Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Nov. 19, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/124lg.
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.
The MMS PTO is hosting a fundraiser at Spirit Locker this Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a Kendra Scott pop-up sale from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A portion of all sales will be donated to the MMS PTO. Thank you for supporting our school! #MMSInspires #SGCWins
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.
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.
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
Melissa ISD will host a Social Media Awareness Night on Monday, Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Melissa Middle School library to help inform parents and guardians of middle school students about the dangers of social media and how to keep children safe in the virtual world. For more information, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/576027.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Oct. 29, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1187q.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Oct. 22, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/10uvp.
Reminder: Melissa ISD students do not have school on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 due to a scheduled Staff Development Day.
The Melissa Homecoming Celebration is tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 20! During the celebration, there will be restricted public parking and road access in the area. Plan ahead and read our parking advisory: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/565464.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Oct. 15, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/10jhr.
The Melissa High School and Melissa Middle School Fall Choir Concert, originally scheduled for the evening of Oct. 14, 2021, has been postponed due to extenuating circumstances and will be rescheduled for a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this last minute change; however, the concert will be rescheduled and the new concert date will be announced as soon as it is determined.
Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed districtwide for Fair Day on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. To learn more about the State Fair of Texas, visit https://bigtex.com/.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Oct. 8, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/108fp.
Becki Girouard has been hired by the Melissa Education Foundation (MEF) to serve as the Executive Director, bringing more than 20 years of development experience to the foundation which offers support to Melissa ISD students and staff by providing scholarships and grants. To learn more about Mrs. Girouard and MEF, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/556447.
The Melissa Schools Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Wednesday, approving an increase in the pay rates for substitute teachers who serve at Melissa ISD. The new rates, effective Oct. 4, offer competitive wages compared to school districts across North Texas. To learn more and apply to serve as a substitute teacher, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/555111.
Reminder: Last week, we sent home two paper forms for parents/guardians to review, complete, and return to the school by Oct. 6: the Student Directory Information Release and the Internet Safety Policy & Acknowledgment Form. If for some reason you did not receive the forms, visit this link to print them from home: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/553212.