Long Valley Middle School

Long Valley Middle School

LVMS Monday Minute

Week of 12/15/2025

We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! 

Don't forget!  All WTSchools will have an Early Dismissal Day on Friday, December 19th.  All schools will be closed 12/22/25 - 1/4/26 for Winter Recess.  All schools will reopen with a normal schedule on Monday, January 5, 2026.  Wishing all LVMS students, families, and staff Happy Holidays and a restful Winter Break!  

 

Highlights, Dates, & Reminders

Highlights from Last Week

TOYS FOR TOTS: Thank you to all who donated items to Toys for Tots!  Items were delivered by the WTPD last week!

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR: Please see the District Calendar for 2026-27 School Year that was shared via email to all families last week.  

Upcoming Dates

DECEMBER
12/19- Early Dismissal Day
12/22 - 1/2- SCHOOL CLOSED: Winter Break

JANUARY
1/5- School Re-Opens
1/16- LVMS Student Council Movie Night - Tentative More Information Coming Soon!
1/19-
WTSchools Closed for Students - Professional Development Day
1/29- End of Marking Period #2

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.  

MIDPOINT MARKING PERIOD 2: As of 12/16, we have reached the middle of Marking Period 2.  Please check OnCourse Connect for updated grade information for your student.  

12/15/2025 - FIRE ALARM - FALSE ALARM: Today LVMS experienced a false alarm with the fire system.  Students and Staff Safely evacuated the building at approximately 11:30 AM.  Once cleared by LV Fire Department, classes resumed as normal. Thank you to all students and staff for attention to our safety procedures!

EMERGNECY CONTACT INFORMATION: With the possibility of inclement weather this season, please make sure you are receiving our school communications via email, text, or app notifications so you don’t miss any important updates.  If you need to update emergency contact information in OnCourse please contact the LVMS Main Office.  

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 12/19/2025.

 

Lunch Menus & Announcements

LVMS Lunch Menus and Information

Monthly Lunch Menu

Lunch Menu 25-26

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

Announcements 25-26
 

Spirit Week!

 

LVMS Library Corner

Stop by the Library to check out some of our "Cozy 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 Winter Sports

Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball Website
Coach:
Mr. Kyle Kays

Monday: Home Game vs. Black River MS

Tuesday: Home Game vs. North Warren

Wednesday: Home Game vs. Copeland

Thursday: OFF 

Friday: OFF

Cross Country 25-26

Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball Website
Coach:
Ms. Kristin Denny

Monday: Away Game vs. Black River MS

Tuesday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: Away Game vs. Copeland

Thursday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM 

Friday: OFF

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

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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

 
 
 

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
 
 
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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!