Activities

Being a student at Liberty High School offers opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities and athletics. Students publish our newspaper, The Patriot Press, manage the L Café and the Patriot Pantry, star in drama productions, and participate in national Robotics competitions. From FCCLA to Key Club, Gender-Sexuality Alliance to Ping Pong Club, there are opportunities for students to join clubs throughout the year as well as start new clubs

Overview

For a list of all clubs and meeting times, please see below.

Please contact the Activity Coordinator, Michelle Munson, if you have any questions.

Club	Advisors	Purpose	Place	Time
ASB	Michelle Munson	Elected and Appointed Officers register for year-long class.	Room 4202	2nd period
ASTRONOMY CLUB	Annette Lin		Room 4201	2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
ATHLETES FOR KIDS	Kris Daughters	Dates: 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 1/17, 2/28, 3/20, 4/24, 5/15	Room 5119	Wednesdays* 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. *Dates: 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 1/17, 2/28, 3/20, 4/24, 5/15
ART CLUB	Jamie Hood		Room 5121	Thursdays 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
ASIAN CULTURE CLUB	Maricel Paulino		Commons	Thursdays 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
BADMINTON	Kelsey Foote	Students will experience physical fitness and spirit of competition through badminton and volleyball games	UPPER GYM	Wednesday 8:45-10:00 a.m.
BAKING CLUB	Zarah Matsuda	To join with other liberty students in the fun hobby of baking and creating masterpieces. This club is student-led and will provide demonstrations and opportunities to bake!	Room 4212	Every other Tuesday 3:00-4:00 p.m.
BAND	Jared Tanner	Students register for year long class.
BSU (BLACK STUDENT UNION)	Andrea Antrim Marquez		Portable 4	Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
CHEER	Camille Wright	Students selected at spring tryouts. Members cheer at sport events and demonstrate positive school spirit for Liberty
CHESS CLUB	Amit Kher / Chris Matzen	The Chess Club is a safe place for students to learn, play, and share their passions of the game of Chess. Please feel free to bring your friends regardless of their playing abilities since we welcome all people.	Room 5201	Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
CHOIR	Erick Price	Students register for year long class.	Room 1213
DECA	Chris Gapinski	This is a year long course but club meetings occur once a month. DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, and business professional since it was founded in 1946. Their strong connection with our organization has expanded into a brand that people identify as a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.	Room 3241
DRILL TEAM	Jen Poulson	Students selected at spring tryouts. Members perform at sport events and compete at drill competitions
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS	Alisa Jeremica	Students will play Dungeon and Dragons and Magic cards.	Room 4203	Monday 3:00 p.m.- 4:15 p.m.
STUDENTS FOR CHANGE	Zarah Matsuda	A student led club that empowers marginalized students and allies to create an inclusive and equitable school environment where they are encouraged to speak their truths regarding topics that include but are not limited to: race, gender/sexual orientation, and able-bodiedness.	4212	1st and 3rd Thursday of the month starting Oct. 6 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)	Donna Abbey	Students promote growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Science education, knowledge; and career preparation.	Room 5219	1st Monday of the month, 3:10 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
FIRST NATIONS CULTURE CLUB	Andrea Noon		Room 5138	1st/3rd Thursday of month, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
GAME CLUB	Julie Larsen	Students will play Super Mario Smash Brothers and focus on bettering the skills of all members.	Room 4217	Monday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
GIRLS WHO CODE	Jeff Woffinden	Students will promote growth and inspiration in girls with computer skills to assist them in pursing a career in technology.	Room 5123	Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
GREEN TEAM	David Dingler	Students will focus on creating and developing Liberty as a "green team" school.	Room 5137	Mondays 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
HONOR SOCIETY	Steve Darnell	Academic driven club that provides students with numerous opportunities to excel in their academic career here at Liberty.	Library	(See Website)
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENT LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION (HOSA)	Brittany Fannon	Students will promote occupations in the health industry to strengthen the overall quality of healthcare to the public.	Room 5223	Thursdays* 3:00-4:00 p.m. *Dates: 10/5, 10/18, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 2/1, 2/5, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/21, 4/11, 4/25
JUNIOR STATE OF AMERICA (JSA)	Shelly Russell	Students will promote informed citizenship and civic responsibility, improve public speaking and debate skills and inform school of current events.	Career Center/P5	Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
KEY CLUB	Maricel Paulino	Community service club; part of Key Club International and supported by Kiwanis International.	5136	Mondays, 3:00 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. Dates: 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/27, 12/11, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/26, 3/11, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13
MAKE-A-WISH CLUB	Julie Larson		Room 5219	1st Thursday of month, 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
MATH CLUB	Angie Kruzich	Students will strengthen the mathematical community of LHS by bringing together a group of potential students to nurture one another's mathematical talent	Room 5237	Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS	Peter Kurtz	Model UN is a bunch of high schoolers pretending to be the real UN. It's a great way to meet new people and improve your speech and debate skills! At meetings, we discuss current events around the world, debating both sides of issues. We also practice for conferences: either trying to find solutions for world problems like modern piracy or debating historical situations like the Cuban Missile Crisis.	Room 5235	Wednesdays, 3:45-5:00 p.m.
NJROTC	Chief Spears & Captain Deehr.	Students register for year long class. Develop Citizen and Leadership skills during after school meetings	6102
ORCHESTRA	Joe Schumacher	Students register for year long class.
PATRIOT CREW	Andrea Antrim Marquez and Brittany Fannon	Juniors and Seniors only - application process. Students mentor incoming freshman during school year.
PATRIOTS READ BOOK CLUB	Lori Gillingham		Library	Wednesday* 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. *Dates: 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 12/20, 1/17, 2/21, 3/27, 4/24, 5/15, 6/5
PATRIOTS UNITED	Bri Macri	Students will support Special Olympic Athletes and other individuals with disabilities in sport, recreational and leisure activities.	Room 4210	Monday* 3:00-4:00 p.m. Dates: 9/25, 10/30, 11/27, 12/11, 1/29, 2/26, 3/25, 4/29, 5/20*
PATRIOT PRESS	Kris Daughters	All year class - application process	Room 5119
PHYSICS CLUB	Eleonor Schneider	Students will develop a continuous/deepening interest in physics and learn more about the world.	Room 4217	Mondays 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
PRISM CLUB	Vicki Kenney	A student organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ students and creates a safe space for discussion and education regarding LGBTQ+ topics and issues.	5102	Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
ROBOTICS FRC	Tod Oney	Varsity Robotics Students promote science and technology careers while designing and constructing a working robot. Competition in January.	Room 6105	Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ROBOTICS FTC	Tod Oney	JV Robotics STEM Learning	Room 6105	Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SASA (SOUTH ASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION)	Amit Kher		Room 4211	Monday* 3:00p.m. - 4:10 p.m. *Dates: 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30,11/13, 11/27, 12/11, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 6/3
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD	Annette Lin	To explore and promote our interests in STEM subjects	Room 4201	Monday 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
STUDENT FOR CHANGE	Zarah Matsuda		Room 4212	1st/3rd Thursday of month, 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
UNICEF	Alisa Jeremica		Room 4203	Every other Thursday, 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
YEARBOOK	Amy Cooke	All year class - application process	Room 5133

