in RISD and necessitating renovation during the 2012 summer to add a third rehearsal room. During 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2013-14 all UIL performance groups earned Sweepstakes honors, the highest level of achievement. Liberty band and orchestra programs place many students in the All-Region Band and the All Region Orchestra each year. In 2013 the Liberty Symphonic Band placed 8th in the state within its school size category. |
ATHLETICS
With 54 championship banners adorning the gym walls, Liberty continues to provide opportunities for students to pursue athletic excellence. The latest include, in 2010-11, the undefeated Boys Football district champs and Boys and Girls Track district champs. |
AVID
The Liberty JH AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program is continuing to change lives and prepare all students for success in college and careers. AVID students academically outperform non-AVID students. Catching the attention of other Texas school districts, Liberty was honored to host 17 principals and administrators from Odessa in 2012 for a campus tour to see and learn from our thriving program. |
STEM
LJH partners with Berkner's STEM Academy to provide opportunities for all students. Liberty offers Gateway to Technology, the preparatory class to Berkner's STEM Academy "Project Lead the Way" curriculum. |
To say that the Liberty Junior High family is proud of our school is an understatement. We welcome interested visitors anytime and look forward to sharing all of the things that demonstrate and contribute to Liberty Pride!