Long Beach Middle School

Art Department

The Long Beach Middle School Fine Arts Department offers a variety of courses that are intended to:

Enrich the students' lives
Stimulate and encourage the students' creative growth
Increase the students' understanding of importance of Art in contemporary living and in our cultural heritage
Help the students to enjoy, appreciate and learn to value works of art
Develop in students those skills, techniques and understandings which are essential for quality work in the visual arts
Identify and encourage students with particular aptitudes for the visual arts
Provide guidance for students who have an interest in the vocational aspects of the visual arts. Art courses are open to all students

Our middle school art department offers art classes in grades 6, 7 and 8 and Studio Art. Students participate in many special art events during the course of the school year. On the district level, some of these activities include the Art Supervisors Association All-County Art Exhibition in March, the New York State Art Teacher Association's Portfolio Project in April and the District Art Show in May.

NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS FOR THE ARTS

1. Creating, Performing and Participating in the Arts: Students will actively engage in the processes that constitute creation and performance in the arts and participate in various roles in the arts.

2. Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources: Students will be knowledgeable about and make use of the materials and resources available for participation in the arts in various roles.

3. Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art: Students will respond critically to works in the arts, connecting the individual work to other works and to other aspects of human endeavor and thought.

4. Understanding the Cultural Dimension and Contribution of the Arts: Students will develop an understanding of the personal and cultural forces that shape artistic communication and how the arts in turn shape the diverse cultures of past and present society.

Current News

LBMS 2025 Winter Concerts Showcase Student Musical Talent

On December 10 and 11, Long Beach Middle School was proud to host its Winter Concerts, where students delighted families, staff, and community members with two evenings of outstanding musical performances.

Students from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Band, Orchestra, and Chorus took the stage sharing their enthusiasm for music. In addition, audiences enjoyed performances by LBMS’s morning music groups, including Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, LBMS Singers, and Jazz Band.

The concerts were a true celebration of student dedication and the strong support of the school community.

Special thanks to all of the talented students for their hard work and commitment, and to their families for their continued encouragement and attendance.

LBMS also proudly recognizes the dedication of its music educators Mrs. Farrell, Mr. Lobenstein, Mr. Marks, and Mr. Neri for their guidance and passion to our music education program.

Date Added: 12/16/2025

LBMS Annual Food Drive

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Thanks to the generous donations of LBMS students, staff, and families, teams collected more food than ever before for our annual Thanksgiving Drive with over 40 boxes and bags of food donations that were delivered to a local food pantry! The food items will be shared with more than 300 families for the upcoming holiday. A huge thank you to Mr. Gartung for leading and coordinating this incredible drive with the assistance of Dr. Cepeda and Ms. Durnan and to our NJHS students who assisted with packing and organizing the items for delivery.