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The Melissa Booster Club and Melissa High School PALS will host the 2022 annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 12. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 14, visit www.melissaisd.org/article/626852.
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Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Jan. 7, 2022 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1402z.
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We have published a message from Superintendent Keith Murphy reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic and moving forward together, which we shared with all Melissa ISD employees and parents/guardians the afternoon of Jan. 3. To read Mr. Murphy’s message, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/617882. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
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Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 20 - Dec. 31, 2021. The district reopens for a Staff Development Day on Monday, Jan. 3. Students to return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 4. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday and a Happy New Year!
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Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Dec. 17, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/13c1f.
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Effective Dec. 15, 2021, the Melissa ISD Onsite COVID-19 Testing Program is on pause as we transition to using a new testing manufacturer. We expect to resume onsite COVID-19 testing in mid-January; at that time, we will send updated information to parents/guardians and staff. Updates will also be posted online at www.melissaisd.org/covidtesting. (Note: Please do not send your student to school if they are ill. Proof of a COVID-19 test from a local provider - whether the test result is positive or negative - can serve as documentation for a student’s medically-excused absence.)
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Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Dec. 10, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/130jn.
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Reminder: Students at Melissa Schools will have early release on Friday, Dec. 17, 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://melissaisd.org/article/606273.
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Parents and guardians who would like to switch their in-person student into the Melissa ISD K-6 Online Program for the spring 2022 semester must complete the commitment form by Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. To learn more and access the commitment form, visit www.melissaisd.org/k6online.
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The Melissa Middle School Performing Arts program will compete in the 2021 UIL Jr. One Act Play Contest this Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Melissa Arts Center, performing “A Wrinkle in Time” at approximately 1:00 p.m. Admission is free. We hope to see you there!
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Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Dec. 3, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/12oib.
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Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed districtwide for Thanksgiving Break from Monday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Normal operations will resume on Monday, Nov. 29. We hope you have a safe and restful holiday! 🍂🍃
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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