Long Valley Middle School

LVMS Monday Minute

Week of 10/20/2025

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.

Highlights, Dates, & Reminders

Highlights from Last Week

LVMS BUS EVACUATION DRILL: The Bus Evacuation Drill that was scheduled for last week has been postponed to November. More information will be provided soon!

SPRING MUSICAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The Spring Musical will be "Wizard of Oz Jr."! Please see Mr. Jonach or Mr. Mita with any questions.

Upcoming Dates

OCTOBER
10/20- Deadline to submit Yearbook Cover
10/24- 7th & 8th Grade Halloween Dance: 6:45 - 8:45 PM
10/24-10/31- LVMS PTA Sponsored Penny Wars!
10/27-10/31- Stuff the Bus! - More information below

NOVEMBER
11/3 - 11/5- Parent Teacher Conferences: Early Dismissal Days
11/11-11/14- Scholastic Book Fair
11/20- Fall Make Up Picture Day - More Information to come!
11/26- Early Dismissal Day
11/27-11/28- WTSchools Closed: Thanksgiving

Reminders

NEXTREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE: LVMS is trying to collect 1000 lbs of plastic. Students can drop off soft plastics, such as bags, wraps, bubble wrap, and packaging, outside Mr. Ippolito's Office.

WINTER SPORTS INFORMATION: Physicals / Paperwork for Boys & Girls Basketball are now being accepted! All forms must be submitted as paper copies to Mrs. Hade. Deadline to submit paperwork is Friday, October 24th.

Lunch Menus & Announcements

LVMS Lunch Menus and Information

Monthly Lunch Menu

Daily Announcements

Did you know the daily announcements that are made each morning are also available on our website? Stay informed about what the students hear each morning by visiting our website!

LVMS Announcements Website

Lunch Menu 25-26
Announcements 25-26

Ski & Snowboarding Club 2025-26

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

Ski Club 2025

Spanish Club

Spanish Club 2025

October Spirit Days!

October Spirit Days 25

7th and 8th Grade Halloween Dance

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.

Halloween Dance 2025

2025 Annual Pink Out - Weds. October 22nd

The LVMS Annual Pink Out is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22nd! During the school day, all students will participate in a full school picture with everyone in their pink gear. Bracelets, Necklaces, and Bandanas will be sold during all lunch periods, 10/20 - 10/22, to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness. All proceeds will be donated to the "Susan G. Komen for the Cure" Foundation.

Pink Out 2025

Stuff the Bus 2025

STB 2025

Lost and Found!

LVMS Lost and Found bins are starting to overflow! If your child has lost an article of clothing or a water bottle, please have them check the lost and found. There is a lost and found bin in the vestibule at the LVMS Main Entrance, as well as one in the stairwell upstairs to 6th grade by Rooms 223 and 224. All unclaimed items will be donated by the end of the day on 11/5/2025.

L&F1

Main Lost and Found - in vestibule by

Main Entrance

L&F2

6th Grade Lost & Found - Upstairs near rooms

223 & 224

LVMS Library Corner

Stop by the Library to check out some of our "Panther Picks" from LVMS Librarian Mrs. Taylor-Flynn! Students can visit the library by creating an electronic hall pass to the Library during support (with teacher permission).

LVMS Library logo

CLICK HERE FOR 7TH GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS

Fall 2025 Sports

Girls Field Hockey
Girls Field Hockey - Ms. Kozimor

Monday: Home Game vs. Roxbury
Tuesday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Home County Game vs. TBD
Thursday: OFF
Friday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM

FH 25-26

Girls Soccer
Girls Soccer - Mr. Demarest

Monday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: Home County Game vs. Madison MS
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Friday: Home County Game vs. TBD

GSoccer 252-6

Boys Soccer
Boys Soccer - Mr. Petrucelli

Monday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: Home County Game vs. Kittatinny MS
Thursday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Friday: OFF

bsoccer 25-26

Boys & Girls Cross Country
Boys & Girls Cross Country - Ms. Erbe

Monday: OFF
Tuesday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: Meet of Champions at Greystone Central Park
Friday: OFF

Cross Country 25-26

Click Here for the LVMS Athletics Website

Winter Sports Information & Paperwork

Winter Sports 25-26

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.

PTA Events & Information

PTA Logo

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

PTA Meetings 25-26

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

Penny Wars 25 Details
PTA fundraisers

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

PTA Spirit wear 2025
WTS Logo

Long Valley Middle School

Website: www.wtschools.org
Location: 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-876-3434
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longvalleyms1
X: @WTSchools

LVMS School Day Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:25 PM
LVMS Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

LVMS Principal - Mr. Mark Ippolito
LVMS Asst. Principal - Mr. Michael Mirabella

LVMS Main Office Secretary: Mrs. Stephanie Mathews
LVMS Main Office Secretary: Mrs. Athi Vairavanvelu

We Are Panthers!