Cardinal Brief: Nov. 7 – 11

Rachel Nelson

Seniors Trevor Goosby and Sydney Freeland are crowned 2022 Homecoming King and Queen in a pre-game ceremony held on Oct. 28 in the middle school gym.

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022

The last Cardinal Update was Nov. 7, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. 

Cardinal Update

  • Congratulations to Melissa Robotics for winning the 5A/6A Large School Regional Contest on Saturday, Nov. 5. They will now advance to the state contest held in December.
  • Congratulations to Varsity Football for winning the district championship with an exciting 36-35 victory over Lovejoy on Thursday, Nov. 3. Their bi-district playoff game against Hallsville will be held Friday, Nov. 11, at Cardinal Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Join us at 7 p.m. for a celebration as we close the chapter on Cardinal Stadium. Click here for more info and to buy tickets.
  • Cardinals Fighting Hunger: Students are invited to “fill the red bag” for the Fall 2022 Food Drive from Nov. 3-10 at Melissa Schools, benefiting the First Melissa Christmas Angel Program and the Melissa Community Outreach Food Pantry. Each 3rd period classroom will have a red reusable grocery bag, where students can donate non-perishable food items to support local families in need. The winning class will receive a prize. For all the details, including a list of suggested donation items, click here for more information.
  • ASVAB: The ASVAB Test will be administered on campus on Thursday, Nov. 17. While this is primarily a test used for military enlistment purposes, it is also a great career exploration tool. The deadline to sign up for the ASVAB is Friday, Nov. 11. Click here for the Google Form.
  • Melissa Theatre will have four performances of their fall musical “Matilda.” The show dates are Nov. 10, 12, 17 and 19, and all shows will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online at this link.
  • Volunteers needed: Join Willow Wood Elementary for Bingo with Birdie Family Fun Night on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6-9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30, game starts at 7 p.m. We’ll finish by 8:30 p.m.) We’ll need help with set-up, crowd control, helping kids mark their cards, verifying winners, and clean-up. WWE PTO provides letters of service to all participating middle and high school students. All are welcome! Please sign up here: Bingo with Birdie Family Fun Night
  • SENIOR ADs for the 2023 yearbook are now on sale! Parents/guardians will build and purchase the ADs through Herff Jones’ site: YearbookOrderCenter.com.
  • Yearbooks are on sale for $65 through Nov. 30. Reserve your copy today at yearbookordercenter.com.

Upcoming Events

  • Nov. 8 – Varsity Boys Basketball vs Frisco Emerson / Anna – 5 p.m.
  • Nov. 8 – JV & Varsity Girls Basketball vs Frisco Panther Creek – 6:15 & 7:15 p.m.
  • Nov. 10 – Fall Musical “Matilda” – 7 p.m.
  • Nov. 10 – 12 – Varsity Girls Basketball @ Mavs Tournament
  • Nov. 11 – Varsity Boys Basketball @ Paris – 6 p.m.
  • Nov. 11 – Bi-District Football Playoff Game vs Hallsville – Cardinal Stadium – 7:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 12 – Fall Musical “Matilda” – 7 p.m.
  • Nov. 17 – ASVAB Test – 8:30 a.m.
  • Nov. 17 – Fall Musical “Matilda” – 7 p.m.
  • Nov. 19 – Fall Musical “Matilda” – 7 p.m.
  • Nov. 21-25 – Thanksgiving Break (no school)

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