With road conditions not improving and continued winter weather in the forecast, Melissa ISD schools and offices will remain closed Thursday, Feb. 2. All school activities and events are canceled for Thursday. The district is closely monitoring area conditions and will communicate by Thursday evening if the decision is made to close or delay school on Friday, Feb. 3. We appreciate your attention and patience during this weather event as we determine a course of action that prioritizes the safety of all students, staff, and families.
Due to the winter weather forecast and hazardous road conditions, Melissa ISD schools and offices will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Wednesday, Feb. 1. All school activities and events are canceled for both Tuesday and Wednesday. The district will continue to monitor area conditions and will communicate any updates as expediently as possible.
Due to the winter weather forecast and increasingly hazardous road conditions across the metroplex, Melissa ISD will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 31. All before-school and after-school activities are canceled for Tuesday. The district will continue to monitor area conditions and will communicate any updates as expediently as possible. Stay safe and stay warm, Cardinals.
In an effort to expedite afternoon dismissal today, Monday, Jan. 30, Melissa High School students who drive to school will be dismissed at 3:05 p.m.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for January 27, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1nzid.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for January 20, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1nlq2.
The Melissa ISD academic calendar for the 2023-2024 school year, as recommended by the District Site-Based Decision Committee, has been approved by the Board of Trustees. 📆 To access the school calendar, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/calendar. The calendar can also be accessed from each school website and in the "Documents" section of the Melissa ISD app.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for January 13, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1na4t.
Reminder: Melissa ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Staff will return and offices will reopen for our scheduled Teacher Work Day on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Students will return to school Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for January 6, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1mvqt.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for January 6, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1mvqt.
The Melissa High School competitive cheerleading team is headed to state! The community is invited to attend the Cheerleading State Sendoff at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 in the high school gym to watch a public performance of the state competition routine. Admission is free.
The team will compete in the UIL 5A Division I Spirit State Championships from Jan. 13-14, 2023 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. For more information visit https://www.uiltexas.org/spirit/spectator-information.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for December 16, 2022 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1m66o.
Reminder: Students at Melissa Schools will have early release TOMORROW, Friday, Dec. 16 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://www.melissaisd.org/article/935129.
At Monday night's Melissa ISD Board of Trustees meeting, the board endorsed Marcus Eckert to serve as the next principal of Melissa High School following the conclusion of the current school year, as Kenneth Wooten moves into the role of Executive Director of Campus Development for the district. To read the full announcement, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/939035.
The tornado shelter-in-place has ended for Melissa ISD students and staff. We will continue to monitor area weather conditions and will follow our safety procedures as appropriate.
All Melissa ISD students and staff are sheltering in place due to the tornado threat in the area and will continue to do so until the severe weather has passed.
Reminder: Melissa High School semester exams for year-long courses will be administered Thursday, Dec. 8 through Friday, Dec. 16. To view the exam schedule and other important dates, visit www.melissaisd.org/exams.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for December 2, 2022 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1lim7.
Bundle up and celebrate the arts! Join Melissa ISD for the first annual Heart for the Arts festival from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Led by Melissa ISD fine arts students and held outside of the Melissa Arts Center, Heart for the Arts will feature bounce houses, face painting, art stations, pop-up performances, photo ops, storybook read-alouds, hot cocoa, food trucks, and more. Visit www.melissaisd.org/heartforthearts for more information.