Melissa Homecoming Week is just around the corner, October 15-18, 2024. We invite the community and all Cardinals to join in the fun! The festivities kick off Tuesday with themed dress-up days, followed by the Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally on Wednesday.
Themed Dress-Up Days: Students in grades 6-12 will have the chance to participate in themed dress-up days throughout Homecoming Week. All Melissa ISD students are encouraged to participate in Cardinal Spirit Day on Friday, Oct. 18. Homecoming mums may be worn to school on that day.
Homecoming Parade: The annual Homecoming parade will kick off the celebration on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m. with tailgating starting at 5:00 p.m. This year, the parade will follow a new route that wraps around Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. With over 50 floats, the parade and pep rally is sure to be filled with lots of Cardinal spirit! For details and a map of the parade route, please visit www.melissaisd.org/homecoming.
The Melissa High School Homecoming Court and the Homecoming Prince and Princess will be featured in the parade, along with Coach Kenny Deel who will lead the parade as the Grand Marshal. Coach Kenny Deel has been a part of Melissa ISD for 37 years, serving in various roles. He began as a science teacher, coach, and boys athletic director, and now serves as the Executive Director of Operations, overseeing the district's significant growth. In honor of his unwavering dedication and tireless efforts, we celebrate the profound impact he has made on everyone around him.
Homecoming Football Game: The week wraps up with the Melissa Homecoming football game against the Frisco Independence Knights on Friday, Oct. 18. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium with a “Red Out” theme.Ticket sales open online at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 11 at www.melissaisd.org/tickets. Early bird pricing is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Ticket prices increase to $10 at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the game. A livestream of the game will also be available at www.melissaisd.org/livestream.
For all the details for the Homecoming Celebration events, visit www.melissaisd.org/homecoming.