Cardinal Update
- Happy Thanksgiving Break, Cardinal Family! This season, we are especially thankful for you—our amazing students, families, and staff who make Melissa ISD such a special place. Enjoy this time with your loved ones, and we’ll see you back on Monday, Dec. 2!
- CONGRATULATIONS to the Robotics Team for qualifying for STATE for the 8th consecutive year! They won 1st place in their regional division and 2nd place overall and will now compete at the BEST Robotics State Tournament at Fair Park in Dallas, Dec. 4-7.
- 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.
- FALL FOOD DRIVE: The Fall 2024 Food Drive sponsored by the Interact Club was a huge success! We collected over 1,100 cans thanks in large part to Mrs. Fox’s students who contributed over 600 cans! These contributions will benefit the First Melissa Christmas Angel Program and the Melissa Community Outreach Pantry.
- POWERLIFTING STORE: Cardinal Powerlifting has a clothing shop open until Dec. 4. If you’re looking for some spirit wear, please click this link to shop.
- 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).
- HEART FOR THE ARTS: Melissa ISD welcomes the entire community to the annual Heart for the Arts Festival on Dec. 10 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Melissa High School’s Symmetry Plaza. This family-fun event will showcase the talents of the Visual and Performing Arts students in grades K-12, featuring artwork from all campuses and performances by theatrical and musical students. Children of all ages can enjoy arts and crafts stations offering activities like face painting, ornament making, and balloon animals. For more information, visit http://www.melissaisd.org/
heartforthearts. - PALS INTERVIEWS: Sophomores and juniors interested in serving as a PALS mentor next school year should sign up for an interview with Coach Lowry by Dec. 13. PALS (Peer Assistance and Leadership Skills) is a unique program at MHS where high school students have the opportunity to mentor younger students at our elementary schools. Email Coach Lowry ([email protected]) or click here to sign up.
- 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.
- SIT WITH US: These meetings provide parents/guardians with an opportunity to come together and discuss ideas, concerns, and potential solutions regarding matters at Melissa Schools. The philosophy of Sit With Us is that Melissa parents are Cardinal Champions who see the best for not only their students but for all students. If it matters to one Cardinal, it matters to all Cardinals. Get Involved: Those who are interested in joining Sit With Us are encouraged to attend the next meeting scheduled at their student’s school. For more information, visit http://www.melissaisd.org/
sitwithus. - COMMUNITY NEWS FOLDER: Our new Community News Folder is designed to help local businesses and organizations share family-friendly programs, fundraisers, events, and activities with the community. The folder is updated regularly, so don’t forget to check back often. This week, you’ll find details on exciting events like performances of The Nutcracker, Selfies with Santa, and the Santa’s Helpers 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run. If you’d like to feature your business or organization’s events in the Community News Folder, please visit our Community Connections webpage for more information.
- BUS RIDERS: All students who ride a bus to/from school must have a bus pass.
Upcoming Events
- Nov. 25-26 – Varsity Boys Basketball @ Frisco Lonestar Shootout
- Nov. 25-26 – Varsity Girls Basketball @ Texoma Tournament
- Nov. 25-29 – Thanksgiving Break
- Nov. 29 – Varsity Boys Basketball @ Hoopfest – Duncanville
- Nov. 30 – Yearbook Senior Ads Deadline
- Dec. 3 – JV & Varsity Girls Basketball vs Ranchview – 5 & 6:15 p.m.
- Dec. 4 – Signing Day – Championship Center – 11:30 a.m.
- Dec. 4-7 – BEST Robotics State Tournament – Fair Park, Dallas
- Dec. 5 – Track Parent Meeting – CC Film Room – 5 p.m.
- Dec. 5-7 – JV Girls Basketball @ Highway 5 Tournament
- Dec. 5-7 – Varsity Boys Basketball @ Jesuit Tournament
- Dec. 5-7 – Varsity Girls Basketball @ Pine Tree (Longview) Tournament
- Dec. 6 – JV Boys Wrestling @ Rumble at the Rock
- Dec. 6-7 – Varsity Boys & Girls Wrestling @ Rumble at the Rock
- Dec. 10 – Heart for the Arts – Symmetry Plaza – 5:30 p.m.
- Dec. 16 – FAFSA Night – MHS Food Hall – 5:30-7:30 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)
- Jan. 15 – Academic Expo – Gyms – 6-7:30 p.m.
- Jan. 27 – Sit With Us Meeting – MHS Food Hall – 5:30 p.m.
