Join MVBT in celebrating our Teacher of the Year nominees! These outstanding educators go above and beyond to support students, build relationships, and make learning come alive. We’re proud to recognize their excellence and dedication!
MVBT is excited to celebrate our Rookie of the Year nominees! These amazing educators have five or fewer years in the classroom and are already making a big impact. Their passion, creativity, and dedication are inspiring!
It is that time of the year when we nominate our staff for our "of the Year" awards.
Our support staff work so hard to support the staff and students at MVBT.
Birch Tree Elementary is Ready to Rock the MAP!!!
“Happy Secretary’s Day, to BTE’s Brook Miley!!
Your warm smile, kind heart, and incredible organizational skills keep our school running smoothly every single day. You’re the first face students and families see, and you make everyone feel welcome and cared for. We appreciate you more than words can say!”
We love our LHS secretaries! They keep everything run smooth and on time! Thank you!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Destiny and Kellie!
These two are the heartbeat of Liberty Middle School! From greeting everyone with a smile to juggling all the behind-the-scenes tasks that keep our school running smoothly, Destiny and Kellie do it all—and they do it with grace, patience, and a whole lot of heart.
We appreciate you today and every day!
#TheLMSWay
GOAT Alert!
Mrs. Wilbanks has passed the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) award to none other than Ms. Shelby Yarber!
“I chose Shelby Yarber for the GOAT award because she truly cares about her students and wants all of them to succeed. Her willingness to do whatever she can to help others, her passion for wanting students to understand math, and her creativity in making math exciting for her students shows that she deserves this award.”
Way to go, Ms. Yarber! Your dedication and energy make a difference every day.
#TheLMSWay
Our Life Skills class has been busy (and tasty) lately!
We made sour grapes last week for a sweet and tangy snack, followed by pepperoni pizza roll-ups in the air fryer—quick, crispy, and delicious!
And we broke in our brand-new griddle with some golden, gooey grilled cheese sandwiches. Learning life skills never tasted so good!
#TheLMSWay
Congratulations to Liberty Eagle Gavin Reese, he and the Eagles with a nice win over Alton yesterday. Gavin threw a no hitter, complete game, 95 pitches.
Another milestone reached—2,000 more IReady reading lessons completed!
We celebrated with a drawing today, and an amazing 7th grader took home a $50 gift card courtesy of Connolly Insurance. A huge thank you to Connolly Insurance for supporting academics and encouraging our students to keep growing.
#TheLMSWay
Taher Meal Choices - VOTE!
Some images from last weekend's softball tournament in Willow Springs, and congratulations to Skye Daniels for making the all tournament team. Girls also took a trip to watch Mizzou softball.
New school record in the women's triple jump. Congratulations to Liberty Eagle Jade Acklin.
Congratulations to the Liberty Eagles 4X100 team as they set the school record today in the West Plains relays.
There will be no school tomorrow or Monday for Easter Break.
We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, April 22.
Enjoy the short break and have a wonderful Easter weekend!
Teacher Leader Spotlight!
We’re proud to celebrate one of our incredible educators, Susan Thomlinson, who recently presented at the MAEA Conference in Columbia! Art educators from across Missouri came together for workshops, best practices, and professional learning opportunities—and Susan was right in the middle of it all.
She led a hands-on studio workshop titled “Nature Sculptures,” sharing her expertise and creativity with fellow art teachers. Susan also participated in a variety of professional development sessions, continuing to grow as both an educator and artist.
Way to go, Mrs. Thomlinson! Thank you for representing our school and inspiring others through your leadership and passion for the arts!
#TheLMSWay
Our Lifetime Sports class took their learning to the lake today! Students traveled to Sims Valley Lake to put their fishing skills to the test, then made a stop at Buck Hollow to try their luck at another fishing hole. While there were no big catches to brag about—and definitely no feast—it was still a day full of fun, fresh air, and great memories.
Sometimes it’s not about the fish, but the experience!
Breaking News from Liberty Middle School!
Good afternoon Liberty Eagles! We interrupt your regularly scheduled day with a GOAT—Greatest of All Time—alert!
This just in. Mrs. Janiece Wilbanks has been spotted soaring above the math department, cape flying, calculator in hand. That’s right—Mrs. Moore has officially passed the GOAT trophy to the one and only Mrs. Wilbanks, and for good reason!
Her classroom is a hub of creativity and innovation where every student finds their groove, whether through independent practice, collaborative group work, book work, or solving problems on the board. She has something for everyone. But it doesn’t stop there. Her classroom superpowers include patience, kindness, and a deep understanding of her students’ needs.
Janiece doesn’t just teach math—she teaches with heart. She shows up for her students in and out of the classroom, and her dedication doesn’t go unnoticed.
Congratulations Mrs. Wilbanks! You are officially the GOAT!
We will be hosting our annual Title I Spring Meeting on Tuesday, April 30, and we’d love for our staff, teachers, and parents to join us! To make it as convenient as possible, we are offering two meeting times – please feel free to attend the one that best fits your schedule.
