Cardinal Update
- COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS: Students interested in trying out for Color Guard for next school year, auditions will be held April 15-17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Band Hall. No experience is necessary! Questions? Email [email protected].
- US HISTORY EOC EXAM REVIEW: Juniors received an email this past week containing lots of review material for the upcoming STAAR US History EOC Exam, which will be administered on April 22. Click HERE to access the review.
- COLLEGE READINESS: The Melissa HS Counseling Department has partnered with The Princeton Review to host a series of online presentations on College Readiness hot topics. Students may find the registration links on the MHS College and Career webpage under the Helpful Links for Postsecondary Planning section. The next presentation will be “Study Skills 101” on April 25 at 6 p.m. The deadline to register is April 23.
- SCHOLARSHIPS: Seniors should check the Scholarships web page frequently for opportunities for financial assistance for college.
- SPRING GAME DAY: The Melissa Cardinals return to the field for Spring Game Day on Saturday, May 10, in preparation for the upcoming football season. The game is FREE to attend. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium with community tailgating starting at 5:30 p.m. Students in Pre-K through 5th grade can participate in the ultimate “Game Day Experience” with a varsity football player or cheerleader. A limited number of spots are available. For more information, visit www.melissaisd.org/
gameday. - 2024-25 COURSE REQUESTS: Students and guardians can now view course requests for the 2024-25 school year in HAC. Click here for more information. Students wanting to make a change must complete the MHS Course Change Request Form by May 10 at 4 p.m.
- FINAL EXAMS: Spring semester exams will be given to 9th-11th grade students the last week of school, May 24-30. Click HERE for more information and the schedule.
- CARDINAL CAMPS: Melissa ISD offers a variety of sports and fine arts camps during the summer break from school. Cardinal Camps are led by the coaching staff of Melissa High School. Click HERE to learn more and register for a camp.
- IB INSIGHTS: The GT SEMINAR course is a preparatory course for 9th and 10th graders gearing up for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in the 11th and 12th grade. It covers essential study skills, research methods, writing, presentations, and class discussion. Additionally, students learn organizational, time management, and stress management strategies vital for success in high school and beyond. Current 9th graders not yet enrolled, but interested in joining the class, please send an email to [email protected].
Upcoming Events
- April 15 – Freshman Baseball @ Princeton – 5:30 & 6:45 p.m.
- April 15-17 – 2024-25 Color Guard Auditions – Band Hall – 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- April 16 – JV Tennis @ Anna – 8 a.m.
- April 16 – JV & Varsity Baseball vs Princeton – 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.
- April 16 – JV & Varsity Softball @ Princeton – 4:30 & 6:15 p.m.
- April 18 – Biology EOC Exam
- April 19-20 – Track & Field Regional Meet @ Maverick Stadium, Arlington
- April 19 – JV & Varsity Baseball @ Princeton – 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.
- April 19 – JV & Varsity Softball vs McKinney North – 5 & 7 p.m. – Senior Night
- April 22 – US History EOC Exam
- April 25 – Algebra I EOC Exam
- April 26-27 – Regional Academic UIL & OAP – UT-Arlington
- April 27 – State VASE (Art) Contest – San Marcos HS
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