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The LVMS Forensics team competed at the Ridge Tournament this weekend! Olivia Heydorn placed 4th overall in Interpretation with Nicholas Amoroso and Lukas Cioccia placing in the semi-finals. Honorable mention to the rest of the team; Griffin Veletto, Stephanie Davila, Aliana Sudol, Madden Heydorn, Chloe DeSouza and Lily DeSouza.
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The National Junior Honor Society raised money and made a special donation to children at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick. Students were able to send 21 Care Bears to pediatric patients this past week.
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Due to the forecasted snow storm for tomorrow, and out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safe travel of our students and staff, we will run an early dismissal schedule tomorrow, Friday, January 19th. As a reminder, all schedules can be found on our school and district websites.
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6th Graders in Mrs. Carkitto's cooking club have been enjoying making different dishes after school. This week students made potato latkes and fresh apple sauce from scratch.
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Due to the forecast of freezing road conditions this evening and out of an abundance of caution, Washington Township Schools will have a delayed opening tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 to ensure roads are safe for travel.
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Stay safe and enjoy the Snow Day Panthers!
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Due to dangerous road conditions which are not likely to improve quickly, Washington Township Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
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Due to the weather conditions expected overnight, district schools will operate on a 2 hour delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
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REMINDER: District Schools will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Teacher Professional Development.
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Due to significant road closures, concern about increased flooding during the day, and out of an abundance of caution Washington Township Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 10th.
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Due to the flooding expected overnight, district schools will operate on a 2 hour delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
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Due to the heavy rain and flooding expected in our area, all afterschool and evening activities, including aftercare will be canceled for today, Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
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Don't forget! The online store to buy We Are PANTHERS gear is now open! Please use the following link to purchase items. https://www.customink.com/g/vaf0-00ct-zvp0
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Attention LVMS Families! Update your calendar! The January LVMS PTA Meeting has been moved to Thursday, January 11th at 7:00 PM in the LVMS Library. The link to join virtually can also be found in the Monday Minute.
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SAVE THE DATE! An Assembly on Responsible Use of Technology For Parents. January 30, 2024 @ 7:00 pm., Long Valley Middle School.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Thursday, January 4, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
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Wishing all of our LVMS Panthers a Healthy, Happy, and Prosperous New Year!
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Wishing a Merry Christmas to all of our LVMS Panthers who are celebrating!
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Wishing all of our LVMS Families a Happy Holiday and a restful Winter Break! See everyone in 2024!
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The NJHS held their "Tape a Teacher" fundraiser during all student lunch periods today.
LVMS students made donations to try to tape Mrs. Abbate, Mr. Mita, and Mr. Mirabella to the wall. Thank you to all that participated! We raised over $300 for Care Bears for Patients!