Dear Methow Valley Community,

The Methow Valley School District Board of Directors is announcing the pending vacancy of an "at-large" board seat. Long-standing board member Gary Marchbank has announced his resignation, effective December 31,2024. In accordance with District Policy 1114, Board Member Resignation and Vacancy, the school board is now seeking applications from qualified individuals for this position.

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials:

● A completed application and questionnaire

● A brief letter of interest

● A current resume

Completed applications may be submitted in person at the District Office, located at 18 Twin Lakes Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862 or via email to: HR@methow.org. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, January 8, 2025, by 4:00 PM.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the continued growth and development of the Methow Valley School District!

For more info please see our School Board Opening Page: LINK

Sincerely,

Dana Stromberger

Chair, Methow Valley School District Board of Directors

The MVSD Board of Directors have begun the search for a new Superintendent to take over for the retiring Tom Venable. The Board has selected Northwest Leadership Associates to assist in our search. They would like to hear from you about the challenges and opportunities as well as the qualities you wish to see in the next Superintendent. The Superintendent Search Community Stakeholder Survey closes at the end of the day on December 13, 2024.

Please share your feedback by clicking on the Superintendent Search Community Stakeholder Survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/​r/METHOW25

The Liberty Bell Visual and Performing Arts Presents:

The Winter Arts Showcase - A celebration of music and art of LBHS students.

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Doors open at 5:30 PM

Liberty Bell High School GYM

“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”

― A.A. Milne, Winnie-thePooh

Dear Methow Valley Students, Parents, and Community Members,

On behalf of the MVSD Board of Directors, administrative team, and staff, during a season associated with reflection and gratitude, we wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to you for your unparalleled support of our schools and students. Together, we are making a positive impact upon the lives of our students, ensuring each and every student is able to reach their full potential.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all schools and the district office will be closed Wednesday, November 27nd through Friday, November 29th. We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd.

We hope you enjoy a restful and restorative Thanksgiving holiday.

Sincerely,

Tom Venable

Superintendent, MVSD

Congratulations to all of our fall teams on their many successes this year! Cross Country, Football, Volleyball and Soccer all advanced to the postseason, with boys and girls cross country earning a return to State and football advancing to the first round of the 2B State Football Playoffs. Perhaps most impressively, three Liberty Bell teams (Boys Cross Country, Girls Soccer and Football) were honored as Academic State Champs.

Many athletes earned individual recognition for their performances, including spots on the Central Washington 2B All League team. Winners are nominated by their coaches and chosen by all of the league coaches in their respective sport. Here's a full rundown of the Liberty Bell winners this year:

All League Winners for LBHS

(photo credit: Rick Lewis)****

The MVSD Board of Directors have begun the search for a new Superintendent to take over for the retiring Tom Venable. The Board has selected Northwest Leadership Associates to assist in our search.

For more information see our Superintendent Search page.

The Liberty Bell Mountain Lions will host the Adna Pirates at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 16th in a a first round State Football Playoff match up. Liberty Bell enters the postseason as the #6 seed; Adna is the #11. The winner of the game will advance to play the winner of Columbia Burbank at Napavine (full bracket here).

Admission is $11 for adults and $8 for seniors, students, and military personnel. Tickets may be purchased at the gate (cash or check only). Digital tickets are available through GoFan. Live stream available on NFHS.

Go Mountain Lions!

photo credit: Alisha McMillan

As we approach Veterans Day, we wish to pause for a moment and express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our nation’s veterans.

More than just a day off, Veterans Day is a day dedicated in honor of our nation’s veterans, their service in support of our country, and world peace.

Observed annually on November 11th in the United States, it originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919 – the first anniversary of the end of World War I. It became a national holiday beginning in 1938, “dedicated to the cause of world peace…”

Please join us as we thank our nation’s many veterans, some who call the Methow Valley home.

All MVSD schools and the district office will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day.