Long Valley Middle School

LVMS Monday Minute

Summer Edition: July 2025

We hope everyone is enjoying the start of their summer! It is hard to believe school has been out for almost one month already. As we move into July, preparations are well underway at LVMS for the 2025–26 school year. So far, WTSchools Referendum and summer projects are well underway. The building generator has been finished being installed, the Culinary Arts classroom renovation is in progress, the Performing Arts Center refurbishment has started, the North Gym floor is being refinished, and the exterior parking / sidewalks have been prepped for resurfacing. In addition to the major projects, the LVMS Custodial Team has also been hard at work preparing all learning spaces for the Fall. It has been a busy start to the summer at LVMS!

Please take a moment to carefully review this special July Edition of the Monday Minute, as it includes several important updates. Highlights include information on Fall Sports Paperwork, Summer Learning Opportunities, the Fall 2025 School Supply Lists, Orientation and Back-to-School Events, New Student Health Immunization Requirements, and a brief message from the 2025–26 PTA Executive Board. You can also find all of this information on our Website and Mobile App—be sure to check them regularly for the latest updates!

Be on the lookout for our August Monday Minute Edition, as well as our Back-to-School Edition of the Monday Minute, which will include details about Student Schedules, Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures, Student Handbooks, and more.

Highlights, Dates, & Reminders

Summer Highlights

LVMS CLASS OF 2025 PROMOTION: Don't forget to check out our 2025 LVMS Promotion Ceremony

LVMS NAMED IN TOP 10% OF BEST MIDDLE SCHOOLS: CLICK HERE to read the full article. Congratulations to the LVMS students and staff for their efforts!

LVMS LIBRARY - RETURN OF MATERIALS: Anyone with items signed out of the LVMS Library MUST be returned immediately. Additional information included in an email sent 6/4 as well as below.

Upcoming Dates

JULY
7/21- WTS BOE Open Finance Meeting - RSVP to kderiso@wtschools.org
7/22- WTS BOE Meeting: 7PM @ BAC

AUGUST
8/12- WTS BOE Meeting: 7PM
8/15- Fall Sports Physical / Packets Due!
8/19- Incoming 6th Grade Orientation - Tentative
8/20- New Staff Professional Development Begins
8/22- LVMS Open House #1 - Tentative
8/25- LVMS Open House #2 - Tentative
8/26-8/28- Teacher Professional Development / Preparation Days

SEPTEMBER
9/1- WTSchools Closed - Labor Day
9/2- WTSchools First Day of 2025-26 SY
9/9- WTS BOE Meeting: 7PM
9/23- WTSchools Closed- Rosh Hashanah

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.

LVMS OFFICE SUMMER HOURS: The LVMS Office is open Monday - Thursday from 8:00 - 2:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Any medical records or sports physical paperwork can be dropped off in the office or in the secure blue locking mailbox to the left of the Main Entrance doors.

WTS 2025-26 DISTRICT CALENDAR: CLICK HERE to view the WTSchools 2025-26 Calendar.

CHROMEBOOK SUMMER RULES: Please see important information below from the WTSchools Tech Department on student expectations for keeping Chromebooks over the summer (information included below!)

Summer Learning Opportunities

We are happy to offer Summer Learning Opportunities for students to choose to explore if they wish. These are OPTIONAL activities that are meant to build upon previous learning. These opportunities differ from summer "work" as they are NOT mandatory.

Click Here for LVMS Summer Learning Opportunities

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WTPL Summer 2025

As a reminder, if you are looking for additional reading opportunities, please visit our Washington Township Public Library. The WTPL has a variety of learning opportunities, events, and reading lists for all of our Washington Township students.

CLICK HERE FOR THE WTPL SUMMER 2025 CALENDAR

Back to School Information - Fall 2025

Back to School 2025

Recommended School Supplies
The following supplies are recommended / suggested for all LVMS students. Teachers will share class specific material requests with students upon the start of classes (these requests will be minimal). Therefore it may be best to wait to buy supplies once classes begin. All students should plan to come to school on the first day with their charged Chromebook (new students will be issued Chromebooks in the first week of school)

Binders / Organizational Materials
Two large binders (approx. 2”) OR Four smaller binders (approx. 1” )
Tabbed dividers
Two pocket folders
Homework planner

Generic Supplies
Pencil Case (one to insert in binder) or Pencil Box
Pens and pencils
Erasers
Earbuds/ corded headphones (not wireless or AirPod)
Dry erase markers
Colored pencils
Highlighters
Scotch tape
Glue sticks
Scissors
Calculator: Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS (recommended for grade 7 only)
Refillable Water Bottle

It is recommended that students put their name on all items and replenish as needed.

Student Building Visitation - August 2025 - TENTATIVE

Student Open House #1

Friday, August 22nd

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Student Open House #2

Monday, August 25th

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Due to WTS Referendum Projects, the dates listed above are TENTATIVE. LVMS will NOT be available for student / staff visitations at other dates / times

Click Here to Visit Our Back to School Website!

ATTENTION INCOMING 6TH GRADE FAMILIES

MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION / REQUIREMENTS

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) under Chapter 14 N.J.A.C. 8:57-4 mandates the following two vaccines:

  • Tdap Vaccine

  • Meningococcal Vaccine

Please CLICK HERE for the Medical Form / Additional Information.

All medical forms should be submitted by Friday, August 15th.

Please send any medical records or ask any questions directly to Mrs. Alicia Hade, 6th Grade Nurse

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6TH GRADE ORIENTATION INFORMATION

Please CLICK HERE to visit our Orientation Information Website. This website contains all information from the June 2025 Parent Orientation, including presentations from our Administrators, Counselors, and 6th Grade Team Leaders.

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6TH GRADE SUMMER ORIENTATION EVENT - TENTATIVE

When: Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

Times: Session 1: 9:00 - 10:00 AM / Session 2: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: LVMS

Who: Incoming 6th Grade Students

Info: All incoming 6th graders are invited to join us for a summer Walk-Through and Tour Scavenger Hunt! Students will get to meet counselors, administrators, and experience what LVMS is like.

This event is TENTATIVE pending building availability due to WTS Referendum Projects. More information will be provided in August.

Summer Orientation 2025

Chromebook Reminders!

ALL LVMS STUDENTS - Chromebooks:
On the first day of school, it is expected that all students will arrive at LVMS with their fully charged Chromebook. If your student is experiencing technical difficulties with their device please email helpdesk@wtschools.org. 6-8 students that are brand new to the district will receive their school issued device in the first week of the school year. Please see the Chromebook reminders below from our WTS Tech Team.

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LVMS Library - Return Materials!

Any outstanding Library materials can still be returned to LVMS! If looking to return materials, it is recommended to call LVMS prior to doing so as their are many projects taking place and building access is limited. Please note: Students with outstanding library materials will not receive access to their end-of-year report cards, schedule information in August, and borrowing privileges will be suspended for the 2025–2026 school year until the matter is resolved. 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

As of June 2025, ALL LVMS students in Grades 6–8 are eligible to try out for all LVMS sports, pending compliance with the Student-Athlete Eligibility Policy

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
Boys
Girls

Field Hockey
Girls

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

PTA Events & Information

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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

LVMS PTA Board 2025-26
President - Michael Hild
Vice President - Gee Greco
Treasurer - Joann Paris
Secretary - Meghan Teeling
Fundraising - Jasmine Plaunt

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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 Summer Office Hours:
M-TH: 8:00 AM - 2:00PM; Fri: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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!