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Cardinal Brief: Sept. 25-29

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Rachel Nelson
Students pose with their National Recognition awards from College Board.

Cardinal Update

  • Congratulations to 21 students who received College Board National Recognition. Click here to read the story.
  • FCA will host See You at the Pole on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7 a.m. at the flag poles in the front of the school. Students do NOT have to be a member of FCA to join this national event.
  • PICTURE DAY: All 9th-11th grade students will have their photo taken for the yearbook on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Visit cady.com to order photos.
  • A meeting for the Health Science 2025 international trip will be held Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Championship Center VIP lounge.
  • HOCO SHIRTS: Homecoming shirts are on sale through Friday, Sept. 29–short sleeve and long sleeve options. Click here to order a HOCO 2023 shirt.
  • BALLET AUDITIONS: Any students interested in auditioning for “The Nutcracker,” in partnership with the Collin County Ballet Theatre, should complete this Google Form. Auditions will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30. Click here to read more.
  • EARLY CARDINAL SPECIAL: Yearbooks are now on sale for $60 through Sept. 30. This price includes one line of FREE name stamping. Purchase online at yearbookordercenter.com.
  • HOSA will host a fall blood drive on Oct. 4. Anyone who wishes to donate blood can make an appointment. Click here for an informational letter for parents, and click here for a 16-year-old consent form. There will also be a sign-up booth during Mega Lunch on both Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Cardinal Tennis has a team store now open until Oct. 4. Click here to shop online.
  • Cardinal Wrestling also has a team store open until Oct. 6. Click here to shop online.
  • School Day SAT will be offered on Oct. 26 to seniors who opt in. Students should check their school emails for updates to take advantage of this opportunity.

Upcoming Events

  • Sept. 26 – Varsity Tennis vs Princeton – 4:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 26 – Fresman, JV & Varsity Volleyball vs Princeton – 5 & 6 p.m.
  • Sept. 27 – Men’s Golf – Watters Creek GC
  • Sept. 27 – Picture Day – all 9th-11th graders & seniors for updated student ID
  • Sept. 27 – Fall Soccer @ Plano Senior HS – 5:15 p.m.
  • Sept. 28 – JV Tennis @ Princeton – 4:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 29 – Cross Country @ Race at the Lake
  • Sept. 29 – Debate @ Newman Smith
  • Sept. 29 – Varsity, JV & Freshman Volleyball @ McKinney North – 5 & 6:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 30 – Faculty Family Photo Day
  • Sept. 30 – Sounds of Fall Marching Contest @ Princeton
  • Oct. 4 – Blood Drive
  • Oct. 4 – Senior Cap & Gown Presentation – 3rd period
  • Oct. 4 – Fall Letter Jacket Fittings – Mega Lunch
  • Oct. 6 – Senior Night – Band, Color Guard, Gold & Tennis – 7 p.m.
  • Oct. 9 – Fair Day – School Holiday
  • Oct. 11 – PSAT / NMSQT
  • Oct. 14 – Fall Cardinal Classic

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Miranda Sirota
Miranda Sirota, Editor-in-Chief
Miranda Sirota is a senior this year at Melissa High School. This is her third year writing for the Cardinal Connection. Miranda is also involved in other extracurriculars including Band, HOSA, NHS, academic UIL, and Book Club. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, cooking, and binge-watching her favorite TV shows. After graduating, Miranda plans to study Dental Hygiene to become a registered hygienist.

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