A HUGE congratulations to Teytam McClellan and Taylor Manley for placing 4th at Educators Rising Nationals in the Pre-K Children’s Literature division! Competing against over 50 of the very best from across the country and earning a top-5 finish is nothing short of astounding. Your hard work, creativity, and passion for early literacy shone through, and we couldn’t be prouder of this amazing feat!
To all of our other national competitors: while the results may not have gone our way in every division, making it to nationals is itself a tremendous accomplishment. You represented us with excellence, dedication, and heart—and that is something to celebrate! We are so proud of each and every one of you.
National Recognition for Liberty’s Taylen Luster!
We are thrilled to share that Taylen Luster has placed 2nd in the nation in the 9th Grade French competition at the National BETA Convention in Orlando, Florida!
This is an outstanding accomplishment that reflects Taylen’s hard work, academic talent, and dedication. Competing—and placing—at the national level is no small feat, and we are incredibly proud of this achievement!
Taylen was one of eight Liberty students who earned the honor of attending this prestigious event, where top BETA members from across the country come together to compete, lead, and grow. Just being selected to attend the National BETA Convention is a mark of excellence—and Taylen’s performance truly raised the bar.
Way to go, Taylen! You’ve made Liberty and the entire MVBT community proud!
Our middle school summer school students had a great experience visiting West Plains Bank!
They received a behind-the-scenes tour, learned how a bank operates, and gained valuable financial knowledge. A big thank you to West Plains Bank for welcoming our students and investing in their future!
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
We know that summer break can be a challenging time for some families when it comes to putting meals on the table. Thankfully, there are resources available to help!
Here are two great options to ensure your children have access to healthy meals while school is out:
Summer EBT (Sun Bucks)
Families who qualify can receive additional grocery benefits to help buy food for their children this summer.
Summer Feeding Program (First Come First Serve)
Birch Tree Life360
Please share this information with anyone who might benefit. Let’s make sure no child goes hungry this summer!
Let’s hear it for five of our rockstar bus drivers who didn’t miss a single day during the 2024-2025 school year! Everyday they were there, with smiles, safe rides, and a whole lot of heart. We’re so lucky to have them on our team!
Good luck and safe travels!
A hardworking group of students have been busy all summer improving our school grounds and facilities as part of a summer work program. While the school is proud to serve as a worksite for this program, these students are employed and paid through the program itself—not by the school.
They’ve been tackling everything from landscaping to cleanup, putting in great effort—and it shows! Today, they took a quick break to snap a few pictures—some serious, some not so serious! Make no mistake—they’ve been all business when it comes to getting the job done.
We also want to thank Mr. Paul Whittier and Mr. Matthew Ledgerwood for supervising and supporting the team throughout the summer.
We appreciate their hard work and the pride they bring to our district. Thank you for making a difference this summer!
Now Hiring: 3 Route Bus Drivers
The Mountain View–Birch Tree R-III School District is seeking dependable and caring individuals to join our transportation team.
Details:
✔️ 3 openings available
✔️ Competitive pay
✔️ Part-time hours with benefits
✔️ CDL training available if needed
Help us safely transport our students to and from school each day. Apply today and make a difference in our community.
📞 Contact Ryan Chowning at 417-934-5408 for more information.
We would like to announce that Mercy St Francis will be providing free popcorn, once again at the first home football, volleyball and basketball games. The first volleyball game will be 9-2 V Licking, and the first football game will be 9-5 vs St James.
Congratulations to Gavin Reese, as he was selected to the 2025 All State baseball team. He also participated in the MSHSBCA All Star game where he was coached by his own "Coach" Richie Jester of the Liberty Eagles.
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
We are excited to bring back our summer skills camp!
Registration Link:
https://gformsapp.com/f/1DccYiHk8qqeLVm9R06KwvZHMC0KRA4dLbcktlwf9tYc/en/
We are looking for sponsors to help cover the cost of t-shirts and prizes. Your business or personal name will be printed on the camp shirts. Reach out to Coach Shelly Harrill to inquire or donate. Thank you!
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We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Shelly Mantel was officially sworn in today as the President of the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA)!
Shelly has faithfully served the Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District as a School Board Member for 14 years and will continue her commitment to our students and staff as Vice President of our local board.
Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, Shelly served as President-Elect of MSBA and now begins her term as President. The MSBA offices are located in Columbia, Missouri, and we are honored to have one of our own leading this prestigious statewide organization.
Also in attendance at the MSBA Summer Summit in Branson, Missouri, were Eric Wells, MVBT Board Member and MVBT Board Delegate, and Superintendent Lanna Tharp, who joined in celebrating this proud moment.
Please join us in congratulating President Shelly Mantel on this outstanding achievement and in thanking her for her continued dedication to public education across Missouri!
You can learn more about Missouri School Boards Association at https://www.mosba.org/.
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
Better Together – No Supplies Needed!
We’re early on purpose so you don’t waste any of your summer thinking about school supplies! Thanks to the generosity of our amazing Birch Tree and Mountain View communities, families will not need to purchase school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year. Let your friends know!
Extra generous donations last summer, along with a little help from the district, made it possible. Supplies are already being ordered and will be ready in classrooms when school starts in August.
Our awesome Back to School Kickoff Committee is already hard at work, and will be sharing more details about the event later this summer.
