East Cardinal Middle School cheerleading/mascot tryouts for the 2025-2026 school year are scheduled for the evening of Friday, February 28. Cheerleading tryouts are open to incoming 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in being a cheerleader or "Birdie" the mascot. Those who plan to try out should make note of the important activity dates and requirements below.
In order to participate in cheerleading tryouts, the student must attend a mandatory informational meeting with their parent or guardian from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Melissa Middle School Cafeteria (3150 Cardinal Dr, Melissa, TX 75454) on one of the following dates: Tuesday, Jan. 21 or Tuesday, Jan. 28.
To learn and practice the tryout material, students are encouraged to attend one or more of the Tryout Material Clinics held from 4:30 - 6 p.m. daily from Feb. 24 - 27 in the Melissa Middle School Auxiliary Gym.
Tryouts will be held from 4:30 p.m. until completion on Friday, Feb. 28th in the Melissa Middle Gym.
Questions regarding East Cardinal Middle School cheerleading tryouts can be directed to head coach, Catherine McKoy, at catherinemckoy@melissaisd.org.