The district recognizes that healthy students are better learners, and therefore aims to promote student wellness and overall health through practices such as good nutrition, health and physical education, physical activity, and mental health. We are committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children’s health, well-being, and ability to learn.
Healthy eating is demonstrably linked to reducing the risk of mortality and the development of many chronic diseases. To ensure the health and well-being of all students, the district’s wellness committee will promote and monitor student wellness in a manner that is appropriate in the following areas:
- Nutrition guidelines,
- Nutrition education,
- Physical activity,
- Parent, community, and staff involvement; and
- Other school-based activities,
- Parent, community, and staff involvement.
Wellness Policy
The district’s latest Wellness Policy (# 5405) was adopted by the Board of Education in July 2020, and amended in September 2022.
Wellness Scorecard
The Liberty Central School District completed the WellSAT, which contains details of how the district scored on each item and section of the assessment.
Why is Wellness Important?
- Healthy Kids Learn Better: Research clearly demonstrates that good nutrition is linked to better behavior and academic performance.
- Provides Consistent Messages: Providing healthy classroom celebrations demonstrates a school commitment to promoting healthy environments for students to learn. It supports the classroom lessons students are learning about health, instead of contradicting them.
- Puts Food in Its Proper Place: Refreshments should complement the fun, not be the “main event.”
Scorecard Results
Total Comprehensiveness District Score: 99
Total Strength District Score: 96
Athletics Links
Student Wellness Contacts
Liberty Central School District
115 Buckley Street
Liberty, NY 12754
Kimberly Craft
Athletic Director & Wellness Committee Chair
Phone: (845) 292-5000, Ext. 2012