Long Beach Middle School

Physical Education Department

The Long Beach Middle School Education program consists of developmentally appropriate activities that create maximum opportunities for development of skills, knowledge, health-related fitness, and ultimately, the confidence to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.

Grading Policy
At the middle school, each student is given the opportunity to earn up to ten (10) points every class based on the following scale as awarded by the teacher.

0 - 1 point for being prepared
0 - 2 points for behavior, attitude and sportsmanship
0 - 3 points for participation
0 - 4 points for skill acquisition

ALL P.E. TEACHERS EXTRA HELP: WEDNESDAY
*Mrs. Miller's extra help is upon request.

Medically Excused

In order to be medically excused students must bring in doctor's note to school nurse's office.
Students who are medically excused should report to their P.E. teacher for alternative assignments.
Students are cleared to participate again when they bring in a note from their doctor and hand it in to the school nurse

Physical Education Units

6th Grade Units ◊ Fitness ◊ Soccer ◊ Volleyball ◊ Basketball ◊ Cooperative Games ◊ Badminton ◊ Pillow Hockey ◊ Track & Field	7th & 8th Grade Units ◊ Fitness ◊ Soccer/Football/Speedball ◊ Volleyball ◊ Team Handball ◊ Basketball ◊ Badminton ◊ Pillow Hockey ◊ Tennis/Softball/Lacrosse

Parent Support
Do the children of active parents tend to be more active? Yes! However, there are other parental factors that influence physical activity behaviors in children.

Parental Encouragement (reduce TV use, positive reinforcement, etc..)
Parental Involvement (family walks, practicing skills, coaching, etc...)
Parental Facilitation (sign-ups, equipment, transportation, etc...)
Parental Role Modeling (walking to the store, doing yard work, etc...)

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.