Liberty Bell Jr Sr High News

  • Coach Northcott enjoying some time away from the basketball court
    Oct 6, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    Liberty Bell Selects New Head Boys Basketball Coach

    Congratulations to Kyle Northcott, Liberty Bell's new Head Boys Basketball Coach!

    Kyle has deep roots in the Methow Valley. You can find his ancestors among the 12 original pioneering families listed at the Schaeffer Museum. Kyle graduated from Liberty Bell in 1998 and in his senior year helped to advance the Liberty Bell basketball team to the A league State Tournament. Currently, he runs a landscaping business and a voice over production company.

    Kyle has continued to contribute to the success of LBHS basketball, even beyond his playing days. He has coached at Liberty Bell for four seasons, most recently serving as the assistant coach for Ryan Surface, who resigned early this fall. Last year, Coach Northcott helped guide the boys basketball team to their first State appearance since 2008.

    In his time with the program, Kyle has demonstrated a keen knowledge of the game, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to effectively studying film and teaching his players to do the same. Coach Northcott's goals for the LBHS boys basketball include building a strong team culture rooted in accountability and hard work.

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    Oct 6, 2025 · Liberty Bell Jr Sr High

    Paying for Post-High School Education Night

    Paying for Post-High School Education Night will be happening TODAY, Monday, October 6, from 6:30-7:30pm in the LBHS Library.

    You can also join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89078781385


    We will have the opportunity to learn from David Aramaki, a financial advisor and paying-for-college expert, about the financial aid system and other aspects of paying for post-secondary educational expenses. David has joined us on a number of occasions to share his knowledge, and he’ll be with us virtually via Zoom.

    All families and students in grades 7-12 are welcome – there will be a lot of helpful information for parents of younger students who are planning for the future. Bring all your burning questions about financial aid and saving for college! Let me know if you have any questions before the event. I've also included links below to the FAFSA application and other relevant resources.

    All the best,Beth

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    Oct 3, 2025 · Liberty Bell Jr Sr High

    Restorative Practices: A Relational Approach to Conflict

    If you are interested in learning more about how Restorative Practices are used, modeled and practiced in school and how you can reinforce healthy communication and accountability at home, join us Monday, October 13th from 5:30-6:30 pm in the LB Library for a parent training event, lead by our Culture Coordinator, Isaac Cordes and supported by MVSD administrators, counselors and students.

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    Jun 9, 2025 · Liberty Bell Jr Sr High

    Class of 2025 Slideshow!

    Please enjoy the Class of 2025 Slideshow.

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    Jun 4, 2025 · Liberty Bell Jr Sr High

    Graduation Week!

    Please join us this week as we celebrate and honor the graduates, their families and community!

    WEDNESDAY - Baccalaureate 6pm, LB Stadium

    THURSDAY - High School Awards Assembly 9am, LB Gym; Senior Awards, Scholarships & Slideshow 6 pm, LB Gym

    FRIDAY - Senior Parade 4pm; Commencement 6pm, LB Stadium

  • MVSD Selects Kelly Wiest to Join 6th Grade Team
    May 29, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    MVSD Selects Kelly Wiest to Join 6th Grade Team

    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!

  • May 27, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    Notice of School Board Meeting Change

    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.

  • MVSD Selects Annelisa Tornberg to Serve as District's School Nurse
    May 21, 2025 · Methow Valley School District

    MVSD Selects Annelisa Tornberg to Serve as District's School Nurse

    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

Welcome to Liberty Bell High School!

We are a comprehensive 6th through 12th-grade award-winning junior and senior high school located on the leeward side of the North Cascades in North Central Washington. At Liberty Bell, we celebrate that each student’s plan is unique, ever-evolving, and something they get to own.

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Andy Garcia Lopez Class of 2025

Andy writes, “if I had a superpower, I'd pick time traveling, because then I could be a gnarly historian.”

After graduating, Andy will be attending Western Washington University. And in 7 years? “I picture myself being fat and happy, while hopefully making big dollars.”

Andy’s advice to younger students: “The biggest mistake one can do is to give up; results are important, but the way they are achieved, the process, is equally important... so stay disciplined.”

Congratulations, Andy! We wish you all the best!

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Clyde McCarthy Class of 2025

Clyde writes, “If I could choose a superpower I would choose teleportation because I could have unlimited backcountry access anywhere in the world.”

About his future plans: “I’ll be heading to Montana State next year! While I’m still exploring my options, I’m looking forward to studying snow science next year. In 7 years, I hope to be in a place I love, doing the things I enjoy, and preferably have a good job.”

Advice for younger students? “A good GPA will help more than you think.”

Congratulations, Clyde! We’re so proud of you!

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Finn Simmons Class of 2025

Asked about superpowers, Finn wrote, “I would love to have Pro Golfer abilities so I don’t hate golf as much, or super strength so I can finally beat Baker in arm wrestling.”

Finn plans on attending Southern Virginia University for a year to play for their D3 soccer team. Then after a year of college he is going to serve a Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In 7 years? “Absolutely no idea.”

Finn’s advice for younger students: “Make the most of the time you have, work hard and have fun. You won’t get these times back so enjoy them.”

Congratulations, Finn! We wish you all the best!

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Lachlyn Tate Class of 2025

After graduation Lachlyn is going to take a gap year to continue working at the Chelan Vet Clinic and then attend Colorado State University to pursue her doctorate in veterinary medicine. In 7 years? “I imagine I will be close to finishing my doctorate, but who knows where life will take me by then.”

Lachlyn’s advice to younger students: “Remember to stay kind, everyone is going through their own issues, it's their first time living, too.”

Congratulations, Lachlyn! Best wishes on all your future plans!

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Cade Hink Class of 2025

Cade plans to attend Washington State University in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Economics or Pre-Law before attending Law School. Cade says, “I might try and run track but I don’t know yet; that door hasn’t closed.”

In 7 years Cade imagines himself garnering experiences from around the world and starting a lucrative business or wearing suits in a courtroom.

Cade’s advice to younger students: “Learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable. Learn to be confident and strive to become a better person everyday. Be passionate about everything you do with a smile on your face. Seek creative outlets and participate in athletics to live a balanced lifestyle. Sometimes you have to separate yourself from your friends, look in the mirror, and through introspection figure out a way to carve your own path.”

Congratulations, Cade! We’re so proud of you!

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Arlen Crum Class of 2025

This fall Arlen will be attending Montana State University and majoring in Kinesiology. In 7 years he’ll “still be having a good time, just with a little more responsibility involved.”

Arlen’s advice to younger students? “Go golfing as much as possible.”

Congratulations, Arlen! Wishing you all the best in the future!

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Nora Bosco Class of 2025

If Nora were a season, she writes, “I would be summer, because I'm sunny and happy.”

After graduation, Nora will be taking a gap year. And in 7 years? “Married maybe? I'd like to find my person.”

Nora’s advice for younger students: “Just try and get through it, life gets better outside of school.”

Congratulations, Nora! We wish you all the best!

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Sage Schrager Class of 2025

Sage’s plans for after high school: “I will be attending the University of Washington!”

In 7 years Sage hopes to be frolicking through fields in foreign countries with a couple cats waiting for her in yet another small mountain town when she gets back.

Sage has this advice for younger students: “There are gonna be good days and bad ones. Feel all of it. The highs, the lows, everything in between. Remember high school matters, but it’s not everything. Have fun, make memories, but don’t let this be the best time of your life. There’s so much more waiting for you.”

Congratulations, Sage! We’re so proud of you!