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2026-2027 DISD Calendar

2026-2027 Long Calendar

You will receive Principal Cronin's Smore emails once you are registered for the school year. Please click above for key information from the July 27th Smore. You can also find this information on our website:

Updated Dress Code Guidelines (note changes from last year below)

Updated Purse & Pouch Policy

School Supply List (Overall and by Grade)

Where Everyone Belongs Program 

2026-2027 School Year Registration

1. Visit the Dallas ISD Website

• Go directly to the official DISD Enrollment/Registration portal:: choosedallasisd.schoolmint.com/login

2. Log in to Your Parent Portal

• Use your existing parent account credentials.

• New to the district? You will need to create a new account first.

3. Complete the 2026–2027 Forms

• Select the registration option for the 2026–2027 school year.

• Verify your address.

• Update emergency contacts.

• Upload any newly required documents.

4. Submit & Confirm

• Review all details carefully and click Submit.

• Pro Tip: Keep a copy of your confirmation number for your records!

- Uniform top colors are now red for 6th grade, white for 7th grade, and navy for 8th grade. These three colors are supported by the uniform assistant program.
- No hoodies. This is to increase safety and security (hoodies up limits visibility to campus cameras and staff).
- Skirts and shorts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.

Reminders:
- Shorts are required under skirts.
- Long athletic shirts may only be worn on Fridays (this is applicable only for 7th and 8th graders).

- Backpacks must be clear or mesh, same as last year.

Buc camp registration is live here!! If you haven't already, please register your student for this orientation event on Wednesday, August 5th, from 9am-12pm at J.L. Long. There is a parent info meeting from 9am-10am. More information will be sent in your registration confirmation email.

**Please be sure to add your student to your Membership Toolkit Account (full instructions on site) with their correct year before trying to register for Buc Camp. We can't wait to have you on campus!

Buc Camp still needs some help!! Please sign up to volunteer in person at camp OR do a quick drop off of snacks, water bottles, etc. Note some time slots are for Tuesday 8/4 and others are Wednesday 8/5. 

Calling all rising 7th and 8th graders! Please join us on Wednesday August 5th from 1:30 pm-4:30pm to get your student ID, Yondr pouch for watches/phones, and a printed schedule.

There is no sign-up needed for this event and it is come and go.

The Spirit Store will be open for Buc Camp from 9am to 12:30pm and Meet the Teacher from 5pm to 6:30pm.  You can purchase and pick up orders during this time. If you would like to arrange for Porch Pick Up, please email spiritstore@jllongpta.com. The online store is currently open!

https://jllongpta.membershiptoolkit.com/spiritstore

New to Long or know someone who is? Make sure they are receiving this email (forward it along and flag directions above). All families MUST update their information on Membership Toolkit each year and subscribe to Buc News to continue to receive this email. Please also review and share our New Families Summer Checklist!

The SportsYou app is used by Long coaches to send relevant information for each sport throughout the year. Download the app and join through the below codes.

You can also find the following information on the Athletics page on the PTA website: 

• East Dallas Sports (for ordering athletic wear)
• Sports Physical Form (needed by any student wanting to participate in sports)
• Register Your Athlete with Rank One (new this year!!)
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Students do not participate in sports at Long until 7th grade, so incoming 6th graders do not need to get SportsYou, order athletic wear, or get a physical yet.

J.L. Long Middle School - 6116 Reiger Avenue, Dallas TX, 75214 - 972-502-4700

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