Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

09/01/2026

💚North Texas Giving Day is coming!💚

This year, we’re raising funds to directly support the 528 students and incredible staff at Longfellow Career Exploration Academy. Every donation, no after the size, makes a difference.

Your gift will help provide:

🎒 School supplies, uniforms & spirit wear for students in need

🍎Classroom supplies and resources for our teachers

🚌 Field trip assistance so every student can participate

🧡Community events that bring our Longfellow communities together

With 73% of our students coming from economically disadvantaged households, these funds have a real and immediate impact.

Donate today and help us make this our biggest year yet! Donations close on September 17.

LINK IN BIO:
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Longfellow-Longhorns-Pta

08/29/2026

🏆 TOP 10 IN TEXAS! 🤘

Longfellow continues to show what it means to find your fire 🔥 ! Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy has been ranked the #9 Middle School in Texas in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Middle Schools rankings!

This recognition is a reflection of the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, families, and entire Longfellow community. Every lesson taught, challenge accepted, late night of studying, word of encouragement, and moment of Longhorn pride helps build the culture of excellence that makes Longfellow special.

Congratulations, Longhorns — this one belongs to ALL of us!

08/27/2026

Longfellow House Sorting Day is tomorrow!

This Friday, August 28, returning students are encouraged to go ALL OUT by wearing their House colors and showing their House spirit! Students who are being sorted may wear Longfellow spirit wear. 🧡💜💙💚❤️🩵🖤💛

Let’s fill Longfellow with energy as we welcome our newest students into their Houses! All outfits must be school-appropriate.

08/25/2026

Sign up to volunteer at Longfellow CEA!

We could not have such an amazing school without our dedicated volunteers. Opportunities include helping with PTA events, lunch with Mom/Dad, school performances, field trips and much more.

All volunteers must be VOLY approved. Returning volunteers must complete VOLY every year.

Complete the VOLY application at this link: https://dallasisd.voly.org/

Once you have been approved, you can sign up for the opportunities that come your way. You may receive specific volunteer opportunities from different groups, grades, or teachers. There will always be a general Longfellow volunteer opportunity listed in VOLY.

Thank you for your willingness to volunteer!

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

Meet the team that keeps Longfellow going!

08/07/2026

Thank you, everyone, for making Meet the Teacher Night such a success!

It was wonderful to see so many of our incoming and returning students and their families. We loved meeting everyone, reconnecting with familiar faces, and kicking off what promises to be an amazing school year.

We can't wait to learn and grow together! 🧡

08/04/2026

Welcome to the Longfellow Family!

We're excited to introduce the newest members of the Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy team! Each of these incredible educators and staff members brings unique experiences, talents, and a passion for helping students grow both inside and outside the classroom.

Please join us in giving a warm Longfellow welcome to:
Mr. Conner Cabaniss – 6th Grade Advanced Reading/Language Arts
Mr. Kirk Linam – 7th Grade Advanced Mathematics
Mr. James Melendez – Facilities
Ms. Gladys Garcia – Registrar
Ms. Raghda Al-Khalili – Clinical Teacher (8th Grade English)
Ms. Megan Mercer – Parent Support Specialist

We are thrilled to have each of them join our team as we continue building a campus where every student is challenged, supported, and inspired to Find Your Fire. 🔥

When you see them around campus or at Meet the Teacher Night, be sure to introduce yourself and help us give them a true Longfellow welcome!

08/03/2026

Meet Me @ Longfellow | Meet the Teacher Night

The countdown to an incredible school year is on! Join us for Meet Me @ Longfellow and get ready to Find Your Fire for the 2026–2027 school year.

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

Come kick off the new school year by:
- Meeting your teachers for the 2026–2027 school year
- Walking your bell schedule
- Connecting with friends and meeting new classmates
- Joining the PTA
- Shopping PTA merchandise
- Learning about ways to get involved throughout the year

We can't wait to welcome all 6th–8th grade students and their families as we begin another exciting year together.

Meet your teachers. Find your people. Ignite your year.