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Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent discusses schedule switch ahead of new school year
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points Further details about the schedule switch and the district's plans are available from Liberty Hill ISD, as reported by local news sources. Liberty Hill ISD is preparing for the new school year with a change in schedule.
Liberty Hill ISD is preparing for the new school year with a change in schedule. The district is switching to a traditional five-day school week.
The district's superintendent, Travis Motal, has discussed this change, as well as the district's rapid enrollment growth. Additionally, Motal talked about the upcoming opening of new campuses.
Further details about the schedule switch and the district's plans are available from Liberty Hill ISD, as reported by local news sources.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
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