Cardinal Update
- CONGRATULATIONS to seven seniors who signed their National Letters of Intent (NLI) on Nov. 13! Click here to read the full story.
- FALL FOOD DRIVE: Students in grades 6-12 are invited to “fill the red bag” for the Fall 2024 Food Drive from Nov. 11-20, benefiting the First Melissa Christmas Angel Program and the Melissa Community Outreach Food Pantry. Each classroom will have a red reusable grocery bag, where students can donate non-perishable food items to support local families in need. For all the details, including a list of suggested donation items, see the graphic below.
- 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).
- FALL SEMESTER EXAMS: The high school will administer fall semester exams Dec. 16-19 following a schedule similar to the end-of-the-year exams EXCEPT there will be no exemptions or early dismissal for students. Click here for more information.
- BUS RIDERS: All students who ride a bus to/from school must have a bus pass.
Upcoming Events
- Nov. 19 – Varsity Boys Golf @ The Hills – Plano – 8 a.m.
- Nov. 19 – JV1 & JV2 & Varsity Girls Basketball vs Emerson – 5 & 6:15 p.m.
- Nov. 20 – Senior Portraits – MAC Lobby – register @ CADY.com
- Nov. 21 – JV Girls Wrestling – Martin HS – 9 a.m.
- Nov. 20-23 – Texas Thespians Festival – Gaylord Texan
- Nov. 22 – 9th & JV & Varsity Boys Basketball @ Plano Senior HS – 5:30 & 7 p.m.
- Nov. 22-23 – Varsity Boys & Girls Wrestling @ Warrior Invite – Arlington Martin HS
- Nov. 23 – JV1 & JV2 & Varsity Girls Basketball @ Van Alystyne – 10 & 11:15 a.m.
- Nov. 25-29 – Thanksgiving Break
- Nov. 30 – Yearbook Senior Ads Deadline
- Dec. 10 – Heart for the Arts – 5:30 p.m.
- Dec. 16 – FAFSA Night – 5:30 p.m.
- Dec. 16-19 – Fall Semester Exams – Click to view the schedule
- Dec. 20 – Early Release – 12:10 p.m. – Click to view the bell schedule
- Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 – Winter Break
- Jan. 6 – Professional Development Day (no school for students)
