As a reminder, all WTSchools will be closed on Thursday, October 2nd, in observance of Yom Kippur. Schools will reopen with a normal schedule on Friday, October 3rd.
Long Valley Middle School
As a reminder, all WTSchools will be closed on Thursday, October 2nd, in observance of Yom Kippur. Schools will reopen with a normal schedule on Friday, October 3rd.
Highlights from Last Week
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: Thank you to all who attended Back to School Night last week. If you were unable to attend, feel free to view Mr. Ippolito & Mr. Mirabella's Welcome Presentation.
PTA SOCIAL SUCCESS: Thank you to the LVMS PTA for hosting a GREAT 6th Grade Social last week!
Upcoming Dates
SEPTEMBER
9/30- Basketball Player Interest Meeting - 3rd Period LVMS Library: More Information below!
9/30- LVMS PTA Meeting 7PM: Zoom Meeting ID: 720 327 6138
OCTOBER
10/2- WTSchools Closed - Yom Kippur
10/9- Fall Picture Day
10/13- WTSchools Closed for Students - Professional Day
10/14- WTSchools BOE Meeting 7PM
10/16- Fall Bus Evacuation Drill
10/20- Deadline to submit Yearbook Cover
10/24- 7th & 8th Grade Halloween Dance: 6:45 - 8:45 PM
Reminders
NEXTREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE: LVMS is trying to collect 1000 lbs of plastic. Students can drop off soft plastics, like bags, wraps, bubble wrap, and packaging, outside of Mr. Ippolito's Office.
WINTER SPORTS INFORMATION: Physicals / Paperwork for Boys & Girls Basketball are now being accepted! All forms must be submitted as paper copies to Mrs. Hade. Deadline to submit paperwork is Friday, October 24th.
LVMS Lunch Menus and Information
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!
Contest Rules:
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.
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 provided Canva template and submit your design digitally.
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
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 October 20, 2025.
Girls Field Hockey
Girls Field Hockey - Ms. Kozimor
Monday: Home Game vs. Mendham Twp. MS
Tuesday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Home Game vs. Peck MS
Thursday: OFF
Friday: Home Game vs. Roxbury MS
Girls Soccer
Girls Soccer - Mr. Demarest
Monday: Home Game vs. Mendham Twp. MS
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Thursday: OFF
Friday: Away Game vs. Black River MS
Boys Soccer
Boys Soccer - Mr. Petrucelli
Monday: Away Game vs. Mendham Twp. MS
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Thursday: OFF
Friday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Boys & Girls Cross Country
Boys & Girls Cross Country - Ms. Erbe
Monday: Home Meet vs. Central MS
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: Away Meet vs. Mt. Olive
Thursday: OFF
Friday: Away Meet vs. Brooklawn MS
PLAYER INTEREST MEETING
There will be an interest meeting in the Library on TUESDAY, September 30th, during period 3. If you are interested in trying out for Basketball, you must attend the interest meeting. Please see Coach Kays or Coach Denny for questions.
Any student who is interested in participating in Winter 2025-26 Sports at LVMS must submit all required paperwork and physical information by 2:30 PM on Friday, October 24, 2025. Paperwork cannot be accepted after this date. All completed forms can be dropped off at the LVMS Main Office, placed in the locking blue bin outside of the LVMS Main Entrance, or submitted directly to Mrs. Hade, our school nurse. Physical forms will not be accepted electronically. Physical forms and paperwork should not be submitted directly to the coaches at any point.
Included are the Winter 2025-26 Sports Offered at LVMS (separate links include additional information to the coach website / tentative scheduling). As a reminder, all students in grades 6 - 8 are eligible to try out for sports teams.
Boys Basketball
Coach: Mr. Kyle Kays
Girls Basketball
Coach: Ms. Kristin Denny
Important Forms - MUST BE SUBMITTED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
Student Athlete Eligibility Policy
Additional Medical Forms - Anaphylaxis / Asthma Action Plans
Extra Information
Physical Packet / Forms updated 1/2025
Any questions can be directed to Mr. Mitch Schlesinger, LVMS Sports Coordinator, or Mrs. Alicia Hade, LVMS Nurse.
Check out the LVMS Sports Portal for all schedules/sports team updates.
Any questions can be directed to individual coaches, Mr. Mitch Schlesinger, LVMS Sports Coordinator, or to Mrs. Alicia Hade, LVMS Nurse.
WELCOME TO THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR!
The LVMS PTA has the mission of supporting all of our children through their time at LVMS. The main goal of the LVMS PTA is to support students and staff through academics, funding assemblies, holding social events, and sponsoring staff members by awarding teacher grants. We invite you to join the PTA to be a voice for your child, to help in any capacity that you can, and enjoy an incredible year! Please visit the LVMS PTA website to become a PTA Member for the 2025-26 School Year: https://lvms.givebacks.com/shop/items/1178676
PTA General Meetings 2025-26
Mark your calendars, and join us for LVMS PTA General Meetings. All meetings will be on Zoom this year.
Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7203276138?omn=82037625552
Meeting ID: 720 327 6138
OMG BURGERS FUNDRAISER
LVMS PTA is partnering with OMG Burger for Dine to Donate! Grab dinner on Back To School Night - or any day from 9/25 through 10/9, and 15% will be donated to LVMS PTA. Dine In or Take Out (must present attached flyer). All info at lvmspta.org/dine
HALLOWEEN PENNY WARS:
Join us in participating in Penny Wars! Penny Wars will be held during student lunch periods 10/27 - 10/31.
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
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