We hope everyone had a relaxing Spring Break!

Highlights from Last Week

LOST AND FOUND: All unclaimed items were donated on 3/27/26.  

CONGRATULATIONS, DESTINATION IMAGINATION TEAM: Prior to Spring Break, the LVMS Destination Imagination Team competed in the State Tournament at the Liberty Science Center.  The LVMS DI Team placed 1st in the state competition and also received the "DaVinci Award" for creativity.  Congratulations to team advisor Mrs. Brown and members Asyra Brown, Chaitra Vemuri, Christopher DeCicco, McKenna Drury, Kieran Collins, Iris Zou, and Eri Wald!

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
4/10- Spirit Day: Mismatch Day!
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!

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!

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!

If you would like to celebrate your graduate with a personalized lawn sign, please be sure to place your order by 11:59 PM tonight (4/6). Orders will not be accepted after this deadline. 

Order here: my.cheddarup.com/c/graduation-moving-up-lawn-signs-2026

Have questions? Contact  Jessica Morgan  or  Diana Buckley , or email the committee at  wmcprojgrad@gmail.com.

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

Final Date to Order is 4/30/2026

yearbookordercenter.com

School code 4877

Restart by Gordon Korman is a middle-grade novel about Chase Ambrose, a popular but cruel bully who develops amnesia after falling off a roof and hitting his head. Waking up with no memory, he must piece together his identity as he returns to school, where he's met with fear and anger from those he tormented, forcing him to confront his past and decide who he wants to be. The book explores themes of identity, bullying, and second chances, questioning if a person can truly change.  

Check out our website below for reading guides, audio recordings, and our calendar! 

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

Tentative Tryout Dates
Mon. 4/6 - All Players - Pick Up 6:00 *Cancelled*
Tues. 4/7 - All Players - Pick Up 6:00
Weds. 4/8 - All Players - First Cut Pick Up 6:00
Thurs. 4/9 - Players Who Make First Cut - Pick Up 6:00
Fri. 4/10 - Players Who Make First Cut - Pick Up 6:00
Final Cut

Girls Softball
Coach Demarest
Website

Tentative Tryout Dates
Tues. 4/7 - All Players - Pick Up at 5:15 PM
Wed. 4/8  - All Players - Pick Up at 5:15 PM
Thurs. 4/9  - All Players - Pick Up at 5:15 PM
Friday  4/10  Rain Date

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

Our first team meeting will be just an informative meeting and will be on Thursday, April 9th, until 4:15 pm.  See Coach Denny or Coach Kays with any questions!

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