![MELISSA ISD SOLAR ECLIPSE](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_d1e2264d-3e49-4b05-9eaf-37b2fcc2fc51.png)
March 27, 2024
With the Total Solar Eclipse coming up on April 8, 2024, we wanted to share the learning opportunities, safety measures, and community plan we have in place for our schools and st...
![Chief Chris Fontana](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_886fd189-3ea0-4c16-b639-99ac9e75d8a2.png)
March 22, 2024
Melissa Independent School District proudly announces the appointment of Chris Fontana as its Chief of Police as he was officially sworn in at the Board Meeting on Monday, March 1...
![Image graphic image of the My School Bucks logo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_f37d95b6-9e8d-4b9c-82b5-be8954525f8e.jpeg)
March 6, 2024
Beginning March 7, 2024, MySchoolBucks will be increasing their per-payment credit card fee to $3.25 for those parents and guardians who make online payments to their student’s ...
![MISD Elementary School Teachers Receive "Pay it Forward" Award](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_d23f58f6-b4cd-49c8-88f4-81fc275aabb5.png)
March 4, 2024
On Friday, March 1, Mathews Nissan of Paris celebrated two exemplary educators from Melissa ISD by honoring them through their "Pay it Forward" initiative.
Kimberly Pope, First...
![a graphic image advertising the Spring Picnic at Harry McKillop Elementary](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_506a20e0-e4b2-495d-901c-df90fd2c598a.jpg)
February 23, 2024
Important Note: All family picnic lunches are tentative to the Texas weather. If it is determined that an outside lunch would be unsafe, we will share that information with you...
![Kindergarten Round-Up Graphic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_aea450f5-f8b4-40bc-9d49-4b12b4445223.png)
February 16, 2024
Save the Date! Parents and guardians of children entering Kindergarten at Melissa ISD this fall are encouraged to attend Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday, April 18, 2024 to final...
![Sixth Grade Center Elective Expo and Parent Information Night Save the Dates](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_07d0fd15-f2fc-47e0-896c-ba529cab3543.png)
January 12, 2024
Students entering 6th grade at Melissa Sixth Grade Center in the 2024-25 school year, as well as their parents/guardians, are invited to attend the Elective Expo and the Parent In...
![a graphic image recognizing School Board Recognition Month](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_64b66172-eb5c-4a5d-b377-eec11b85e66a.jpg)
January 4, 2024
Melissa ISD acknowledges and celebrates January as School Board Recognition Month, recognizing the dedication and commitment of its Board of Trustees. Members currently serving on...
![Melissa High School Boys Basketball Hosts MLK Day Future Cards Camp](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_64fc3c0f-b1cb-4871-a905-9c482244edcd.png)
January 3, 2024
The Melissa High School Boys Basketball program invites students in grades K-5th to join the MLK Future Cards Basketball Camp on Monday, Jan. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ...
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December 11, 2023
Students at Melissa Schools have early release on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, ahead of the Winter Break. The early release times are as follows:
Pre-K/ECSE @ 11:30 a.m. Element...
![Heart of the Arts Festival 2023](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_c3decf86-6b43-41c1-b754-016ee3aa17d6.png)
November 29, 2023
Melissa ISD welcomes the entire community to the annual Heart for the Arts Festival , which has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Melissa High ...
![an image of a young girl reading a book](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_5ab059bb-df89-4d26-a51a-d5fc57ab89af.jpg)
November 17, 2023
Melissa ISD elementary students enjoyed a full day of themed reading activities for the district’s annual #Read2Grow Day.
Campus librarians planned several reading activities f...
November 17, 2023
The Melissa Education Foundation has honored four MISD Educators by awarding $10,000 in teacher grants to MISD Educators. Fall 2023 MEF Grant recipients were selected out of fifte...
November 16, 2023
Melissa Elementary Schools participated in the Melissa Booster Club’s annual “Fill the Bus” fall food drive this month. The food collected was brought together to support the Meli...
![Elementary GT Referral Period_News Banner](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_bfa5ad47-56d4-4338-8c62-0fe22c422519.jpg)
October 31, 2023
Melissa ISD parents and guardians who wish to have their elementary school student (grades K-5)) tested for placement in the Gifted/Talented Services program must complete the ref...
![a graphic image advertising HME Fall Family Festival Nov. 9](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_b83c6483-d731-4679-b799-333dc88ff6ce.jpg)
October 24, 2023
Bring the whole family out for an evening of fun at the Harry McKillop Elementary “Title I Family Engagement Night Fall Family Festival” on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 6:00 - ...
![International Baccalaureate Informational Meeting Scheduled on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_fe2c7294-a9a8-49d4-8166-ac4b208982d3.jpg)
October 19, 2023
Melissa ISD will offer a series of informational meetings for parents and guardians as an introduction to the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Led by the Teac...
![Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_241a7d75-a1c4-48f0-ad04-ce266047a182.jpg)
October 19, 2023
Melissa ISD students will celebrate Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 23-27, 2023. This year's Red Ribbon Week theme is "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free."
Students in pre-K throug...
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October 16, 2023
The Melissa Cardinal boys and girls basketball teams will kick off the 2023-2024 season on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, with Melissa Madness! The event will tip-off at 6:45 p.m. i...
![Melissa Homecoming Week Festivities Announced for Oct. 16-20, 2023](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/melissa_independent_school_district_ar/article/image/large_97a2fd76-85b4-42ed-af20-3d318e148912.jpg)
September 27, 2023
All Melissa Cardinals, including current students, employees, alumni, and family, are invited to join Melissa High School and Melissa ISD in celebrating Homecoming Week from Oct. ...