Under Indiana’s new accountability model, regular attendance is a Student Success Indicator at every assessed grade level.
To earn credit, a student must be present for at least 94% of enrolled instructional days. In a traditional 180 day school year, missing more than approximately 10 days could prevent a student from meeting the attendance target.
Every absence represents missed instruction, missed relationships, and missed opportunities. We understand that illness and emergencies happen, but consistent attendance remains one of the strongest ways families can support student success.
An outstanding 95.3% of Selma Elementary’s third-grade students demonstrated reading proficiency on the 2026 IREAD assessment, officially surpassing Indiana’s 95% reading goal!
We are incredibly proud of our successful readers and grateful for the teachers, staff, families, and community members who supported them along the way. This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and teamwork happening every day at Selma Elementary.
Congratulations, Braves!
#GrowingMindsBuildingFutures
We also want to thank the student volunteers and leaders from WHS Student Council, FCA, Riley Club, and Selma Elementary PTO.
Appreciation also goes to Salsa's and Taco Bell for supplying food for volunteers.
If anyone in Selma or the surrounding communities are still in need of supplies, please contact Liberty-Perry Schools or visit the blessing box at Selma Elementary School.
We are here at Selma Elementary until 3:00 for families in need. We have clothes, cleaning supplies, personal care items, food, etc. Everything is available for those in need. Please do not hesitate if anything would be helpful to you, or a family you know!
There will be no e-learning tomorrow. We want to give our families and staff the time they need to take care of themselves, their homes, and one another.
This has certainly been an incredibly strange and challenging start to the 2026–2027 school year. While this is not how any of us envisioned beginning the year, we are looking forward to turning the page and starting on a new foot Monday morning. We cannot wait to get our students back in our buildings and get this school year truly underway!
Until then, please continue to keep our neighbors and all those impacted by the flooding in your thoughts and prayers.
Stay safe, Liberty Perry. We look forward to seeing everyone Monday!
Liberty Perry Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, August 13, due to the catastrophic rainfall and flooding experienced throughout our communities.
There will be no e-learning tomorrow. We simply want our students, staff, and families to focus on taking care of themselves and one another.
As our communities begin to assess the impact of this historic rainfall, please keep our neighbors and all those affected in your thoughts and prayers.
Stay safe, Liberty Perry.
Due to the catastrophic rainfall our area has received and additional heavy rain anticipated today, Liberty Perry Schools will dismiss early.
All students will be provided the opportunity to eat lunch before dismissal begins.
Dismissal Schedule:
Selma Elementary: Buses dismiss at 12:45 p.m.
Selma Middle School & Wapahani High School: Buses dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
Student drivers and parent pickups: May begin at 1:00 p.m., once buses are on the road.
Our goal is to have all students home and buses off the roads by approximately 2:15 p.m.
Students picked up early will be excused from any attendance issues. Students who need to remain at school will continue to be supervised until families are able to arrange pickup.
Thank you to our families for your understanding and flexibility. Please stay safe on the roads today.
Seeing our students, families, staff, donors, community partners, School Board members, and friends gathered together to celebrate this milestone was truly unforgettable. One of our favorite moments was looking out and seeing everyone filling the playground equipment behind the ribbon; a perfect reminder that this project was built by a community that shows up for kids.
This playground represents so much more than new equipment. It represents inclusion, belonging, and the belief that every child deserves a place to play, explore, and make memories alongside their peers.
This dream became a reality because of the generosity of our community. Thank you to our donors, grant partners, volunteers, contractors, and everyone who shared our story, encouraged our efforts, and supported this project from the very beginning. Every contribution, large and small, helped make this possible.
Now, the best part begins. We can't wait to watch children of all abilities laugh, play, and build friendships on this playground for years to come.
Together, we proved that when a community comes together, amazing things happen. ❤️
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School's calling, summer's done
No more sleeping past the sun
Goodbye pool, hello schoolwork!
You've been melting in the heat
Let's get you back into your seat
Pencils sharpened, backpack packed
Enroll today—we can't wait to see you!
Enroll at libertyperry.org
Indiana families have choices, and we are proud that so many choose Liberty-Perry.
Every Student Counts. Every Choice Matters.
Growing Minds, Building Futures.
Lockers waiting, shiny and clean
Schedules created, just for you
Pencils, folders, notebooks too—
Everything's set, what will you do?
Teachers smiling at the door,
Ready to help you learn and soar,
New supplies stacked up galore,
Adventure's calling—what's in store?
Don't delay, the time is near, Register now—your year is here!
Get prepared, have no fear, Back-to-school magic's finally here!
Enroll today at libertyperry.org
Growing Minds, Building Futures
The start of a brand new school year is just around the corner at Selma Middle School. It is set to be a year of exciting changes and incredible learning. Below are some dates and times of upcoming back to school events.
LPS Back to School Bash:
Friday August 7th from 5:00 - 8:00 at the Selma Ball Diamonds. Meet school staff and admin teams, free student activities, prizes, and giveaways.
6th Grade Orientation:
Tuesday, August 11th from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Parents are welcome to drop off their SMS 6th grader at the building for a short orientation. Students will have the chance to get into their lockers, meet with current NJHS students to lead them on a building tour, and to offer some middle school success tips. This is for 6th graders only and a student only event.
Back to School Night:
August 11th from 5:30 - 7:30. Doors will open at 5:15. All SMS grade level families are encouraged to attend this event with students. Everyone will meet first in the gymnasium. You will have a chance to walk your student’s schedule, meet each of their teachers, bring in and drop off supplies to classrooms and lockers, and gain information about class expectations, grading, communication, etc. Student schedules will have been made available at that point and you can bring a printed copy or access via Power School app.
8th Grade DC Trip Meeting:
Thursday, August 13th beginning at 6:30 in the WHS Auditorium. This meeting will be for families of any 8th grade student interested in going on the Washington, D.C. trip. Students are encouraged to attend this meeting as well.
Mark your calendars for the Back-to-School Bash!!! Don't miss your chance to dunk your favorite people. Dunk Tank roster is rolling out soon!
