We have published a message from Superintendent Keith Murphy reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic and moving forward together, which we shared with all Melissa ISD employees and parents/guardians the afternoon of Jan. 3. To read Mr. Murphy’s message, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/617882. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 20 - Dec. 31, 2021. The district reopens for a Staff Development Day on Monday, Jan. 3. Students to return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 4. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday and a Happy New Year!
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Dec. 17, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/13c1f.
Effective Dec. 15, 2021, the Melissa ISD Onsite COVID-19 Testing Program is on pause as we transition to using a new testing manufacturer. We expect to resume onsite COVID-19 testing in mid-January; at that time, we will send updated information to parents/guardians and staff. Updates will also be posted online at www.melissaisd.org/covidtesting. (Note: Please do not send your student to school if they are ill. Proof of a COVID-19 test from a local provider - whether the test result is positive or negative - can serve as documentation for a student’s medically-excused absence.)
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Dec. 10, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/130jn.
Reminder: Students at Melissa Schools will have early release on Friday, Dec. 17, ahead of Winter Break. For a list of our early release times, as well as a note about how early release impacts bus dropoff, visit https://melissaisd.org/article/606273.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Dec. 3, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/12oib.
Melissa High School students, Kaycee Fender, John Goers, Gabi Jones, and Logan Lowery, will advance to the area choir competition next month, vying for a spot in the Texas Small School All-State Choir. To read more about their road to state, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/600515.
The Melissa High School robotics team will compete in the UIL BEST Robotics state tournament from Dec. 3-4, 2021 at the Comerica Center in Frisco. The tournament begins Friday, Dec. 3 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with booth/presentation judging and seeding matches. The competition continues Saturday, Dec. 4 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. with opening ceremonies, booth/presentation judging, championship matches, and awards ceremony. To view the full tournament schedule and other details, visit https://www.bestoftexasrobotics.org.
The Melissa Cardinals face La Vega in the area round of the football playoffs this Friday, Nov. 26 at McKinney ISD Stadium. 🏈 Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. For all the details, including ticket and live streaming information, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/593247.
Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed districtwide for Thanksgiving Break from Monday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Normal operations will resume on Monday, Nov. 29. We hope you have a safe and restful holiday! 🍂🍃
Melissa ISD parents and guardians are invited to attend one of our upcoming informational meetings for an introduction to the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Melissa Schools. For more details, including an overview of upcoming IB meeting opportunities, read our full announcement by visiting https://www.melissaisd.org/article/590794.
Employment Opportunity: Melissa ISD has posted a new job opening for multiple custodians. 🧹🧼 For more information and to apply for this position, visit the following link: https://melissaisd.org/page/job-postings-bulletin.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Nov. 12, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/11s0f.
Congratulations to the Melissa robotics team on qualifying for state! To read more about the team's performance at regionals and for details regarding the state tournament, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/582397.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Nov. 5, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/11hes.
The Melissa High School Mighty Cardinal Band is state-bound! On Monday, Nov. 8, the community is invited to attend the Melissa Band Showcase and State Sendoff at Cardinal Stadium, where the band will perform a full run of this year's competition show, "Flight 2-0-2-1". For more details, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/578723.
Melissa ISD has been selected to host the Cardinals' bi-district football playoff game against North Dallas High School on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 at Cardinal Stadium. Tickets go on sale at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 8. For additional details, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/578328.
Road to State: The Lady Cardinals face Midlothian Heritage in the area round of the volleyball playoffs this Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Highland Park High School. Purchase tickets online at https://www.melissaisd.org/tickets.
Cardinals Fighting Hunger: Students are invited to participate in the Fall 2021 Food Drive from Nov. 8-18 at Melissa Schools, benefiting the First Melissa Christmas Angel Program and the Melissa Community Outreach Food Pantry. View the flyer for all the details, including a list of suggested donation items: https://5il.co/11eja
