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Today we're celebrating Brett Gustaveson. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker. #CardinalJoy #TeamMelissa #MelissaSchools
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Preliminary results have been tabulated and published online by Collin County Elections for the May 6, 2023 Melissa ISD board election. The election results will be considered official following the canvas of returns at the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 15. To access the results and for additional information, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1106634.
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Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for May 5, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1tvud.
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Today we're celebrating Rick Gagarin. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker. #CardinalJoy #TeamMelissa #MelissaSchools
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Today we're celebrating Julie Wooten. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker. #CardinalJoy #TeamMelissa #MelissaSchools
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Mark your calendars for the second annual Melissa High School student film festival on Saturday, May 20! Starting at 7 p.m. at the Melissa Arts Center, six student-produced short films will be screened with live audience voting to determine fan-favorites. The MHS Film Fest is free to attend and open to the public. To read more about the festival, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1101799. We hope to see you there!
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Today we're celebrating Austin Hall. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker. #CardinalJoy #TeamMelissa #MelissaSchools
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Today we're celebrating Jennifer Aston. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker. #CardinalJoy #TeamMelissa #MelissaSchools
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Today we're celebrating Christina Stover. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker. #CardinalJoy #TeamMelissa #MelissaSchools
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Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for April 28, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1tihh.
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Today we're celebrating Emily Chapman. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker. #CardinalJoy #TeamMelissa #MelissaSchools
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The Melissa Cardinals return to the field for Spring Game Day on Saturday, May 13 in preparation for the upcoming football season. The game is free to attend. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. at Cardinal Stadium with community tailgating beginning as early as 5:30 p.m. Spots are still open for the "Game Day Experience" with both the football and cheerleading programs. For more information about Spring Game Day, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/gameday.
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On Tuesday, May 2, the Melissa ISD Athletics department will host a meet-and-greet with the new boys' basketball head coach, Stephen Friar. Student-athletes, parents, guardians, and members of the community are invited to stop by from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. To learn more about Coach Friar, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1088791.
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The Melissa High School theatre program will present two free shows on Friday, May 12 at the Melissa Arts Center, performing their award-winning UIL One-Act Play productions. The first show begins at 7 p.m. with “The Sweet Science of Bruising” performed by the Black Box Company (JV Theatre), followed by “A Monster Calls” performed by the Main Stage Company (Varsity Theatre). We hope to see you there!
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Today we're celebrating Barbara Strickland. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker. #CardinalJoy #TeamMelissa #MelissaSchools
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Today we're celebrating Kevin Davis. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker. #CardinalJoy #TeamMelissa #MelissaSchools
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Today we're celebrating Cari Montgomery. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker. #CardinalJoy #TeamMelissa #MelissaSchools
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Today we're celebrating Laurel Ross. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker. #CardinalJoy #TeamMelissa #MelissaSchools
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Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for April 21, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1t0g1.
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We are looking forward to holding the Melissa High School Class of 2023 graduation ceremony at the new Coach Kenny Deel Stadium on Friday, May 26, as a soft opening of the facility, welcoming attendance by family, friends, staff, and the community. For additional details, including the contingency plan, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1084254.