Cardinal Update
- SAFETY REMINDER: Drive Safe in School Zones – Reminder: Let’s prioritize the safety of our children by remembering to slow down and obey traffic laws and signs, especially in school zones. Be advised that the Melissa ISD Police Department will be helping to keep our campuses safe by enforcing traffic laws. Additionally, please remind the high school drivers in your household to prioritize safety by following traffic laws and exercising caution on their way to and from school.
- STATE TRACK QUALIFIERS: Congratulations to two seniors who qualified for the 5A State Track Meet, which will be held May 3-4 in Austin. Lincoln Dunn was named regional champion in the 100m dash, and Logan Tauch was named regional champion in BOTH the 1600m run and 3200m run, AND Logan set a NEW 5A regional record in the 3200m and new PR’s in BOTH events! Way to go, Cardinals, and good luck at State!
- SPRING GAME SHIRTS: Spring Game Shirts are now for sale through April 30. The shirt design matches the new Cardinal helmet design. Click HERE to order online.
- SPRING GAME DAY: The Melissa Cardinals return to the field for Spring Game Day on 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. - FIELD DAY SHIRTS: Field Day will take place Friday, May 24, and grade level shirts are now on sale!! There are different colors for each grade. The deadline to order is May 10 @ 11 p.m. Click HERE to purchase a shirt.
- 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 “Essays that Kick Apps” on April 30 at 6 p.m. The deadline to register is April 28.
- 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.
- DIGITAL SAT ESSENTIALS COURSE: MHS has partnered with The Princeton Review to offer a Digital SAT Essentials Course, which runs July 13-Aug. 20 on Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. Click HERE for more info.
- IB INSIGHTS: We are thrilled to announce that the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is coming to Melissa High School in the fall of 2025! This initiative marks a significant milestone for our school and for the educational opportunities available to our students. Over the past two years, we have been diligently working towards this goal, and we are now in the final steps of authorization. In the fall of 2024, we will welcome a verification visit from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), an essential part of the authorization process. This visit allows us to showcase our commitment to delivering a high-quality IB education and provide an opportunity for our school to demonstrate readiness for the program. Our dedicated team is developing a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our students.
Upcoming Events
- April 29 – Academic Banquet – Student Union – 6 p.m.
- May 1 – JV Tennis District Tournament – Z-Plex – 8 a.m.
- May 2 – Bi-District Baseball Playoffs vs Forney – Game 1 @ Forney – 6 p.m.
- May 3 – JV One Act Play Contest – MAC – 1 p.m.
- May 3 – 5A UIL State Track Meet @ Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin
- May 3 – Area Softball Playoffs vs Huntsville @ Whitehouse HS – 6 p.m.
- May 3 – Bi-District Baseball Playoffs vs Forney – Game 2 @ Melissa – 7 p.m.
- May 4 – Bi-District Baseball Playoffs vs Forney – Game 3 (if needed) @ Wylie – 1 p.m.
- May 7 – Percussion Concert – MAC – 7 p.m.
- May 8 – Cardinal Cabaret – MAC – 6-7:30 p.m. & Advanced Musical Showcase 8-9 p.m.
- May 8-9 – Regional Tennis Tournament – Z-Plex – 8 a.m.
- May 9 – MEF Scholarship Night – 6:30 p.m.
- May 10 – One Act Play Public Performances – MAC – 7 p.m.
- May 10 – Spring Football Game – Coach Kenny Deel Stadium – 7:30 p.m.
- May 14-15 – UIL Academic & Speech State Meet @ UT-Austin
- May 17 – HS Choir Pops Concert – MAC – 7 p.m.
- May 17 – 5A UIL One Act Play Contest – Austin ISD PAC – Session II – 6:30 p.m.
- May 18 – MHS FilmFest – MAC – 7 p.m.
- May 21 – Band Concert – MAC – 7 p.m.
- May 24 – Semester Exams – 1st & 2nd periods
- May 24 – Cardinal Field Day – 12-4 p.m.
- May 25-27 – Choir State Solo & Ensemble
- May 27 – Memorial Day – School Holiday
- May 28 – Senior Walk at Elem. Campuses – 8:30 a.m.
- May 28 – Semester Exams – 3rd & 4th periods
- May 28 – 9th & 10th Grade Awards Ceremony
- May 29 – Semester Exams – 5th & 6th periods
- May 29 – 11th & 12th Grade Awards Ceremony
- May 30 – Semester Exams – 7th & 8th periods
- May 30 – Senior Picnic & Graduation Practice – 12 p.m.
- May 31 – Graduation – Coach Kenny Deel Stadium – 8 p.m.
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