Club Schedule 2023-2024

Club Calendar 2023-2024

Homecoming

Dance Details

Date: Saturday October 21

Time: 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Location: LHS Commons

Ticket Price: Early Bird (October 5 – October 20), $20 with ASB, $25 without ASB, $30 at the door

Dress Code: Semi formal

Theme: Liberty Looks Back

Guest Pass Form

Purchase Homecoming tickets ONLINE ONLY now through Thursday, October 12^th, https://wa-issaquah.intouchreceipting.com.

Starting Friday, October 13^th, you can purchase online OR at the ASB Bookkeeper’s window.

Here’s how you can purchase your homecoming ticket online:

Go to https://wa-issaquah.intouchreceipting.com/ to sign into your (or your student’s) pay online account. Once logged in, please select the student for whom you are shopping. Under Shop select Items at Student’s School. On the next screen select the category Dances. On the next screen you will see two items available for sale – Homecoming Ticket for Student with an ASB card, and Homecoming Ticket for Student without an ASB card. Only one of these items will be available for each student to purchase based upon whether or not they have a current year ASB card. There is also the opportunity to make a donation to support students in financial need who would like to attend the Homecoming Dance.

Click on the Homecoming Ticket that is available for your student to purchase. You may only purchase one ticket for each student – each student must purchase their own ticket, even if you are going with a date or in a group. When finished go to Checkout.

Next you will be required to answer two questions.

“Are you bringing a non-LHS guest?” From the drop down box, choose either yes or no.
“If yes, what is their legal name and school?” If you answered no to the first question, simply answer N/A to the second question. If you answered yes to the first question, please enter your guest’s legal name and school.

You will then finish checking out and pay for your ticket.

If you are bringing a non-LHS guest, you will also be required to complete a guest pass. For more information about guest passes, see question below about buying a ticket for a guest who does not currently attend LHS.

Tickets will be available for sale online now through Friday October 20^th at 2pm. The dance is on Saturday, October 21st, 7:30pm-10:30pm in the Liberty Commons.

