Cardinal Update
- CONGRATULATIONS to Robotics for finishing in 4th place at the BEST UIL State Robotics Tournament held Dec. 4-7 at Fair Park in Dallas. Click HERE to read more.
- CONGRATULATIONS to senior Logan Venner and junior Maddie Brown for earning bids to nationals at the Texas Thespians Festival. Click HERE to read more.
- 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. Also, there will be NO Mega Lunch Dec. 16-19. Students will report to their 4th period teacher each day for ADVISORY. Click here for more information.
- FAFSA NIGHT: All seniors and parents are encouraged to attend FAFSA Night on Dec. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Food Hall. A Collin College financial aid representative will be here to present information, answer questions, and help with completing the FAFSA.
- FAFSA GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: All seniors must complete the FAFSA (and send confirmation to Counselor Kristina Stephens) or complete an opt-out form as a state graduation requirement. A printed copy of the opt-out form can be picked up in F219.
- TEDDY BEAR TOSS: Join Varsity Boys Basketball on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. for the home game against Anna and bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal to donate to the Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center! Each stuffed animal grants one free admission to the game. When the Cardinals score their first basket, the Teddy Bear Toss begins. Fans will toss their stuffed animals onto the court, creating an unforgettable moment while giving back to a great cause. Don’t miss this exciting night of basketball and community!
- EARLY RELEASE: Students at Melissa Schools have early release on Friday, Dec. 20, ahead of the Winter Break. The early release times are as follows: Pre-K/ECSE @ 11:30 a.m.; Elementary (K-5) @ 11:45 a.m.; Melissa High School @ 12:10 p.m.; Melissa Middle School & Sixth Grade Center @ 12:30 p.m. On early release days, students who ride the bus are dropped off from school approximately 3.5 hours ahead of their usual drop off time. As a reminder, Kindergarten students who ride the bus are required to be picked up from their bus stop by their registered parent/guardian.
- BASEBALL TEAM SHOP: Cardinal Baseball has a store for spirit wear now open. Click HERE to shop.
- MEF SCHOLARSHIPS: The Melissa Education Foundation (MEF) Scholarship Application has officially opened for seniors. The deadline to apply is March 8, 2025.
- 2025-2026 ACADEMIC CALENDAR: The Melissa ISD academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, as recommended by the District Site-Based Decision Committee, has been approved by the Board of Trustees. To access the school calendar, visit www.melissaisd.org/calendar.
- BUS RIDERS: All students who ride a bus to/from school must have a bus pass.
Upcoming Events
- Dec. 16 – FAFSA Night – MHS Food Hall – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Dec. 16 – Band Concert – MAC – 7 p.m.
- Dec. 16-19 – Fall Semester Exams – Click to view the schedule
- Dec. 17 – JV, 9th & Varsity Boys Basketball vs Anna – 4:30, 6 & 7:30 p.m. – Teddy Bear Toss
- Dec. 17 – JV1, Varsity & JV2 Girls Basketball vs Anna – 4:30, 6 & 7:30 p.m. – Winter Wonderland
- Dec. 17 – Varsity Girls Soccer vs Frisco Panther Creek – 4:30 p.m.
- Dec. 17 – JV & Varsity Boys Soccer vs Frisco Panther Creek – 5:30 & 7:15 p.m.
- Dec. 19 – JV Boys Wrestling @ Coppell
- Dec. 19 – MS/HS Choir Christmas Concert – MAC – 7 p.m.
- Dec. 20 – Early Release – 12:10 p.m. – Click to view the bell schedule
- Dec. 20 – JV & Varsity Boys Basketball @ Denison – 5, 6:15 & 7:30 p.m.
- Dec. 20 – JV1, Varsity & JV2 Girls Basketball @ Denison – 5 , 6:15 & 7:30 p.m.
- Dec. 20 – 9th & Varsity Boys Soccer vs Frisco Independence – 4:15 & 7:15 p.m.
- Dec. 20 – JV & Varsity Girls Soccer @ Frisco Lone Star – 5:30 & 7 p.m.
- Dec. 20-21 – Varsity Boys Wrestling @ Kansas City Stampede
- Dec. 21 – Varsity Girls Wrestling @ The Colony HS
- Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 – Winter Break
- Jan. 6 – Teacher Work Day (no school for students)
- Jan. 7 – 3rd Nine Weeks Begins
- Jan. 15 – Academic Expo – Gyms – 6-7:30 p.m.
- Jan. 20 – MLK Day – School Holiday
- Jan. 27 – Sit With Us Meeting – MHS Food Hall – 5:30 p.m.
