34 Days to Go – Let’s Finish Strong!
Eagles, we’re in the final stretch! Our attendance is a little lower than last year, but with all the illness we’ve faced, that’s no surprise. The good news? We still have time to turn it around and finish stronger than ever!
Let’s push for perfect attendance, stay focused, and make the most of these last few weeks. Every day matters!
The last day of school is right around the corner—let’s show up and finish what we started!
This week, the LMS kitchen crew—Mary, Cindy, and Savanna—had the honor of celebrating the arrival of the G.O.A.T. trophy. But after careful consideration, they’ve determined there’s someone even more deserving of this prestigious accolade… Mr. Leon! 🎉
Leon is the guy who keeps our school running smoothly. Whether it’s fixing, delivering, opening, cleaning, or reaching, he’s always there with a helping hand and a friendly attitude. The entire school relies on him daily, and we’re so lucky to have him as part of the Liberty family!
Way to go, Leon! Your awesome is showing! 🏆👏
(P.S. Could you come open this pickle jar when you’re done? Thanks. 😆)
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Liberty Middle School students have completed another 2,000 Math Ready lessons! These lessons aren’t easy, but our students continue to rise to the challenge. To celebrate, Connolly Insurance awards a lucky student with a $50 gift card—and this time, Addison Rector picked the lucky number 87! 🎉
A huge thank you to Ian and Nathan at Connolly Insurance for supporting our students and their academic success. We are so proud of our Eagles for their hard work in math! 💙❤️ #TheLMSWay
BTE's Engineering STEM Night was a great success!!! Parents and students had a good time completing engineering activities together!!
Our Secretary at BTE, Brook Wallace, is the G.O.A.T! Brook is always at the Front Office with a smile to greet students and parents as they enter the school or come to the office for assistance. Brook keeps everything running smoothly and effectively with her organization skills, from answering phone calls, taking messages and ensuring students get to their correct destinations plus all the extra duties she performs. Brook has even made a "Treasure Drawer" at her desk for those students who made an A on a class assignment to pick a treasure as a reward. Thank You Brook for being an essential part of the BTE TEAM!!
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LMS Students Making a Difference!
Our Life Skills students took a valuable trip to the hospital for a tour, gaining insight into healthcare and the important roles within the facility. At the same time, our Lifetime Sports students gave back to the community by cleaning up outside the hospital, showing pride and responsibility for their surroundings.
We’re proud of our Eagles for learning, serving, and representing. Thank you, Mercy Hospital!
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Our 7th-grade scientists created their own microclimates using rocks, soil, moss, ferns, and everyday containers! These self-sustaining ecosystems will give students a hands-on look at how life thrives with minimal intervention. We can’t wait to see how they grow! #TheLMSWay
The LMS Cafeteria Ladies, Cindy, Mary & Savannah are the GOAT! We want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for all the hard work, care, and dedication you put into every meal you prepare. Your kindness, warmth, and attention to detail make our days brighter, and your efforts never go unnoticed. The delicious meals you serve not only nourish our bodies but also fill us with a sense of comfort and joy.
Thank you for always going the extra mile to ensure we have a positive experience, for the smiles you offer, and for making the cafeteria a welcoming place for everyone. We appreciate you more than words can say!
Thank you Tasty Treats for showering the LMS staff with delicious treats! They sweetened our day! ❤️
Introducing Our New Elementary Assistant Principal: Katie Shockley
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Katie Shockley as our new Elementary Assistant Principal! Mrs. Shockley brings 21 years of experience in education, having taught grades K-12 and earning certifications in elementary education, middle school math and science, high school math and science, and physical education.
Her journey in education began right here in our district at Mountain View Middle School, and she is eager to return in this new leadership role. Mrs. Shockley earned both her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s in Administration from Missouri State University.
Beyond education, she has been married to Brad for 27 years and is the proud mother of three children: Grace (married to Jackson Bailey), Jacob, and Josh. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, gardening, hunting, and refereeing volleyball. Mrs. Shockley and her family reside in Mountain View.
Mrs. Shockley is excited to bring her passion for education to this new role and looks forward to supporting our students and staff. Please join us in welcoming her back to the Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III family!
Elementary parents, you can expect more detailed information in your child's backpack tomorrow afternoon.
🎶🎨 Exciting News from Liberty Middle School!
We are so proud of our LMS art students who have their amazing pieces displayed and even had a few placed in the 24th Annual Art Around Town exhibit at the West Plains Civic Center Theater & Mezzanine! This exhibit showcases the incredible artistic talents of young students across the region and runs from March 17th to March 28th. So if you're out and about, make sure to stop by and check out the creativity of our local artists!
Check out our lucky winners' art pieces.
Our talented LMS choir students had the incredible opportunity to join forces with the LHS choir at a recent Music Festival! It was a fantastic experience for our students to learn, perform, and make lasting memories alongside their high school peers. Way to go, Eagles! 🦅🎤
Our LMS band program is busy this time of year. Our young musicians in Beginning Band have improved so much that they’re now teaching each other. In Intermediate Band, students are making incredible progress while working on challenging concert pieces. Meanwhile, Journey to Broadway is diving into all things Disney, studying Walt Disney’s life and brand while actively engaging with a documentary. 🎨🏛️ #TheLMSway
Congratulations to these lucky students who won a Perfect Attendance Shirt for February! Your dedication to showing up every day is paying off—keep up the great work!
A huge thank you to Lois Wood for supporting our attendance incentives!
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16th year of the Spring Wood Bat weekend kicks off this morning, Liberty vs Dora at 11 am. We have games at 3 locations and 12 schools involved. Thanks to Champs Fitness for sponsoring. Big thanks to MVBT maintenance and the City of Mountain View maintenance for working hard yesterday to get everything ready.
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, Teytam McClellan and Taylor Manning shared a book they co-wrote—and it was fantastic! These talented students placed 1st at the Missouri State competition for Educators Rising on March 7, winning in the Pre-K Children's Literature (Varsity) category.
Now, they’re headed to Nationals in Orlando, Florida this summer! We are so proud of their hard work and creativity.
Great presentation, Teytam and Taylor! Keep an eye out—their book will hopefully be available on Amazon soon!
Way to go, Danny Lee! 100%!
Once again, our amazing mechanic, Danny Lee, has achieved a 100% on bus inspections this year! His hard work and dedication ensure that our buses run safely and smoothly for our students every single day.
Danny, you are truly the best, and we appreciate everything you do to keep our kids safe on the road. Thank you for a job well done!
BTE celebrated Absolutely Incredible Kids Day with popsicles and music during lunch today! The kids had a great time!! "Best lunch ever!" ❤️
Snapshots from LMS: 6th graders explored Pi for Pi Day, while 8th graders enjoyed the outdoor classroom reading The Outsiders! 📖☀️
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