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BOE Special Meeting Tues., August 26th at 9 am in the Long Beach Middle School Main Office Conference Room

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Summer Newsletter is now available!

Date Added: 7/31/2025

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LBMS Celebrates Class of 2025

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Long Beach Middle School’s eighth graders marked their transition to high school during a Moving-Up Ceremony held on June 25 at Veteran’s Field.

Principal Erica Northcutt opened the late afternoon event with a warm welcome following the Pledge of Allegiance. The ceremony featured a student performance of Billy Joel’s “Vienna,” setting a reflective tone for the occasion.

Board of Education Trustee Dr. Dennis Ryan offered advice to the graduates, stressing the value of punctuality, face-to-face connections, and cultivating a few close friendships. He shared his confidence in their future success.

Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Gallagher also addressed the class, noting that their start in kindergarten coincided with her own start in Long Beach. She expressed pride in their accomplishments and excitement for what lies ahead.

Student Organization President Lola Gildersleeve delivered heartfelt remarks midway through the presentation of diplomas and awards, representing her classmates’ voices and memories. To close the ceremony, incoming Long Beach High School Principal Dr. Andrew Smith welcomed the students to their next chapter.

Date Added: 6/26/2025

Long Beach High School Student Awarded Rensselaer Medal

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Long Beach High School congratulates junior Arsen Hrabko on being selected as the recipient of the prestigious Rensselaer Medal, an honor awarded by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to outstanding high school students who have demonstrated excellence in mathematics and science.

For over a century, RPI has partnered with high schools around the world to identify and celebrate exceptional students through this award, which was first presented in 1916. The Rensselaer Medal recognizes superlative academic achievement and is designed to encourage promising young scholars to pursue careers in science, engineering, and technology.

As a Medalist, Arsen is eligible for a merit scholarship, guaranteed for four years (or five years for students enrolling in RPI’s Bachelor of Architecture program), upon acceptance and enrollment at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

This recognition is a testament to Arsen’s hard work, talent, and passion for STEM, and Long Beach High School is proud to celebrate this significant accomplishment. 

 

Date Added: 6/25/2025

Long Beach High School Students Honored with RIT High School Awards

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Congratulations to the following Long Beach High School juniors who have been selected to receive the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) High School Awards. These honors recognize exceptional leadership, service, and academic achievement in specific fields of study:

* Sophiana Arroyo – Humanities and Social Sciences
* Ryan Fackler – Business and Leadership
* Jack Klang – Computing
* Vanessa Maltez – Women in STEM
* Marissa Miller – Science and Math
* Bohdee Wardana – Art and Design

If accepted into a RIT BS/BFA program and enrolled full-time in Fall 2026 directly after high school, approved nominees will receive an undergraduate scholarship.

Date Added: 6/25/2025