Cardinal Update
- CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 Homecoming King & Queen! Kaden Isowe was crowned king, and Rennice Kerebi was crowned queen in a ceremony before the homecoming football game on Oct. 18.
- PICTURE RETAKE DAY: 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! Any student that was absent, not enrolled or wanting a retake needs to register through Securly Flex for a Picture Retake session during A Lunch or B Lunch on Oct. 23. The photographers will be set up in the lobby of the MAC. - MELISSA MADNESS: The Melissa Cardinal boys and girls basketball teams will kick off the 2024-25 season on Oct. 23 with Melissa Madness! Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. in the main gym. Young Cardinals will have a chance to meet-and-greet players. There will also be a live DJ, games and prizes, a performance from the cheerleaders, and a scrimmage from both basketball teams. Admission is FREE. We invite the community to come out and enjoy this fun, family event.
- TRUNK OR TREAT: FCA will host its annual Trunk or Treat event in the band parking lot on Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. Click HERE for the sign up sheet if your club or organization would like to sponsor a booth.
- FENTANYL POISONING AWARENESS MONTH: October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month, established to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and the risk of accidental poisoning. In support of this initiative, we are focusing on educating our students and families about the threat posed by fentanyl-laced drugs, which are often undetectable without testing. Through the “One Pill Kills” campaign and other prevention efforts, we aim to empower our community with the knowledge to recognize, prevent, and reverse fentanyl poisonings.
- 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.
- CARDINAL CHRONICLES: The art department is seeking submissions for their upcoming publication “Cardinal Chronicles.” This is a magazine of student work that includes writing pieces (poetry, short stories, essays, etc.), artwork, and fashion designs. This is an excellent opportunity for students to have work recognized and appreciated by peers and the wider community. If interested in submitting work, please fill out the Magazine Submission Form by March 7, 2025.
- 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. 21 – Teacher Work Day (No school for students)
- Oct. 21 – JV Boys Golf @ Legacy Ridge Country Club, Denison – 8 a.m.
- Oct. 22 – UIL 5A Region II Cross Country Meet – Lynn Creek Park, Grand Prairie – 9 a.m.
- Oct. 22 – Varsity Boys Golf @ Mesquite – 8 a.m.
- Oct. 22 – JV & Varsity Volleyball @ Lovejoy – 5 & 6 p.m.
- Oct. 23 – Picture Retake Day – MAC lobby – during Mega Lunch – sign up through Securly Flex
- Oct. 23 – Melissa Madness – Basketball Season Celebration – main gym – 6:30 p.m.
- Oct. 24 – JV Football vs Frisco Emerson – 5 p.m.
- Oct. 24 – 9th Football @ Frisco Emerson HS – 5:30 & 7 p.m.
- Oct. 25 – ASVAB
- Oct. 25 – Varsity & JV Volleyball vs McKinney North – 5 & 6:30 p.m. – Animal Print Night
- Oct. 25 – Varsity Football @ Frisco Emerson – Ford Center @ The Star, Frisco – 7 p.m.
- Oct. 26 – 5A Area Marching Band Contest – Coach Kenny Deel Stadium
- Oct. 30 – SAT School Day
- Oct. 30 – Trunk or Treat – Band Parking Lot – 6-8 p.m.
- Nov. 1 – Staff Development Day (no school for students)
