Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District

Reminder: Our Back to School Kick-off is TONIGHT from 5:00–8:00 PM at the football field! Families will need to enter the track at the north entrance by SBU. Several vendors will be set up around the track to welcome you back, and students can meet their teachers. If your child needs immunizations, bring your immunization card and stop by the Health Department’s Mobile Unit. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to kick off the school year! If weather forces a location change, we’ll send another message.

Stay Connected with MVBT Schools this year! Parents and community members, never miss an update, event, or important announcement! Visit our website: https://www.mvbt.k12.mo.us/ Download our school app to get news, alerts, and resources right at your fingertips. Together, we can keep our community informed and engaged!

Band Camp 2025 wrapped up yesterday, with the band showing incredible dedication and progress throughout the week. On the final day, the students did an outstanding job marching at the football field. As a reward for their hard work, they returned to school and enjoyed a board game with Mr. Redden—a fun and relaxing way to end the week. We’re excited to see our band shine throughout the school year!

Today, Steve Rosa, owner of our local Taco Bell, presented a $5,000 donation from the Taco Bell Foundation to our Care to Learn – 39th Chapter to support the students of the Mountain View–Birch Tree School District! 🎉

Steve shared that young people are the heart and soul of Taco Bell – they are their customers, employees, and future leaders. That belief shines through in this gift, which was made possible by local Taco Bell customers rounding up for education when they eat at Taco Bell. Every few cents truly added up to make a big difference for our kids.

Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has invested in students through education programs and partnerships to help them achieve their goals, with a mission to empower the next generation. This year alone, through nearly 500 Community Grants nationwide, the Foundation has raised over $28 million for communities and student scholarships.

We are so grateful to Steve Rosa, the Taco Bell Foundation, STR Partners, local Taco Bell team members, and our community for believing in our kids and helping meet their needs through Care to Learn.

Keep rounding up for the Liberty Eagles!

Choose the package that fits your crew and enjoy not only reserved seating, but also Season Passes, VIP Parking, and Concession Delivery Options, good for admission to all regular season home football games.

BRONZE PACKAGE – $400
• 2 Reserved Blue Seats
• 2 Regular Season Passes

SILVER PACKAGE – $800
• 4 Reserved Blue Seats
• 4 Regular Season Passes

GOLD PACKAGE – $1,200
• 6 Reserved Blue Seats
• 6 Regular Season Passes

PLATINUM PACKAGE – $1600
• 8 Reserved Blue Seats
*8 Regular Season Passes

Individual seats $60 (VIP parking, Concession Delivery, and season pass not included)

Contact central office to reserve your seats! 417-934-5408

Look for the Parents as Teachers Group Connection at the Kick-off on Tuesday, August 12!

6th Graders and Parents: 6th Grade Orientation is next Monday. Doors open at 5:30! We can't wait to see you!

This morning kicked off the first day of band camp with our new band director, Mr. Zane Redden! While the Liberty Eagles Band may be small right now, Mr. Redden has big plans and high hopes for growing the program. Band camp will continue through Friday, and we’re excited to see the progress our students make under Mr. Redden’s direction. Ms. Beavers, our new choir director, is assisting Mr. Redden this week! Let’s make some noise this year—Go Liberty Eagles Band!

We were honored to welcome Stephen Hall, Chief Communications Officer for Springfield Public Schools, as our guest presenter at the 3rd Annual Board/Admin Retreat! Stephen shared valuable tips and strategies to help our district strengthen both internal and external communications for the 2025-2026 school year. His insights were practical, inspiring, and tailored to support the continued growth of our schools and community. As a proud 1997 graduate of Liberty High School, Stephen also took a moment to reflect on his time as a student in our district, sharing fond memories that reminded us all of the lasting impact our schools have on students’ lives. Thank you, Stephen, for giving back to your roots and helping us move forward!

These positions just popped up! Apply on-line soon! https://www.mvbt.k12.mo.us/forms/2025-2026-mvbt-employee-application

If you have recently applied for a position, just give us a call and let us know you are interested in becoming a paraprofessional. We will add that to your recent application.

We’re excited to welcome some special guests to our Back to School Kickoff event!

State Representatives Lisa Durnell (District 154) and Keith Elliott (District 153) will be joining us to help celebrate the start of a great new school year!

Although Senator Brad Hudson is unable to attend, he plans to send someone in his place to support our students and families.

Stop by their booth to say hello and grab a FREE Italian Ice popsicle while supplies last — one per student, please!

This is a great opportunity for students, parents, and staff to connect with our local leaders and learn more about how they represent us in Jefferson City. Don’t miss it!

Important Back to School Dates

Back to School Backpack Reminders

Welcome to MVBT! Enrollment for New Students Begins August 4

Stay tuned for more details, but for now—be sure to save the date!

We’re proud to share that four of our Liberty High School juniors—Jihan Hester, Thomas Mansfield, Payton Glasscock, and Mathew Moore—recently attended the three-day Traction Leadership Conference sponsored by MODOT in Cape Girardeau!

They joined over 100 high school students from across Missouri, all united by a powerful mission: to help prevent teen deaths on Missouri highways.

Throughout the conference, our students participated in impactful workshops focused on leadership, highway safety, and advocacy. In the evenings, they enjoyed good, clean team-building fun, including the Traction Olympics—a high-energy event designed to build trust, teamwork, and school spirit.

We’re excited to announce that our students took home FIRST PLACE in the Traction Olympics! Their teamwork, enthusiasm, and leadership truly stood out.

We’re incredibly proud of these students for representing our district with purpose and passion.

Welcome Wednesdays! Celebrating Those Joining Us This Fall!

Band Camp is almost here, and we want to see YOU there!

Location: Liberty High School
Dates: August 4–8
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This camp is required for all Liberty High School band students and optional (but encouraged!) for Liberty Middle School band students.

Questions? Contact Mr. Redden, our new band teacher, at zredden@liberty.mvbt.k12.mo.us

READY, SET, ENROLL!

Enrollment Form – 10 minutes (maybe a little longer if you are new at MVBT)
Free & Reduced Lunch Form – 5 minutes

Quick. Easy. Important.

Get started now at: https://www.mvbt.k12.mo.us/

Let’s make this our best year yet — together!