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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!
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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!
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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
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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! 🥁🎶🏆
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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/
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reminder: Melissa ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Offices will reopen and students will return to school Tuesday, Jan. 16.
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Reminder: Melissa ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Offices will reopen and students will return to school Tuesday, Jan. 16.
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The Melissa ISD academic calendar for the 2024-2025 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 www.melissaisd.org/calendar. The calendar can also be accessed from each school website from the menu under “Calendars & Events” and in the "Documents" section of the Melissa ISD app.
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Melissa ISD acknowledges and celebrates January as School Board Recognition Month, recognizing the dedication and commitment of its Board of Trustees. Members currently serving on the Melissa Schools Board of Trustees include George James, Paul Anderson, Amy Feagin, Dr. Bill Gray, Omar Landrum, Quentin Thomason, and Darren Thompson.
Thank you, Trustees, for your continued service and dedication to Melissa ISD!
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As a reminder, tickets go on sale on Wednesday, Jan. 3, for the Melissa Middle School 7th-8th Winter Palooza, which takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. The event will feature music, karaoke, open gym, dancing, and concessions. The cost is $10 per student. Tickets can be purchased at lunch this week or at the door with cash or check only (checks payable to Melissa ISD). For more information, please visit https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mms/article/1373309
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Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 18 - Dec. 29, 2023, and Jan. 1, 2024, in observance of New Year’s Day. The district reopens for a Staff Development Day on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Students return to school on Wednesday, Jan. 3. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday and a Happy New Year!
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Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 18 - Dec. 29, 2023 and Jan 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. The district reopens for a Staff Development Day on Monday, Jan. 2. Students return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 3. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday and a Happy New Year!
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Reminder: Students at Melissa Schools will have early release on Friday, Dec. 15 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/1373163.
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