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

1. NJSLA Field Test: Tomorrow 10/28 and Wednesday 10/29, all students in grades 4-8 will complete the NJSLA Field Test for the first portion of the school day. We are encouraging all students to arrive for school on time, well rested, and with a fully charged Chromebook. For more information, please CLICK HERE to see the notification from Mrs. Russo, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, that was sent via email 10/21/2025.

2. Halloween at LVMS: On Friday, October 31st, some students may choose to wear a Halloween Costume to school. Please remember, any costumes worn on Halloween MUST adhere to the LVMS Dress Code. Additional information is included below.

3. Penny Wars: The LVMS PTA is hosting Penny Wars all week during student lunches! All coins are worth points for your house, and bills subtract points from a house.  The house with the most points will win Spirit Points!  

4. Stuff the Bus: Sponsored by NJHS annually to support the LV Interfaith Food Pantry, students can bring canned goods and nonperishable items to their homeroom all week. The full list of items needed is included below!

5. Parent Teacher Conferences: will be held next week on Monday 11/3, Tuesday 11/4, and Wednesday 11/5. Please CLICK HERE to see the letter with additional information.

6. Student Walkers After School: Please see the important section below on students walking from LVMS after school. This information will be emailed to all students and families directly later this week.

In partnership with the Washington Township Police Department, we are committed to ensuring the safety of all students who walk after school. If your child is permitted to walk, please review the following expectations and emphasize the importance of using sidewalks and crosswalks when traveling through the center of town. We also ask that you remind your child to demonstrate general safe behavior and responsible citizenship when leaving the LVMS campus. Students who fail to do so may lose the privilege of leaving campus as a walker in the future.

As per the Washington Township Police Department, pedestrians are expected to walk on the sidewalk towards the center of town. When dismissed as a walker from LVMS, students will proceed down E. Mill Road and use the crosswalk at Fairmount Road. Students traveling towards Schooley's Mountain will cross over E. Mill Road (Image #1). Students traveling to Long Valley Shopping Plaza or elsewhere will continue on E. Mill Road past Mountain View Avenue to cross at the next marked crosswalk (Image #2). Students are only permitted to cross the road at marked crosswalks.

Please CLICK HERE to review all student
Arrival / Dismissal Procedures

This information will also be emailed separately to all students and families later this week

CLICK HERE FOR 8TH GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS

Click Here for the LVMS Athletics Website

The deadline to submit Sports physical forms and paperwork has passed. At this time, no additional paperwork will be accepted.

Specific details about tryouts will be released in the upcoming weeks!

Boys Basketball
Coach: Mr. Kyle Kays

Girls Basketball
Coach: Ms. Kristin Denny

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.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: November 11th - 14th

LVMS PTA Sponsored Scholastic Book Fair is coming up! This wonderful event will run from 11/11 to 11/14. We are looking for volunteers to help us run this event. Please use the attached Sign Up Genius to sign up for a volunteer shift. You can also set up your child's E-Wallet now (link attached).

Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AA9AD2BA4F8C61-59899533-lvms#/

E-Wallet Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/longvalleymiddlesch

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