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J.L. Long Life & Legacy Day (September 18th)

Hispanic Heritage Month 

Coffee with the Principal (September 25th)

Students may bring their donation items to Ms. Bollin. 

Please make sure you are registered and cleared in VOLY before volunteering for anything school related, including field trips. It only takes a few minutes!

Some J.L. Long events may take place on the Woodrow Wilson campus. Please also select Woodrow Wilson High School in VOLY, so you are cleared to volunteer at both campuses.

Both of these tutoring opportunities are for any student in grades 6-8. Students will report to the cafeteria at dismissal and grade level teachers will pick them up at the end of dismissal. Please remind your student that they are not to exit the building. Once they exit, we cannot let them back in the building.  Report directly to the cafeteria; staff will have carts for unlocking Yondr pouches. We also encourage families to pack an extra snack if your child is used to having an after-school snack. To help teachers keep track of who to expect each day, please use the Sign-up genius to indicate that your child will be attending.

Science Tutoring Sign Up

Social Studies Tutoring Sign Up

Spread the word! We’d love to welcome you to J.L. Long for a campus tour!

✨ Walk the halls

📚 Learn about academics & programs

🎨 Explore electives & activities

🏈 Hear about athletics

❤️ Discover the community that makes Long so special!

Our first tour is September 22 at 10 AM, with additional dates throughout the fall.

📍 J.L. Long Middle School

6116 Reiger Ave. | Dallas

👉 Sign up: http://tinyurl.com/LongTours

Want to make a difference, meet other amazing families, and help make this school year the best one yet? 🍎📚  A membership is just $12 and gets you access to the online directory as well as discounts!

✨ Join the Long PTA today here on the PTA site! ✨

Teachers... did you know the T in PTA stands for Teachers? Please join as well and become a member of this amazing PTA!

Today is the drive-by Food Donation Event benefitting the Peace Pantries in East Dallas Schools: Woodrow, Long, Geneva Heights, Oran Heights, Mockingbird, Lipscomb, and Mt. Auburn!! Your generous contributions will help provide essential food items to students in need.

Suggested Donation Items:
Canned Goods: Green Beans, Corn, Peas, Fruit, Pasta & Pasta Sauce, Tuna, Chicken, Black Beans (bags or cans)

Dry Goods:
Small Bags of Rice, Mac and Cheese Box, Soup, Hormel Complete Meat, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Peanut Butter & Jelly (no glass jars), Ravioli, Chili, Ramen, Oatmeal Packets, Pancake Mix, Suddenly Salads

Can't make it to the event? You can still make a difference:

PayPal

Amazon Wish List

Entry Form- English

Entry Form- Spanish

Please return your art submission with the above entry form to Ms. Augustine Hixson by October 26th. 

The Long Dance Department is selling spirit wear until September 21^st to raise money for their dance shows. Show your school spirit and support the Long Dance Department! 

Purchase here!

Calling all 6th–8th grade students! Does your child enjoy sharing ideas, solving problems, or taking on exciting challenges? The J.L. Long Debate Team is the perfect place to build confidence, make new friends, and have fun while learning valuable skills.

Debate helps students become stronger critical thinkers, public speakers, readers, writers, and researchers. These skills can improve classroom participation and support greater academic achievement across all subjects.

Practice Information

Tuesdays and Thursdays

4:15–5:15 p.m.

Ms. Rivers’ classroom, Room A217

Students will also participate in monthly tournaments, competing against talented students from across Dallas ISD. These events provide exciting opportunities to work as a team, represent J.L. Long, and celebrate their accomplishments.

No debate experience is necessary—just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn!

Students may join through September 11. Encourage your child to discover the power of their voice and join the J.L. Long Debate Team!

1. All students must be accompanied by an adult to enter

2. All students must wear their student ID badge

3. Follow the clear bag guidelines

4. Spectators must purchase a ticket on the GoFan app or website. Season passes are also available (pro tip: an adult season pass includes admission for one school-aged student too!). Tickets must be shown on a phone to enter and may not be printed. 5 and under are free.

Please review full details here. Let's Go Wildcats! 

Note: this applies to all DISD games.

The 12th Annual WoodrowFest is almost here! Join us for a full day of golf, followed by an incredible evening of live music, food, drinks, and fun at White Rock Ale House, all while supporting students from Woodrow Wilson High School and feeder schools!

REGISTER & PURCHASE TICKETS:

Visit www.woodrowfest.com to:

• Register your golf team

• Purchase after-party tickets

• Purchase raffle tickets

• Learn more about WoodrowFest

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

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2026-2027 DISD Calendar

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