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February 7, 2025
On Thursday, January 30, 5th grade Gifted & Talented students welcomed guest speakers from the LCA Environmental Firm. Geologist and Co-Founder of LCA Environmental LCA Environme...
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February 5, 2025
Congratulations to Lori Blanscet, Willow Wood Elementary’s Librarian, for being named on Tech4Learning’s national list of 2025 Innovative Educators! This recognition celebrates he...
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January 29, 2025
Save the Date! Parents of current 5th grade students are invited to join us for the Sixth Grade Parent Information Night on Wednesday, February 19, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at th...
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January 10, 2025
The Melissa High School Boys and Girls Basketball programs invite students in grades K-6 to join the MLK Future Cards Basketball Camp on Monday, Jan. 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 ...
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January 6, 2025
After thoughtful consideration and discussion, Melissa ISD has updated its policy regarding parent notes for student absences. Effective immediately, families may now submit up t...
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December 17, 2024
Students at Melissa Schools have early release on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, ahead of the Winter Break. The early release times are as follows: Pre-K/ECSE @ 11:30 a.m. Elementa...
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December 6, 2024
The Melissa ISD academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, as recommended by the District Site-Based Decision Committee, has been approved by the Melissa Schools Board of T...
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December 5, 2024
Melissa ISD is pleased to announce the selection of the principal for Highland Elementary School, the district’s fifth K-5 elementary campus, scheduled to open in Fall 2025. Brand...
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December 5, 2024
On Wednesday, December 4, Mathews Auto Group (Honda and Nissan in Paris, TX) celebrated two extremely deserving teachers from Melissa ISD by honoring them through their "Pay it Fo...
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November 22, 2024
At Melissa ISD, our students, staff, and families are at the heart of everything we do. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to share updates on new schools and facilities desi...
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November 19, 2024
Melissa ISD welcomes the entire community to the annual Heart for the Arts Festival on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Melissa High School’s Symmetry Plaza. Th...
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November 12, 2024
Melissa Elementary Schools participated in the Melissa Booster Club’s annual "Fill the Fan Bus" fall food drive this month, collecting donations to benefit the Melissa Community O...
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October 31, 2024
Melissa ISD hosted a dinner to recognize the 2023-2024 Teacher and Volunteer of the Year honorees. These individuals were honored for their hard-work and dedication to their stude...
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October 24, 2024
The entire Melissa community is invited to participate in the Fill the Fan Bus food drive, kicking off on Nov. 1, 2024, at the final home football game against Walnut Grove. Fol...
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October 18, 2024
Melissa ISD students will celebrate Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 28-31, 2024. This year's Red Ribbon Week theme is "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free!" Students in Pre-K through 5th g...
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October 17, 2024
You're invited! Join us for a spook-tacular evening at the annual Melissa High School Community Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in the MHS parking lot. The fun kick...
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October 11, 2024
We are excited to introduce the Melissa High School 2024 Homecoming Court, including our Homecoming Prince and Princess! Homecoming Court: Pictured above from left to right: ...
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October 9, 2024
The Melissa Cardinal boys and girls basketball teams will kick off the 2024-2025 season on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, with Melissa Madness! Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. in t...
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October 9, 2024
Melissa Homecoming Week is just around the corner, October 15-18, 2024. We invite the community and all Cardinals to join in the fun! The festivities kick off Tuesday with themed...
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September 24, 2024
Melissa ISD provides free and reduced-price meals for students who meet program qualifications. To continue receiving these benefits each school year, qualifying families must su...