What are the prices for Homecoming Tickets? For students with an ASB card who purchase on or before Friday October 20^th at 2pm the price is $20. For students without an ASB card who purchase on or before Friday October 20^th at 2pm, and for non-LHS guests the price is $25. For students who purchase at the door of the dance, regardless of whether or not they have an ASB card, the price is $30.

Will I receive a physical ticket after I purchase it? No. Your student’s name will go on the list of students who have purchased tickets, and their name will be checked off at the door of the dance.

When does the online sale take place? It begins online today, and ends on Friday October 20^th at 2pm. You can start to purchase them in-person at the ASB Bookkeeper window on Friday, October 13^th.

Can I still purchase a ticket at the ASB Bookkeeper’s office? Yes, tickets will be available for sale from the ASB Bookkeeper’s office from Friday, October 13^th through Friday October 20^th at 2pm. Each student must purchase their own ticket.

What if I forget to purchase an online ticket? Tickets will still be for sale from the ASB Bookkeeper’s office from Friday, October 13^th through Friday October 20^th at 2pm, and also at the door of the dance on Saturday October 21^st .

What if I need to purchase a ticket for my guest who does not currently attend LHS? If you are inviting a guest who does not currently attend LHS, then you will need to complete a Guest Pass form, available from the form boxes on the wall near the Attendance Secretary’s window, or can be printed out online from the LHS Website, Guest Pass Form. Each LHS student may invite only one non-LHS guest. Once you have completed the Guest Pass form, please return it into the main office. The form will be reviewed by your assistant principal, and either approved or not. If not, you will be contacted for additional information. When / if the Guest Pass form is approved, a fee will then be assessed to your account for your guest’s ticket (assuming you have already purchased your own ticket). You must then go online or go to the ASB Bookkeeper’s office to pay for your guest’s ticket. Guest Pass forms must be turned into the main office no later than the end of school on Wednesday October 18th; and guest ticket purchased by 2pm on Friday October 20th.

What if I should receive a discounted price for my ticket? When you log onto the pay online system, the website will know that you are to receive a discounted ticket. Your price will be reduced from the normal price. Even if the price is $0, you must still go onto the pay online system or to the ASB Bookkeeper’s office to purchase your ticket. This is how we know you plan on attending the Homecoming Dance. Discounted price tickets will NOT be available at the door; they are only available online or from the ASB Bookkeeper's office.

Can I help ASB support students in financial need? Yes! Please consider making a donation to Homecoming so that students in financial need will be able to receive a ticket.

Homecoming Dance Frequently Asked Questions

Homecoming is fast approaching and we often get questions from students and parents about the dances we have at LHS. Below is our attempt to answers some FAQs for parents and students.

Homecoming Dance – October 21, 2023 7:30pm-10:30pm at Liberty High School

Why does ASB host dances?

What is ticket cost?

Tickets are on sale online October 9-20. Starting October 16, tickets can be purchases online or at the bookkeeper’s office Tickets will be sold at the door of the dance. Early bird tickets are $20 with ASB, $25 without ASB, and $30 at the door. In order to receive the ASB price, the ASB validated card must be shown (bring your dates’ card!) at the time of ticket purchase.

What if I don't have a date?

What if I want to bring a date that doesn’t attend the school?

What are considered dance essentials?

What aspects of the dance does the school promote?

Liberty High School promotes attendance at the dance itself. Some students choose to make the dance more of an all-day event with a day-long schedule with time set aside for pictures, dinner, and the dance. Some students also like to continue to hang out with their friends after the dance has ended and choose to plan a party for afterwards. Students are not expected to participate in these additional activities, and they are not connected with or promoted by the school.

What are the dress recommendations for the dances?

What items do many students recommend acquiring for the dance?

What are some ways to save money when attending a dance?

Need financial assistance to help attend the dance?

Thanks to the PTSA Outreach, LHS counselors have access to a wide variety of dresses and tuxes for students in need, including many sizes, shoes, accessories, etc. Please contact your counselor and PTSA will help find a dress/tux to meet those needs. If the cost of attending the dance is a concern, simply complete a Scholarship Eligibility Application form (found in the Attendance or Counseling Office) and contact Danielle Zelinski or call at 425-837-4948.

Homecoming Week Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homecoming anyway?

When is Liberty’s Homecoming this year?

Homecoming Tickets FAQ

Homecoming tickets are now for sale online – no more waiting in line at the ASB Bookkeeper’s office to purchase your homecoming tickets! Here’s how you can purchase your homecoming ticket online:

Go to https://wa-issaquah.intouchreceipting.com/ to sign into your (or your student’s) pay online account. If you need assistance logging in, please contact the ASB bookkeeper at belshawd@issaquah.wednet.edu for assistance. Once logged in, please select the student for whom you are shopping. Under Shop select Items at Student’s School. On the next screen select the category Dances. On the next screen you will see two items available for sale – Homecoming Ticket for Student with an ASB card, and Homecoming Ticket for Student without an ASB card. Only one of these items will be available for each student to purchase based upon whether or not they have a current year ASB card. There is also the opportunity to make a donation to support students in financial need who would like to attend the Homecoming Dance.

