We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!

Marking Period 3 concludes on Thursday, April 16. Finalized grades will be available via OnCourse on Wednesday, April 22; please log in then to review your student’s academic progress.

Highlights from Last Week

LVMS PROMOTION CEREMONY 2026: Please CLICK HERE for more information about the LVMS Promotion Ceremony.  This information was previously sent via email on 3/27/26.

NJSLA ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION: Please CLICK HERE to see the NJSLA testing schedule for grades 3-8.  This information was previously sent on 4/6/26 from Mrs. Russo, our District Testing Coordinator.   

Upcoming Dates

APRIL
4/14- 7th Grade Field Trip Payment Due (email sent 4/6/26)
4/15- NJHS Chess Tournament: 3:30 PM
4/16- End of Marking Period #3
424-8th Grade Field Trip Payment Due (email sent 3/26/26)
4/28- End of Quint #4
4/30- Final Day to Order LVMS Yearbook!

MAY
5/1- Spring Musical - LVMS Presents the Wizard of Oz: 7PM
5/2- Spring Musical - LVMS Presents the Wizard of Oz: 2PM & 7PM
5/13- Orchestra and Chorus Concert: 7PM
5/14- Concert and Jazz Bands: 7PM

Reminders

NEXTREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE COMPLETE: Just because we met this goal doesn’t mean you have to stop saving plastic bags from landfills. You can save them at home and drop them off in the plastic bag recycling bins outside Weiss Market or Kohl's in Hackettstown.

LVJWC 27TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST: 3/2 kicks off the 27th Annual Digital Photo Contest sponsored by the Long Valley Junior Women's Committee! Please see the additional information / the registration form below.  

LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD ITEM DRIVE: Please help donate to the School's Sports Drive that supports Leveling the Playing Field by dropping off old sports equipment. Look for the bins at the main entrance and in the halls. Please help by getting all your donations in by Friday, May 8.  More Information included below!

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK FUNDRAISER: Staff appreciation will be held the week of 5/18 at LVMS!  Please CLICK HERE to consider supporting the LVMS PTA in organizing a great week for our staff.  More information is included below.  

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

We are happy to announce our 2026 End of Year activities that are planned for our 8th Graders! Our 8th Grade teachers have been working hard to plan a variety of exciting activities to celebrate the LVMS Class of 2026. Please check your email for detailed information and permission slips for these end-of-year events! This information will also be sent home with your children on Thursday, March 26th.

Included is a brief outline of these events:

Somerset Patriots Trip - 8th graders will travel to TD Bank Ballpark to see a Somerset Patriots baseball game. Students will depart from LVMS around 9:15 AM and return about 3:00 PM. Students will be able to take the bus to school and home from school. At the stadium, LVMS will be sitting in the BBQ area and enjoying a catered BBQ lunch while we watch the game.

HersheyPark Trip - 8th graders will travel to HersheyPark. Students will depart from LVMS via coach bus around 9:00 AM and return at approximately 8:30 PM (ALL students will need to be picked up at 8:30 PM when they return to LVMS). Students will be provided with a class t-shirt to wear while at HersheyPark, along with one (1) voucher for a meal at the park.

“End of Year Celebration” - As traditionally done, we will celebrate the LVMS Class of 2026! During the morning, we will hold Promotion Ceremony practice, followed by yearbook signing, and a picnic lunch. The afternoon will be the LVMS PTA-sponsored “Jeopardy Game Show,” and in the evening, the LVMS PTA will be hosting the 8th Grade end-of-year celebration.

LVMS Promotion Ceremony 2026 - Save the Date! The LVMS Promotion Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 17th, at 6:00 PM. Please CLICK HERE for additional information.

Permission slips/payment for the trips are due by Friday, April 24, 2026

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our 8th Grade Advisors:

Mr. Kevin Demarest- kdemarest@wtschools.org 

Ms. Christa Jenkins- cjenkins@wtschools.org 

*Please note, for security/safety purposes, trip dates and specific information are not included in this posting. Please check your email (sent on 3/26/26) for full communication on these end-of-year experiences!

Orders for the 2025-26 LVMS Yearbook are STILL open!

Final Date to Order is 4/30/2026

yearbookordercenter.com

School code: 4877

The New Jersey Department of Education encourages school districts to participate in "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" activities by giving children credit for school attendance even though they are “working” alongside their parents on this special day.  In previous years, the day has been a success due to the cooperative efforts of thousands of parents, schools, businesses, organizations, and other concerned individuals who demonstrated their interest in children's education and participation in the workforce.

In order for our district to maintain accurate attendance records and account for all students, we are asking for your cooperation.  If your family will be participating in "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" on Thursday, April 23, 2026, please update your child’s attendance in Pick-Up Patrol, indicating the absence with the comment “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” entered in the more information section.  Your child will not be marked absent if we are properly informed of their participation in this program. 

Peer Leader applications will open on Monday, March 23rd, to all rising 8th Graders!  

Peer Leaders are role models for our LVMS community and should exhibit the characteristics and attributes of a Long Valley Middle School PANTHER. This includes good character, care for others, being responsible and accountable for their academic success, and positive decision-making. 

Applications are available for pick up in the Guidance Office or by clicking the button below!

Applications are due Friday, April 17th.

Photo Contest Starts
Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Deadline For Entries
Friday, May 1st, 2026

2026 Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 29th, 2026

Boy Baseball
Coach Dauchert
Website

Weekly Schedule
Monday: Practice
Tuesday: Practice
Wednesday: Practice
Thursday: Practice
Friday: OFF

Girls Softball
Coach Demarest
Website

Weekly Schedule
Monday: Practice
Tuesday: Practice
Wednesday: Practice
Thursday: Practice
Friday: OFF

Boys and Girls Track & Field 
Coach Kays & Coach Denny
Boys & Girls Website

Weekly Schedule
Monday: OFF
Tuesday: Practice
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: Practice
Friday: Meet at Warren Hills 4:00 PM

Any questions can be directed to individual coaches listed above or Mr. Mitch Schlesinger, LVMS Sports Coordinator.