Cardinal Update
- SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS: Students return to campus after the winter break on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and begin the third nine weeks grading period.
- ACADEMIC EXPO: Students entering grades 9-12 at Melissa High School in the fall, as well as their parents/guardians, are invited to attend the Academic Expo on Jan. 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the gymnasiums to gather information about classes and programs offered for the 2025-2026 school year. Prior to the expo, a parent meeting for incoming freshmen (current 8th grade students) will be held from 5:30-6 p.m. in the Melissa Arts Center. More information will be shared as the date approaches at the following link: melissaisd.org/expo.
- SENIOR PORTRAITS: The FINAL deadline for any senior to be photographed is Jan. 18. Seniors can still make an appointment with CADY and drive to the Plano studio before the deadline, OR take advantage of the LAST CALL session on campus on Jan. 15. Visit cady.com to make an appointment in studio or on campus. Don’t get left out of the yearbook! There is no charge for the YEARBOOK ONLY portraits, and CADY provides all clothing items. Contact adviser Rachel Nelson ([email protected]) with questions.
- YEARBOOK SALES: The DEADLINE to purchase a 2025 Yearbook is Jan. 31. Don’t miss out this year! There is NO guarantee that EXTRAS will be available once distributed in May! Visit yearbookordercenter.com to reserve a copy today.
- 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
- Jan. 7 – JV, 9th & Varsity Boys Basketball @ McKinney North – 4:30, 5:45 & 7 p.m.
- Jan. 7 – JV1, Varsity & JV2 Girls Basketball @ McKinney North – 4:30, 5:45 & 7 p.m.
- Jan. 7 – JV & Varsity Boys Soccer vs The Colony – 5:30 & 7:15 p.m.
- Jan. 7 – Meet & Greet with new Director of Bands – MHS Band Hall – 7 p.m.
- Jan. 8 – Girls Powerlifting @ Commerce HS
- Jan. 9-10 – JV Girls Soccer @ Texoma Health Foundation Park
- Jan. 9-11 – Boys Soccer @ Celina Tournament
- Jan. 9-11 – Varsity Girls Soccer @ Bullard Tournament
- Jan. 10 – JV, 9th & Varsity Boys Basketball vs Walnut Grove – 4:30, 5:45 & 7 p.m.
- Jan. 10 – JV1, Varsity & JV2 Girls Basketball vs Walnut Grove – 4:30, 5:45 & 7 p.m.
- Jan. 10-11 – Varsity Boys Wrestling @ Larry Wilkey Invite
- Jan. 10-11 – Academic UIL @ Princeton Invitational
- Jan. 11 – Boys Powerlifting @ Commerce HS – 9 a.m.
- Jan. 11 – Grapevine Cheer Competition
- Jan. 11 – Girls Wrestling @ Frisco HS – 9 a.m.
- 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.
