Welcome to LBMS!
Front entrance of Long Beach Middle School with green awning displaying the school’s name above glass doors.

Johanna Hughey, Principal

Chris Odom, Assistant Principal

204 N. Cleveland Avenue

Long Beach, MS 39560

228-864-3370

LBMS Staff members of the month
A woman stands smiling in a colorful art classroom, holding a certificate. She is wearing a patterned dress and a paint‑stained apron. Behind her, the wall is decorated with multicolored circles and large letters spelling “ARTIST.” Art supplies and storage bins are visible around the room. The certificate reads “Berry Best Staff Member of the Month, Presented to Mrs. Case, February 2023.”

Congratulations to LBMS January staff members, Penney Thurtell and Anna Allen.

A woman stands smiling in front of a bulletin board decorated with a military theme, including camouflage borders and images of tanks, airplanes, and communication equipment. Large letters on the board read “Mission: Excellence.” She is holding a certificate that recognizes her as the “Bearcat Best Staff Member of the Month” for September, presented to Ms. Flowers.

Congratulations to LBMS February staff members of the month are Grace Case, Kasey Chappell, and Gabby Flowers.

A woman stands smiling in a school hallway beside a wooden door labeled “Nurse Chappell.” She is holding a certificate recognizing her as the “Bearcat Best Staff Member of the Month,” presented to Nurse Kasey for January 2024. She is wearing light purple pants, a gray jacket, and a lanyard with an ID badge. The door behind her has a decorative medical‑themed sign with her name, and the wall next to it displays a plaque and a room sign labeled “703 Classroom.”

Congratulations to LBMS February staff members of the month are Grace Case, Kasey Chappell, and Gabby Flowers.

LBMS 25/26 February Students of the Month
A graphic titled “February LBMS Students of the Month” for the 2025–2026 school year features a brick‑wall background with a gold star emblem labeled “LBMS Operation: Excellence.” Six framed student photos surround the emblem, each showing one or two Long Beach Middle School students holding certificates in front of their house banners. Top left: two students from House Libratum with a red border. Top right: one student from House Quantum with an orange border. Bottom left: two students from House Mutunci with a green border. Bottom center: two students from House Fiducum with a blue border. Bottom right: two students from House Vitimini with a purple border. The graphic recognizes each house’s Student of the Month.

At Long Beach Middle School, our students work hard every day to meet their personal goals. We are proud of these scholars for exceeding our expectations, and appreciate that they are helping our school be a fantastic place to learn and grow while we work toward "OPERATION: EXCELLENCE." #5houses1family Paratum: Nevaeh May and Makayla Wayne

Quantum: Ethan Burdeaux and Sofia Kate Ikbala (not pictured)

Mutunci: Ja Whuan Trautman and Chance LaVergne

Fidum: Alice Miller and Ariah Stowe

Nitimini: Isabella Castillo and Madelyn Bryan

After School Program
Flyer for the LBMS Beyond the Bell After School Program. The program offers activities Monday through Thursday. Weekly Schedule: Monday–Thursday: Academic Extended Learning, Math Lab, Fitness Activity Monday: Level Up Leadership, TTS Gaming, Creative Writing Tuesday: Flying Classroom, Debate, Pickleball, Sign Language Wednesday: Collectible Card Gaming, Art Club, Discovery Dance Thursday: Quest Masters, Spanish, Bucket Drumming, Pickleball Program features include Academic Support, Creative Arts, Health and Fitness Activities, Enrichment Classes, and a Daily Healthy Snack. Application and approval are required before attending. Parents/Guardians will be notified of acceptance. Fall participants do not need to register again. Applications can be completed online at: https://tinyurl.com/LBMSClubs A QR code is also provided for application and a separate QR code for the Program Session Guide.
Promotional graphic for Long Beach Middle School softball. A large yellow softball with red stitching is centered on a red background with faint images of a softball player and additional softballs. White text reads “Long Beach Middle School Softball vs Poplarville.” Event details below say “Monday, March 23, 5:30 PM / 6:30 PM @ Home.” Logos for Broadcast Network and NFHS Network appear at the top and bottom.
Promotional graphic for Long Beach Middle School Track and Field. The design features stylized wings framing a central emblem with a bold letter B and three claw marks. Text reads “Long Beach Middle School,” “Long Beach Track & Field,” and “March 23 / Prelims @ Home.”
Promotional graphic for LBMS Baseball with a dark blue textured background. The top features “LBMS” in red script over two flaming baseballs, with “BASEBALL” in bold red block letters below. Event details read: “Monday, March 23 @ Stone County, 5:00/6:45.” Additional baseball graphics appear in the corners.
A promotional flyer for Long Beach Middle School’s Teacher Appreciation Week, held March 23–27. The top features the school name and event title. Below, each weekday lists a treat for teachers: Monday—snacks provided by Smile Doctors; Tuesday—lunch provided by First Methodist Church Long Beach; Wednesday—acai bowls from Pure Acai, sponsored by parents; Thursday—Massage Envy, sponsored by the LBMS PTO; Friday—donuts and coffee provided by St. Thomas Catholic Church. A note at the bottom encourages students to write and deliver thank‑you notes to teachers during the week.
A colorful Long Beach Middle School flyer promoting an opportunity to “treat a teacher” for Teacher Appreciation Week. The design resembles a lined notebook page with school-themed illustrations like crayons, books, apples, and fruit. Large text encourages people to buy an acai bowl for a teacher. An illustrated acai bowl topped with berries, granola, and coconut appears alongside images of strawberries and blueberries. The flyer notes that orders are being taken through March 24 and includes a QR code for purchasing. Logos for Long Beach Middle School and Pure Acai appear at the bottom, along with the Pure Acai social media handle.
Colorful promotional graphic for the Long Beach Middle School Luau Dance. The school mascot wearing a maroon “LBMS 99” jersey and flower leis stands at the center holding a megaphone that reads “Get Your Tickets!” The background shows a decorated indoor venue with hanging lanterns, string lights, tropical plants, a DJ booth, a photo booth, and a snack stand labeled “Luau Snacks.” Signs display ticket prices—$10 in advance and $15 at the door—and the event date and time: Friday, March 20, 6:00–8:00 PM. The overall design has a bright, festive, tropical theme.

Tonight...LBMS Spring Luau Dance is Here! Friday, March 20 from 6:00–8:00 PM in the LBMS gym.It’s going to be a great night with a live DJ, luau décor, photo booth, concessions, and plenty of fun with friends. Students are encouraged to dress in their best luau attire and come ready to enjoy the evening. Ticket Prices• $10 presale• $15 at the door• LBMS students only