Tomorrow, students in grades 3–5 will take their Reading Common Assessment. Please help your child do their best by ensuring they arrive at school on time and remain at school for the entire day without early checkouts.
Thank you, families, for helping us protect instructional time and keep our Lil Lobos Here, Everyday, Ready, and On Time!
I hope that you are well and blessed. Today, marks the final day for the PTO sponsored silent auction and will close at 6 PM. Please use the link to bid on items to help us provide amazing learning experiences for students. Thanks!
https://www.32auctions.com/jmq2026
Hello JMQ Families,
We have another exciting week ahead at Johnston-McQueen! There is so much happening on campus, and we can’t wait to make more great memories with our Lil’ Lobos and their families.
📚 BOOK FAIR WEEK!
The Book Fair is here! Students will have several opportunities to shop throughout the week:
Before school: 7:00–7:30 a.m. with a grown-up
During Specials: Students will have opportunities to visit throughout the week
Family Night: Tuesday from 5:00–6:00 p.m.
There is nothing better than seeing our Lil’ Lobos excited about books and reading!
🎉 FAMILY BINGO NIGHT – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Tuesday evening is going to be BIG! Join us for Family Bingo Night and make a stop at the Book Fair while you’re here. Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, laughter, and JMQ community!
📅 END OF THE FIRST SIX WEEKS – SEPTEMBER 25
Can you believe it? Friday, September 25, marks the end of our first six weeks of school! We are proud of the work our students and teachers have accomplished, and we are just getting started.
Thank you, JMQ families, for your continued support, involvement, and partnership. Together, we are Generating Excellence in Every Classroom as we continue Soaring to New Heights!
It’s a GREAT time to be a Lil’ Lobo!
Dr.Walker
Please don’t forget about our family Bingo night on Tuesday, September 22nd. The deadline to sign up has been extended to this Friday. We promise you that you won’t want to miss the food, fun, and the AMAZING prizes.
📅 Wednesday, August 26
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 JMQ Conference Room
We can't wait to welcome our Lil Lobos for the 2026-2027 school year! 🐺💚💛
📅 In-Person Registration ✅ Tuesday, July 14 ✅ Wednesday, July 15 ✅ Thursday, July 16
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Bring your required documents and let us help get your student ready for an amazing year of learning, growth, and success!
💚 Johnston-McQueen Elementary — Where Excellence for All Begins!
Online Registration
Online registration must also be completed through Skyward Family Access to finalize enrollment. Computers will be available if assistance is needed.
🔗 longviewisd.com/enroll
We are excited that next school year, four elementary campuses will be partnering with Mentoring Alliance Longview to offer an after-school program designed to give students a safe, structured, and engaging place to learn, grow, and have fun after the school day ends. 🎉
The program will be available at:
📍 Bramlette STEAM Academy
📍 Hudson PEP Elementary
📍 Johnston-McQueen Elementary
📍 Ware Elementary
Learn more about the program, including registration information, by visiting: longviewisd.com/page/after-school-program
Spots may be limited, so families are encouraged to review the information and register early. 💚 We’re excited to offer another way to support our students and families!
Our 5th graders brought the energy, teamwork, and school spirit to this year’s Longview ISD 5th Grade Olympics! From relay races to fun challenges, students showed determination, sportsmanship, and plenty of campus pride all day long.
Congratulations to J.L. Everhart for earning the coveted Tug-A-War champions!
Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and families who helped make this event such a success. We are so proud of our students and the memories they made together!
At Longview ISD, your voice matters. We’re inviting families, staff, and community members to take a short survey to help us continue improving our schools. 💬
Anonymous responses 🔒
Results will be shared 📊
Take the survey here: https://form.jotform.com/longviewisd/ccc
Hosted by the amazing Johnston-McQueen PTA, this fun-filled event brought smiles, school spirit, and lots of movement as students ran, cheered, and celebrated together.
Thank you to our PTO and volunteers for organizing such a great day for our students. We love seeing our JMQ students active, happy, and having fun!
Weather Update 🌨️ All campuses and offices are CLOSED Monday, January 26. We will reassess conditions and share an update following our Emergency Weather Procedures as seen here: https://www.longviewisd.com/page/emergency-weather-procedures
Weather Update 🔎🌨️❄️ We are monitoring upcoming weather conditions for this weekend and any potential impacts to school operations next week. If a delay, early release, or closure becomes necessary, we will communicate as early as possible through phone/text/email, the Longview ISD app, our website, and Facebook.
Want to know how weather decisions are made? Our Emergency Weather Procedures page explains the process and what we consider:
longviewisd.com/weather
✅ Reminder: Please make sure your contact information is up to date with your child’s campus so you receive alerts.
Choose LISD is officially OPEN for 2026–2027! 🎉 Families can now submit applications at chooselisd.org to choose the best-fit campus for their child.
Application Windows
🗓️ Round 1: Jan 6–Feb 13
🗓️ Round 2: Mar 16–Apr 30
Students attending a campus outside their attendance zone—including Out-of-District transfers, Choice applicants, and ALL Hudson PEP students—must complete a Choose LISD application.
For all the information about enrollment all in one place, visit longviewisd.com/enroll 🔗
We can’t wait to help your family explore all that Longview ISD has to offer! 💚📚
Get the full scoop on everything the Board approved Monday night ⬇️
🔗 https://www.longviewisd.com/article/2319986
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