Patriot Post - July 2025
Libertas Academy, Boiling Springs
”Developing the Next Generation of American Citizens”
Dear Libertas Families,
We hope you're enjoying a restful and fun-filled summer! As we gear up for another incredible school year, here are the important updates to help you and your child prepare for the first day. We've put together a Special Edition of the Patriot Post filled with everything you need to know before the first day of school:
🍎 Guest Teacher (Substitute) Training
Interested in becoming a substitute at Libertas? Join us for our required training:
Date: July 30, 2025
Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Check-in at Libertas Front Office
Requirements: High school diploma and able to pass background check (education experience preferred) Please bring your resume.
Daily Rate: $100
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✉️ Welcome Postcards
Our 5K–8th grade teachers have mailed welcome postcards to all students—keep an eye on your mailbox! These should arrive within the next week or so.
For our 4K families, teachers will be reaching out by phone this week to personally welcome you and your child to Libertas Academy!
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🎉 Back to School Bash & Meet the Teacher
Come celebrate the start of the year!
Date: August 7th
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Libertas Academy
Purpose: Meet your teachers, tour classrooms, enjoy food and fun, and visit key info tables for transportation, uniforms, and more!
Middle School Schedules will be given at this event at our check in station in the gym!
Parking: Overflow parking available next door at New Beginnings UMC Church (210 Rainbow Lake Road)
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👕 Uniform Sales & Uniform Policy
A limited stock of uniform shirts (navy blue only) will be available for purchase at the Bash.
You can find the 2025-2026 by clicking - uniform policy
. Our vendor French Toast has all you need to get the year started. You can purchase all your child’s uniforms online and it will be shipped directly to your home. We recommend purchasing now to ensure your child’s uniforms are available to you before school starts!
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🚶 First Day of School & Walking In Procedures
First Day of School: August 11
Start Time: 8:00 AM (drop-off begins at 7:10 AM)
Families may walk students to class on August 11th and 12th only.
Overflow parking will be available next door at the New Beginnings United Methodist Church.
After the first two days, regular drop-off procedures will resume.
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✏️ School Supply Lists
Supply lists for all grade levels are available on our website.
Feel free to bring supplies to the Back to School Bash to drop them off early in your child’s classroom.
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🍽 New Cafeteria Vendor: Chartwells
We’re excited to welcome Chartwells as our new food service provider!
Representatives will be onsite at the Back to School Bash to answer questions
We will continue using Titan, the same online platform for meal accounts.
Please review our updated Cafeteria Payment Policy on our website for important information regarding student meal charges.
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🚍 Bus Transportation
At this time, we do not have available spots for new to Libertas bus riders. We will be creating a waitlist for any students looking for community stops as an option for them this year. Visit the Transportation Table at the Back to School Bash for more information.
Returning students and siblings who rode the bus last year can re-register their seat at the Bash.
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Libertas School Calendar
The 2025–2026 school calendar is linked here: LABS Calendar
. Please review and save for your family planning.
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First Steps 4K Program Details
To support a smooth and confident start, we will begin the year with a staggered schedule:
A small group of students will begin on Wednesday, August 6th
A second group will begin on Thursday, August 7th
All 4K students will attend together starting on Friday, August 8th
Families will be notified directly by their child’s teacher about which day their child will begin. Please watch for a phone call!
First Steps 4K Families - 2025 - 2026 Calendar:
If your child is enrolled in the First Steps 4K program, some calendar dates differ slightly from the general Libertas calendar. Please review the First Steps 4K Calendar carefully to stay informed about important 4K-specific dates.
Save the Date: First Steps 4k Meet the Teacher
Families of First Steps 4K students are invited to attend our 4K-specific Meet the Teacher event on Tuesday, August 5th from 1:00–5:00 PM. This is a great chance to meet your child’s teacher, explore the classroom, and ask questions before the first day of school. Your child’s teacher will be reaching out to you in July to introduce themselves.
4K Wish List - Classroom Supplies:
We’ve put together a 4K Wish List Of items that will help support our classroom throughout the year. If you’re able, we’d love for you to bring any donated items with you to Meet the Teacher.
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After School Program - “After the Bell”
Libertas Academy does not operate an after-school program on site. However, we’re proud to continue our partnership with After the Bell, an afterschool program hosted by New Beginnings United Methodist Church next door at 210 Rainbow Lake Road.
To learn more and sign up for the program, please contact afterschool@newbeginningsumc.org or call 864-357-2045.
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If you have any questions before the school year begins, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help, and we look forward to another amazing year together at Libertas.
Go Patriots!
Celina Patton
School Director
Libertas Academy