Cardinal Brief: Dec. 12-16

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Kolby Schulz

Students and teachers get into the holiday spirit by wearing ugly sweaters on Fridays in December.

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022

The last Cardinal Update was Dec. 14, 2022, at 7:40 a.m. 

Cardinal Update

  • Friday Lunch Order Form: If students would like to purchase a lunch to take home on Friday when school dismisses, orders are being accepted through 3:55 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15. The lunch will be ready for pickup between 12:10-12:15 on Friday in the Student Union. Click here for the order form.
  • TRACK STORE: If you’re looking for some Melissa Track & Field apparel, their online store is now open.
  • EARLY RELEASE: School will dismiss on Dec. 16 at 12:10 p.m. to begin the winter break, Dec. 19-30. Click here to view the modified bell schedule. Staff will return to campus on Jan. 2 for professional development, and students will return to campus on Jan. 3.
  • Congratulations to the Melissa Robotics Team! The team placed as the UIL 5A/6A State Runner Up on Dec. 3 and received accolades for making the finals in the robot game and for having the outstanding marketing booth. Job well done representing MHS!
  • Welding Program: There will be a parent meeting on Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union. This meeting is only for current 10th grade students who are interested in being part of a welding program next school year.
  • Semester exams will be given December 8 – 16 during regular class times even though the fall semester doesn’t officially end until Jan. 13, 2023. Click here for more information and to view the schedule.
  • MEF Scholarship: Seniors, the Melissa Education Foundation Scholarship Application is now open. Click here for more information and to apply.
  • SENIOR ADs for the 2023 yearbook are now on sale! Parents/guardians will build and purchase the ADs through Herff Jones’ site: YearbookOrderCenter.com. Space is limited, so don’t delay–buy your ad today!
  • The 52nd Annual Collin County Poetry Contest is now accepting entries. Students are invited to enter. The contest is sponsored by McKinney’s Mockingbird Chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas. Winners are chosen from each grade level and recognized at an award ceremony in the spring. All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 1. Entry rules and other details can be found on mockingbirdpoetry.org.

Upcoming Events

  • Dec. 12-13 – English & Science Semester Exams
  • Dec. 13 – 10th Grade Parent Meeting for Welding Program – Student Union – 5:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 13 – Freshman, JV & Varsity Boys Basketball @ Aubrey – 5, 6:15 & 7:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 13 – JV & Varsity Girls Basketball @ Lovejoy – 4:30 & 5:45 p.m.
  • Dec. 13 – JV & Varsity Girls Soccer @ Frisco Emerson HS – 5, 6:15 & 7:45 p.m.
  • Dec. 14-15 – Math & Social Studies Semester Exams
  • Dec. 15 – Christmas Band & Choir Concert – 7 p.m.
  • Dec. 16 – Exam Makeups
  • Dec. 16 – Early Release – 12:10 p.m. – View modified bell schedule
  • Dec. 16 – Freshman, JV & Varsity Boys Basketball vs Anna – 5, 6:15 & 7:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 16 – JV & Varsity Girls Basketball @ Van Alstyne – 5 & 6:15 p.m.
  • Dec. 16 – JV & Varsity Boys Soccer vs Celina – 5:30 & 7:15 p.m.
  • Dec. 16 – JV & Varsity Girls Soccer @ Celina – 5:30 & 7 p.m.
  • Dec. 17 – Wrestling @ The Colony – 9 a.m.
  • Dec. 19-30 – Winter Break (school closed)
  • Jan. 2 – Staff Development Day
  • Jan. 10 – Yearbook Only Senior Portraits (on campus)

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