As a reminder, Melissa ISD students do not have school on Monday, Feb. 20 due to a scheduled Staff Development Day. School will resume Tuesday, Feb. 21.
For the fifth year in a row, the Melissa Middle School theatre program won the UIL 5A Junior High One-Act Play district championship, this year for their show "Gathering Blue"! Read more about their win: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/998968.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for February 10, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1p3g0.
Melissa ISD parents and guardians were notified Friday afternoon with an update regarding the school calendar and make-up days resulting from the weather-related closures last week. To read the information, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/997189.
For any families who missed our email, call, and/or text message earlier this morning, we announced that after further evaluation, Melissa ISD schools and offices will remain closed on Friday, Feb. 3. Inclement weather decisions are always tough and are made with deep consideration and care. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Stay warm and stay safe, Cardinals!
Out of precaution, Melissa ISD schools and offices will open with a two-hour delayed start on Friday, Feb. 3. Buses will run two hours later than normal. There will be no before-school activities or cafeteria breakfast. For a more detailed announcement and a list of the delayed school start times for Friday, please visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/980180.
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.
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.
At the January school board meeting, the Melissa ISD Board of Trustees endorsed Melinda Keen and Dr. Tommy Shiflett to serve as the next principals of Melissa Middle School and the Melissa Sixth Grade Center, respectively, as Marcus Eckert and William Daniel have been selected for other principal roles within the district. To read the full announcement, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/968369.
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 referral period for middle school students to be tested for placement in the Melissa ISD Advanced Academics & Gifted /Talented Services program is Jan 2-31. For more information, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/953850.
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.
