Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District

Our kids in Life Skills have been having so much fun! Today, they folded and put away laundry they washed, made tortilla pizzas, played a few rounds of Uno while the pizzas baked, and even washed the dishes afterward. Two of our students also made a homemade caramel apple pie—and they said it was delicious! 🍎🥧 Learning life skills and making memories along the way! 💙❤️ #TheLMSWay

A Special i-Ready Drawing! Sponsored by Connolly Insurance, Ian Conway, and Nathan Robertson This year at LMS, our students have completed over 20,000 i-Ready lessons! What an amazing achievement! To celebrate, we held a special drawing—and we’re excited to announce our two $50 winners. 🎉 Congratulations to our lucky students! 🎉 And thank you to everyone who worked so hard to meet their i-Ready goals this year. Keep up the great work, Eagles! 💙❤️

This is Mr. Daniels. Due to the forecast of heavy storms tonight, we will not be asking parents to come in for SYNC night. We will hold a shortened version of SYNC night at LHS immediately following the 8th grade promotion ceremony. The 8th grade promotion will is being held at LMS tomorrow night beginning at 6:00pm (5/20/25).

Soccer districts, and baseball district have both been cancelled today. They will resume at the normal scheduled times tomorrow. The Liberty Eagles track team concluded their season Saturday in the sectional round at Mountain Grove. Although we had no state qualifiers, several student athletes set personal records, as well as the 4x100 team broke the school record again.

SYNC Night is Monday night, 5/19/25, for next year's incoming freshman (this year's 8th grade students) and their parents. During this time we will give you information about LHS and help you and your student fill out their schedule for their first year of high school. Due to our baseball team playing in the second round of districts, we will not be starting SYNC Night until 7:00pm. This will give any of our students and staff time to get back from the game in time to be there to help out. Thank you for understanding and we look forward to meeting each of you! Mr. Daniels

A Tie to Remember! At graduation last night, our seniors surprised Mr. Daniels by handing him one of his own ties as they crossed the stage—ties he’s worn throughout the years at school events, games, and special occasions. This final "prank" from our seniors was the perfect way to say “thank you” to a principal who’s been by their side every step of the way. Stay tuned for pictures from the ceremony. Congratulations, Class of 2025!

1st Place Goes to... Crumb and Get It! Congratulations to the 1st place winners of Liberty High School's Annual Food Truck Competition – Crumb and Get It! Their winning dish? A mouthwatering Blue Monster Cookie loaded with chocolate chip cookies, Oreos, and both white and chocolate chips. It was as delicious as it sounds! Other standout entries included: A flavorful taco topped with homemade pico Sweet and colorful confetti cupcakes Savory Asian honey chicken Every student brought their A-game with creative truck designs, thoughtful menus, and amazing food presentations. We are so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and culinary talents. Great job, Liberty students!

Students and staff are safe and have returned to class. We will continue to keep our eye on the weather.

Our area is under a tornado warning. All students are safe and secure, following tornado protocols in each building. Staff are sheltering with students. We might not be able to answer the phone during this time.

Tuesday OZH and MVBT will be doing our 2nd annual free sport and activity physical day . The providers will begin at each elementary around 8:15 to get the incoming 6th grade. They will then head the LHS where the LMS students will come over and then the HS students will get theirs. We are doing annual physicals for our students. This makes it much easier to keep track of.

Thank you, Mountain View Head Start!

BTE Spring Art Show – K–1 Spotlight! Our Kindergarten and 1st Grade artists created some truly amazing work this year. Check out the winners from each class! Kindergarten 1st – Raul Garza 2nd – Wade Nicholson 3rd – Jordan Dillard Honorable Mention – Huntleigh Rich 1st Grade – Mrs. Rutledge’s Class 1st – Khloe George 2nd – Eve Brake 3rd – Maxton Chaney Honorable Mention – Lily Chaney 1st Grade – Mrs. Owens’ Class 1st – Hunter Stark 2nd – Tate Frost-Gall 3rd – Josie Pulliam Honorable Mention – Cabe Dudley Best of Show: Hunter Stark – Fantastic job! We’re so proud of our youngest artists. Keep shining, BTE! #BTEArtShow #BTEProud

