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SUBJECT: Buc News - September 8, 2025

September 8, 2025

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Message From The Principal
Learn More About The 8th Grade IB Community Project HERE!
PTA News

 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:

Amazon Wish List
Walmart Wish List

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 


Online Spirit Store is TEMPORARILY CLOSED

to allow the committee time to pack pre-orders.

 

 

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 

 

The Latest From Long
The Student Code Of Conduct
Dallas ISD Grading Policy
Dallas ISD Parent Curriculum Support

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! 


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!

Click HERE To Learn More And Donate!

Buc Band Fees 2025-26

Your band fees cover costs for band shirts for new students, formal performance shirts, band supplies (including reeds, binders, etc.), instrument maintenance and student meals. Please click the link to pay for your student and/or sponsor another student!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/buc-band-fees-2025--26

Join us for the first SBDM meeting of the year!

Thursday, September 25 at 6 pm in the JL Long Library. 

Please complete this form if you are interested. 

All are welcome!

Long Athletics
Reid Vincent - 8th Grade Football

“Reid has done an excellent job setting a high expectation for the offensive line white keeping his snaps on point.”

Skip Weeks - 7th Grade Football

“Skip hasn’t taken a play off since practice started.  He’s been flying around regardless of the size of kid he’s going against, playing with 100% heart.”

Abby Drury - 8th Grade Softball

“Abby shows great leadership, especially during softball tryouts.” 

 

Emerson Rogers - 7th Grade Softball

“Emerson worked hard during tryouts and is always helpful on and off the field.”

Annabelle Henderson - 8th Grade Cross Country

“Annabelle is a hardworking, natural born leader.  She displays dedication to the sport daily at practice.  She is also a great student athlete who is willing to help anyone on and off the trail.”

Trevor Dannehl - 8th Grade Cross Country

“Trevor brings a lot of energy to our practices.  He is willing to help others compete, and he hypes the other boys up so they will do their best.”

Oliver Palmer - 7th Grade Cross Country

“Olivia shows grit and dedication every day at practice.  She is a hard worker who never gives up and always has a positive attitude regarding workouts.”


Corbett Bayer - 7th Grade Cross Country

“Corbett strives to be the best daily at practice.  He displays tremendous sportsmanship, shows dedication to the sport, and never gives up.”

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!

7th and 8th Grade Football Schedule
Feeder Pattern News
Family Sponsorships HERE

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.

Corporate Sponsorships HERE
Dallas ISD

All City Dance Ensemble audition registration is now open! We encourage all students in 7th-8th grade who are interested in participating to register. Please see Mrs. AH for needed waiver and permission slip in Room 119 or email at caugustinehixson@dallasisd.org.

Community News
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 8
6:15p Seagoville vs. 7th Grade Football - RED🔴 @ Forester
7:45p Seagoville vs. 8th Grade Football - RED🔴 @ Forester
Tuesday, September 9
6:15p Todd vs. 7th Grade Football - BLUE🔵 @ Pleasant Grove
7:45p Todd vs. 8th Grade Football - BLUE🔵 @ Pleasant Grove
Wednesday, September 10
6:00p PTA Meeting
Thursday, September 11
6:30p Meet the J.L. Long Coaches Night
Saturday, September 13
8:00a Long X Country - DCA Invitational @ Jesse Owen
Sunday, September 14
12:00a Long X Country - DCA Invitational @ Jesse Owen
Monday, September 15
12:00a Long X Country - DCA Invitational @ Jesse Owen
6:15p Holmes vs. 7th Grade Football - BLUE🔵 @ Wilmer-Hutchins
7:45p Holmes vs. 8th Grade Football - BLUE🔵 @ Wilmer-Hutchins
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