Cardinal Update
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AI/SMART GLASSES & REQUIRED TESTING: As Smart/AI Glasses become more popular with students, we want to ensure that students and parents understand the appropriate use of these devices during upcoming state testing. Please keep the following guidelines in mind:
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Devices with internet access or camera/video capabilities are not permitted during testing, as per Texas Education Agency guidelines.
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Students may wear Smart/AI Glasses for vision reasons as long as they do not access image or video capture functions.
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If the glasses are not needed for vision, we recommend leaving them at home on testing days.
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Capturing images or videos of test screens is strictly prohibited and can be traced back to individual students.
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Disciplinary action may be taken if a student is found violating these guidelines, which could include the test being voided, resulting in a missed opportunity to pass the required assessment.
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Please contact our campus if you have questions or concerns. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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- CONGRATULATIONS to Color Guard for winning the National A Class State Championship at the North Texas Colorguard Association (NTCA) Championships on March 29-30. They also made history this past week, April 3-5, by being the first Melissa team ever to compete at the Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, where they finished in 2nd place!
- CONGRATULATIONS to the One Act Play cast and crew for advancing to the area round of competition with their play “Where Words Once Were.” They performed at the UIL bi-district contest on April 3 and received the following awards: Outstanding Technician (Lights): Sincere Lewis; Honorable Mention All Star Cast: Sam Barton as Teacher; Logan Venner as Isaac; All Star Cast: Paden Davidson as Orhan; Halle Heywood as Alli. The area contest will be April 12 at Frisco Emerson High School.
- PROM: The Melissa High School “Emerald City” Junior/Senior Prom is scheduled for April 12 from 7-11 p.m. at the Courtyard Dallas Allen at the Event Center (210 E Stacy Rd). Tickets are on sale March 31 through April 10. All prom information, including ticket pricing, guest rules, and the formal dress code can be found online at www.melissaisd.org/prom.
- LETTER JACKETS: Order forms for the April 3 fittings should be turned in Wednesday, April 9, in the MAC lobby during Mega Lunch. Any qualifying student that was absent April 3 should go to the MAC during Mega Lunch on April 9 to be fitted and pick up a packet. This is the last opportunity this school year, and jackets will be delivered before summer break.
- SAT SCHOOL DAY: All juniors will take the SAT for FREE during the school day on April 28. Click HERE for more information.
- RED NATION OUTFITTER: Melissa High School now has a store managed by students. They provide imprinting, engraving and embroidery services. Click HERE to visit their website.
- FANWEAR SHOP: Calling all Melissa Cardinal fans! The Melissa Cardinals Fanwear shop is now open, featuring Lululemon-branded spirit wear! All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the MISD Athletics Department. Shop now until April 10 to support Melissa High School Athletics and show off your Cardinal Pride in style!
- BUS RIDERS: All students who ride a bus to/from school must have a bus pass.
Upcoming Events
- April 7 – JV Golf – District Tournament @ Tanglewood – 8 a.m.
- April 7 – Band – UIL Concert & Sightreading – MAC – all day
- April 7-11 – MHS Book Fair
- April 8 – English I STAAR EOC Exam
- April 8 – JV & Varsity Softball vs Denison – 5 & 6:30 p.m. – Grandparent’s Night
- April 9 – Letter Jacket Order Forms/Fittings – MAC Foyer – during Mega Lunch
- April 9 – 9th Baseball @ Lovejoy – 6 p.m.
- April 9 – NHS Induction Ceremony – MAC – 7 p.m.
- April 10 – English II STAAR EOC Exam
- April 10 – JV Tennis @ McKinney North Tournament – 8 a.m.
- April 10 – JV & Varsity Baseball vs Lovejoy – 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.
- April 11 – Varsity Tennis @ Fort Worth Rivalry Tournament – 8 a.m.
- April 11 – Varsity Track – Area Meet @ Anna
- April 11 – JV & Varsity Baseball @ Lovejoy – 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.
- April 11 – JV & Varsity Softball @ Lovejoy – 5 & 6:30 p.m.
- April 11 – 9th Baseball vs Lovejoy – 6 p.m.
- April 12 – Junior/Senior Prom – Courtyard by Marriott Event Center in Allen – 7-11 p.m.
- April 15 – Biology STAAR EOC
- April 17 – US History STAAR EOC
- April 18 – School Holiday
- April 22 – Mandatory Senior Class Meeting – 3rd period – MAC
- April 25 – Special Olympics Track Meet – MMS Cardinal Stadium – 9:30 a.m.
- April 28 – SAT School Day – all juniors
- April 28 – Academic Banquet
