Long Valley Middle School

Long Valley Middle School

LVMS Monday Minute

Week of 4/27/2026

We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!

NJSLA Reminder: 5/4 - 5/8: Next week, all students will take the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment in ELA and Mathematics.  Please be aware of the following:

1. Testing will start immediately following AM Homeroom - please be sure students arrive at school on time.  The building will follow a modified delayed opening schedule after testing.  

2. Students will be required to use their district-issued Chromebook.  Please be sure to charge them the night before!

3. Students should plan to bring headphones/earbuds (wired or wireless) for the test.  Each testing location will have limited sets to borrow. Students are also encouraged to bring a silent reading book for after testing. 

4. Students should get a good night's rest and eat a good breakfast each morning to be well prepared for testing.  

 

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.

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

Upcoming Dates

APRIL
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: 7 PM
5/2- Spring Musical - LVMS Presents the Wizard of Oz: 1 PM & 7 PM
5/7- Multicultural Bingo Night 5PM - WT Public Library
5/13- Orchestra and Chorus Concert: 7PM
5/14- Concert and Jazz Bands: 7PM

Reminders

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.  

 

 

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!
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LVMS Yearbook Order Information

LAST WEEK TO ORDER A YEARBOOK!

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!
 

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 - OFF
Tuesday - Home vs. Roxbury
Wednesday - Practice:  5:00 Pick-Up
Thursday - Home vs. Mendham Twp
Friday - OFF

Girls Softball
Coach Demarest
Website

Weekly Schedule
Monday
- Practice:  5:00 Pick-Up
Tuesday
-  Home vs. Roxbury
Wednesday
- Practice:  5:00 Pick-Up
Thursday
- Home vs. Mendham Twp
Friday
- OFF

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

Weekly Schedule
Monday
: Meet vs Mt. Olive @ Mt. Olive HS
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: Meet vs. Frelinghuysen @ Morristown HS
Thursday: Meet vs. Dover MS 
Friday: OFF

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!

 

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!