It’s that time of year—state assessments are beginning! These tests are an important opportunity for our students to show what they know and how much they’ve grown throughout the school year.
To help your child do their very best, please make sure they get plenty of rest and eat a nutritious breakfast each morning. To support this, we will be providing free breakfast for all students on the days they are scheduled to test.
Our students are incredibly smart, and we are excited for them to showcase their knowledge and hard work on these assessments. Thank you for your support in helping them shine!
The LMS G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) has been passed from Mrs. McClellan to Nurse Thompson!
Mrs. McClellan shared that she chose Nurse Thompson to express her sincere gratitude for the care and dedication she shows every single day. Your compassion and commitment to the well-being of our students and staff make you a true hero.
Thank you for all you do, Nurse Thompson!
#TheLMSWay
MVBT March Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Jillian Ash! 🎉
We are proud to recognize Mrs. Jillian Ash, 3rd Grade teacher at Mountain View Elementary, as the MVBT March Teacher of the Month!
Mrs. Ash is a dedicated educator who brings heart, patience, and creativity into her classroom every day. Her colleagues describe her as:
“Incredibly kind and compassionate. She always goes the extra mile to make sure her students feel loved and supported.”
“A true team player. Jillian is always willing to share ideas and lend a hand to others.”
“Calm, steady, and committed. Her classroom is a warm, welcoming place where students thrive.”
We are thankful for the impact Mrs. Ash makes in the lives of her students and on our MVBT team. Congratulations, Mrs. Ash, and thank you for all you do!
MVBT March Support Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Destiny Vandevort
It’s hard to imagine LMS without the cheerful smile and positive energy of Mrs. Destiny Vandevort—and we’re thrilled to recognize her as our March MVBT Support Staff Member of the Month!
As the first face many see each morning, Destiny sets the tone for the day with her upbeat attitude, warm greetings, and unwavering kindness. She’s not only the heart of the LMS front office, but she also goes above and beyond to create a welcoming and joyful environment for students and staff alike.
This year, Destiny took on a brand new role—a challenge she has faced with grace, calm, and creativity. From organizing book swaps and duck hunts to designing festive t-shirts and classroom activities, her thoughtful touches make LMS a better place to learn and work.
💬 Her colleagues describe her as: ✔️ “A rock star!”
✔️ “Friendly to all and always willing to help.”
✔️ “A bright spot in our building who never hesitates to lend a hand.”
✔️ “The heart of our front office.”
✔️ “Creative, dedicated, and full of contagious positivity!”
Whether she’s answering questions, planning fun student activities, or simply offering a kind word, Destiny does it all with a smile—and we are so grateful for her.
💙 Thank you, Mrs. Destiny, for everything you do to keep LMS running smoothly and spirits high. We appreciate you more than words can say!
#Teacher Proud Tuesday This month, we're celebrating someone very special to the Liberty Middle School family—Mrs. Thomlinson, our incredible Art teacher! Mrs. Thomlinson has been part of our district from the very beginning of her teaching career. She started out at Birch Tree Elementary, teaching 5th and 6th grade Math, Science, and Social Studies, and moved into her current role when LMS was built. Now in her 18th year, she's still pouring her heart into our kids every single day. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Thomlinson lives a life full of adventure. She and her family breed, raise, and train Missouri Fox Trotters, and when she’s not at school, you can find her exploring the country on horseback. Thank you, Mrs. Thomlinson, for the way you bring color, creativity, and heart to everything you do!
Today, our Liberty High School band, with the help of five dedicated LMS band students, made the trip to Ava to compete in the Missouri Small School Band Directors Association competition. After months of preparation, they confidently performed Declaration Overture and Waltz #2—and their efforts were rewarded with an "Outstanding" II (2) rating!
What made the day even more special were the comments from the judges, who recognized the talent behind each performance. These students have poured their time, energy, and passion into their music, and it showed.
We are incredibly proud of every student who took the stage today. Thank you for representing our district so well and for reminding us what hard work and dedication can accomplish.
This year, the band is under the direction of Mr. Mike McAfee, our Technology Director, who graciously stepped up to lead the program. We want to give a big thank you to Mr. McAfee for going above and beyond to support our students and keep the spirit of band alive in MV
This is Mr. Daniels. I haven't heard of any power outages in the district but if you are without power, I will be at the school from 12:30-5:00 for any students and/or their dates to clean up, get dressed, do their hair, etc. Please be safe and I look forward to a fun Prom Night!
