Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, February 17, 2025, as it is a Teacher Work Day. While the academic calendar designates February 17 as a Bad Weather Make-Up Day, Melissa ISD students will not need to make up the missed days from January due to inclement weather. If there are any changes to the academic calendar, the district will promptly communicate the change via email, text, and through our website and social media platforms.
We look forward to welcoming our Cardinals back to school on Tuesday, February 18!
2025-2026 ECMS Cheerleader/Mascot Interest Meeting
Reminder: Students at Melissa Schools will have early release TOMORROW, Friday, Dec. 20 ahead of Winter Break. For a list of our early release times, as well as a note about how early release impacts bus drop-off, visit www.melissaisd.org/article/1930574.
Reminder: Heart for the Arts is tomorrow, Dec. 10, at MHS Symmetry Plaza! Starting at 5:30 p.m., enjoy student artwork, performances, and family-friendly activities like face painting, ornament making, and balloon animals. Don’t forget to bring chairs and blankets for the lawn! 🎶❤️
Afterward, don’t miss the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade at 8:00 p.m. at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎄✨
Join us on Monday, Nov. 4 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Melissa High School IB Center for an informational session on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). This meeting is for students and parents of 6th-9th graders interested in learning more about the MYP experience at Melissa Middle School and the DP at Melissa High School. If you can’t make the November 4 meeting, there will be another opportunity on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the same time and location. For additional details, visit www.melissaisd.org/ib. We look forward to seeing you there!
Cardinal Nation! Tomorrow 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 #MHSRiseandShine
Cardinal Nation! Tomorrow 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 #MHSRiseandShine
Melissa Middle School parents and guardians are invited to Sit With Us on Tuesday, September 17 at 9 a.m. Sit With Us meetings provide parents/guardians with an opportunity to come together and discuss new ideas, concerns, and potential solutions regarding matters at Melissa Schools. To learn more about Sit With Us, visit http://www.melissaisd.org/sitwithus.
Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Enjoy the extended weekend with your family. We look forward to seeing our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, September 3!
The Melissa Middle School Theatre kicked off the new school year with an inspiring performance of It's Our Time for the staff at Melissa Middle School and Sixth Grade Center during their second week of Academy Professional Development. Thank you to the talented students and directors for setting a positive tone for the exciting year ahead!
Students participating in athletics, band, cheerleading, colorguard, and/or dance for the 2024-2025 school year must complete all required UIL documentation this summer. For deadlines, forms, and more information: www.melissaisd.org/uil #MelissaSchools #REDRED
The Melissa Middle School Band program showcased their talent at the 2024 UIL Junior High Band Contest with four bands in competition. Wind Ensemble, the 8th grade band, and both 7th grade bands took the stage on March 26-27. All four Melissa Middle School triumphantly secured the sweepstakes trophy, earning an impressive total of 24 1st division ratings. The future is bright for the Mighty Cardinal Band! 🥁🎶🏆
#MelissaSchools #REDRED #MMSInspires
The World Famous Harlem Wizards are bouncing into Melissa and taking on a team of our Melissa ISD teachers at the Melissa Middle School Gym on April 11th, 2024, starting at 7:00 pm. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for MMS and SGC PTOs and should be a lot of fun! To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the MMS PTO page and check out the Harlem Wizards experience: https://fb.watch/rexHI54Fj0/
Reminder: The next IB information meeting is tonight, Tuesday, March 26, at Melissa Middle School. For rising freshmen interested in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, the deadline of Friday, April 12, 2024 is quickly approaching to enroll in pre-IB classes at Melissa High School. To be eligible to participate, students and parents must attend one IB informational meeting prior to enrolling in GT Seminar, the prerequisite class for freshmen interested in the IB Diploma Program. If you have not attended an IB informational meeting yet, please plan to join us before the window to enroll in GT Seminar closes for the 2024-25 school year. For more information, visit www.melissaisd.org/ib. If you have any questions email us at ib@melissaisd.org.
Melissa Middle School will host CultureFest, a cultural celebration, on March 21 from 6-7:30pm in the Middle School Gym. This student-led event will feature presentations, fashion, artwork, music, and dance from 30 different countries. Admission is free. We hope to see you there!
Reminder: Melissa ISD students will not have school on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 due to a scheduled staff development day. We are excited to see our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.
On this day for Sweet Hearts Melissa Middle School thanks Jeremiah's Italian Ice for the ir Sweet Treats
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Reminder: Melissa ISD students will not have school on Jan. 22, 2024 due a scheduled teacher work day. We are excited to see our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2023.
Tickets are on sale now for "Mardi Gras Melissa" on Saturday, Feb. 17, presented by the Melissa Education Foundation. Tickets sales close on January 26. This annual event raises funds for Melissa ISD student scholarships and teacher grants. 🎓🌟 To learn more and purchase tickets, visit https://melissaeducationfoundation.com.
Melissa ISD will have school tomorrow, Tue, Jan. 16. The safety of our families is our top priority, so please take every precaution while arriving at school & bundle up! For more information, visit www.melissaisd.org.
