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!!!
The staff at Liberty Middle School want to wish everyone a joyful and blessed Christmas Break! We will see you next year!
From Superintendent to Spanish teacher to chef - his story unfolds in the classroom. With a wealth of leadership behind him, Dr. Christensen turned to teaching Spanish at LHS this year. Today, his class enjoyed homemade sopapillas!
Due to a fatal accident involving a Logan Rogersville student yesterday, the basketball game there tonight has been postponed. We will let everyone know when there is a date for rescheduling.
LMS is 'sew' fun! Our students have been learning to sew in Mrs. Barnes' FACS class.
LHS National Honor Society celebrated Christmas this morning by having pancakes together! They also chose to buy gifts for several students in our district to be distributed by the counselors in each building.
The Liberty Science Department had their 1st Science Fair on December 9th. There were many great projects the kids came up with. Thank you to the teachers and students for all working so hard!
Cheers to incredible students for leveling up their math skills in i-Ready! From mastering fractions to conquering algebra, they've crushed their stretch goals! To celebrate, Connolly Insurance purchased Sonic drinks for all of them! We are sipping and celebrating at LMS! Here's a big 'Congratulations' to all of our Math Masters!
Let's talk about growth again!! LMS students making 50% or more growth on their reading diagnostic were treated to hot chocolate today. We are so proud of their hard work!
Royal Publishing is working on the programs for the West Plains Bank Liberty Legends Shootout on January 6th. Local vendors, you may be contacted about advertising in this program. Each team that is coming to the shootout will have their own page with their local businesses as page sponsors. We just wanted to clarify, if anyone has received a call.
The City of Mountain View & MVBT Schools recently finalized a long-term lease agreement with the Herb Henry Baseball Complex that allows the school district to make facility improvements moving forward. In the coming months, you will see improvements being made to benefit students & patrons alike. We want to thank Mayor Krasuski & the City Council for helping facilitate the partnership. We value the relationships we have with our communities. Pictured L to R: Assistant Superintendent Ryan Chowning, Mayor Krasuski, and Asst. Principal/Activities Director JC Hoagland.
The results are in! Attalyn Thompson was our LMS Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion! We had a 'rock in' good time! We are so proud of the growth our students are making in math!
Thank you again to Connolly Insurance for being our academic sponsor!
Tonight the Liberty Eagles will play the Eminence Redwings. JV at 6:00, varsity to follow. At halftime of the varsity game, we will have a couple of elementary basketball teams scrimmage for a few minutes.
LMS is thrilled to announce the most electrifying rock-paper-scissor showdown between our staff and students. Any student achieving 50% growth on their math diagnostic was given a necklace. Throughout the day, students and staff will play until the winner with the most necklaces crowned at the pep assembly at the end of the day. The winner will receive a $25 gift card. Thank you to Connolly Insurance for sponsoring the ultimate Rock-Paper-Scissor game!
Just a quick reminder – tomorrow is a school day! Now, we know life happens, and if there's a reason you can't make it, just let us know. But for those of you who can, let's show off that amazing attendance and make this 5 day week the best one yet. Parents, students, and staff, let's finish this semester strong!
Where has the semester gone? As we are heading into our last week of the first semester, LMS students and staff have been finishing up studies, taking diagnostics, and having some fun. Don't forget that next week is Holiday Spirit Week!
Here are a few posters that Mr. Collins' 9th grade students have been working on as a part of their America Becoming a World Power unit.
Students learned about past and present overseas US territories, their strategic importantance, means of acquisition, and the role each plays in the modern world.
Students focused on American Samoa, Guam, Guantanamo, Hawaii, Panama Canal Zone, Philippines, and Puerto Rico.
3rd Annual LHS Cupcake Wars!
1st Place: Santa’s Sleigh. Cheyenne Brooks, Fabian Salinas, Enoch Tripp
2nd Place: Rudolph
Chloe Le Du, Bryleigh Wallace,
Carlo Miranda Lopez
3rd Place: Presents
Aliyah Kramer, Kinzey Stark, Adrien Pendegraft, Carter Pruett
4th place: Christmas Tree
Madyson McClellan, Paige Hedden, Acsa Cardoza, Macey Bolander.
5th place: Icicles
Piper Nichols, Evan Cope, Haileigh Miller, Tony Tharp
