Liberty Sapphires Capture 15th Missouri State Championship Title
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Liberty Sapphires Capture 15th Missouri State Championship Title
The Liberty Sapphires continue to define excellence in Missouri high school dance, earning their 15th Missouri State Championship Title in the past 17 years, an extraordinary legacy of talent, discipline, and determination. The latest title came Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Kansas City's Municipal Arena.
This season, the Sapphires delivered standout performances in both Pom and Lyrical, capturing first place in each category. Their combined scores secured the coveted Division 6 Overall State Title, reaffirming their position as one of the premier dance programs in the state.
Excellence in the Classroom
The Sapphires’ achievements extend far beyond the dance floor. The team proudly brought home the Division 6 All-Academic Team Title, finishing with an impressive 3.896 team GPA (3.947 weighted). This honor, based on the average GPA of current sophomores, juniors, and seniors, highlights the team’s unwavering commitment to academic success.
Every member of the team earned All-Academic honors, with special recognition going to the following students for achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA:
- Ava Balicki
- Emma Barnes
- Stella Bratcher
- Amelia Hunt
- Madison Ly
- Quinn Roach
- Kendall Schieber
- Blayne Willis
2025–26 Varsity Sapphires Roster
The success of this championship season belongs to the entire 2025–26 Varsity Sapphires team:
- Ava Balicki
- Emma Barnes
- Savina Bonadonna
- Stella Bratcher
- Ashlyn Cain
- Lyla Horwitz
- Amelia Hunt
- Madison Ly
- Bella Mancuso
- Addie Mead
- Zoe Mead
- Alex Newlove
- Quinn Roach
- Kendall Schieber
- Paisley Termini
- Blayne Willis
Student Manager: Samantha Martin
Congratulations to these remarkable student-athletes as they carry forward a tradition of excellence on the dance floor and in the classroom.
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The Board of Education approved Dr. Andy Schuerman as Director of Special Programs, Dr. Carrie Gabriel as Assistant Principal at Discovery Middle School and Joseph Eveland-Pulido as Assistant Principal at Shoal Creek Elementary.
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Liberty High School freshman Andrew Beltran captured the individual boys Class 3 singles state championship at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Tennis Championships.
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Dr. Courtney Dickerson is the new Discovery Middle School principal, and Chad Brinkmeyer is the new Liberty North High School assistant principal.
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Liberty Public Schools would like to recognize and thank our 2026 class of retiring staff members. With 60 staff members headed on to their next adventure at the end of this school year, there's a lot to celebrate!
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The community is invited to join us for an open house celebrating the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Tucker.