Next you will be required to answer two questions.

“Are you bringing a non-LHS guest?” From the drop down box, choose either yes or no.
“If yes, what is their legal name and school?” If you answered no to the first question, simply answer N/A to the second question. If you answered yes to the first question, please enter your guest’s legal name and school.

You will then finish checking out and pay for your ticket.

Tickets will be available for sale online from Monday October 3^rd through Friday October 14^th at 2pm. The dance is on Saturday, October 15th.

What are the prices for Homecoming Tickets?

Will I receive a physical ticket after I purchase it?

When does the online sale take place?

Can I still purchase a ticket at the ASB Bookkeeper’s office?

What if I forget to purchase an online ticket?

What if I need to purchase a ticket for my guest who does not currently attend LHS?

If you are inviting a guest who does not currently attend LHS, then you will need to complete a Guest Pass form, available from the form boxes on the wall near the Attendance Secretary’s window, or can be printed out online from the LHS Website. Each LHS student may invite only one non-LHS guest. Once you have completed the Guest Pass form, please return it into the main office. The form will be reviewed by your assistant principal, and either approved or not. If not, you will be contacted for additional information. When / if the Guest Pass form is approved, a fee will then be assessed to your account for your guest’s ticket (assuming you have already purchased your own ticket). You must then go online or go to the ASB Bookkeeper’s office to pay for your guest’s ticket. Guest Pass forms must be turned into the main office no later than the end of school on Wednesday October 12th; and guest ticket purchased by 2pm on Friday October 14th.

What if I should receive a discounted price for my ticket?

When you log onto the pay online system, the website will know that you are to receive a discounted ticket. Your price will be reduced from the normal price. Even if the price is $0, you must still go onto the pay online system or to the ASB Bookkeeper’s office to purchase your ticket. This is how we know you plan on attending the Homecoming Dance. Discounted price tickets will NOT be available at the door; they are only available online or from the ASB Bookkeeper's office.

Can I help ASB support students in financial need?

What events or activities happen during the week?

Each class (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior) hosts a spirit day. There are decorated hallways throughout the school and large class posters in the commons that go along with each spirit day, along with a dress-up competition for the day. There will be lunch and after-school activities on most days, along with a school-wide scavenger hunt (for spirit gear prizes). The week is capped off with a school-wide assembly on Friday afternoon.

The theme is “Movie Picture Madness”

This year’s spirit days include:

Monday

We’re kicking off the week with our own Open Mic comedy show. Channel your favorite Adam Sandler movie by wearing oversized basketball shorts and shirt. Need an easier option for dressing up? Wear blue and red instead.

Tuesday

Follow Patriots in Wonderland today with your favorite fairytale or fantasy costume. Or dig out some purple and gold and wear that instead.

Wednesday

Get ready to explore the great beyond with your clone and dress in matching clothes “In a High School in a Galaxy Far, Far Away…” Alternate wear is red and white.

Thursday

It’s a Nightmare on Patriot Way today with your favorite scary costume. Or wear black and orange. Cause that’s a lot easier than a costume.

Friday

Friday is a COLOR WAR spirit day! Freshmen wear white. Sophomores wear green. Juniors wear blue. Seniors wear Patriot Pride.

On Saturday, October 8, we invite all Patriots to join their class officers for Hallway decorating! We will work from 10AM-4PM, lunch provided, and the class with the most students in attendance will win bonus Homecoming competition points for their class.

Our Homecoming assembly begins at 2:00pm in the main gym on Friday, October 14. Seating is limited so guests should plan to sit in the upper gym bleachers.

Saturday

We wrap up the week with our Homecoming dance on Saturday, October 15 in our Commons; 8:00-11:00pm. Tickets are sale October 3 through October 14 at the bookkeeper and in the Commons at lunches. Early bird tickets are $20 with ASB, $25 without ASB, and $30 at the door. Guests are welcome to attend with a Liberty student; however, a guest pass must be completed and submitted by October 12.

How can I help my class earn points during Homecoming Week?

If you’re available, come help your class officers decorate your hallway space on Saturday 10/8 from 10am-4pm. Your class earns points for each student who comes to help. The biggest way to earn points is to dress up EVERY DAY. ASB students will count the dressed-up students during 2nd period each day. These points will be added to the points from the hallway decorations, posters, and tug-of-war competition during the assembly.