The MVSD is pleased to announce that Kelly Wiest has been selected to join the 6th grade teacher team at Liberty Bell in the 25-26 school year. There will be three 6th grade teachers next year. 

Kelly taught 6th grade in the Methow Valley School District before teaching in an International Baccalaureate school in India for two years. Most recently, Kelly has served as an IB coordinator and 5th grade teacher at MVE. Kelly builds lasting and impactful relationships with students in our community and looks forward to the opportunity to join the middle school teaching team. Methow Valley Elementary will lead a similar process to fill Kelly’s vacancy in the 5th grade. 

Please join us as we congratulate Kelly!

Please be advised that the upcoming MVSD School Board meeting originally scheduled for May 29th has been rescheduled to:

New Date: Wednesday, May 28th @ 5:30 PM

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

The MVSD is pleased to announce that Annelisa Tornberg has been selected to serve as the district's full-time school nurse.

Annelisa Tornberg is a Registered Nurse with 19 years of nursing experience in family and maternal/child health. She has worked in labor & delivery nursing, as a Public Health Nurse with families and teens doing home visiting and wrap-around case management, as a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a hospital float nurse (in units from post-anesthesia to the pediatric emergency room), and this school year as your substitute School Nurse. She is thrilled to be your new permanent MVSD School Nurse and has enjoyed working within our district the past four years as Covid Liaison, Health & Wellness Coordinator, and substitute School Nurse.

Annelisa and her husband Brent (who is also a RN) moved to the Methow Valley with their kids Finnley and Hazel 4 years ago and are grateful to be immersed in soccer, dance, skiing, and biking the local trails with their dog Coco.

Thank you for your support! Please reach out to Annelisa anytime. She looks forward to building more relationships and growing support for the health and wellbeing of students and families in our valley. ATORNBERG@methow.org

Liberty Bell Drama Company's presentation of the musical Hadestown opens Tuesday and runs through Sunday. This is a must-see theater event. Reserve tickets are almost sold out at mercplayhouse.org. There will be 10 tickets available at the door. Doors open at 6:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Doors open at 1:30 on Sunday. We can't wait to share this story of love, hope, and resilience in trying times.

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Liberty Bell High School Gym

Doors open at 5:30 PM

Bands at 6:00 PM

Choirs after intermission

Dear MVSD Students, Parents, and Community Members,

We love our teachers! As such, during the week of May 5 -9, the MVSD will be joining others across the country, recognizing our exceptional teaching staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week.

MVSD staff continue to serve as a bright spot within our schools and community. Serving as a source of inspiration, hope, and opportunity, their dedication and commitment to service is reflected in the success of our students and the health and wellness of our community. MVSD staff, working in partnership with parents, educational partners, and community members, remain committed to developing students who graduate prepared to pursue the widest range of career, education, and life opportunities possible - dignifying every student.

Please join us as we display our gratitude and appreciation for our amazing MVSD staff!

We’re excited to share the Spring edition of the MV Pride Newsletter, celebrating the season with stories, updates, and highlights from across our school community.

Click HERE for the full version.

Dear families of incoming 6th graders,

Please mark your calendars for Future Mountain Lion Day, Tuesday, May 20th at LBHS.

In partnership with MVE and our parent community, we are excited to host our first 6th grade orientation event. To support a smooth transition for students and their families, provide information, make meaningful introductions and instill confidence and generate excitement for this next journey, we welcome you and your student to join us at Liberty Bell. 

In the afternoon on May 20th, high school leaders will facilitate tours for groups of 5th grade students and will be available to answer their questions about the transition to Liberty Bell. Then, at 5:30 pm, you and your student will be invited to join us at Liberty Bell for introductions and a brief overview. Then, we’ll break out into stations and give you an opportunity to learn more about the following:

• Staff and services 
• 6th grade academic schedule and routines 
• Classrooms, facilities and safety
• Athletics and extracurricular opportunities
• Attendance, grades and behavior expectations
• Special Education team 
• 6th grade campout

We hope you’ll be able to make it and we cannot wait to welcome your student to our Liberty Bell family next fall.