Long Valley Middle School

LVMS Monday Minute

Week of 6/9/25 @ LVMS

We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!

As we move into the final week of the school year, included are a few important reminders:

  1. 8th Graders will be dismissed tomorrow at 11:00 AM via district buses for our annual student clap out!

  2. Tuesday, June 10th is a normal day schedule for all 6th and 7th Grade Students.

  3. LVMS Promotion is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 10th. Additional information can be found below.

  4. Wednesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 12th are Early Dismissal Days (1:35 PM Dismissal) for ALL LVMS Students.

Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and long summer!

Highlights, Dates, & Reminders

Highlights from Last Week

8TH GRADE END OF YEAR CELEBRATION: Thank you LVMS PTA for organizing the 8th Grade Dance!

LVMS LIBRARY - RETURN OF MATERIALS: As a reminder, anyone with items signed out of the LVMS Library MUST be returned by the end of the day. Additional information included in an email sent 6/4 as well as below.

Upcoming Dates

JUNE

6/10- LVMS Promotion Ceremony: 6 PM

6/11- LVMS Promotion Ceremony- Rain Date if needed

6/12- FINAL DAY OF SCHOOL - Early Dismissal Schedule

Reminders

FALL SPORTS 2025: Information for LVMS Fall 2025 Sports is included below. All paperwork is required to be submitted by Friday, August 15, 2025.

END OF YEAR SCHEDULES: Please see included dates with modified schedule information -
-Tuesday, June 10th: Regular dismissal schedule for 6th and 7th Grader Students. 8th Grade dismissed via buses at 11:00 AM (all students must leave via bus at 11AM).
-Wednesday, June 11th: Early Dismissal Schedule (1:35 PM Dismissal)
-Thursday, June 12th: Early Dismissal Schedule (1:35 PM Dismissal)

LVMS PROMOTION CEREMONY: Attention 8th Grade Families! All 8th Grade students will be provided tickets for the Promotion ceremony tomorrow (6/10). Tickets will ONLY be utilized in the event of an indoor ceremony. It is our goal to hold the Promotion Ceremony Outdoors! Additionally, the link for the Promotion Live Stream can be found by CLICKING HERE. All Promotion information can be found below!

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

LVMS Celebrates the Class of 2025!

Save the Date 2025

When:   Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Where: Long Valley Middle School: 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853  (Behind school building on the large field)

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM (8th grade students should arrive 5:15 PM and report to their lineup location)

Parking: LVMS Staff will be on site to assist with parking beginning at 5:00 PM.  The campus will be closed prior to 5:00 PM.  Please be aware we anticipate a large crowd to celebrate our 8th graders - please carpool if at all possible.  

Tickets: Each student will receive two (2) tickets for the ceremony.  Tickets will be distributed directly to students in school on Tuesday, June 10th.  Tickets will ONLY be utilized in the event of an indoor promotion on the rain date - There is NO limit on guests for an outdoor ceremony.

Please check your email for additional information (sent 4/30/2025)

2025 LVMS Promotion Live Stream Link

Chromebook Reminders!

Please be aware of the following reminders from our WTS Technology Team. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Gately, WTS Technology Coordinator.

6th and 7th Grade Students:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 10th, 6th and 7th Grade Students will meet during the school day with our Technology Team to have their Chromebooks inspected / inventoried. Students will keep their devices over the Summer if they are functioning properly.

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8th Grade Students:
All Chromebooks, Cases, and Chargers were collected by our Technology Team today, June 9th. Please remind all 8th Graders to bring any missing equipment to the LCC to avoid additional fees for missing items being issued.

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LVMS Library - Return Materials!

As the school year comes to a close, this is a final reminder that all library materials borrowed from the Long Valley Middle School Library must be returned as soon as possible. As of last week, students with outstanding borrowed materials have been given paper notices of items that must be returned. Unreturned, lost, or damaged items must be either replaced or paid for without delay prior to the end of the school year. By the end of the day today, June 9th, students / families with items still missing will be contacted directly via email as well. Please note: Students with outstanding library materials will not receive access to their end-of-year report cards, and borrowing privileges will be suspended for the 2025–2026 school year until the matter is resolved. Any materials can be returned directly to the LVMS Library throughout the school day. Please direct any questions to LVMS Librarian Mrs. Taylor-Flynn.

2025-26 Yearbook Cover Contest

Cover Contest 25-26

Contest Rules:

  1. This design MUST be ORIGINAL ART designed by YOU (cannot be anything you downloaded off the internet, due to copyright issues) and must be SUBMITTED & DESIGNED BY STUDENTS ONLY 2.

  2. You may submit an 8.5 x 11 front cover and 8.5 x 11 back cover on paper or make a copy of the the provided Canva template and submit your design digitally.

  3. Must include our “We are Panthers” theme any way you choose BE CREATIVE! You do not need to include the “words” but the “theme” should be incorporated into your design somehow

  4. Your design MUST include our mascot - the PANTHER in your design

CLICK HERE FOR FULL CONTEST DETAILS

Please submit your designs using the provided template to Ms. Denny via email at Kdenny@wtschools.org. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2025.

Fall 2025 Sports Information

Paperwork for Fall Sports will be released later this week! All information will be emailed to 6th and 7th grade families directly. Included are the sports available for the Fall Season.

2025 Fall Season - (B/G Soccer, B/G Cross Country, and Field Hockey)

  • Physicals Due Date – August 15th   

  • Tryout/Practice Start dates - Sept 8th

  • End Date of Overall Season - Nov  5th

Soccer (7th/8th Graders)
Boys
Girls

Field Hockey (7th/8th Graders)
Girls

Cross Country (6-8 Graders) All grade levels may participate in Cross Country
Boys & Girls

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Check out the LVMS Sports Portal for all schedules / sports team updates.
Questions can be directed to specific coach or Mr. Mitch Schlesinger, LVMS Athletics Coordinator

Click Here for the LVMS Athletics Website

Washington Township Public Library

WTPL Summer 2025

CLICK HERE FOR THE WTPL SUMMER 2025 CALENDAR

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE WTPL WEBSITE

Back to School Fall 2025

Please visit our website for Back to School 2025 Information! This website includes Recommended School Supplies, LVMS Open House / Tour Dates, and Incoming 6th Grader Information. Please be aware, in the upcoming weeks our Summer Learning Opportunities will be updated as well!

Please CLICK HERE for Back to School 2025 Info

BTS 2025

PTA Events & Information

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LVMS PTA Board 2025-26

President - Michael Hild

Vice President - Gee Greco

Treasurer - Joann Paris

Secretary - Meghan Teeling

Fundraising - Jasmine Plaunt

The LVMS PTA would like to thank everyone who lent their support this year by volunteering or donating. We hope all LVMS students, staff, and families have a GREAT summer!

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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

We Are Panthers!