Long Valley Middle School

Long Valley Middle School

LVMS Monday Minute

Week of 11/17/2025

We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! 

 

Highlights, Dates, & Reminders

Highlights from Last Week

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: Thank you LVMS PTA for hosting the Scholastic Book Fair! 

MARKING PERIOD 1 CONCLUDED: As of 11/10/25, Marking Period #1 has concluded.  On 11/14/25, the OnCourse Portal was reopened with finalized MP #1 Grades.  See below for additional information!

Upcoming Dates

NOVEMBER
11/19
- 6th Grade Cornhole Tournament - 3:30PM
11/20- Fall Make-Up Picture Day - More Information below!
11/20- 7th &8th Grade Cornhole Tournament - 3:30PM
11/21- Bus Evacuation Drill
11/26- Early Dismissal Day
11/27-11/28- WTSchools Closed: Thanksgiving

DECEMBER
12/2- LVMS PTA Meeting - Virtual 
12/3
- Winter Orchestra Concert 7PM
12/4- Winter Band & Choir Concert 7PM
12/19- Early Dismissal Day
12/22 - 1/2- SCHOOL CLOSED: Winter Break

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 packing, outside of Mr. Ippolito's Office.  

FALL PICTURE RETAKES: Thursday, 11/20 is Picture Retake day at LVMS.  Please CLICK HERE for more information!

BUS EVACUATION DRILL: On Friday, 11/21, all LVMS students will participate in a bus evacuation drill prior to AM homeroom.  With the assistance of the Transportation Dept, Bus Drivers, and LVMS Staff, this drill is mandatory and takes place two (2) times each year.  

 

 

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
 

Finalized Marking Period 1 Grades

Marking Period 1 has officially concluded and all grades are now live in the OnCourse Portal.  As a reminder, please see image below on how to review categorized grades for each subject area your student participated in.  The letter grades displayed are blue hyperlinks to detailed grade breakdowns / comments.  

 

Fall Picture Makeup / Retakes

Picture Retake Day:

Thursday, November 20th

Students that missed picture day (on 10/9/25) are required to have their photo taken on 11/20

Any student that wants a retake must plan to do so on 11/20

FAMILIES WILL BE ABLE TO PREVIEW YOUR PHOTOS ONLINE PRIOR TO PURCHASING. 7 days after picture day, parents will receive a direct email from Lors Studio with a personal link / login to view pictures and purchase photos.

Please direct any questions to Lors Studio:

Call: 908-964-0847 or customerservice@lorsstudio.com

 

Student Council Cornhole Tournament!

 

Next Spirit Day!

 

Attention 8th Grade Families!

Please see included information from Mrs. Werneke, the 8th Grade Counselor

As our 8th Grade Class settles into their final year at Long Valley Middle School, we will begin preparing them for their transition into high school. Included below you will see some "Dates to Remember" for the Class of 2026. These dates help explain the high school orientation process.

Dates are subject to change with minimal notice. For more information, please contact WMCHS Guidance Dept.

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL IMPORTANT DATES
 

LVMS Winter Sports

Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball Website
Coach:
Mr. Kyle Kays

Monday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: OFF

Wednesday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Thursday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Friday: OFF

Cross Country 25-26

Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball Website
Coach:
Ms. Kristin Denny

Monday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Friday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM

GSoccer 252-6

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

 

PTA Events & Information

PTA Logo
 

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
 
 
 

PTA REFLECTION PROGRAM 

LVMS PTA will be participating in the Reflections program this year! Please see below for information.

Link to Application:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yuG-Iu0kRGSqpfEyEnVZ2nyVZ1U3soDR/view

Link to National PTA Website for more information:

https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/craft-an-entry

 

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!