The LBMS Drama Club presented Annie, Jr. for family and friends in the middle school’s auditorium for two evening performances on Jan. 23 and 24. With a cast and crew of close to sixty students, to include an orphan ensemble and servants and New Yorkers ensemble, the classic show followed little orphan Annie through song and dance as she tried to find her parents.  

Sixteen musical performances included favorites such as, Hard Knock Life, You Won’t Be an Orphan for Long and Tomorrow. Lead characters included Mira Mordetsky as Annie, Peyton Waine as Oliver Warbucks and Ellie Steier and Miss Hannigan. The production team included director Scott Scheinson, Assistant Director/Musical Director Christina Farrell, set design and construction was Alison Katulka, Brian Pross and the LBMS Art Club and LBMS Wood Club, Teaching Assistant was Eydie Yarwood and Molly Abrams was student choreographer. 

Date Added: 1/27/2025

Long Beach Middle School seventh grade students and families were recently invited to view their National History Day project submissions. Students did an impressive job researching and presenting a wide variety of topics, including the Civil Rights Movement, Women’s Rights, the Holocaust, and the Environmental Protection Agency, to name a few.

Presentations included display boards, websites, and documentaries.  We are very proud of all seventh graders and appreciate the students and families who attended this year’s event. Special thanks to Assistant Principal Mr. Christopher Francaviglia, the LBMS Seventh Grade Social Studies Teachers, all staff who supported students with their research, and all staff that served on our scoring committee.

 

Date Added: 1/27/2025

The Long Beach Middle School Robotics Club recently held its first competition. Four internal teams competed in a variety of trials increasing in complexity and difficulty.

Congratulations to all the participants and special thanks to Long Beach Middle School Technology teachers and LBMS Robotics Club Team Coaches, Mr. Brian Pross and Mr. Michael Santoro for organizing and facilitating the competition. More than 30 middle schoolers participate in the weekly Robotics Club.

Date Added: 1/23/2025

The sixth, seventh and eighth grade Band, Orchestra, and Chorus as well as specials music groups, including Chamber Orchestra, WindEnsemble, LBMS Singers, and Jazz Band delighted families, staff, and community members early in December with their outstanding musical performances celebrating the season.   

Special thanks to all the LBMS student performers for their hard work and to the school’s music educators, Mrs. Farrell, Mr. Lobenstein, Mr. Marks, and Mr. Neri for their commitment and dedication to Long Beach students.  We are also grateful to the LBMS families and community members for their continued support of our students. 

Click here to view the LBMS 2024 Winter Concerts slideshow.

Date Added: 1/8/2025

LBHS recently had the pleasure of hosting the Eighth Grade Class from Lincoln Orens Middle School and Long Beach Middle School for our annual November Orientation. The event was a great success, providing students with valuable insights into high school life.

During their visit, the students:
- Heard from their principal and representatives from administration, counseling, and PPS departments.
- Enjoyed performances by our talented Pep Band, Orchestra, and Chorus groups.
- Received important information from Mr. Myers, LBHS Principal and Ms. McMahon, Coordinator of School Counseling.
- Participated in a student panel discussion, organized by Ms. McMahon, featuring current high school students with diverse experiences.
- Took a brief tour of our high school facilities.

We hope this Orientation helped prepare the all the current eighth graders for their upcoming transition to high school.

 

Date Added: 12/2/2024