Road to State: The Lady Cardinals will face Texarkana Texas in the Area round of the volleyball playoffs at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Paris High School. For game information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.melissaisd.org/tickets.
Cardinals Fighting Hunger: Students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in the Fall 2023 Food Drive from Nov. 6-15, benefiting the First Melissa Christmas Angel Program and the Melissa Community Outreach Food Pantry. View the flyer for details, including a list of suggested donation items: https://5il.co/27rk2
From now through the end of October, for a $35 donation to the Melissa Education Foundation (MEF), you can get your very own “Crazy for Cards” yard sign. Proceeds from the campaign support Melissa ISD student scholarships and teacher grants. For more information about the "Crazy for Cards" fundraiser and to donate, visit www.melissaeducationfoundation.com.
Cardinal Nation! Today is the day for the Community Parade and Pep Rally! Be sure to check out the map for parking and this year’s new parade route around Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. It’s sure to be a spectacular evening for the whole family. For all the details, visit www.melissaisd.org/homecoming. #RedRed #MelissaSchools #MelissaHomecoming2023
Join us for Melissa Madness on Oct. 25 at 6:45 p.m. at the Melissa High School as we kick off the 2023-2024 boys and girls basketball season with an introduction to the teams, live music, games/prizes, a scrimmage, and more! For details, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1291946
Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed districtwide for Fair Day on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. We look forward to seeing our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. To learn more about the State Fair of Texas, visit https://bigtex.com/
Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed districtwide for Fair Day on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. We look forward to seeing our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. To learn more about the State Fair of Texas, visit https://bigtex.com/
We invite all Melissa Cardinals, including students, staff, alumni, and family, to join us in celebrating Homecoming Week from October 16-20, 2023! Community events will include a parade, an outdoor pep rally, and the Homecoming football game. For an overview of this year’s Homecoming festivities, visit www.melissaisd.org/homecoming.
Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Enjoy the extended weekend with your family. We look forward to seeing our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, September 5!
Join us for Meet the Cardinals on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium! Doors open at 6 p.m. and festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! For more details, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1193273.
All Melissa ISD offices will be closed June 26-July 7, 2023 to allow for technology and operational updates. Central administration & High School offices will reopen July 10. All other school offices will reopen July 17. Visit www.melissaisd.org for the latest announcements.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced that final reporting will be delayed for all spring 2023 state assessments. This includes STAAR test results for grades 3-8 and end-of-course (EOC) exam results for Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. For more information, including how to access state assessment results online when they become available, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1144722.
Reminder: Melissa ISD offices will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. Have a fun and safe weekend! #melissaschools
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for May 25, 2023 is now available at https://5il.co/1v2uf. This is the final weekly update of the 2022-2023 school year. We hope our Cardinals have a wonderful summer break! Stay safe and stay tuned for announcements throughout the summer regarding our return to school in the fall.
Reminder: Tomorrow, May 25, 2023 is the last day of school at Melissa Schools and students will have an early release. Have a great summer, Cardinals!
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for May 19, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1uqbf.
Parents and guardians of Melissa ISD students participating in athletics, band, cheerleading, and/or colorguard for the 2023-2024 school year must complete all required UIL documentation by the program deadline in order for the student to be eligible for participation. UIL requirements include an annual student physical. For more information, visit www.melissaisd.org/uil.
Student-athletes, parents, guardians, and members of the community are invited to attend a meet-and-greet event with the Cardinals' new head golf coach, Billy Watkins, on Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Melissa Championship Center. To learn more about Coach Watkins, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1119334.
Today is the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week, which we at Melissa Schools are celebrating from May 15-19, 2023. Thank you to our teachers and support staff for all that you do for our students and families, and for modeling the Cardinal Way every day! We are grateful to have you on our team.
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.