A sixth-grade team representing Long Beach Middle School’s Activities Promoting Thinking (APT) class achieved Highest Honors in the 39th annual WordMasters Challenge, a national vocabulary competition. The Long Beach students scored an impressive 169 points out of a possible 200 placing them tenth in the nation. 

They competed in the very difficult Gold Division and team results are based on the cumulative scores of the top ten finishers, including ties. Top finishers included, Jack McNicholas, Caylee Donaghy, Arwyn Donofrio, Laina Sisko, Rowan McLaughlin, Harlen Werner, Peter Latman, Wolfe Scanio, Madeline Eckert, Jackson Ferraro, Slate Koss, and Riley Pilczak. Additionally, Jack McNicholas achieved outstanding individual results scoring a 19 out of 20. The students were coached in preparation for the WordMasters Challenge by Long Beach English Teacher Walter Kramme. 

The WordMasters Challenge is an exercise in critical thinking that first encourages students to become familiar with a set of interesting new words that are considerably harder than grade level and then challenges them to use those words to complete analogies expressing various kinds of logical relationships.    

 

Date Added: 1/22/2026

You're invited to a royally fun night of theater!  Come see the Long Beach Middle School musical Once Upon a Mattress - a hilarious twist on the classic fairy tale that's full of laughter, catchy songs, and amazing student talent.  Performances are Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6 at 7:00pm in the Long Beach Middle School auditorium.  Click here to purchase tickets.

Date Added: 1/12/2026

LBMS recently hosted students and families for a seventh and eighth grade transition night. The soon-to-be seventh and eighth grade students had a chance to learn about classes, clubs and activities that are offered respectively.  Students and families were invited to explore department and club table displays that were set up throughout the library and cafeteria also giving them the chance to speak with teachers and other students as well as listen to presentations relating to scheduling. Special thanks to school counselors, Dr. Darkeh and Mrs. McDonnell, for their scheduling presentations and to department directors and student presenters for their interactive displays, Mr. Neri and student musicians and the LBMS National Junior Honor Society students for greeting and directing families.
Click here to view the LBMS Seventh and Eighth Grade Transition Night slideshow.

Date Added: 1/12/2026

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