Long Valley Middle School

LVMS Monday Minute

Week of 3/10/25 @ LVMS

We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!

A Few Important Reminders!

  1. All Spring Sports Paperwork is due THIS Friday, March 14th by the end of the school day. Forms can be dropped off to LVMS Nurse Mrs. Hade or in the locking blue mailbox outside of the LVMS Main Entrance.

  2. Tickets will be on sale ALL week during lunch periods for the annual Student vs. Staff Basketball Game that is scheduled for this Friday, March 14th. All proceeds raised will be donated to the American Heart Foundation. More information included below.

  3. Today is the FINAL DAY to submit any forms for the PTA Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale. Forms submitted in school must be dropped off at the Main Office.

Highlights, Dates, & Reminders

Highlights from Last Week

HIB PARENT INFORMATION SESSION: Thank you to all the families that attended the district HIB Information Session that was held last week!

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK: Thank you NJHS Members for visiting all elementary schools to read books to groups of students!

MARKING PERIOD 2 HONOR / HIGH HONOR ROLL: Congratulations to all LVMS students that made the Honor / High Honor Roll for Marking Period 2!

Upcoming Dates

MARCH

3/11- E-Sports Interest Meeting: 3:30 - 4:15 PM

3/14- Student v. Staff Basketball Game: 3:45 PM -

3/20- 6th Grade Field Trip

3/21- 6th Grade Western Dance: 7-9 PM

3/31-4/4- All WTSchools Closed - SPRING BREAK!

Reminders

SPRING SPORTS PHYSICALS / PAPERWORK: Paperwork to participate in Spring Sports at LVMS is now available. CLICK HERE / see below for additional information! All paperwork is due by the end of the school day on March 14th.

LVJWC PHOTO CONTEST 2025: Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The Long Valley Junior Women's Photo Contest is back! Please see below for more information.

7TH GRADE FIELD TRIP INFORMATION: Attention 7th Grade Families! Please check your email for information / permission slips for the 7th Grade Field Trip scheduled for May.

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 with what the students hear each morning by visiting our website!

LVMS Announcements Website

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Announcements

Women's History Month - March 2025

March is recognized each year as Women's History Month. Stop by the library to check out some great selections that honor women throughout history!

Click Here to View Books for Women's History Month

Women's History 2025

E-Sports Interest Meeting

When: Tuesday, March 11th
When: 3:30 - 3:45 PM
Where: LCC
Why: Learn about what E-Sports Intramurals will be like at LVMS!
Additional Information: Get ready for an exciting Intramural Spring Season with Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros! This season is designed for gamers to develop their skills, build teamwork, and compete in a fun and structured environment. Individuals will participate in weekly practices and tournaments to improve their strategies. Points will be awarded each week, leading up to a playoff tournament where the top contenders will battle for the championship! Whether you're new to esports or a seasoned player, this season is the perfect chance to learn, compete, and have fun with friends!

E-Sports Interest

Student vs. Staff Basketball Game 2025

Stu v. Sta 2025

Friday, March 14th from 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Tickets are $5 and must be bought during lunches. 

NO tickets will be sold to students at the door. 

Snack stand with drinks, chips and candy will be available. All items are $1-$2

Money raised is donated to the American Heart Association

Long Valley Junior Women's Club

Photo Contest 2025

Photo Contest 2025

CLICK HERE FOR THE PHOTO CONTEST RULES / ENTRY FORM

6th Grade Western Dance

Western Dance 2025

Spring Sports 2025 Information

Any student that is interested in participating in Spring 2025 Sports at LVMS must submit all required paperwork and physical information by 3:30 PM on Friday, March 14, 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 mailbox outside of the main office, or submitted directly to Mrs. Hade, our school nurse. 
Physical forms and paperwork should not be submitted directly to the coaches at any point. 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR PHYSICAL PAPERWORK 

Spring Sports 2025

Boys Baseball - 7th / 8th Grades

Coach Dauchert

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Girls Softball - 7th / 8th Grades

Coach Demarest

Website

Boys and Girls Track & Field** - 6th - 8th Grades

Coach Kays

Coach Denny

Boys & Girls Website

Check out the LVMS Sports Portal for all schedules / sports team updates.

PTA Events & Information

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BECOME A PTA MEMBER!

It's not too late to become a PTA member for the 2024-25 School Year!

https://lvms.givebacks.com/store

GERTRUDE HAWK CANDY SALE FUNDRAISER

The LVMS PTA will be holding a Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale starting today until March 10th.  The purpose of this fundraiser will be to raise funds to directly support student activities organized by the LVMS Student Council, NJHS, and PTA.  All students and families will have the option to sell candy in person or online, with great incentives available for students who make sales!  Paper forms have been provided to all students during their Homeroom today, February 21st.  Anyone that wishes can also participate in online sales as well.  Please see the attached flyer for specific information. There is no obligation to participate but every little bit helps!  For more information, please visit https://www.lvmspta.org/gertrude-hawk.  Please contact Melanie Bratton with any questions directly at fundraisinglvmspta@gmail.com. 


GHC

LVMS SPIRIT WEAR - ON SALE NOW!

CICK HERE to purchase LVMS Spirit Wear!

Spirit Wear Fall 2024

LVMS PTA SHOE DRIVE

This year the LVMS PTA is partnering with GotSneakers as a year-round fundraiser. To participate, simply drop your pairs of used athletic shoes in the available box that will be located in the LVMS lobby starting September 17. If you would like to know more about GotSneakers and their mission to reduce waste, you can read about them here.

PTA Shoe Drive 2024

MARCH PTA MEETING

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM in the LVMS Library (additional information / virtual link to be shared later)

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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

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

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