Our Life Skills class has been busy in the kitchen recently! They put our new sandwich maker to good use making grilled cheese sandwiches, fruit pies with pie crusts, and even tried out bread pies.
Most recently, they put the waffle maker to work, whipping up chocolate chip and caramel chip waffles—so tasty! These hands-on experiences help our students build confidence and independence, one delicious bite at a time. #TheLMSWay
Due to weather conditions, school will be dismissing at 10:30 AM today. Forecasts show a break in the rain from 10:00 to 12:00, which will give us a safer window to get students home before the next round of rain moves in. Students will not be eating lunch at school.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding. Please be safe, and thank you for your patience and understanding as we are trying to navigate through today's weather.
This day will need to be made up at a later time. As soon as we have a make-up day scheduled, we will let you know.
Fizz, foam, and fun in 1st grade! Mrs. Kelsey Owen’s class at Birch Tree Elementary explored matter with the ultimate science experiment—root beer floats!
Congratulations to Mrs. McClellan, our G.O.A.T Award winner!
Today, Mr. Leon gave Mrs. McClellan the honor of the G.O.A.T trophy. Mrs. McClellan is always willing to lend a hand whenever and wherever she can. If anything needs done, you will find Mrs. McClellan. Her kindness, dedication, and generosity make a huge impact on everyone at LMS.
We are so lucky to have her as part of our team. Thank you, Mrs. McClellan, for all that you do! #TheLMSway
Birch Tree Parents, the tornado warning in Birch Tree has expired. Parents, we are unable to transport your children home in the buses this evening. Please make arrangements to pick your middle school, high school, and/or elementary students up. If you are unavailable to pick them up, please contact Birch Tree Elementary so arrangements can be made to get them home. Thank you for all of your patience and cooperation.
We feel it is safe to release our Mountain View students, but due to high water, we will not be running our bus routes this afternoon.
Parents, please make arrangements to pick up your Middle School, High School, or Mountain View Elementary students at Mountain View Elementary as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact Mountain View Elementary or Birch Tree elementary if you are unable to pick your child up. Administrators will wait at school until all students have been picked up. All students will need to be picked up be at BTE or MVE.
Birch Tree Elementary students are still sheltering in place. We will send another update when we feel it is safe to release BTE students.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to prioritize student safety.
A new tornado warning popped up in Mountain View, so middle school and high school students will be getting off the buses at the elementary buildings and will shelter in MVE and BTE until the warnings expire. Thank you for your patience as we work together to keep our students and staff safe. We will update you when we feel it is safe to release the students.
The bulk of the storm has passed through, and we will be releasing students soon. Buses will be leaving the bus barn in just a few minutes and will run their normal afternoon routes.
Parent pickup procedures will remain the same as usual. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we prioritized student safety during the storm.
Please travel safely, and we appreciate your support!
Parents, students, and staff are still in their safe places and will remain there until we feel it's safe to release students. We'll keep you updated.
Due to the approaching storm, we will be keeping students at school until we determine it is safe for dismissal. Student safety is our top priority, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
During this time, we will follow all storm safety protocols within our buildings to ensure students and staff remain safe. We will send out another alert once we feel it is safe to release students.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the well-being of our students. Please stay safe, and we will update you as soon as possible.
In April of each year, we are required to review, evaluate, and revise our Title programs. This survey will be used as part of the evaluation process. We would like your input into our Title I services and programs offered at Birch Tree Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, and Liberty Middle School. Please take a moment to complete our survey.
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7th Grade Social Studies: Each week, students tackled a new region of Africa, memorizing its countries and proving their knowledge with a Friday map quiz. At the start, each class picked a team name and entered a round-robin bracket. Week by week, they competed, with eliminations narrowing the field. On March 28th, the final two classes faced off, and Pickles claimed victory with an impressive 98% average! Their reward? Ice cream, medals, and soda—well-earned prizes for geographical mastery! 🏆🌍
At this time, we plan to keep students at school until the usual dismissal time. However, if the storm is passing through at that time, we will hold buses until we feel it is safe to release students.
We’ve had a few parents contact us about picking up their child early. Parents, we completely understand if you feel it is safest to pick your child up before the usual dismissal time. Your child will not have to make up any work or time missed if you pick them up early today.
We appreciate your patience and will continue to monitor the situation to ensure everyone's safety. Stay safe!