There will be no school today, Tuesday, January 9. Although most roads are clear this morning, there is a potential for additional snowfall and high wind gusts. To avoid an early dismissal, we will be closed all day. Thank you for your patience as we navigate through this unpredictable winter storm.
Basketball at Ava tonight has been canceled, due to the potential threat of slick conditions.
A great day for basketball and recognizing one of the great teams from the area. The 1988 Liberty Eagles.
Games are still on for today. The Liberty Legends Shootout will begin at 11am.
The boys basketball game at Licking tonight has been canceled due to incoming weather.
Let's talk about the FAFSA📑💰
The soft launch for the FAFSA is LIVE now.
The form takes about 30 to 45 minutes to complete if you have all the parts and pieces you need.
1. FSA IDs for all contributors - remember it takes 3 to 5 business days to process that request as the Dept of ED & Social Security must verify identity information. (See comments regarding who are contributors)
2. For parents without SSNs - there is a way to verify and validate your identity to obtain an FSA ID - follow the process steps and it may take as many as 10 days - heard one point on that but mostly it is same 3 to 5 business days.
3. Tax data for Contributors from 2022.
4. Remember NO college will receive any data from the Simplified FAFSA until the end of January 2024; so, the colleges will revise their deadlines for you.
THIS SATURDAY, January 6th is the West Plains Bank Liberty LEGENDS Shootout! Come out & enjoy a full day of basketball & halftime games at Liberty High School! 🦅
The next ACT is February 10th, 2024 at Liberty High School, the deadline to register before a late fee is this Friday, Jan. 5th. If you are interested in signing up for the Feb ACT and need help please email me and I will help get you registered. (awatts@liberty.mvbt.k12.mo.us)
**There is a $5 gift voucher to use towards registration for any February, April, June, or July 2024 ACT
date. This voucher is available until January 22, 2024 —
Voucher Code: FEB-NAT-PVO-FF
**Remember if you qualify for FREE/REDUCED lunch you are eligible for up to 4 vouchers to take the exam for FREE! (Take advantage of this, and if you don't know if you are ask me I can tell you) To sign up go to ACT.ORG, create an account, and register for the Dec. 9th exam here at Liberty. (**I can help you with this if you need help)
If you are taking the ACT and you think that you want to participate in an extracurricular activity in college, please add NCAA (code 9999) to the schools where you want to receive your ACT scores.
If you think that you might be eligible for the Bright Flight scholarship (score a 32 to qualify for up to $3,000 or a 31 to qualify for up to $1,000.) As of last year, the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development started recognizing Superscores for Bright Flight eligibility. In order to have your score sent to MDHEWD, students need to enter the following code when registering for the ACT: code 2379. Students can go back into their account after testing to add this code, but ACT will charge a small fee to do so. Avoid that fee by entering the code now.
The MVBT December Teacher of the Month is Mrs. Carolyn Duckett, MVE Elementary Teacher!
Carolyn is one of the most dedicated educators I know! She is 100% here for our students and meets them where they are at not where she wants them to be. She pours herself, tirelessly might I add, into our school. From early morning tutoring to after school tutoring to keeping our school looking beautiful, she is a regular His Girl Friday. The students love and respect her, and most importantly know they are safe with her to be who they are. She is an asset to MVE!
Carolyn does it all. She shows up early, is always prepared(even makes sure her co-workers are prepared by assisting them any way they need). She creates an inviting classroom environment for her students that makes them WANT to come to school. She compassionate, but stern when the time calls for it. She is constantly coming up with enriching lessons that allow all of her students to become engaged with their learning. And after ALL that she stays after school (as a custodian) to clean up our classrooms and prepare ALL of us for the next day. She is a rock star and deserves this award!
She truly cares for her students, not just academically but emotionally as well. She understands her students and empathizes with them.
Carolyn is rocking it! Just walk past her classroom and you’ll see what a fun learning environment she is creating. She is making math fun for kids in some very creative ways!
I am nominating Mrs. Duckett because I know without a doubt she loves each and every one of her students like they are her own. She is the main reason my oldest son loves school.
She LOVES her class/students, she loves her fellow coworkers, and she loves our building. This is always showing in the things she does.
I am nominating her because she is amazing, enthusiastic, focused, organized, and an exceptional teacher. She comes in early and stays late. Every morning when I walk in she has a classroom full of kids having a good time, excited to learn. I see them engaged in hands on learning as I walk by and it makes me smile because I know she loves what she gets to do everyday.
