LVMS School Counselors

PickUp Patrol

The entire district will continue to utilize PickUp Patrol this school year! The goal of the program is to assist with our student attendance and reporting safety mechanisms, as well as make this process more convenient for parents to use through a user-friendly mobile app.

All LVMS families should log into their PickUp Patrol account to verify pick up / drop off plans. Any new families will receive an email directly from PickUp Patrol with account information. LVMS will utilize PickUp Patrol in the following ways:

• Reporting Student Absence from school (sick, doctor's appointment, etc.)

• Reporting a student coming to school late

• Requesting to pick up a student early from school

• Giving permission for a student to walk home after school or NOT take the bus.

LVMS DOES NOT accept phone calls for absences / hand-signed parent notes, or emails for early dismissal and walking. Parents/Guardians are expected to enter ALL attendance information exclusively on PickUp Patrol. All Pick-up / Walker entrances MUST be submitted by 2:00 PM. Students will be dismissed via the bus if not submitted in PickUp Patrol.

Student Drop Off / Pick Up Procedures

It is preferred that LVMS students ride buses to/from school since our parking lot is not structured for parent drop-off or pick-up; our buses are the easiest way to ensure timely arrival and dismissal. Of course, we know this is occasionally necessary, and information specific to those procedures will be coming to parents soon. Please note that, effective immediately, students will not be permitted to enter the building until 8:30 am unless they are participating in a club/program meeting before school begins - the club/program advisor will arrange to meet the students at our main entry on club days and provide supervision before the school day begins.

CLICK HERE FOR DROP-OFF / PICK INFORMATION

Once WTS Referendum Projects are fully completed to the exterior of LVMS, these procedures may be modified slightly. This information will be updated and communicated at that time

Student Attendance Reminders

Washington Township BOE Policy 5200 has been updated to reflect the importance of student attendance. A student must be in attendance for 170 or more school days in order to be considered to have successfully completed the instructional program requirements of the grade/course to which the student is assigned. Prolonged or repeated absences, excused or unexcused, from school or from class, deprive the pupil of the classroom experience deemed essential to learning and may result in retention at grade level.

Included is the list of Excused / Unexcused Absences as outlined by District Policy 5200:

Excused Absence

1. Requirements of a student’s individual health care plan

2. A death in the student’s family

3. Quarantine or isolation as determined by school health personnel

4. Observance of the student’s religion on a day approved for that purpose by the New Jersey State Board of Education

5. Requirements of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)

6. Participation in “Take your Child to Work Day”

7. The student’s required attendance in court

8. Interviews with an admissions officer of an educational institution.

Unexcused Absence

1. Family or Personal travel

2. Other daytime activities unrelated to the school program.

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ATTENDANCE

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 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.

We are excited to introduce a new opportunity at the Long Valley Middle School: the Unified Physical Education (UPE) Program—a class designed to bring students of all abilities together to participate in fun, inclusive, and supportive physical activities. As part of this program, we are inviting students in general education to apply to become Gym Buddies—peer participants who will engage in collaborative games, team-building activities, and fitness challenges alongside students who receive additional learning or support services.

What does a Gym Buddy do?
Gym Buddies help create a welcoming, encouraging environment in PE class. They lead by example, show kindness and patience, and form meaningful connections with peers. This is a great opportunity for students who enjoy helping others, value inclusivity, and want to make a positive impact in our school community.

Who should apply?
We are looking for students who:

• Show empathy, respect, and responsibility

• Work well with others and follow directions

• Are enthusiastic about physical activity and teamwork

• Want to build leadership and communication skills

Please contact Mrs. Hollman for additional information!

LVMS Guidance department will host a welcome bagel breakfast for students who are new to the district on Tuesday, September 9th.  School Counselors and 8th grade peer leaders will be present to answer any questions and to discuss the extracurricular opportunities available to students at LVMS.  All new students will be sent a pass request/reminder email with the specific location and additional information.

Registration for select clubs is opening this week! As a reminder, permission slips / registration for clubs should not be submitted until the club advisor opens registrations (some clubs run seasonally). For information about all clubs, please visit our Clubs & Activities Website. As a reminder, all club activity fees can be paid via MealTime this year. Check can also be submitted with the registration form directly to the club advisor.

Fall Intramural Club: Intramural club will be starting on Tuesday, September 16th, after school until 4:45. If you plan to participate, make sure that you have a permission slip and check handed in to Mr. Petty or Mr. Schlesinger before September 16th. On September 16th, please report to the north gym after school and make sure you have a ride home at 4:45. You must have on sneakers that tie to participate! If you have any questions, please see Mr. Petty or Mr. Schlesinger.

Art Club: Registration for Fall / Spring Art Club will begin on today, September 8th. Please see Mrs. Clark in room 105 for more information.

Chess Club: Chess Club’s first meeting will be on Tuesday Sept. 16th at 7:45 in Room 15. See Mrs. Hollman in Guidance for a permission slip and more details! All grades and skill levels are welcome.

Free 2 Be Club: Free 2 Be will be starting on Sept 22 at 8 am. Please see Mrs. Hollman in guidance for the details and a permission slip.

Ski and Snowboard Club: Anyone interested in finding out about the Ski/Snowboard Club should use the Interest Form Link. Club Advisors will provide more information about the program in the upcoming weeks and put out additional information about specific dates and pricing as it becomes available. There will also be a parent meeting in the future, date TBD.

Please be aware that the deadline to submit sports physicals/paperwork has passed (8/15/25). Paperwork can no longer be accepted at this point. Only students who have submitted all paperwork and have been cleared by the district physician can participate in tryouts

Check out the LVMS Sports Portal for all schedules/sports team updates.

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

Click Here for the LVMS Athletics Website

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

PTA SPONSORED STAFF BREAKFAST

Special "Thank You" to all families who helped us fund the LVMS Staff Welcome Breakfast last week. We couldn't have done it without your help!

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