Long Valley Middle School

Long Valley Middle School

LVMS Monday Minute

Week of 4/20/2026

We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!

Please see the few important reminders.  Additional information can be found in the sections below:

1. Updated AM Parent Drop Off: Please CLICK HERE to view updated information for AM student drop off at LVMS.  More information is included below!

2. Marking Period #3 Grades: Marking Period #3 concluded last week.  Grades will be live to students / parents on April 22nd.  Please log into the OnCourse Portal to see all updated grades.  

3. Take Your Child to Work Day: This Thursday, April 23rd, is Take Your Child to Work Day.  If your student will be participating and will be absent from school, please indicate this in Pick-Up Patrol.  

 

Highlights, Dates, & Reminders

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.   

Upcoming Dates

APRIL
4/23
- Take Your Child to Work Day
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: 1PM & 7PM
5/7- Multicultural Bingo Night 6PM - WT Public Library
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.  

UPDATE TO AM PARENT DROP OFF: Please CLICK HERE to view updated information for AM student drop off at LVMS. 

 

Lunch Menus & Announcements

LVMS Lunch Menus and Information

Monthly Lunch Menu

Maschio's Is Hiring!  Click Here For More Information!
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

 

Updated AM Parent Drop Off Procedure

Student Drop Off Begins at 8:30 AM

Vehicles should enter the LVMS Property by the Washington Township Board of Education Building (53 West Mill Road).  Vehicles should proceed up the driveway and follow the flow of traffic, turning right into the parking lot past the Board of Education Building (formerly a gravel lot).  Vehicles should stack into the two (2) available lanes and follow the parking lot to the end.  Vehicles will alternate merge, turning left back towards the main driveway.  Students will be dropped off at the crosswalk (LVMS staff will be posted there to direct students into the building- noted below between the two sets of green **s).  5-6 vehicles should drop students off at a time and then proceed to exit the LVMS Campus by the Board of Education Office at West Mill Road.  Vehicles ARE NOT permitted to enter the Main Staff Parking Lot or Bus Lane during this time.  

 

LVMS Presents: The Wizard of Oz!

Click Here to Purchase Tickets!
Click Here for Additional Information!
 

LVMS Yearbook Order Information

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

Final Date to Order is 4/30/2026

yearbookordercenter.com

School code: 4877

 
For More Information on the 2025-26 Yearbook Click Here!
 

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

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. 

Click Here for Additional Information
 

Level the Playing Field Item Drive

Click Here to Learn More About Leveling the Playing Field
 

27th Annual Long Valley Junior Women's Photo Contest

 

Photo Contest Starts
Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Deadline For Entries
Friday, May 1st, 2026

2026 Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 29th, 2026

 

Please Click Here for 2026 Contest Rules & Entry Form
 

Multicultural Bingo Night - 5/7/2026

 

LVMS Spring Sports

Boy Baseball
Coach Dauchert
Website

Weekly Schedule
Monday - Away at Valleyview:  2:20 Dismissal
Tuesday - Off
Wednesday - Practice:  5:00 Pick-Up
Thursday - Home vs. Chester
Friday - Away at Mendham Township: 2:20 Dismissal

Girls Softball
Coach Demarest
Website

Weekly Schedule
Monday
- Away at Valleyview:  2:20 Dismissal
Tuesday
-  Practice:  5:00 Pick-Up
Wednesday
- Practice:  5:00 Pick-Up
Thursday
- Home vs. Chester
Friday
- Away at Mendham Township: 2:20 Dismissal

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

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

Click Here for the LVMS Sports Portal
 

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. 

The next PTA Meeting will be announced in the near future!

Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7203276138?omn=82037625552
Meeting ID: 720 327 6138

 

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK FUNDRAISER

Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Teachers!
Staff Appreciation Week is coming up May 18th–May 22nd, and we want to show our incredible teachers and staff just how much they mean to us!  Throughout the week, we will be providing breakfasts and lunches to thank them for all they do for our students every day.

How You Can Help
We are asking families to consider donating—any amount is appreciated and will go directly toward meals and treats for our staff.

Donate here: https://lvms.givebacks.com/shop/items/1069370 (You can donate quickly and securely online!)

What Your Donation Supports
Breakfast & Lunch for staff
Special treats and surprises throughout the week
A meaningful way to say THANK YOU

Even small contributions make a big difference!  Your support helps us make this week extra special for the people who support our children every day.

 

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!