Cardinal Update
- CONGRATULATIONS to choir member Sophia Martinez, who auditioned and was selected to perform with the National Choir. Sophia was one of the few selected from the entire Nation. She will represent Melissa in the spring at the national convention. This is a first in Melissa school history.
- IB PROGRAM INFO NIGHT: Join us on Monday, Nov. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Melissa High School IB Center for an informational session on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). This meeting is for students and parents of 6th-9th graders interested in learning more about the MYP experience at Melissa Middle School and the DP at Melissa High School. If you can’t make the Nov. 4 meeting, there will be another opportunity on Dec. 2, at the same time and location. For additional details, visit www.melissaisd.org/ib. We look forward to seeing you there!
- DRILL TEAM: Melissa High School will have its very own drill team beginning next school year! Tryouts for the Ruby Belles Drill Team will be this January, and current 8th-11th grade students will be eligible to audition. If you would like to learn more about Ruby Belles, there will be an Interest Meeting on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union.
- VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Varsity volleyball has advanced to the bi-district round of the state playoffs! They will take on Texarkana Texas High on Tues., Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at Paris High School.
- CTE DUAL CREDIT: There will be a CTE dual credit parent meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. in the Food Hall for current 10th graders and their parents who are interested in taking Dual Credit Welding, Auto Tech or HVAC next school year. Again, this is for current 10th grade students ONLY.
- 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.
- GOLF STORE: Cardinal Golf has a clothing shop open until Nov. 18. If you’re looking for a polo, sweatshirt or hat, please click this link to shop. It is a great place to get your Cardinal gear for the holidays.
- SENIOR PORTRAITS: CADY Photography will return to campus on Nov. 20 for Senior Portraits. All seniors must be photographed by CADY to be featured in the yearbook. There is no sitting fee for the “Yearbook Only” option and no obligation to purchase. Click HERE to make an appointment. The final deadline to be photographed on campus or in studio is Jan. 18, 2025.
- SENIOR ADS: Parents/guardians who would like to place a tribute to their graduate in the 2025 Yearbook can design and purchase an ad online at yearbookordercenter.com. The deadline is Nov. 30. Click HERE for more info. Contact [email protected] with questions.
- DRIVER’S ED: The next Driver’s Ed class will begin Dec. 4. Sign-up in the front office. Also, Parkway Driving School is now providing driving tests. If you are interested in this option you can contact Coach Williams (phone # 214-668-3749).
- BUS RIDERS: All students who ride a bus to/from school must have a bus pass.
Upcoming Events
- Nov. 4 – IB Program Info Night (6th-9th graders) – IB Center – 6 p.m.
- Nov. 4 – Drill Team Interest Meeting (8th-11th graders) – Student Union – 6:30 p.m.
- Nov. 5 – JV1/JV2/VG Basketball vs Rockwall Heath – 5 & 6:15 p.m.
- Nov. 5 – Volleyball Bi-District Playoffs vs Texarkana Texas HS @ Paris HS – 7 p.m.
- Nov. 6 – JV Boys Golf @ Watters Creek, Allen – 8 a.m.
- Nov. 6 – JV Football vs Denison – 5 p.m.
- Nov. 6 – 9th Football @ Denison – 5:30 & 7 p.m.
- Nov. 7 – Varsity Football @ Denison – 7:30 p.m. – “Ski Night”
- Nov. 7 & 9 – JV1 Girls Basketball @ Wakeland Tourn.
- Nov. 8 – VG Basketball vs Wakeland – 5 p.m. – *updated time
- Nov. 10 – Cheer – UCA Regionals
- Nov. 12 – Boys Soccer Pre-Season Meeting – CC Lounge – 6 p.m.
- Nov. 12 – Dual Credit Meeting for Welding, Auto Tech & HVAC – Food Hall – 6 p.m. – 10th grade students ONLY
- Nov. 12 – “9 to 5: The Musical” – MAC – 7 p.m.
- Nov. 13 – MHS Signing Day – CC Lounge – 11:30 a.m.
- Nov. 14 – “9 to 5: The Musical” – MAC – 7 p.m.
- Nov. 16 – “9 to 5: The Musical” – MAC – 2 & 7 p.m.
- Nov. 20 – Senior Portraits on campus – register @ CADY.com
- Nov. 20-23 – Texas Thespians Festival – Gaylord Texan
- Nov. 25-29 – Thanksgiving Break
- Nov. 30 – Yearbook Senior Ads Deadline
