A few important reminders for the upcoming days...

• Tuesday, October 7th, is our first Spirit Day! Wear BLUE to recognize "World Bullying Prevention Day". Annually, the Week of Respect is the first week of October. All WTSchools will be recognizing the Week of Respect with a variety of events and Spirit Days.

• Thursday, October 9th, is Picture Day. All students will have their pictures taken during their morning elective period. Additional information included below!

• Next Monday, October 13th, all WTSchools will be closed for students. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th, with a normal schedule.

• The LVMS PTA OMG Dinner Fundraiser is still happening! Don't forget that 15% of each order is donated directly to the LVMS PTA. Additional information/flyer included below!

CLICK HERE for More Information!

Contest Rules:

1. This design MUST be ORIGINAL ART designed by YOU (cannot be anything you downloaded off the internet, due to copyright issues) and must be SUBMITTED & DESIGNED BY STUDENTS ONLY 2.

2. You may submit an 8.5 x 11 front cover and 8.5 x 11 back cover on paper or make a copy of the provided Canva template and submit your design digitally.

3. Must include our “We are Panthers” theme any way you choose BE CREATIVE! You do not need to include the “words,” but the “theme” should be incorporated into your design somehow

4. Your design MUST include our mascot - the PANTHER in your design

CLICK HERE FOR FULL CONTEST DETAILS

Please submit your designs using the provided template to Ms. Denny via email at Kdenny@wtschools.org. The deadline for submissions is October 20, 2025.

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.

WELCOME TO THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR!

The LVMS PTA has the mission of supporting all of our children through their time at LVMS. The main goal of the LVMS PTA is to support students and staff through academics, funding assemblies, holding social events, and sponsoring staff members by awarding teacher grants. We invite you to join the PTA to be a voice for your child, to help in any capacity that you can, and enjoy an incredible year! Please visit the LVMS PTA website to become a PTA Member for the 2025-26 School Year: https://lvms.givebacks.com/shop/items/1178676

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

OMG BURGERS FUNDRAISER
LVMS PTA is partnering with OMG Burger for Dine to Donate! Grab dinner on Back To School Night - or any day from 9/25 through 10/9, and 15% will be donated to LVMS PTA. Dine In or Take Out (must present attached flyer). All info at lvmspta.org/dine

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