The Following Events occur yearly at H.W. Longfellow:

FALL ACTIVITES:
  • Open House - September

    This is an evening set aside early in the school year for parents to visit the school, meet the teachers, and get acquainted with their child's school schedule.

    • Fall Dances

    • Dances are typically held in the gymnasium during the afternoons.
    • Fall Dances may be a Back to School Dance where students meet and greet each other upon returning to school, and/or a Halloween Dance, and/or a Dance in November close to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Octuberfest

 

  • Career Day
    • Students rotate from classroom to classroom to hear professionals speak about their careers and experiences in their chosen fields. This is an all day school wide event that opens students eyes to the career choices available to them once entering the adult world.

    Hispanic Heritage Month Program


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  • Holiday Assembly - December

    • Choir and Band perform seasonal music for the student body prior to the holiday break.

SPRING ACTIVITIES:

  • Black History Assembly

    • In celebration of Black History month, students are assembled in the auditorium by the end of the month for an informative and inspiring program which usually includes a guest speaker, student performances, and guest performances by the Maureen F. Bailey Choir and African Dance Ensemble from Lincoln High School.

  • Ice Cream Social

    • Students are rewarded for for their hard work and dedication for Perfect Attendance and making the A &B Honor Roll.

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  • Talent Show


    Students and faculty members show off their skills during our annual Talent Show.

  • Longfellow Restaurant -

    Be whined and dined by Longfellow students. Mrs. Gelwick students prepare delicious food to be served in a restaurant like atmosphere in a school classroom. Students get experience in serving others and food preparation. This has become a tradition at Longfellow that you wouldn't want to miss.
Longfellow Restaurant
  • New Student Orientation -

    • Students accepted for the 2006-2007 school year will have an evening of orientation to the school. Check the calendar for special dates and times.

  • TAKS Pep Rally

  • Band students, teachers and pep club members motivate their peers to pass the TAKS Tests.


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  • Awards Assembly or the "Academy Awards" -

    • The Longfellow Academy Awards occur at the end of the school year. Students are recognized for outstanding achievements in all academic areas.


    Graduation Picnic and Ball for 8th graders -

    • All day Picnic for graduating 8th graders is held on the school grounds. Barbeque, music, and games are just part of what is offered on this very busy day.

    • The Graduation Ball for 8th graders is a formal dress occassion at a local hotel. The Ball occurs before finals at the end of the school year.


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