Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District

Mountain View-Birch Tree Hosts MSBA Region 15 Meeting!** 📣 Last night, we had the pleasure of hosting the Missouri School Boards Association Region 15 meeting, bringing together several board members from neighboring school districts. The theme for the evening was all about school spirit. Our Liberty High School cheerleaders kicked off the event with some spirited dances that set the tone for the night. Attendees enjoyed a fun mix of games, dinner, and plenty of opportunities to collaborate and connect with one another. We’re grateful to everyone who came out and made the event such a success! The MVBT had the most board member attendees, winning $250 towards a scholarship fund!

Volleyball Jamboree tonight vs Winona and Mountain Grove here at 5:30. There is no admission. There will be 3 matches, each team playing each other. The volleyball regular season opener will be Sept 5th vs West Plains at home. Junior high volleyball begins on Sept 9th at West Plains.

🏊‍♂️ Liberty Middle School Kicks Off the Year with a Splash!🏊‍♀️ Our Lifetime Sports class is diving right into the school year by starting with one of our all-time favorite activities—swimming! 🌊 We're thrilled to see our students developing skills that will last a lifetime while having fun and staying active. Swimming not only promotes physical fitness but also builds confidence and teamwork. Here's to a fantastic year ahead, filled with exciting sports and lifelong memories. Go Eagles! 🦅

Bank of Birch Tree, Branch of Alton Bank, would like to congratulate the following winners of their Chromebook give away at the Back to School event on August 13th. Birch Tree Elementary: Mabry Honeycutt Mountain View Elementary: Makayla Ernst Liberty Middle School: Brooke Pierson Liberty High School : Makia Bond Thank you, Bank of Birch Tree!

This is a reminder that school will be in session tomorrow, marking our last Monday of attendance until December 9. During the first two weeks of school, our teachers spend a lot of time setting the stage for a successful year, so it's crucial that your child attends every day. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate student to serve as a Student Representative on the Board of Education! This is a unique chance to be the voice of your peers and contribute to important decisions that shape our school district. If you are interested in making a difference and representing your fellow students, we encourage you to attend the Board of Education meeting on September 19 at 6:00 at Birch Tree Elementary. More information will be provided at that meeting. After observing the open session meeting, you can decide if you would like to apply for this unique role. Applications will be available on September 20 and are due on October 4. After careful consideration of the applications, the student representative will be selected by the Superintendent, with input from district administrators and the Board of Education. The representative will be announced on October 11 and will begin serving on October 12. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to lead and serve! Parents, Teachers, and Community Members, please encourage students to consider this leadership opportunity!

First few days at Liberty Middle School are in the books! 🦅📖 We’ve been so busy diving into the year that we haven’t had much time for photos—but that’s because we’re focused and having a blast! Here’s to a great start and even better days ahead!

We are extending the deadline to apply for a seat on our Eagle Community and Parent Advisory Committee for the 2024-2025 school year. We are in the process of reviewing applications and will be forming the committee soon. You can find more information on the form. Apply here: https://forms.gle/E9YbzDUwtLuicWEBA

You can receive $120 per child through Missouri SuN Bucks to help cover grocery costs! It's a simple way to give your family a boost, but you need to apply by August 31 to qualify. Don't miss out! Apply here: https://www.healthytogether.co/onboarding/missouri-sun-bucks

We are incredibly grateful to our community sponsors for their generous support in providing student planners for all of our MVBT students! These planners will not only help our students stay organized but also include essential school handbook information to guide them throughout the year. A big thank you to Barn Hollow, Simmons Bank, Mercy Clinic, and Roberts Flooring for investing in our students' success and making this possible! (All students have planners that look similar to the LHS planner pictured below.).

A Liberty High School business, Busy Hands, has expanded their business to include a car wash! Give Mrs. Wilhelm a call to make an appointment!

Football Jamboree Friday night in Sarcoxie 6:30 PM. Football regular season begins Friday Aug 30 at home vs Strafford.

Volleyball meet the team event Thursday at 5:30. Admission will be water, gatorade, or a sports drink . Come out and meet the 2024 Liberty Eagles Volleyball.

We're thrilled to welcome all our Liberty Eagles back to school tomorrow at 7:50 AM! Go to our website to stay connected: https://home.liberty.mvbt.k12.mo.us/

Attention, Class of 2025!

Shyanna Bayless, a Special Education teacher at Mountain View Elementary, has been selected as a recipient of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association’s grant! Shyanna was awarded $500 to use for her classroom, which will help to enhance the learning experience for her students. This award was presented to her this week by Ms. Jennifer Young from the MRTA. Thank you, Mrs. Bayless, for your hard work and for making a huge positive impact in the lives of your students!

Yesterday, we kicked off the new school year with a big thank you to our incredible Liberty Eagle custodians/maintenance team and our district's mechanic! They’ve been putting in countless hours over the summer, working to make sure our buildings and buses are in top shape. They took a well-deserved lunch break to celebrate all their efforts. We appreciate everything they do to create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students and staff.

Liberty Football “Meet the Team” Night Come check out the 2024 Liberty Eagles football team as they have their annual “Meet the Team” night. Tomorrow night, August 16th from 6:00-8:15. Donations of water, gatorade, or snacks (peanut butter crackers, granola bars, etc.) at entry will be appreciated but not required. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you there! Also please remember to share the Instagram post on the T Mobile Friday Night lights @mvbt_liberty @tmobile #FN5GL

Please share! We will be giving away one TV in each building on August 23! In order to be entered in the drawing, you must complete the Free and Reduced Lunch form online or a paper copy. Please log into your Lumen parent portal and complete all the back to school forms, including the lunch form. It's quick and easy! Regardless of whether you think you might qualify, please complete the form to be entered in the drawing.

**Heartfelt Thanks to Our Back to School Kickoff Committee ❤️** We want to thank the amazing ladies on our Back to School Kickoff Committee. Your dedication and countless hours of planning, shopping for school supplies, and setting everything up made this year's kickoff the best ever! Seeing the smiles on our students' faces and the excitement in our community is because of your hard work and passion. You went above and beyond to ensure everything was just right, and it showed. We are so grateful to each of you for your commitment to our students and our district. Your efforts are deeply appreciated, and we couldn't have done it without you!