We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! A few important reminders for the week...

1. Winter Sports Paperwork Due: Don't forget, this Friday, 10/24, is the deadline for all Winter Sports Physicals and Paperwork to be submitted. Please submit all copies directly to Mrs. Hade; electronic submissions will not be accepted.

2. LVMS Annual Pink Out - Wednesday, October 22nd: This week is the annual Pink Out fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness. All students are encouraged to wear PINK on Wednesday for our full school picture that will be taken during the school day.

3. 7th & 8th Grade Halloween Dance - Friday, October 24th: The LVMS Student Council is hosting the Halloween Dance this Friday! Additional information can be found below!

4. Stuff the Bus - October 27th - October 31st: NJHS will be collecting items for the Long Valley Interfaith Food Pantry next week. See the included flyer for more information / a detailed list of items that are needed.

There is a Parent Meeting for all students interested in participating in Ski & Snowboarding Club tonight, Monday, October 20th, at 6:00 PM in the LVMS Library.

The Ski/Snowboard Club will take five trips to Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. Students will depart from Long Valley Middle School via bus at 3:40 PM and return by 9:30 PM. All the trips will be scheduled on Wednesdays. Our trips are scheduled on January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026, and February 4, 2026.

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The LVMS Student Council is hosting the annual Halloween Dance on Friday, October 24th from 6:45 - 8:45 PM. Tickets will be sold for $10 per student during all lunch periods this week. The evening will have a DJ, snacks, pizza sold for $2 per slice, and a costume contest. School-appropriate costumes are encouraged, not required! Additional information can be found by CLICKING HERE.

CLICK HERE FOR 7TH GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS

Click Here for the LVMS Athletics Website

PLAYER INTEREST MEETING
There will be an interest meeting in the Library on TUESDAY, September 30th, during period 3. If you are interested in trying out for Basketball, you must attend the interest meeting. Please see Coach Kays or Coach Denny for questions.  

Any student who is interested in participating in Winter 2025-26 Sports at LVMS must submit all required paperwork and physical information by 2:30 PM on Friday, October 24, 2025.  Paperwork cannot be accepted after this date. All completed forms can be dropped off at the LVMS Main Office, placed in the locking blue bin outside of the LVMS Main Entrance, or submitted directly to Mrs. Hade, our school nurse.  Physical forms will not be accepted electronically. Physical forms and paperwork should not be submitted directly to the coaches at any point.  

Included are the Winter 2025-26 Sports Offered at LVMS (separate links include additional information to the coach website / tentative scheduling). As a reminder, all students in grades 6 - 8 are eligible to try out for sports teams.

Boys Basketball
Coach: Mr. Kyle Kays

Girls Basketball
Coach: Ms. Kristin Denny

Important Forms - MUST BE SUBMITTED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH

Student Physical Packet

Student Athlete Eligibility Policy

Additional Medical Forms - Anaphylaxis / Asthma Action Plans

Extra Information
Physical Packet / Forms updated 1/2025

Any questions can be directed to Mr. Mitch Schlesinger, LVMS Sports Coordinator, or Mrs. Alicia Hade, LVMS Nurse.

Check out the LVMS Sports Portal for all schedules/sports team updates.

Any questions can be directed to individual coaches, Mr. Mitch Schlesinger, LVMS Sports Coordinator, or to Mrs. Alicia Hade, LVMS Nurse.

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Great schools don’t just happen — they’re built by involved families like you!

When you join the Long Valley Middle School PTA, you’re helping fund programs, support teachers, and create opportunities that enrich every student’s experience. Membership shows you care about your child’s education and strengthens our entire school community.

Even if you can’t volunteer, your membership still matters. The more members we have, the more we can do — and the stronger our voice becomes for our children.

Join today: https://lvms.memberhub.store/

It’s quick, easy, and makes a lasting impact!

Thank you for being part of what makes LVMS an amazing place to learn and grow.

Michael Hild

LVMS PTA President
Long Valley Middle School Parent Teacher Association
Ptalvms@gmail.com
https://www.lvmspta.org

PTA General Meetings 2025-26

Mark your calendars, and join us for LVMS PTA General Meetings. All meetings will be on Zoom this year. 

Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7203276138?omn=82037625552
Meeting ID: 720 327 6138

HALLOWEEN PENNY WARS:
Join us in participating in Penny Wars! Penny Wars will be held during student lunch periods 10/24 - 10/31.

LVMS SPIRIT WEAR - ON SALE NOW!

The LVMS PTA's Spirit Wear Store is now open! 12% of sales get donated directly back to the PTA to support our students!
https://www.spiritshop.com/school/new-jersey/long-valley/long-valley-middle-school?nocache=1