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.
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
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.
Cardinal Commendations were awarded to standout students and staff at the Melissa Schools Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 18, 2021. Congratulations! For a list of this month's honorees, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/564250.
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.
Melissa ISD elementary schools and the Melissa Ridge Education Center will celebrate Red Ribbon Week ("Drug Free Looks Like Me") from Oct. 25-29, 2021. Students in Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to participate in themed dress-up days throughout the week. For more information, visit https://5il.co/zmqy.
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.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Oct. 1, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/zu1k.
Melissa ISD Parents/Guardians: Please be advised that we are sending home two paper forms this week that need to be completed by you and returned to your student's school by next Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. These forms include: 1) the Student Directory Information Release, and 2) the Internet Safety Policy & Acknowledgment Form. Students in Pre-K through 5th grade will receive the forms in their weekly folders. Students in 6th through 12th grade will receive the forms during their advisory period.
Thanks for being a Difference Maker: A fourth grade teacher at North Creek Elementary, Chrissy King has a passion for working with students to help them reach their full potential. Ms. King looks deeper than what’s on the surface to determine where students can grow, while also fostering close partnerships with families. To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker.
