Please see included information from Mrs. Werneke, the 8th Grade Counselor
As our 8th Grade Class settles into their final year at Long Valley Middle School, we will begin preparing them for their transition into high school. Included below you will see some "Dates to Remember" for the Class of 2026. These dates help explain the high school orientation process.
Dates are subject to change with minimal notice. For more information, please contact WMCHS Guidance Dept.
Dates to Remember
November 13, 2025 | WMCHS REACH students meet with 8th Grade Students (Introduction to WMCHS mentor) |
December 2025 | WMCHS will mail home online registration directions and information. Registration must be completed ELECTRONICALLY by January 26, 2025. |
January 12, 2026 | Online 9 th grade course recommendation online will be made available to eighth grade teachers for completion by January 23, 2026 |
January 13, 2026 | WMCHS REACH students meet with 8th Grade Students (the process of scheduling, the difference between academic levels, the high school bell schedule) |
January 2026 - Date TBD | 8th Grade Parent Curriculum Night at WMCHS starting at 6:30 PM (Snow Date: TBD) |
Mid January 2026 | Invitations to individual scheduling conferences will be sent to parents by WMCHS. |
Early February 2026 | Recommendations sent home from WMCHS |
February 17- March 6, 2026 | Eighth grade students scheduling conferences with high school counselors. |
March 2026 | IEP Annual Review Meetings & Scheduling Conferences with LVMS CST; WMCHS CST & Counselors; Parents; Students; & Teacher |
March 13, 2026 | WMCHS REACH students meet with 8th Grade Students (sports/activities/opportunities to get involved at WMCHS) |
Date TBD | WMCHS Athletic Trainer to LVMS to speak to students about the Baseline Impact Test during support period. |
On or about June 3, 2026 | WMC Counselors to LVMS to distribute tentative schedules. |
Date TBD - will be released after WTSchools Spring Break | 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (Date tentative depending on use of snow days) Transfer of records to WMCHS. Students who will be attending private high school should request records from LVMS prior to this time. After the Promotion Ceremony, all transfer of records must be requested through WMCHS. |
August 2026 - Date TBD | Freshman Orientation, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |