J.L. Long Parent Smore

6th Grade Individual

Iker Alvarado Rubio - Silver Medal

Preston Stuart - Bronze Medal

Calet Machado Ordonez - Bronze Medal

7th Grade Individual

Mateo Arostegui - Bronze Medal

6th Grade Team - Silver Medal for 2nd Place

Alvarado Rubio, Iker

Denning, Cora Jane

Fergus, Benjamin Hudson

Gallegos, Aidan

Hatchell, Booker

Jowell, Julian Lachlan

Machado Ordonez, Calet Exequiel

Mahmoud, Elise Yancey

Milam, Nash Franklin

Puerta Manzanarez, Edwin Jerick

Rich, Cason Henry

Ruhs, James Truett

Stuart, Preston Hughes

We were honored to welcome Ms. Cora Black to J.L. Long Middle School as our Principal for a Day! Ms. Black brought a wealth of leadership experience and civic dedication to our campus. A passionate advocate for community engagement, she previously served as President of the Dallas County Young Democrats (DCYD), where she focused on mobilizing and energizing young voters across North Texas. Her commitment to service extends across the Metroplex through her work as Vice Chair of Development for DIFFA Dallas and her membership in the Junior League of Dallas.

In addition to her extensive civic involvement, Ms. Black is a highly accomplished professional in human resources and organizational leadership. As a SHRM-certified professional (SHRM-CP) and leader in HR and people strategy, she also guides organizations on workplace culture through her consulting practice, @hrblack_consulting. Having such an inspiring community leader walk our halls and engage with our students and staff made for a memorable and impactful day at J.L. Long!

The JL Long Dance Department will have their Dance Fall Show on Thursday, November 19th at 6PM in the Long Auditorium. Tickets are $5 on RevTrak. Link for Tickets: https://dallasisd.revtrak.net/ms/middle-schools-h-o/jl-long-ms/j-l-long-dance-fall-show-tickets/

A group of student leaders in Ms. Mendias' class are bringing their IB service project to life by hosting a holiday toy drive for Toys for Tots! Donations will be collected directly at each door. Bring new, unwrapped toys to Ms. Mendias' room or front office.

For questions or more details, please contact Ms. Mendias at smendias@dallasisd.org. Thank you for helping spread holiday cheer!

Please see attached flyer with campus attendance protocol.

Our Buccaneer football team has made the playoffs, and we want our families to have the opportunity to support our team and also enjoy Family Fall Fest.

Join us on November 12 for a fun evening of family activities, an IB scavenger hunt, learning, discovery, and prizes!

We look forward to seeing our Buccaneer families there!

Discover IB. Explore Together. Have Fun!

Our 8th graders are headed to the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field on November 20, 2026! Students will need their ID badge to attend.

Ms. Francisco is this week’s Buc of the Week for her extraordinary dedication to the students at J.L. Long! Every day, she transforms her classroom into a vibrant, joyful space where learning comes alive through real-world connections, targeted grammar practice, and deep classroom collaboration. Her passion for supporting all students ensures that every child feels valued, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential. Thank you, Ms. Francisco, for your tireless support and for making J.L. Long a brighter, better place for our entire community!

Join us for Coffee with the Principal on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. in the Long Library!

This session’s meeting topics will cover:

• Second-Semester Standards Mastery Checks

• ACP Testing

• Academic Accommodations

We look forward to seeing you there for an engaging and informative morning!