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 Parents—want to know what’s happening at Long?

Join the PTA! Support our students, teachers and administrators, help plan events, connect with other parents and stay in the loop on school news! 

Join today at: JL Long Middle School PTA - 2025- 2026 PTA Membership 

Welcome back to the new school year, Buccaneers! With the new school year, we need your help filling our peace pantry to help serve our students in need! If you wish to donate food, please use the Amazon link below to purchase pantry items that will be sent directly to the school. Thank you for always helping take care of the students and families in our community! 

Click Links Below to Purchase items and have them sent directly to the school:

Drive-by Food Donation Event benefitting the Peace Pantries in East Dallas Schools: Woodrow, Long, Geneva Heights, Mockingbird, Lipscomb, and Mt. Auburn.

6th Annual Peace Pantry Drive by Donation Event | Facebook 

The Online Spirit Store is currently OPEN!

ONLINE ORDER PICK-UP & SHOPPING DATES: 

September 4, 2025 3:45pm-4:15pm

NEW PICK UP LOCATION: Room 237

(right around the corner from where we used to be in the front hallway)

Online order pick-up & shopping days during the school year will be in Room 237 of JL LONG on the FIRST Thursday of every month from 3:45 to 4:15pm, unless indicated otherwise. All orders made by the Tuesday before the Thursday pick-up date will be available for pick-up. Any orders made after Tuesday will be available at the next scheduled pick-up date. Parents and/or students may pick-up an order.

 QUESTIONS: Email us at spiritstore@jllongpta.com 

 Starting Aug. 12, Dallas ISD will enforce HB 1481, a new Texas law banning student use of personal electronic devices during the school day. This includes phones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, AirPods, and smart glasses.

Elementary: Teachers will collect devices and store them securely until dismissal.

Secondary: Students will use pouches to store devices, which can be unlocked at the end of the day.

If pouches aren’t available on day one, campuses will have a plan to secure devices in backpacks.

Learn more: www.dallasisd.org/devicefree

North Texas Giving Day is here until September 18th! 

Zoo Crew operates on donations and club member dues. We appreciate any support, and every bit of your help goes back to the animals care, club members and future outreach!

We have added 3 new spirit buttons! Get your BUCS, Long Pirate, or Buc Band spirit button  for $5!

Show Your School Spirit & Support the Dance & Treasurettes Booster Club! Spirit Buttons are a fun way to cheer on your athlete, dancer, band member, cheerleader, or any student you love. Order one with your student’s photo and wear it proudly at games, performances, and school events! Order by September 8

 Pickup after school at Long on Monday, September 15 Upload your photo & make your donation here: www.tinyurl.com/spirit-button 

Suggested Donation:

 3" Button – $10

 2.25" Button – $8

 Heart Button – $8

Every button ordered helps support the Booster Club and our amazing dancers. Thank you for showing your spirit! 

6th grade soccer players still needed for the JL Long 6thgrade soccer team!  

YMCA is waiving late fees for registration...and scholarships are available!  Please call Coach Victor at 214-616-0194 or email at vaves@pegasusrealtyinc.com. Next practice is Tuesday at Randall or Willis Winters Park across from Woodrow feel free to come in person too for more information as well!

East Dallas Business Owners and Leaders: We need your help!

Please Become a Corporate Sponsor!  Sponsorship Benefits Include:

• Prominent recognition in PTA communications and spotlight recognition on social media
• Logo placement on school event banners and materials
• Opportunity to showcase your business at school events
• Direct engagement with the Woodrow Wilson community who want to support your business!

Other Ways to Support:

Give Back Events:

Please consider hosting a "Give Back" Night (or Day) at your business, designating a portion of proceeds from the sales to the Woodrow Wilson PTA.  It's a fantastic way to drive traffic to your business while supporting a great cause!   As part of your participation in a “Give Back” event, your business will be prominently featured on Woodrow Wilson social media channels to ensure enthusiastic participation.

 Contact Your Favorite Local Businesses and Ask for their Support:

The Woodrow community is home to many unique and vibrant businesses.  We all have our favorites.  The next time you visit yours, invite them to partner with Woodrow Wilson!  Your personal connection (and generous support of their business) could forge a meaningful new partnership for our school and enhanced visibility for their business.  All prospective corporate sponsors can be directed to the following link: Corporate Sponsorships, or please provide business contact details directly to Amy Carenza at acarenza@activepure.com.

Be a part of this years Woodrow football program and consider placing an ad. 

All money raised from business ads go towards making this program possible. 

Please use the link below or scan the QR code to submit an ad by 8/24. 

Contact Jordan Nix at (972) 693-2019 with any questions. 

Thank you for your support! 

Go Wildcats!