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!
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!
Summer School Bus Update – Please Read! 🚍
As we kick off summer school, here are a few important transportation updates for families:
🕖 Morning Pick-Up Times:
Buses will run approximately 10 minutes later than usual in the mornings due to summer school starting later than during the regular year. Please plan accordingly!
BTE Morning Drop-Off Option:
If you're dropping students off at Birch Tree Elementary in the morning:
Mrs. Jester or a designated staff member will be there from 7:05–7:35 AM.
Bus #1 (Bill Woolsey) will transport those students to LMS/LHS/MVE.
Bus will leave BTE at 7:35 AM sharp, so please arrive early!
BTE Afternoon PPU:
A staff member will be present at BTE in the afternoon to receive students who need to be picked up there. Bus #1 will drop those students off before continuing its regular PM route.
📋 Route Planning:
We’re starting with the same bus routes used during the school year. As we get a better idea of who is attending summer school, some routes may be consolidated.
➡️ Please note:
Buses that usually have 20–40 students during the school year often carry only 10–15 during summer school. This means routes may run quicker than usual in both the morning and afternoon. We’ll adjust as needed once we’ve run routes for a few days.
Thank you for your patience and support as we work to safely and efficiently transport our summer learners!
More postseason awards today, congratulations to Parker Holden and Gavin Reese for making all district in baseball.
Cool Learning + Pool Days + Ballpark + Good Friends + Awesome Teachers + Free Meals + Transportation = The Place to Be!
These are just a few good reasons to attend summer school! Help spread the word!
If you haven't already enrolled, you can enroll here:
https://forms.gle/85LiRRgvz28Bq7Lq6
Some Spring sports postseason awards;
All district soccer 1st team Grace Radford, 2nd team Aliyah Kramer. All district softball 2nd team Delani Ellett, Jayli Tharp, Ashlynn Henry Shelby Holdt. All SCA softball, Delani Ellett honorable mention.
All SCA baseball, 1st team pitcher of the year and player of the year Gavin Reese. 2nd team Parker and Cooper Holden, honorable mention Tytus Jester. Congratulations to these excellent student athletes.
The Mountain View-Birch Tree family is heartbroken to share the passing of one of our cherished elementary teachers. She was more than a colleague—she was a treasured friend, a mentor, and a teacher who lived her calling every single day. Her love for children and her kind heart made a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege to know her.
She was deeply loved by her students, co-workers, and this entire community. Her absence will be felt in every hallway, every classroom, and every heart. Please keep her family, students, and loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Help spread the word! It's not too late to enroll in Summer School!
All regular bus routes and stops from the school year will run during the first few days of summer school. This will help us determine which stops need to continue throughout the summer session.
If you haven't already enrolled, please complete the online form.
https://forms.gle/DwWZnT1umGmJsoPe8
BTE Preschool and Kindergarten would like to Thank the following sponsors for providing a great end of the year celebration:
Rick and Alicia Smotherman, Randy and Kathy Sartin, American Roots and Nicholson Custom Spraying.
We appreciate your love and support for BTE students and staff. ❤️
📚💬 Books + Friends = The Perfect Story!
Ms. Pace brought BIG bookish energy to 4th quarter with a brand-new reading adventure: a book club for two! 💞📖
The BTE Library was buzzing as students paired up to read, laugh, and turn pages together. A total hit all the way to the last week of school! 🎉👯♀️ #BTEReads #BookClubBuddies #LibraryLove #ReadingIsFun