Carolyn is a consummate professional. She is always early and prepared for the day. She creates a variety of opportunities for her students to both learn information as well as be successful. She is an excellent collaborator and is always down to do anything for our team and our kiddos.
Carolyn is a total delight to work with! She is always prepared above and beyond what's expected. She is here early every morning and stays late every evening. She cares so deeply for her students and is constantly finding ways to reach them to make a difference. She is an asset to MVE!
Carolyn always goes above and beyond for her kids. She loves what she does and creates a loving, engaging, learning environment for her students.
Carolyn goes above and beyond as a classroom teacher, and then chooses to work a partial shift as a night custodian. Her motivation and hard work is noticeable and I just want her to know she's appreciated!
Thank you, Angel Garden, for providing the December MVBT Teacher of the Month gift!
Liberty boys and girls both had good showings during their holiday tournaments! Liberty girls fought hard but fell short to Norwood in the 3rd place game of the Mtn. Grove tournament. Reagan Wells was named to the all-tournament team. Liberty boys defeated Norwood in the Championship game of the Cabool tournament. Carter Pruett and Alex Tune made the all-tournament team and Terrell Gaines was the tournament MVP. Congrats to all the girls, boys, and coaches on your successes this week!
Great tournaments for both the boys and girls. Congratulations to the boys, as they take the Cabool tournament championship tonight with a win over Norwood.
If you haven't been using the MVBT app, it's a great time to get connected. You can access events, news, school closings, and much more. The MVBT app can be accessed in English or Spanish. Find it on the Apple App Store or on Google Play!
Girls take on Norwood today at 1:00 in the Mountain Grove tournament, they will be playing for 3rd place.
Boys, will play for the championship of the Cabool tournament, at 6:30 vs Norwood.
Good luck to both groups.
One crucial aspect that significantly influences our students' academic journey is regular school attendance. The second semester offers a fresh start and a chance for all of us to pursue excellence!
Our attendance average for 1st Semester is 93.72%. Last year, at the end of 1st Semester, our attendance average was 91.98%. Keep showing up, Eagles! Every day matters!
(Parents, we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and absences may be necessary on occasion. However, by making a conscious effort to prioritize school attendance, you are investing in your child's future success.)
Boys and girls both win again yesterday in their respective tournaments. Both teams will play today, girls at 4, vs Licking, in Mountain Grove. The boys will also play Licking at 7:30 in Cabool.
2 nice wins for the basketball teams yesterday. Today, the girls will be back in action in Mountain Grove at 2:30. The boys in Cabool at 7:30.
Good luck today to both the boys and girls basketball teams participating in Christmas tournaments. Girls play at 1:00 in Mountain Grove, boys at 6:00 in Cabool.
Classes and clubs had fun with our annual Christmas Tree contest at Liberty High School! Thank you to our sponsors (Barn Hollow. CHAMPS' FITNESS, and The Anchor)! We have a great community always willing to pitch in and help out in all aspects of school.
The Local VFW award the winners of the Patriot's Pen Essay Contest during the LMS assembly today. Daniel Goff and Jim Gould presented over 100 students and one teacher with awards. Ms. Mitzie Pennycuick was presented with an outstanding citizenship award. Morgan Smith won first place and also won at the district level. Her paper will be judged at the state level! Aubree Zitter won second place, and Kyntleigh Karr won third place. We are so proud of our students and Ms. P! Thank you to the VFW.
Congratulations to Liberty High School 2023-2024 early graduates!
Megan Kaut will be attending the LPN program at Southern Missouri Technical Institute starting in January. In 2025, she plans to attend MSU to become an RN. After completing her education, Megan plans to become a Labor and Delivery Nurse.
Brady Parker plans to become a certified electrician and home inspector. Parker plans to move to Colorado to work for his Dad's company, Western Sky Home Inspections.
Julia Mounce will be attending Missouri State University-West Plains for her Associate of Applied Science Degree starting in January.
Jaykeb Gibson plans to pursue education at a Technical School in Missouri to become an Auto Mechanic.
Nakota Leavitt plans to pursue a Nursing degree at MSU-WP. After becoming an RN, Nakota plans to work in the pediatric department.
Ruger Owens plans to continue in the workforce full time with Walmart while saving money for his future.
Madison Matthews plans to continue in the workforce while continuing to take courses with Missouri State University-West Plains in January. Madison plans to obtain her Associates Degree in General Studies.
Congratulations!!!
