Liberty College & Career Academy

Liberty College & Career Academy We are open to all Liberty County School System high school students grades 9-12.

Created by a start-up charter under the Georgia Charter Schools Act, Liberty College & Career Academy operates with the consultation of an Advisory Board of Directors.

🎬 DOUBLE SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎬We're excited to share that TWO productions from Liberty College & Career Academy's Fi...
06/18/2026

🎬 DOUBLE SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎬

We're excited to share that TWO productions from Liberty College & Career Academy's Film Program have been officially selected for the New York Lift-Off Film Festival!

🏆 IMPLANT
A chilling science-fiction thriller exploring the dangers of technology, control, and the limits of scientific ambition. Written by LCCA student collective.

🏆 TEARS RUN RED
A powerful psychological drama following a young man haunted by guilt, regret, and the devastating consequences of cruelty. Written by Nevaeh Hayes & Jordan Morgan.

The Lift-Off Global Network is known for discovering and promoting emerging filmmakers from around the world, making this recognition especially meaningful for our students and program.

These selections continue an incredible festival season for our young filmmakers, whose work has now earned recognition from festivals across the United States and internationally.

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and student filmmakers who helped bring these stories to life. We are honored to have both films representing Liberty County on an international stage.

🎬🏆 BACK-TO-BACK INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆🎬The Liberty College & Career Academy Audio-Video Technology & Film Program is ...
06/16/2026

🎬🏆 BACK-TO-BACK INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆🎬

The Liberty College & Career Academy Audio-Video Technology & Film Program is proud to announce a remarkable achievement on the international film festival circuit.

Our Spring 2025 student film, TEARS RUN RED, was awarded Best Student Film at the March season of the FusionFilm International Film Festival - located in Los Angeles, California.

Now, our Spring 2026 student film, TRUDY, has earned the very same distinction, winning Best Student Film in the festival's July season.

While we are incredibly proud of both films individually, this accomplishment represents something even bigger than two awards. It demonstrates a sustained tradition of excellence in student filmmaking. Two consecutive productions, created by two different groups of students in two different school years, have been recognized by an international panel of judges as the top student films in competition.

TEARS RUN RED challenged audiences with a powerful story about bullying, guilt, and the consequences of our choices. TRUDY explored love, sacrifice, resilience, and hope through a moving story set in coastal Georgia during the 1850s.

These awards recognize far more than the finished films. They honor the writing, directing, cinematography, editing, sound design, production management, acting, and teamwork that our students brought to every stage of the filmmaking process.

For our students, this achievement proves that stories created in a high school classroom can compete successfully on an international stage. Their work has been viewed, judged, and celebrated alongside projects from filmmakers around the world.

Congratulations to every cast member, crew member, and student filmmaker who helped make these projects possible. You have established a legacy that future LCCA filmmakers will strive to continue.

🏆 BEST STUDENT FILM — March Season
🎥 TEARS RUN RED

🏆 BEST STUDENT FILM — July Season
🎥 TRUDY

🌎 FusionFilm International Film Festival

Last week, Liberty College & Career Academy proudly sent four students to Atlanta to compete at the SkillsUSA National L...
06/12/2026

Last week, Liberty College & Career Academy proudly sent four students to Atlanta to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference after earning state gold medals earlier this year. Cassidy Roberts represented LCCA in Baking and Pastry, while Carley Althouse, Marcel Stewart, and Jaron West competed in Occupational Health and Safety against the top students from across the nation.

Competing on the national stage is a tremendous accomplishment and provided our students with an invaluable opportunity to showcase their skills, gain experience, and represent both our school and Georgia. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and professionalism throughout the competition. Congratulations to these outstanding students for reaching this level of achievement. LCCA looks forward to building on this success and returning next year bigger and stronger!

A great evening celebrating Mrs. Sonja Duncan, LCSS Executive Director of Special Programs, nominated for the GACTE Life...
06/10/2026

A great evening celebrating Mrs. Sonja Duncan, LCSS Executive Director of Special Programs, nominated for the GACTE Lifetime Achievement Award, for her 40+ years of CTAE teaching and service, and Ms. Tracie Chavis, LCCA Teaching as a Profession program specialist, nominated for the Teacher Educator of the Year Award, for leading, educating, and encouraging the next generation of educators! Congratulations to both on your nominations!

Students enjoyed learning photography skills and using Canon cameras to capture and edit beautiful images during our LCC...
06/06/2026

Students enjoyed learning photography skills and using Canon cameras to capture and edit beautiful images during our LCCA Innovation Summer Camp: Photography "Lights, Camera, and Creativity".

