{"id":718,"date":"2020-01-08T03:35:29","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T21:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/schooltestwp3\/?page_id=718"},"modified":"2022-03-24T19:59:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T19:59:09","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"718\" class=\"elementor elementor-718\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cfa64a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cfa64a4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff45ec5\" data-id=\"ff45ec5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87f36b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87f36b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">News and Updates<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a1efd00 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a1efd00\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"main-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0838c2\" data-id=\"a0838c2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91f46fd elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-card-shadow-yes elementor-posts__hover-gradient elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"91f46fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;pagination_type&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;cards_columns&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;cards_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.cards\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-cards elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-29690 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/in-person-enrollment-support\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2325\" height=\"1331\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/ONE-EnrollmentSupportEvents_cover.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-29691\" alt=\"In Person Enrollment Support\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/ONE-EnrollmentSupportEvents_cover.png 2325w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/ONE-EnrollmentSupportEvents_cover-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/ONE-EnrollmentSupportEvents_cover-1024x586.png 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/ONE-EnrollmentSupportEvents_cover-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/ONE-EnrollmentSupportEvents_cover-1536x879.png 1536w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/ONE-EnrollmentSupportEvents_cover-2048x1172.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2325px) 100vw, 2325px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/in-person-enrollment-support\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tIn Person Enrollment Support\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>All new and returning families Pre-K to 12 are welcome to attend one of the upcoming enrollment support events.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-29688 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/no-school-on-friday-april-3-and-monday-april-6\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/No-School-April-3-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-29689\" alt=\"Calendar Reminder: There will be no school on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/No-School-April-3-6.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/No-School-April-3-6-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/No-School-April-3-6-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/No-School-April-3-6-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/no-school-on-friday-april-3-and-monday-april-6\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tNo school on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Calendar Reminder: There will be no school on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-29687 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/end-of-year-survey-now-open\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/05\/Survey-Image-ORIG.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9052\" alt=\"Survey Image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/05\/Survey-Image-ORIG.jpg 600w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/05\/Survey-Image-ORIG-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/end-of-year-survey-now-open\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tEnd of Year Survey Now Open\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Parents and guardians of currently enrolled students are highly encouraged to share their feedback about their child\u2019s school and their overall experience during the 2025\u201326 school year.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-28669 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/liberty-students-empowered-at-girls-inc-power-2-the-girls\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1580\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Girls-Inc-FRE-and-LJH.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-28670\" alt=\"Girls Inc FRE and LJH\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Girls-Inc-FRE-and-LJH.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Girls-Inc-FRE-and-LJH-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Girls-Inc-FRE-and-LJH-1024x843.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Girls-Inc-FRE-and-LJH-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Girls-Inc-FRE-and-LJH-1536x1264.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/liberty-students-empowered-at-girls-inc-power-2-the-girls\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tLiberty Students Empowered at Girls, Inc. &#8220;Power 2 The Girls&#8221;\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Girls from Forestridge and Liberty boarded the bus for the Girls, Inc. conference at UTD.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-28549 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/enrollment-for-2026-27-is-now-open-2\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Campus-HomepageEnglish-MS_JH.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-28550\" alt=\"A promotional banner for Richardson ISD featuring four smiling diverse middle school\/junior high students. The top text reads &quot;2026-2027 ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!&quot; in blue. A large navy blue bar in the center contains the white text &quot;RISD IS THE ONE&quot; with the subtext &quot;TAILORED OPPORTUNITIES. FAMILY-CENTERED NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS. LIFE-LONG EXPERIENCES.&quot; At the bottom, a red call-to-action reads &quot;RISD.ORG\/ENROLL TODAY!&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Campus-HomepageEnglish-MS_JH.png 2000w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Campus-HomepageEnglish-MS_JH-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Campus-HomepageEnglish-MS_JH-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Campus-HomepageEnglish-MS_JH-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Campus-HomepageEnglish-MS_JH-1536x922.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/enrollment-for-2026-27-is-now-open-2\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tEnrollment for 2026-27 is NOW OPEN!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Enroll and reserve your child\u2019s seat by following the online enrollment. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-28165 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/weather-closure-makeup-plan-january-26-29-2026\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Inclement-Weather-makeup.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-28166\" alt=\"Weather Closure Make Up Plan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Inclement-Weather-makeup.png 1000w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Inclement-Weather-makeup-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/02\/Inclement-Weather-makeup-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/weather-closure-makeup-plan-january-26-29-2026\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWeather Closure Makeup Plan \u2013 January 26\u201329, 2026\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Learn more about the make-up plan to address the missed instructional time.