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All grade level doors open at 8:10 AM to begin our morning arrival security process.

From 8:10 AM-8:25 AM, students are able to access all three arrival spaces. 

At 8:25 and once students are processed through that door, the entrance is closed off, and all students are routed toward the 7^th grade door. All staff outside ensure this communication.

It is the expectation that at 8:35 AM, students are in their seats and ready for instruction.

Thank you!

Best,

Kelsey Wanack Cronin

Join us Wednesday, February 11, at 6 pm 

in the JL Long Library!

The 28th Annual Long Run on Thursday, April 9th is J.L. Long PTA's main fundraiser of the year! 

The Run starts and finishes at the school, with options to do a 1K Family Fun Run/Walk or a 5K Certified Run on the Santa Fe trail. Runners and walkers of all ages and schools are welcome.

After the races, enjoy food, refreshments and entertainment. Each race entry ($35) includes a race t-shirt and food truck dinner. Awards will be given to the fastest runners by age group. Learn more and sign up here!

All proceeds from race entries and sponsorships go towards funding J.L. Long’s PTA operating budget. Please consider becoming a Buc Family Sponsor or a Business Sponsor to make the below programs and opportunities possible for our students, faculty and staff. Thank you for your support!

Did you know that the JL Long Peace Pantry is available to any family in our school community? Bags of food are sent home each week on Fridays.  Your participation is completely confidential! There is no paperwork or qualification process. To sign up, contact Ms. Donelson (Librarian) at pdonelson@dallasisd.org or Ms. Zamora (Parent Support Specialist) at audzamora@dallasisd.org or find them at school.

Please order today from the Wish Lists below to have supplies and food shipped directly to school.

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Thank you for your generosity and for caring for our school community!

Click the links below to purchase items and have them sent directly to the school:

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 (first floor hallway between front doors & gym) 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 or shop in person during our monthly store hours.

 QUESTIONS: Email us at spiritstore@jllongpta.com 

Surprise your friends and favorite teachers with a sweet Valentine’s treat 

 Order February 5–10

 8:00–8:45 am & 3:30–4:15 pm

 Front & side doors

 $2 per bag (cash only)

 Grab one (or a few!) and spread the Valentine’s cheer.  

Are you interested in joining the 2026–2027 Long Cheer Squad? 

 Rising 7th and 8th-grade parents and students are invited to join us for a meeting on all things cheer!

 When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
 Where: J L Long Library
 Time: 6:00 PM
Reach out to Catherine Lansdell at mlansdell@dallasisd.org if you have any questions. 

It’s YEARBOOK TIME, J.L. Long families!

Don’t miss out on capturing all the memories from this amazing school year! Order your J.L. Long yearbook now by using the online link or scanning the QR code.

 Deadline to order is February 14, 2026.

 Delivery will be in May.

 Order at this link https://tinyurl.com/ycxr6zpk

8th Grade Parents — it’s your turn! 

Celebrate your student with a special 8th Grade Dedication Ad in the yearbook! This is the perfect way to honor their time spent at Long. 

Deadline to order is February 14, 2026

Order at this link https://tinyurl.com/4u7yznfw

 Lights. Camera. PROM!
8th Grade Prom is rolling out the red carpet with Welcome to Hollywood 
Friday, April 10th

More details (including how to help make the night amazing!) coming soon.