Cardinal Brief: March 27-31

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Molly Kennedy

Melissa Theatre performs “A Monster Calls” for their UIL One Act Play entry this year. The troupe was the second place advancing play at the district contest and the first place advancing play at bi-district. They will perform in the area round on March 29 at Tyler Junior College.

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief

The last Cardinal Update was March 28, 2023, at 7:45 a.m. 

Cardinal Update

  • Congratulations to the One Act Play cast and crew who won the Bi-District Championship on March 22 with their rendition of “A Monster Calls.” They will advance to Area at Tyler Junior College on March 29.
  • Congratulations to junior Lorelai Thompson for placing 3rd in her weight class at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s (THSWPA) State Meet on March 18.
  • Seniors – Cap & Gown Pickup: If you ordered a cap and gown through Herff Jones, those will be available for pickup on Tuesday, March 28, during MegaLunch in the foyer of the MAC.
  • Baseball Opening Day: The high school campus will be celebrating professional baseball’s Opening Day on March 30, so staff and students are encouraged to wear a jersey to school.
  • Cheer Fundraiser: Please consider supporting the MHS cheer program this spring by purchasing some yummy popcorn! This fundraiser ends on March 31. The cheer program will receive half of all sales. Follow this link to order: fundraisingstore.momandpopcorn.com. Profits will help offset cheer expenses for the athletes.
  • PROM 2023: This year’s prom with a “Night in New York” theme will be held April 29. Tickets go on sale April 3 for $70. Click here for more information–link to buy shirts, dress code, guest guidelines, and more.
  • 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.

Upcoming Events

  • March 27-28 – District Women’s Golf Tournament @ Stone Creek Country Club
  • March 27 – Freshman Baseball @ Greenville – 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
  • March 28 – JV & Varsity Softball vs McKinney North – 4:30 & 6:15 p.m.
  • March 28 – JV & Varsity Baseball vs Greenville – 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.
  • March 28 – District Academic UIL – Speech
  • March 28-29 – Varsity Tennis District Tournament @ Z-Plex
  • March 29-30 – District Men’s Golf Tournament @ Stone Creek Country Club
  • March 30 – Baseball Opening Day Celebration – wear a jersey to school!
  • March 31 – JV Tennis District tournament – 8 a.m.
  • March 31 – JV & Varsity Softball vs Lovejoy – 5 & 6:45 p.m.
  • March 31 – JV & Varsity Baseball @ Greenville – 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.
  • April 3 – Prom ticket sales begin
  • April 4 – Cardinal Cabaret -MAC – 7 p.m.
  • April 6 – Cardinal Cabaret -MAC – 7 p.m.
  • April 7 – School Holiday
  • April 12 – Blood Drive
  • April 17 – STAAR English 1 EOC Exam
  • April 20 – STAAR English 2 EOC Exam
  • April 29 – Prom

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