Liberty County School System Scholars Accept Apprenticeships with Gulfstream - Liberty College and Career Academy is pr...
06/06/2026

Liberty County School System Scholars Accept Apprenticeships with Gulfstream - Liberty College and Career Academy is proud to celebrate three outstanding members of the Liberty County School System Class of 2026 who have accepted prestigious apprenticeship opportunities with Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah!
Congratulations to:
✅ Malachi Anderson
✅ Anthony Gordon Jr.
✅ Michael Paleo (not pictured)
All three students are proud graduates of Bradwell Institute High School and are taking the next step toward rewarding careers in one of the region's most respected industries.
This achievement represents exactly what workforce development is all about—creating pathways that connect education, industry, and opportunity. Through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to student success, these young men are beginning careers that will provide valuable hands-on experience, industry credentials, and long-term professional growth.
On behalf of Liberty College and Career Academy, I would like to extend sincere appreciation to Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah and Rashee Ferguson, Workforce Development Specialist, for investing in our students and helping develop the next generation of skilled professionals.
Special thanks also to:
• Debra Lawson and Terrie Sellers, Savannah Technical College Liberty Campus Administrators
• Dr. Mary Ryan, Principal, Bradwell Institute High School
• Djamala Goodwin, LCCA Work-Based Learning Coordinator
• Elisia Scott, LCCA Dual Enrollment Coordinator
• Dr. Carla Foley, LCCA Director of High School Programs
• Debra Frazier, Superintendent of Schools, Liberty County School System
The success of these students demonstrates the power of collaboration between K-12 education, higher education, and industry partners. Together, we are creating opportunities that prepare students not only for graduation, but for successful careers and bright futures.
At Liberty College and Career Academy, our mission remains clear: to provide students with meaningful experiences, industry connections, and workforce opportunities that lead to high-demand, high-wage careers right here in our region.
Congratulations again to Malachi, Anthony, and Michael. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and look forward to watching you succeed at Gulfstream Aerospace!

— Roland Van Horn
CEO/Principal
Liberty College and Career Academy http://edne.tw/n1019963

ANOTHER OFFICIAL SELECTION! LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA🎥 TRUDY EARNS OFFICIAL SELECTION AT THE INDEPENDENT SHORTS AWARDS 🎥Wh...
06/05/2026

ANOTHER OFFICIAL SELECTION!
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

🎥 TRUDY EARNS OFFICIAL SELECTION AT THE INDEPENDENT SHORTS AWARDS 🎥

What started as a classroom project in Southeast Georgia is now being recognized on the international festival stage.

We are excited to announce that TRUDY, the student-produced historical drama from Liberty College & Career Academy, has been named an Official Selection of the Independent Shorts Awards, one of the world's most recognized monthly competitions for independent filmmakers. The festival receives submissions from filmmakers across the globe and celebrates excellence in directing, acting, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, and production design.

Set in coastal Georgia in 1858, TRUDY tells the story of an enslaved couple, Trudy and Amos, as they confront the heartbreaking reality of family separation. Running just under fifteen minutes, the film was written, produced, filmed, and edited through Liberty College & Career Academy's Film Program, giving students a rare opportunity to create a professional-level narrative production from concept to completion.

What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that TRUDY was created by high school students working alongside local actors, community partners, and volunteers who shared a commitment to authentic storytelling. Every scene challenged our students to develop skills in filmmaking, leadership, collaboration, historical research, and creative problem-solving.

Directed by Xaimary Torres Ortiz, Liberty College & Career Academy's Class of 2026 Valedictorian, TRUDY continues to build momentum on the festival circuit and bring attention to the talent and dedication of student filmmakers in Georgia.

We are incredibly proud of our cast, crew, supporters, and community partners who helped make this achievement possible. Their work is proving that powerful stories can come from anywhere—even a high school film program in Hinesville, Georgia.

LCCA Summer Innovation Camp ended Thursday with our Youth Workplace Readiness Initiative participants visiting Publix an...
06/05/2026

LCCA Summer Innovation Camp ended Thursday with our Youth Workplace Readiness Initiative participants visiting Publix and the Hyundai Metaplant, our Scrub Camp participants touring Liberty Regional Medical Center, and Innovation Camp participants showing their talents in Culinary, Photography, STEM, Graphic Design, Engineering, Animation and Construction!

We had a great week and are already looking forward to next year!

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