LMS had a contest for the cover of our planner for the 24–25 school year. Students submitted ideas and the student body voted. Kinley Young was the winner with Noah Smith and William Crisel coming in 2nd and 3rd. We are so proud of our students!
Look at these 8th grade ELA i-Ready superstars enjoying their well-deserved Sonic drinks! Each of them tested out of the program! Amazing!
A huge congratulations to each and every one of you for your exceptional achievement. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off!
Talent Show Fundraiser! Support LMS and have a night of food and fun! We have talented students and staff! You will not be disappointed!
Today, we're taking a moment to celebrate two incredible individuals who are the heartbeat of our school - Kelli and Shauna! 🎉👏
They're the power duo behind the scenes, keeping everything running smoothly with their amazing organizational skills and unwavering dedication. 🌟 Whether it's answering calls, coordinating schedules, or just being there with a smile when we need it most, these two go above and beyond every single day. 💪
So, on this Administrative Professionals Day, let's show Kelli and Shauna some well-deserved appreciation! 🎉👏 Drop a comment below to share your thanks and let them know how wonderful they are!
During the months of March and April, LMS students have been competing in and i-Ready Math Madness! Eagle Time groups completed lessons to move through the bracket. 8th Grade Red Team was the champion! They will be awarded the trophy at our next assembly and enjoyed pizza provided by Connolly Insurance!
We’re thrilled to announce that not one, but TWO of our incredible teachers at MVBT have been awarded SWTRA Teacher of the Year! Join us in celebrating their dedication, passion, and outstanding contributions to education. Congratulations to Mrs Chambers and Mrs. Smotherman!
Tonight the Southwest Regional Teachers Association (MSTA) presented awards at the DoubleTree Convention Center, Springfield, MO.
Mrs. Rebeccah Smotherman, 2nd Grade Teacher at Mountain View Elementary, and Mrs. Kala Chambers, LHS English Teacher were presented with this special award!
(SWRTA announced three Teacher of the the Year awards, one to an Elementary (Pre-K thru 5th grade) one to a Middle School (6th - 8th grade) and one High School (9th thru 12th grade). All Educator of the Year category winners received a plaque, $500, and $100 to the educator’s CTA.)
🌟 Let's hear it for the Support Staff of the Year finalists from MountainView-Birch Tree School! 🎉 Their behind-the-scenes dedication keeps our schools running smoothly and our students thriving. 👏 Let's show them our appreciation for all they do! 🌟
🌟 Big cheers for our Rookie Teacher of the Year finalists from Mountain View-Birch Tree School! 🎉 These rising stars are already making a huge impact in the classroom, and we couldn't be prouder! 🍎 Let's give them a round of applause for their dedication and passion! 👏
LMS 8th Graders became teachers in American History. Students had to create their own lessons, notes, supplements, and assessments. Realizing how difficult and messy educating can be, students have walked away with a new respect for the profession of teaching! Mrs. Smith hopes a few of them will choose teaching as a career; some students have a natural gift!
🏆 Drumroll, please! 🥁 Presenting the finalists for Teacher of the Year from Mountain View-Birch Tree School District!🌟 Congratulations to these exceptional educators who inspire and shape young minds every day! 🍎 Let's celebrate their dedication and hard work! 🎉
Our Teacher of the Month for March is Mrs. Desi Smith, Special Education Teacher at Liberty High School! She was selected by her peers as an exemplary teacher! Below are all of the things that her peers had to say about her. -Mrs. Smith always has a warm disposition to students and staff. She makes everyone feel welcome and is always willing to lend a helping hand. -She is an amazing teacher. She is always willing to help anyone and everyone. -Mrs. Smith has taken on a new coaching role this year. On top of her regular case load, she has willingly given up her prep period during season to help her team be successful. She has also continued to give up her prep period for the remainder of the year to help fill a void that we have in 7th hour. This creates extra work on her part either before or after school and it is appreciated from my office. -Desi is wonderful at what she does. I never hear her complain about anything. She has a great attitude and is a great joy to work with. She is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. -Desi always has a positive attitude. She always has a smile on her face and is an extremely hard worker. -Mrs. Smith is a very dedicated teacher and spends a great deal of time working with her Sped students to ensure they receive instruction and support. Desi brought the District Title home for our basketball girls, and didn't skip a beat in her academic duties. Amazing teacher and mentor for our students. From ALL of us at MVBT, thank you, Mrs. Smith! We appreciate you!! Thank you Lois Wood and Beyond Blessed Creations for donating the basket!
Mrs. Caitlyn Cooper will be joining the LMS team next year. Caitlyn is currently a paraprofessional at MVE. She will be teaching seventh grade social studies.
Welcome to the team, Caitlyn!
Logan Herring, a West Plains native, will be beginning his teaching career at LMS. Logan will be teaching 7th grade science.
Congratulations, Logan!
Joining the LMS team is MVBT alumni Kenzie Daniels. Kenzie will be the Title I math paraprofessional. Math is her passion, and we are grateful that she has joined our team to help our students.
Congratulations, Kenzie!
Ms. Amanda Pasay will be joining LMS as a special education teacher. She will be an amazing addition to LMS and our team is excited for her to join us. Congratulations, Amanda!
Come join the MVBT team!
Today was our Signing Day at LMS! We are excited about our new team members. We will be showcasing them for the next few days!
Mrs. Shauna Wells will be our new eighth grade science teacher. She is currently our smiling face in the front office at LMS. She is eager to get into the classroom and educate our students! Although she will be hard to replace in the front office, we are excited about this new direction!
Congratulations, Shauna!
The Board of Education welcomed its two new board members at tonight's monthly board meeting. Pictured is Gaylon Noble & Mike Smith taking their oath as part of the process to officially be sworn in as board members. Welcome to the team! 🦅
Students and Parents in grades 3-8: You are invited to watch ‘Wonder’ at LMS on Friday, April 26, from 6-8.
Bring a blanket, pillow, or bag chair! We will be watching it on the big screen.
Everyone will receive popcorn, and the concession stand will be open to serve other snacks and drinks. Come join us for a night of choosing kindness, appreciating everyone for who they are, and true friendship!
We're celebrating #TeacherProudTuesday today! We want to recognize Mr. Jackson Conner, MVE/BTE PE teacher. Coach Conner was nominated and these kind words were shared about him. "Coach Conner has this calm demeanor, but he truly enjoys what he is doing. The students look up to him. At BTE, they dressed like him...even with the mustache." Another nomination said, "I am nominating Coach Conner because he uses his role as a coach to form bonds with students. Having an awesome coach can be the reason some students want to be at school. I have watched this create a love for physical education in students where there was previously no passion for it. I also feel that in a technological era, igniting a passion for exercise can be difficult, but Coach is up for the challenge! Thank you so much, Coach! Your had work does not go unnoticed." MVBT is thankful for the impact that the PE coaches have on all of the students!!
