Long Beach Middle School recently delighted audiences with its production of Once Upon a Mattress, performed on February 5 and 6 in the school’s auditorium. The performances showcased the remarkable talents of more than 53 student performers and members of the Production Crew.

The retelling of the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea,” provided students with an opportunity to shine both on stage and behind the scenes. Months of rehearsals, set design, costume preparation, and technical coordination culminated in two memorable evenings of entertainment for families, friends, and community members.

Under the direction of Long Beach Music Teacher and Director Scott Scheinson and Long Beach Music Teacher and Assistant Director and Music Director Christina Farrell, students worked collaboratively to bring the beloved musical comedy to life. From energetic musical numbers to humorous performances and creative staging, the cast and crew demonstrated exceptional dedication, teamwork, and passion throughout the production process.

Date Added: 2/12/2026

Congratulations 7th grade English and 6th grade Activities Promoting Thinking (APT) teacher, Walter Kramme, for being featured on the Toshiba ExploraVision's website.

On the ExploraVision page, Mr. Kramme shared, “As an IB World School that teaches under the MYP framework, we proudly embrace inquiry-based learning. The ExploraVision program is tailor-made to fit within those parameters. The very ideals of ExploraVision allow students to truly think as global citizens and question the world around them. During this process the students were able to realize that they are not just members of their local community, but citizens of a larger global community.”

To see Mr. Kramme’s full piece, visit this link.

Long Beach Middle School science research students delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s Science Bowl, hosted by Brookhaven National Laboratory. The five person team of eighth graders, Katya Karnegie, Jamie Mendoza, Lucas Onufrock, Matthew Ragona and Andrew Schneider, earned first place in the STEM portion of the competition, showcasing the strength of the Long Beach science research program and the depth of its students’ scientific knowledge and analytical skills.

The Science Bowl is a prestigious, team-based academic competition organized by Brookhaven National Laboratory, one of the nation’s leading U.S. Department of Energy research institutions. The event challenges students with rapid-fire questions across a wide range of STEM disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, mathematics, and energy science.

Competing head-to-head with buzzers, teams have just 15 seconds to respond to each question in front of professional scientists. Calculators are not permitted, despite the inclusion of complex mathematical problems, placing a premium on critical thinking, speed, accuracy, and teamwork.

Participation in events such as the Science Bowl provides students with early exposure to advanced scientific concepts and the professional research environment. These experiences foster collaboration, problem-solving under pressure, and strong scientific literacy skills that prepare students for future academic and career success in STEM fields.

 

Date Added: 2/5/2026

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