Cardinal Brief: Feb.13 -17

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Rachel Nelson

Freshman Austin Goosby shoots the ball in the district game at McKinney North High School on Feb. 7.

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2023

The last Cardinal Update was Feb. 10, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. 

Cardinal Update

  • Bad Weather Make-up Days: Since school closed four days during the week of Jan. 30 for inclement weather, school will now be in session on Monday, March 27, and Wednesday, May 24, with normal hours. The district expects to receive a waiver from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to exempt Melissa Schools from making up any additional missed school days. The last day of school will now be Thursday, May 25, and will be an Early Release Day. Click here for more information.
  • 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 an ad today! The deadline is March 1.
  • ATTN: SENIORS – Have you ordered your cap and gown yet? If so, this needs to be done ASAP through gradtexas.com.
  • SCHOLARSHIPS: Seniors, visit the MHS scholarships page frequently to earn money for college and even vocational training.
  • REVISED – Spring Semester Exams: Click here to view the Spring Semester Exam Schedule for May 22-25. Click here to view the Exemption Criteria.
  • 2023-2024 District Calendar: The district calendar for next school year has been released and published to the district website.

Upcoming Events

  • Feb. 13 – Freshman Baseball @ Joshua – 4:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 14 – JV Tennis @ Lovejoy
  • Feb. 14 – JV & Varsity Boys Soccer @ McKinney North – 5:30 & 7:15 p.m.
  • Feb. 14 – JV & Varsity Girls Soccer vs McKinney North – 5:30 & 7 p.m.
  • Feb. 14 – JV & Varsity Baseball vs Joshua – 5 p.m.
  • Feb. 14 – Varsity Softball @ Frisco Memorial – 6:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 16 – JV & Varsity Softball @ Forney HS Tournament
  • Feb. 16 – Varsity Girls Powerlifting @ Community Nevada – 5 p.m.
  • Feb. 17 – Varsity Tennis @ Weatherford Tournament
  • Feb. 17 – Varsity Boys Powerlifting @ Community Nevada – 5 p.m.
  • Feb. 17 – JV & Varsity Boys Soccer @ Lovejoy – 5:30 & 7:15 p.m.
  • Feb. 17 – JV & Varsity Girls Soccer vs Lovejoy – 5:30 & 7 p.m.
  • Feb. 17 – JV & Varsity Baseball @ Celina – 5 p.m.
  • Feb. 17 – Freshman Baseball vs Celina – 5 p.m.
  • Feb 17-18 – Varsity Boys Golf @ NTHSGCA Memorial
  • Feb 17-18 – Varsity Wrestling State Championships @ Berry Center, Houston
  • Feb 17-18 – Varsity Track @ Ron Poe Stadium
  • Feb. 20 – Staff Development Day (Student Holiday)
  • Feb. 21 – English I Benchmark Testing
  • Feb. 23 – English II Benchmark Testing

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