Cardinal Update
- HOMECOMING COURT: Congratulations to the following seniors who were nominated to the 2024 Homecoming Court this past week. Because of a tie, there are six males and six females this year. The ladies are Valeria Velazquez, Rennice Kerebi, Sanaa Ferguson, Luci Davis, Melody Gallo, and Emma Cannaday. The gentlemen are Kaden Isowe, Grayson Dalby, Jake Potucek, Jacob Wasserman, Logan Venner, and Jacob Young.
- HOMECOMING WEEK: All Melissa Cardinals, including students, staff, alumni, and family, are invited to join us in celebrating Homecoming Week from October 15-19, 2024! Community events will include a parade, an outdoor pep rally, and the varsity football game. Tickets to the dance, which will be Oct. 19, are now on sale. For an overview of this year’s Homecoming festivities, visit www.melissaisd.org/homecoming.
- SAT SCHOOL DAY: Seniors received an email from Ms. Stover to register for the Fall SAT School Day, which will be Oct. 30. The deadline to register is 4 p.m. on Oct. 8.
- LETTER JACKETS: Fall fittings for letter jackets were held this past week. The sales rep will return Oct. 10 to collect payment and packets in the lobby of the MAC during Mega Lunch. If a student missed the fitting, this will be one more opportunity to be sized for this fall season. Extra packets are available in the main office.
- UTD FIELD TRIP: Juniors & Seniors ONLY: The MHS Counseling Team is excited to announce an opportunity to tour the University of Texas at Dallas on Monday, Nov. 11. This field trip is an opportunity for students interested in attending UTD to experience a free, guided campus tour. There is limited availability, 40 spots, so it is first come, first serve. An email from Ms. Fournier will be sent on Friday, Oct. 11. Interested students should complete the Google form ASAP to register to attend the trip!
- SCHOOL PICTURES: 9th-11th grade students and parents can now view and purchase photos from the Sept. 17th Picture Day. Login at cady.com/orderphotos
to view and order your 2024-2025 school pictures today! - MELISSA THEATRE: Tickets for “9 to 5: The Musical” are now on sale for performances that will run Nov. 12-16. Visit www.melissaisd.org/theatre to purchase tickets.
- LOST & FOUND: The Lost and Found will now be in two locations. Larger items such as water bottles, bags and clothing will be on the white shelf at the west end of the 1st floor A tower hallway. Smaller valuables such as technology, jewelry and keys will be in the main office with Mrs. Elliott.
- BUS RIDERS: All students who ride a bus to/from school must have a bus pass.
- MEF ‘CRAZY FOR CARDS’ PARTY ON THE PATIO: The Melissa Education Foundation (MEF) has launched their annual “Crazy for Cards” fundraising campaign in support of Melissa ISD student scholarships and teacher grants. Members of the community who donate $35 between now and Oct. 26 will receive a “Crazy for Cards” yard sign. Donors who give $200 or more can receive a sign plus meal tickets to the Party on the Patio on Saturday, Oct. 26 at The DougOut Sports Grill. Visit the Melissa Education Foundation website for more details.
- MHS PTO: Calling all parents! Join the Melissa High School PTO today. Click HERE for more info.
Upcoming Events
- Oct. 7 – Girls Basketball Parent Meeting – CC Lounge – 5:30 p.m.
- Oct. 8 – Cross Country UIL 5A District Meet – Myers Park, McKinney – 8:30 a.m.
- Oct. 8 – Varsity Tennis Bi-District Playoffs vs Hallsville @ Van HS – 10 a.m.
- Oct. 8 – JV & Varsity Volleyball vs Greenville – 5 & 6 p.m. – Pink Out
- Oct. 9 – Boys & Girls Golf @ Lake Dallas
- Oct. 9 – PSAT/NMSQT (administered on campus)
- Oct. 10 – Fall Letter Jacket Packet Pickup – MAC lobby – during Mega Lunch
- Oct. 10 – Melissa Theatre Senior Directs – MAC – 6:30 p.m. – Free admission
- Oct. 11 – Varsity & JV Volleyball vs Sherman – 5 & 6:30 p.m. – Black Out
- Oct. 12 – Melissa UIL Fall Cardinal Classic
- Oct. 14 – Fair Day (School Holiday)
- Oct. 15 – Movie Star Day
- Oct. 16 – Cowboy vs Country Club Day
- Oct. 16 – Tailgating – West of Championship Center – 5-6:30 p.m.
- Oct. 16 – Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally – CKD Stadium – 6:30 p.m. – click for parade map
- Oct. 17 – Decades Day
- Oct. 18 – Cardinal Spirit Day
- Oct. 18 – Homecoming Football Game – CKD Stadium – 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 19 – Band UIL Regional 5A/6A Marching Contest – Kimbrough Stadium, Murphy
- Oct. 19 – Homecoming Dance – MHS Gym & Courtyard – 7-10 p.m. – click to purchase tickets
- Oct. 21 – Teacher Work Day (No school for students)
- Oct. 23 – Picture Retake Day – MAC lobby – during Mega Lunch
- Oct. 25 – ASVAB
- Oct. 30 – School SAT Day
