Let’s hear it for five of our rockstar bus drivers who didn’t miss a single day during the 2024-2025 school year! Everyday they were there, with smiles, safe rides, and a whole lot of heart. We’re so lucky to have them on our team!
Good luck and safe travels!
A hardworking group of students have been busy all summer improving our school grounds and facilities as part of a summer work program. While the school is proud to serve as a worksite for this program, these students are employed and paid through the program itself—not by the school.
They’ve been tackling everything from landscaping to cleanup, putting in great effort—and it shows! Today, they took a quick break to snap a few pictures—some serious, some not so serious! Make no mistake—they’ve been all business when it comes to getting the job done.
We also want to thank Mr. Paul Whittier and Mr. Matthew Ledgerwood for supervising and supporting the team throughout the summer.
We appreciate their hard work and the pride they bring to our district. Thank you for making a difference this summer!
Now Hiring: 3 Route Bus Drivers
The Mountain View–Birch Tree R-III School District is seeking dependable and caring individuals to join our transportation team.
Details:
✔️ 3 openings available
✔️ Competitive pay
✔️ Part-time hours with benefits
✔️ CDL training available if needed
Help us safely transport our students to and from school each day. Apply today and make a difference in our community.
📞 Contact Ryan Chowning at 417-934-5408 for more information.
We would like to announce that Mercy St Francis will be providing free popcorn, once again at the first home football, volleyball and basketball games. The first volleyball game will be 9-2 V Licking, and the first football game will be 9-5 vs St James.
Congratulations to Gavin Reese, as he was selected to the 2025 All State baseball team. He also participated in the MSHSBCA All Star game where he was coached by his own "Coach" Richie Jester of the Liberty Eagles.
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
We are excited to bring back our summer skills camp!
Registration Link:
https://gformsapp.com/f/1DccYiHk8qqeLVm9R06KwvZHMC0KRA4dLbcktlwf9tYc/en/
We are looking for sponsors to help cover the cost of t-shirts and prizes. Your business or personal name will be printed on the camp shirts. Reach out to Coach Shelly Harrill to inquire or donate. Thank you!
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We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Shelly Mantel was officially sworn in today as the President of the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA)!
Shelly has faithfully served the Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District as a School Board Member for 14 years and will continue her commitment to our students and staff as Vice President of our local board.
Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, Shelly served as President-Elect of MSBA and now begins her term as President. The MSBA offices are located in Columbia, Missouri, and we are honored to have one of our own leading this prestigious statewide organization.
Also in attendance at the MSBA Summer Summit in Branson, Missouri, were Eric Wells, MVBT Board Member and MVBT Board Delegate, and Superintendent Lanna Tharp, who joined in celebrating this proud moment.
Please join us in congratulating President Shelly Mantel on this outstanding achievement and in thanking her for her continued dedication to public education across Missouri!
You can learn more about Missouri School Boards Association at https://www.mosba.org/.
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
Better Together – No Supplies Needed!
We’re early on purpose so you don’t waste any of your summer thinking about school supplies! Thanks to the generosity of our amazing Birch Tree and Mountain View communities, families will not need to purchase school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year. Let your friends know!
Extra generous donations last summer, along with a little help from the district, made it possible. Supplies are already being ordered and will be ready in classrooms when school starts in August.
Our awesome Back to School Kickoff Committee is already hard at work, and will be sharing more details about the event later this summer.
We are incredibly proud of all our students who participated in the Heart of the Ozarks Fair this year! Several of our students had the opportunity to showcase and sell their animals!
A special thank you to the following buyers for supporting our students:
🐄 Representative David Evans – for purchasing Shayla Parkin’s show steer
🐄 Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply – for purchasing Lucas Perkin’s show steer
🐐 Birch Tree Farmers Exchange – for purchasing Kinsleigh Henry’s show goat
🐖 Brown’s Farm and Garden – for purchasing Miles Dudley’s show pig
🐖 West Plains Bank & Trust – for purchasing Braxton Gott’s show pig
We deeply appreciate your investment in our youth and your continued commitment to agriculture and education in the MVBT community!
The Liberty Quarterback Club will be having a football scrimmage Thursday June 12th at 6:30! Come out and support our Eagles! There will be hamburgers, hotdogs and strawberry lemonade available for sale, so come hungry!
Not only is this a great time to see your 25-26 Eagles in action, but it is also a great time to come out and help them raise money for camp!
Attention Elementary Parents:
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
Welcome Wednesdays: Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!
We’re proud to announce that four LHS students have been hired as student interns this summer as part of their journey toward a future career in education! 🎓
Please help us congratulate Haylee Voyles, Victoria Snyder, Teytam McClellan, and Sarina Cox—four inspiring young leaders who are on a journey to become educators.
These students will be working with our summer school program, gaining hands-on experience and learning valuable teaching strategies along the way. Their internship is sponsored and led by Mrs. Booke Field, our Educators Rising sponsor, who will guide and mentor them throughout this exciting opportunity.
This incredible experience has been made possible through the DESE Grow Your Own Grant, which supports districts in developing future educators right here at home.
We are thrilled these students are considering a career in education and look forward to the day we welcome them back as Mountain View-Birch Tree teachers!
