Long Valley Middle School

Long Valley Middle School

LVMS Monday Minute

Week of September 28th

We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! 

ATTENDANCE REMINDERS
In the Genesis Parent Portal, please use the following options to update your students attendance / dismissal plan

"NOTIFY OFFICE" - Please use "Notify Office" option to log a student attendance - absent from school, late arrival, early dismissal (before 3:25 PM).  

"PICKUP" - Please use "Pickup" option to identify if your student will be permitted to walk OR parent pick up after the school day.  This must be completed prior to 2:30 PM daily.  

Genesis Parent Portal Link
Genesis Parent Portal - How to Guide
 

Highlights, Dates, & Reminders

Highlights from Last Week

6TH GRADE SOCIAL: Thank you to the LVMS PTA for hosting a great 6th Grade social last week!  

Upcoming Dates

SEPTEMBER
9/28- iReady Assessment - throughout the week

OCTOBER
10/5- Spirit Day: Wear Blue!
10/8
- LVMS Fall Picture Day: More Information Coming Soon
10/9- Morris County Vo-Tech Presentation: 8th Grade Students Only
10/12- SCHOOL CLOSED FOR STUDENTS: Columbus Day - Staff PD
10/23- Bus Evacuation Drill
10/23- 7th & 8th Grade Halloween Dance: 6:30-8:30 PM

Reminders

WINTER SPORTS PAPERWORK: All forms for Winter Sports can be found through the Genesis Parent Portal.  The due date to submit forms is Friday, October 23rd.  

OMG FUNDRAISER: Don't forget to visit OMG Burgers between now and the end of the month.  15% of orders will be donated directly to the LVMS PTA!  Flyer linked above or found below.  

PTA FUNDRAISER: Today kicks off our Fall Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser! In addition to an email with this information, all students received paper copies of the fundraiser information today. Help your student get registered at ShopFund.com using Group Code: YXYDP. 

GENESIS STUDENT PORTAL: Later this week, students will gain access to the Genesis Student Portal.  This will be accessible to students in Clever.

WALKER EXPECTATIONS LETTER: Please CLICK HERE to review following letter from Mr. Ippolito and Mr. Mirabella with reminders for student walkers.  This was emailed on 9/28/2026.  

 

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 about what the students hear each morning by visiting our website!

LVMS Announcements Website

 
 

LVMS Club Information

Please be aware that club enrollment will open when the clubs are set to begin.  Please only submit payment once information has been received from the club advisor!  

Click Here for the 2026-27 Virtual Club Fair

Yearbook Club
Help design the 2026-27 LVMS Yearbook in Yearbook Club!  The club is open to students in all grades. There is no fee to join. Meetings will be held every other Monday morning at 8am beginning in October. See Ms. Denny in guidance or Mrs. Burke in rm 14 for a permission slip.

Chess Club
Do you like playing Chess?  Interested to learn how to play?  All grades are welcome to join!  We will meet before school on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month before school.  See Mrs. Hollman in Guidance for more info and a permission slip.  First meeting is October 6th! 

Free 2 Be Club
The club where everyone is Free 2 Be!  All grades are welcome to join, we meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month before school.  See Mrs. Hollman in guidance for more info and a permission slip.  Our first meeting will be September 28th! 

TREP$
TREP$ sign ups will begin today! New this year, all TREPS sign ups will be through THIS LINK which will also be found on the LVMS website under Clubs and Activities.  LVMS enrollment will close once we reach 70 registrants.   Any additional sign-ups will be added to a waiting list. Sign-ups are almost full!  Payment is due by October 2nd.The $50.00 registration fee can be paid through Mealtime or by check brought to the main office.  Meeting options will be offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 

Destination Imagination
Ready to build? Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, September 23, Tuesday, September 29, and Thursday, October 1 until 4:30 in room 35. Please attend to receive more information and test your skills. If you cannot make the first session, please email Mrs. Brown.

Forensics Public Speak Club
The Forensics, Public Speaking Club will begin meeting Tuesday, September 29th.  The clubs meets each Tuesday and Thursday morning (club participants may pick one date) at 8:00 am in room 17.  See Ms. Jenkins in room 17 for more information.

Spring Musical
There will be an information session for all students interested in auditioning for the Spring Musical on Tuesday, October 6th from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the LVMS PAC.  This meeting is only for students looking to audition for a performing role (stage crew information session will be held at a later date).  Please contact Ms. Ciampoli or Mr. Jonach with additional questions.  

 

Week of Respect Spirit Day

 

2026-27 Yearbook Cover Contest!

 

LVMS Winter Sports 2026-27

2026-27 Winter Season - (B/G Basketball)

Physicals Due Date - Friday, Oct 23rd, 2026 - Forms cannot be accepted past this deadline

Tryout/Practice Start dates - Boys and Girls – Nov. 9th

End Date of Overall Season - Feb. 5th 

Students in Grades 6–8 are eligible to try out for all LVMS sports, pending compliance with the Student-Athlete Eligibility Policy

Student Athletics Preparticipation Checklist

Student Athlete Eligibility Policy

Extra Information

FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR, ALL FORMS WILL BE FOUND ON THE GENESIS PARENT PORTAL

ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE GENESIS PARENT PORTAL.

PAPER COPIES OF FORMS AND LATE FORMS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED!

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

Click Here for LVMS Sports Informational Items
Click Here for the LVMS Sports Portal
 

PTA Events & Information

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LVMS PTA MEETINGS - The next PTA Meeting is tentatively schedule for January 2027!

 

OTIS SPUNKMEYER FUNDRAISER 9/28 - 10/9

The fall Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser starts today, and we need your help. Our goal is to raise $15,000.00 to support student programs, activities, and enrichment opportunities.

1. Register TONIGHT at https://www.shopfund.com/  - Group Code: YXYDP
2. Share custom student support links with family & friends.
3. Student Goal: 5 Online Supporters.

Fundraiser Links/Information:
Kick-Off Videos 
How-to Video 
Parent Letter 
Information Brochure
Prize Program 

 

OMG FUNDRAISER: 9/10 - 9/30

Support the LVMS PTA by eating at OMG Burgers from September 10th - September 30th. 15% of proceeds will be donated directly to the LVMS PTA which will impact our students and staff! When dining at OMG, please present this flyer, printed or by phone.

 

BECOME A PTA MEMBER

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 2026-27 School Year: https://lvms.givebacks.com/shop?category=13149

 

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

 
PTA Spirit wear 2025
 
 
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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 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 Staff
Secretary: Mrs. Athi Vairavanvelu
Secretary: Mrs. Boomidevi Varatharajan

WTPD School Resource Officer: Officer Cory Lee

Superintendent Lind's Virtual Office

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