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-21351 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/risd-board-of-trustees-approves-academic-calendars-for-26-27-and-27-28-school-years\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/Calendar-26-27-27-28-Cover.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21352\" alt=\"Approved Calendars 2026-26 &amp; 2027-28\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/Calendar-26-27-27-28-Cover.png 560w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/Calendar-26-27-27-28-Cover-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/risd-board-of-trustees-approves-academic-calendars-for-26-27-and-27-28-school-years\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tRISD Board of Trustees Approves Academic Calendars for 26-27 and 27-28 School Years\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>During the December board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the next two school years. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-21356 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/2025-26-campus-teachers-of-the-year\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/2025-26-Campus-Teachers-of-the-Year.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21357\" alt=\"2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/2025-26-Campus-Teachers-of-the-Year.png 561w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/2025-26-Campus-Teachers-of-the-Year-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/2025-26-campus-teachers-of-the-year\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Celebrating the outstanding educators for the 2025-2026 school year, chosen by each school in RISD.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17744 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/risd-voters-approve-bond-2025\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Bond-Thank-You-Graphic.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17745\" alt=\"Bond Thank You Graphic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Bond-Thank-You-Graphic.png 561w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Bond-Thank-You-Graphic-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/risd-voters-approve-bond-2025\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tRISD Voters Approve Bond 2025\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>During the November 4, 2025 election, voters chose to approve all three Propositions on the district\u2019s $1.4 billion bond package.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17250 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/new-volunteer-management-system\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/RISD_logo_wordpress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5242\" alt=\"RISD_logo_wordpress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/RISD_logo_wordpress.jpg 600w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/RISD_logo_wordpress-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/new-volunteer-management-system\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tNew Volunteer Management System\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Before participating in volunteer opportunities in schools and district facilities, all RISD volunteers must complete a background check.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17249 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/richardson-isd-previews-projected-2025-accountability-ratings\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/RISD_logo_wordpress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5242\" alt=\"RISD_logo_wordpress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/RISD_logo_wordpress.jpg 600w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/RISD_logo_wordpress-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/richardson-isd-previews-projected-2025-accountability-ratings\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tRichardson ISD Previews Projected 2025 Accountability Ratings\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>At the Aug. 7 Board meeting, district leaders presented an update on student performance and a preview of the upcoming 2025 accountability ratings.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17219 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/join-us-for-volleyball-open-gym-at-liberty-jr-high\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/pexels-photo-6203521-6203521-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17220\" alt=\"Two athletes engaged in a thrilling volleyball match indoors, showcasing competitive spirit and energy.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/pexels-photo-6203521-6203521-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/pexels-photo-6203521-6203521-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/pexels-photo-6203521-6203521-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/pexels-photo-6203521-6203521-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/pexels-photo-6203521-6203521-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/pexels-photo-6203521-6203521-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/join-us-for-volleyball-open-gym-at-liberty-jr-high\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tJoin Us for Volleyball Open Gym at Liberty Jr High!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Attention Liberty Jr High students! Get ready to spike, serve, and set your way to success at our Volleyball Open Gym! From August 12-15, we invite all aspiring volleyball players to join us in the Small Gym until 5 PM each day after school.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17186 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/youre-invited-to-liberty-launch-2025\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/07\/Liberty-Launch-2025-2048-x-1152-px.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17190\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/07\/Liberty-Launch-2025-2048-x-1152-px.png 2048w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/07\/Liberty-Launch-2025-2048-x-1152-px-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/07\/Liberty-Launch-2025-2048-x-1152-px-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/07\/Liberty-Launch-2025-2048-x-1152-px-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/07\/Liberty-Launch-2025-2048-x-1152-px-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/youre-invited-to-liberty-launch-2025\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tYou&#8217;re Invited to Liberty Launch 2025!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>We are excited to invite all 7th and 8th grade students and their families to our Liberty Launch 2025 event! This is an excellent opportunity to get a head start on the upcoming school year, meet new friends, and familiarize yourself with our campus.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17178 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/welcoming-our-new-liberty-teachers-a-day-of-connection-and-community\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/07\/IMG_2995-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17180\" alt=\"\" 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A Day of Connection and Community\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Today marked a significant moment for our Liberty family as we warmly welcomed our new teachers to the campus! <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17170 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/risd-cell-phone-policy\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LibertyJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/RISD_logo_wordpress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5242\" alt=\"RISD_logo_wordpress\" 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