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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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Willow Wood Elementary parents and guardians are invited to Sit With Us on Thursday, September 12 at 4 p.m. Sit With Us meetings provide parents/guardians with an opportunity to come together and discuss new ideas, concerns, and potential solutions regarding matters at Melissa Schools. To learn more about Sit With Us, visit http://www.melissaisd.org/sitwithus.
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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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Save the Date! Parents/guardians who have a child entering Kindergarten at Melissa ISD in the fall of 2024 are encouraged to attend Kindergarten Round-Up on April 18, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Home Office, 1904 Cooper St. We are excited to meet our new Cardinals! For more information about Kindergarten Round-Up visit: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1465367.
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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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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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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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Reminder: Melissa ISD will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Nov. 20-24, 2023. Normal operations will resume Monday, Nov. 27. We hope you have a safe and restful holiday!
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The referral period for elementary students to be tested for placement in the Melissa ISD Gifted/Talented Services program is Nov. 1-30. For more information, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/page/gifted-talented-services.
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From now through the end of October, for a $35 donation to the Melissa Education Foundation (MEF), you can get your very own “Crazy for Cards” yard sign. Proceeds from the campaign support Melissa ISD student scholarships and teacher grants. For more information about the "Crazy for Cards" fundraiser and to donate, visit www.melissaeducationfoundation.com.
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Cardinal Nation! Today is the day for the Community Parade and Pep Rally! Be sure to check out the map for parking and this year’s new parade route around Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. It’s sure to be a spectacular evening for the whole family. For all the details, visit www.melissaisd.org/homecoming. #RedRed #MelissaSchools #MelissaHomecoming2023
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Join us for Melissa Madness on Oct. 25 at 6:45 p.m. at the Melissa High School as we kick off the 2023-2024 boys and girls basketball season with an introduction to the teams, live music, games/prizes, a scrimmage, and more! For details, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1291946
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