Course Changes

All schedule change requests were due at 4 p.m. TODAY via the Google Form. Only requests meeting the schedule change guidelines will be accommodated.

Football Tonight

The Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Football Classic will be our football home opener. 

Ticket proceeds will go toward the WOKC non-profit, which helps families affected by pediatric cancer and funds research for treatments. 

We are playing Don Bosco Prep (from New Jersey) and the dress up theme is “Stars, Stripes & Sacks” – wear your red, white, blue and USA attire! 

Kickoff is at 7:30. Please view our bag policy and spectator guidelines prior to your arrival.

Accessing Student Classwork Online

We are using Canvas for the first time. If you need help, please visit melissaisd.org/schoolwork. There, you’ll find information for parent access, links to Canvas and Clever, where students can log in to access all the applications they need.

Student Parking

All students must have a current-year parking pass to park on campus.  Tickets will start to be given on Tuesday 09/02 when we’re back from the long weekend. See Mrs. Waite either at the passing period, before/after school, or during lunch to get a parking pass.

Parents Night Out

Parents Night Out is back! Drop the kids off for an evening packed with games, activities, and excitement, all in a safe and welcoming environment. While your kids are busy having fun, you can relax and enjoy a night out knowing they’re in great hands.

Open to current Kindergarten through 5th grade students, the evening will include dinner, snacks, and plenty of supervised fun—gym time, games, movies, and outside time on the playground.

• Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Location: Multi-Purpose Building located at 2950 Cardinal Dr. (previously the Sixth Grade Center)
• Cost: $50 for the first child, and $15 for each additional child (paid at registration). Dinner and a snack are included (pizza, Capri Sun, popcorn).

Reserve your spot at: www.melissaisd.org/PNO

For more information, contact Maureen Kenney-Ashley at [email protected].

Health Services Consent Form

Starting September 1, 2025, in compliance with the new state law (SB12), Texas public school districts are now required to receive parental consent before providing even simple or routine physical and health services to students. For example, before a nurse or counselor can do something as simple as putting a bandage on a skinned knee or helping a child calm their breathing when emotionally upset, the district must have a Routine Health Services Consent Form on file. This does not change Melissa ISD’s commitment to our students, but it does require parents to provide written consent in order for their students to receive school-related physical and mental health services.

Looking Ahead

Labor Day

Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Enjoy the extended weekend with your family. We look forward to seeing our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, September 2!

Yearbook Early Bird Special

Our early bird special ends on Friday, Sept. 12 at 11:59 p.m. Books are the LOWEST price of the year, $65, until then. Students can also get four FREE icons on their cover with the purchase of personalization. Purchase at jostensyearbooks.com 

Homecoming

All Melissa Cardinals, including current students, employees, alumni, and family, are invited to join Melissa High School and Melissa ISD in celebrating Homecoming Week from Sept 15-20, 2025. Community events will include the Homecoming parade, an outdoor pep rally, and the Melissa High School Homecoming football game.

The Homecoming parade, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, will feature appearances by the Melissa High School 2025 Homecoming Court, Homecoming Prince, and Homecoming Princess. This year’s theme is “Beat the Redhawks,” and MISD Superintendent Keith Murphy will lead the parade as the Grand Marshal.

New this year! Float participants will be allowed to walk alongside their float and hand out candy or other Cardinal spirit items. The parade will showcase our very own Melissa High School and East Cardinal Middle School academic, athletic, and fine arts programs. Because space is limited, we ask that each local youth organization register only one float to help us include as many groups as possible. Local businesses interested in participating are encouraged to partner with MHS and ECMS programs or local youth organizations to be featured on a float. Float registration opens to the community on August 29 at 8:00 a.m. For more information visit www.melissaisd.org/homecoming.

On Friday, Sept. 19, the Melissa Cardinals will take on the Frisco Liberty Redhawks at the Melissa High School Homecoming football game, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. Ticket sales open online at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept 12. Ticket pricing is $6 for adults and $4 for students; all tickets increase to $10 beginning at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the game. The district will air a live stream for those who can’t make it to the game.

Campuses will announce the Homecoming Week themed dress-up days for their students to participate in. All students are encouraged to participate in Cardinal Spirit Day on Friday, Sept. 19, and Homecoming mums may be worn to school on that day.

A complete overview of this year’s Homecoming Week festivities can be accessed online at www.melissaisd.org/homecoming.

PSAT Registration

Sophomores & Juniors – PSAT registration will begin next week for any students who are interested in taking the test.  You got an email from Mrs. Stover this week with upcoming registration information.  Make sure you check it out!

ASVAB Registration

All 10th-12th grade students should have received an email to register for the ASVAB. This is an optional aptitude test to help with education and career choices. We are only offering it once this year on campus and it is FREE. This exam is required in order to enlist in the military. Registration closes on Friday, Sept. 5. See Mrs. Stover’s email to access the link.

Athletics

• Saturday 08/30: Varsity volleyball at Colleyville at 8 a.m., 9th volleyball at 9 a.m. at Frisco Flyers Club
• Tuesday, 09/02: Varsity Tennis at 4 p.m. at Anna HS, Volleyball at HOME at 5 p.m.
• Thursday, 09/04: JV Tennis at Z-Plex at 4 p.m., JV Red football at 5 p.m. at Allen HS, JV Black football at 5:30 p.m. at Frisco High, Freshman football at 5:30 p.m. at HOME
• Friday, 09/05: Volleyball at HOME at 5 p.m., Varsity football at HOME at 7:30 p.m. (SENIOR NIGHT for football, cross country & tennis)