Cardinal Brief: Sept. 14-18

Rachel Nelson

Birdie cheers for the Cardinals from the sidelines.

September 11, 2020

The last Cardinal Update was Sept. 16, 2020, at 3:04 p.m. Check back daily for updates!

Cardinal Update

Students, parents, and faculty members are encouraged to give feedback regarding the online learning experience. Click here to access the survey.
One case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at MHS. Click here to view the public notice.
NHS (National Honor Society) will hold a virtual meeting for current members only on Fri., Sept. 18 @ 11 a.m. Click here for the Google Meet link.
Student Council (StuCo) will also begin meeting this Fri., Sept. 18 @ noon and every Friday. Board members meet in Mrs. Tyner’s room A124; all other members or interested students, join virtually. Click here for the Google Meet link.
Robotics Meeting – Fri., Sept. 18 @ 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union
PINK OUT shirts on sale for volleyball game Oct. 16 – Order your shirt here. Deadline to purchase is Sept. 20. We are almost to our goal of 150 shirts sold. Every T-shirt sold will raise money to be donated to the American Cancer Society!! Help Football and Volleyball pink out the stands and donate to a great cause!!
Home football tickets: Students should select the “Home Student Bleacher Ticket” when purchasing tickets online if you want to sit in the student section located on the track.
Seniors will have first choice to purchase student section football tickets for home games and then sales will open to all grade levels.
Driver’s Ed will start Sept. 28th! You can sign-up and get your paperwork in the main office.
The Collin, College and Career Counselor, Ms. Howard is back at Melissa High School to help guide students with Dual Credit, Financial Aid, Scholarships, College Admissions Applications and more! She is here on Tuesdays and Thursdays and some Fridays. Her office is located at the Library Room 140. Walk-ins and appointments are welcomed.
2021 Yearbooks are now on sale! Early Cardinal Special – $55 with FREE name stamping thru Sept. 30th. Click to order online or download the order form and pay Ms. Nelson in room #A136 on campus or drop off your order in the office.
Graduates and virtual students–including freshmen, you may pick up your 2020 yearbook from the high school office Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. If you have any questions, email adviser Rachel Nelson ([email protected]).
Student drivers MUST have a parking permit. Info can be found on the MHS website. Register your car and pay online. Mrs. Malone will email you when your permit is ready.

Upcoming Events

Girls Golf @ Stonebridge Ranch – Mon., Sept. 14
V Tennis @ Anna – Tues., Sept. 15 @ 4:00 p.m.
Volleyball (JV1/JV2/V) vs Nocona – Tues., Sept. 15 @ 5:00 p.m.
JV Tennis vs Anna – Thur., Sept. 17 @ 4:00 p.m.
9th Football @ Bonham – Thur., Sept. 17 @ 6:00 p.m.
JV Football @ Stephenville – Thur., Sept. 17 @ 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball (JV1/JV2/V) vs Sanger – Fri., Sept. 18 @ 4:30 p.m.
V Football vs Stephenville – Fri., Sept. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Senior Night
Picture Day for in-person students – Thurs., Sept. 24 – during your English class
Picture Day for virtual students, by appointment only – Fri., Sept. 25; click here for the SignUpGenius to schedule your time.
School Holiday – Mon., Oct. 12
PSAT – Oct. 14 – Attention Sophomores and Juniors– It’s time to register for the PSAT! Testing will be during the school day on Oct. 14. Registration and $17 payment are due by Oct. 2nd at 4:00 pm. Use the attached link to register.
Homecoming Week – Oct. 12-16