Cardinal Update
- TEACHER WORK DAY: There will be no school for students on Monday, Feb. 17, as it is a Teacher Work Day. While the academic calendar designates Feb. 17 as a Bad Weather Make-Up Day, Melissa ISD students will not need to make up the missed days from January due to inclement weather.
- CONGRATULATIONS to Max Smirnov for qualifying for the 5A State Swim Meet! He placed 2nd in the 100-yard breaststroke at the regional meet with a time of 59.09.
- CONGRATULATIONS to Varsity Cheer for placing 7th in the Super Game Day D1 Division at UCA Nationals in Orlando.
- PALS INTERVIEWS: Current sophomores or juniors interested in the PALS program next school year, the second and final round of interviews will take place Feb. 18 during MegaLunch in room E202. Sign up for an interview as soon as possible.
- ASVAB CEP: Sophomores, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program (CEP) assessment for FREE on March 5. Interested students should use their school email address to complete this registration form by 4 p.m. on Feb. 19.
- CAMP RYLA: Juniors are invited to apply for a scholarship to attend Camp RYLA, a life-changing student leadership camp. Visit https://ryla5810.org/
for more information. Applications are due Feb. 27 to Mrs. Hare in E300. - BOOK DRIVE: The MHS Book Club is hosting a book drive! Please help us donate a library of books–new or gently used–to Children’s Health. Donation boxes are found in all English teachers’ classrooms.
- CARDINAL CHRONICLES: Any student interested in submitting work to the Cardinal Chronicles, please fill out the Magazine Submission Form by March 7. This is a magazine of student work that includes writing pieces (poetry, short stories, essays, etc.), artwork, and fashion designs.
- MEF SCHOLARSHIPS: The Melissa Education Foundation (MEF) Scholarship Application has officially opened for seniors. The deadline to apply is March 8.
- BUS RIDERS: All students who ride a bus to/from school must have a bus pass.
Upcoming Events
- Feb. 17 – Teacher Work Day (no school for students)
- Feb. 17 – Varsity Baseball @ Crandall – 1 p.m.
- Feb. 17 – 9th & JV Baseball vs Crandall – 1 p.m.
- Feb. 17 – Varsity Softball vs Terrell – 5:30 p.m.
- Feb. 17-18 – Varsity Girls Golf @ Regional Preview – Tanglewood Golf Course
- Feb. 18 – Varsity Boys Soccer vs Greenville – 4:15 p.m.
- Feb. 18 – Varsity Girls Soccer @ Greenville – 4:15 p.m.
- Feb. 18 – Varsity Boys Basketball Bi-District Playoffs vs Lufkin @ Athens HS – 7:30 p.m.
- Feb. 18-20 – TELPAS Testing
- Feb. 19 – JV Boys Golf @ G-Town Classic – Greenville
- Feb. 20 – Varsity Tennnis vs Rockwall HSAA – Z-Plex – 4 p.m.
- Feb. 20-22 – 9th & JV Baseball @ Little Elm Tournament
- Feb. 20-22 – Varsity Softball @ Allen Tournament
- Feb. 20-22 – SkillsUSA Conference @ TSTC in Waco
- Feb. 21 – Pep Rally – A Lunch – 11:35 a.m. – must sign up in FlexTime
- Feb. 21 – 9th, JV & Varsity Boys Soccer @ Sherman – 4:15, 5:30 & 7:15 p.m.
- Feb. 21 – JV & Varsity Girls Soccer vs Sherman – 5:30 & 7 p.m.
- Feb. 22 – Boys & Girls Track @ Forney Jack Rabbit Relays
- Feb. 22 – JV Softball @ Plano West Tournament
- Feb. 22 – Varsity Baseball Double-header vs Dallas Kimball – 1 p.m.
Quick Links
- 2024-25 Assessment Calendar
- Anonymous Reporting: Bullying
- Athletics Schedules
- Athletics Website
- Buzz Photos – MHS Photos
- CADY Athletic Photos (Teams & Individuals)
- CADY Candid Photos
- Semester Exams & Exemptions
- Senior Information
- Theatre Tickets
- Yearbook Information
MISD Police Department: No Street Racing
We’ve recently noticed an increase in speeding and reckless driving on Sparks Way, as the road has just opened. To ensure safety, the Melissa ISD Police Department will be monitoring this area and issuing tickets as necessary. We are also collaborating with the city to identify effective solutions to prevent dangerous driving in this area.
Health and Attendance: Keeping Kids Safe
While the state requires attendance and it’s essential for your child’s learning, the health and safety of our Cardinals is our number one priority. Please keep your child at home if they are experiencing any of the following:
- Flu-like symptoms
- A fever (The Texas Department of State Health Services defines a fever as a temperature of 100.0 ºF (37.8 ºC) or higher. Students with a fever should remain home until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.)
- Vomiting or diarrhea (Students should be kept home until they have been free of vomiting and diarrhea for at least 24 hours without medication.)
If your child is absent, be sure to complete the attendance form within three days of your student returning to school at http://www.melissaisd.org/attendance. Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy and safe school community.
Maintenance Update: We Are Deep Cleaning
Due to the recent wave of illnesses, we are taking extra steps to ensure the safety of our students. Our team is conducting deep cleaning and high-level sanitization in classrooms, beyond our regular cleaning protocols, to help minimize the spread of germs.
Technology Update: No Data Breach
You may have heard about a recent cyber attack on the educational software, PowerSchool (HAC). Our Technology department has confirmed that our district systems were not impacted. Should any cyber attack affect our systems in the future, we will communicate promptly. In the meantime, we encourage you to remind your students to stay vigilant and follow best practices for online security and safety.