BTE Spring Art Show – 2nd & 3rd Grade Spotlight! Our amazing 2nd and 3rd graders impressed us all with their creativity and talent. Check out this year’s winners! 2nd Grade – Miss Henry’s Class 1st – Kye Sechrest 2nd – Gabriel Mawby 3rd – RD Gammon Honorable Mention – Nataleigh Nunn 2nd Grade – Mrs. Smith’s Class 1st – Makinlee Stark 2nd – Zander Smith 3rd – Rosie Chitwood Honorable Mention – Gwendolyn Stiver 3rd Grade – Mrs. Millard’s Class 1st – Ivy Kelly 2nd – Victoria Young 3rd – Easton Pringle Honorable Mention – Jessa Trolard 3rd Grade – Mrs. Carkhuff’s Class 1st – Ella Honeycutt 2nd – Oaklie Wallace 3rd – Tucker Smith Honorable Mention – Brantley Bettes Best of Show: Ivy Kelly – Incredible job! We’re so proud of every student who participated. Great work, BTE artists! #BTEArtShow #BTEProud

BTE Spring Art Show – 4th & 5th Grade Spotlight! Our 4th and 5th graders amazed us with their creativity and talent this year. Check out the winners from Mrs. Antrim’s and Mrs. Nicholson’s classes! 4th Grade – Mrs. Antrim’s Class 1st – Timberlynn Dailey 2nd – Lane Minnich 3rd – Cade Grandstaff Honorable Mention – Kaydence Harvel 5th Grade – Mrs. Nicholson’s Class 1st – Catalina Garza 2nd – Sophia Trolard 3rd – Peyton French Honorable Mention – Brilee Dillard Best of Show: Timberlynn Dailey – Outstanding work! We’re so proud of all our young artists. Way to go, BTE! #BTEArtShow #BTEProud

Today was a special day at Liberty Middle School! Students from Mountain View Elementary and Birch Tree Elementary came together to visit LMS, meet their future teachers, and take a tour of the building. Their future is so bright at LMS… they had to wear shades — which we happily provided! We are so excited to welcome this amazing group of students next year. The Eagle family just keeps getting stronger because we are better together! #TheLMSWay

Celebrating April’s Perfect Attendance Winners! We are so thankful when our students are at school—because every day counts! Congratulations to our April Perfect Attendance Winners! Your commitment to showing up and giving your best each day is something to be proud of. A big thank you to Trendy Threads and Lois Wood for generously donating the perfect attendance shirts. Your support helps us celebrate our students in a meaningful way! #TheLMSWay

Teacher Proud Tuesday Spotlight: Candra Martin We are thrilled to celebrate Candra Martin, our Teacher Proud Tuesday honoree for the month of May! Candra has dedicated 22 years to the students of our district, spending the majority of her career teaching kindergarten at Mountain View Elementary. For the past two years, she has taken on the vital role of Title I teacher, providing targeted reading and math interventions for K-2 students at both Mountain View Elementary and Birch Tree Elementary. Candra holds both a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Literacy from Missouri State University. She recently achieved certification as a Reading Specialist, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to fostering literacy development in our youngest learners. Through her use of evidence-based strategies, Candra ensures that every child—especially those who need a little extra support—has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and experience success in the classroom. Thank you, Candra, for your passion, dedication, and the impact you continue to make in the lives of our students!

Honoring Our Teacher of the Year! The Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District is thrilled to recognize an educator who exemplifies excellence in teaching and dedication to students. MVBT Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Janiece Wilbanks, 8th grade math teacher at Liberty Middle School! Mrs. Wilbanks is known for her incredible work ethic, high expectations, and the meaningful relationships she builds with her students. Her impact goes far beyond the classroom, and she is so deserving of this honor. She will be recognized at the School Board Meeting on Thursday, May 22 at 6 PM at Birch Tree Elementary. Join us in celebrating Mrs. Wilbanks for her outstanding contributions to our district!

Celebrating Our Rookie Teacher of the Year! Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District is proud to recognize outstanding new educators making a big impact in a short amount of time. This year’s Rookie Teacher of the Year is Ms. Kenzie Daniels, 7th grade social studies teacher at Liberty Middle School! Ms. Daniels brings energy, creativity, and a strong passion for student learning to her classroom every day. We are so proud to have her as part of #TheLMSWay and our district family. She will be honored at the School Board Meeting on Thursday, May 22 at 6 PM at Birch Tree Elementary. Help us congratulate Ms. Daniels on this well-earned recognition!

We are proud to celebrate our Staff of the Year! Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District is excited to honor our incredible team members who go above and beyond for our students and schools. Our Support Staff of the Year is Mrs. Kelli Smotherman! Kelli serves both the middle school and high school with dedication and care. We are grateful for everything she does to support our students and staff every day. She will be recognized at the School Board Meeting on Thursday, May 22 at 6 PM at Birch Tree Elementary. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Smotherman on this well-deserved honor!