Cardinal Brief: Oct. 12-16

Maddie Coe

Pictured above are candidates on the Melissa High School 2020 Homecoming Court. Back Row: (L-R) Parker Jack, Donnie Phillips, Connor Sale, Thaddeous Baker, and Bryce Martin; Front Row: (L-R) Abbey Maldonado, Devynna Vela, Kaylee Lewis, Kadyn King, and Tenley Tollefson.

October 9, 2020

The last Cardinal Update was Oct. 15, 2020, at 4:57 p.m. Check back daily for updates!

Cardinal Update

Oct. 16 is the deadline to request to change your learning method (virtual to in-person or vice versa) beginning the 2nd nine weeks. You must contact Mrs. Hamilton in the front office. Click here to read Mr. Wooten’s letter.
SENIORS – If you didn’t get to purchase a ticket to the Homecoming football game before they sold out, click here to read a letter from Mr. Wooten about how to purchase a “standing room only” ticket.
Homecoming Week! Go, Cardinals! See the graphic on this page for a reminder of dress-up days.
Homecoming Court – Click to view individual pictures and the nominees’ bios.
ATTN: Students – Many of you have a negative balance on your lunch accounts. Click here to add money to your MySchoolBucks account ASAP so you can continue eating!
Two more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at MHS. School will continue as normal. Click here to read the public notice.
Seniors, the FAFSA opened on Oct. 1. Apply for your financial aid!
College 101 Night – If you missed this event on Tues., Oct. 6, click here to view the recorded session.
ATTN: All students – it is important that you login and logout of Schoology on a daily basis for the school to track your attendance accurately. Don’t just close the app! (This may result in you getting counted absent.) Thanks for your help!
2021 Yearbooks are on sale for $60 through Nov. 30. Click here to purchase online at Balfour.com, or click here for an on-campus order form. Turn in your order to the main office or Ms. Nelson in room #A136 (in the library).
2021 Yearbook SENIOR ADS are on sale through Nov. 30. Reserve a spot now. The photos and message will be due by Jan. 31. Click here to purchase online at Balfour.com, or click here for an on-campus order form. Turn in your order to the main office or Ms. Nelson in room #A136 (in the library).

Upcoming Events

Homecoming Week – Oct. 12-16 – Click to visit the district HOCO page
Volleyball (JV1/JV2/V) @ Sanger – Oct. 13 @ 5:00 p.m.
PSAT – Oct. 14
Homecoming Parade – Oct. 14 @ 6:30 p.m. followed by pep rally at Cardinal Stadium
Football (9th/JV) @ Anna – Oct. 15 @ 5:00 p.m.
Volleyball (JV1/JV2/V) vs Anna – Oct. 16 @ 4:30 p.m. – Dig PINK – Cancer survivors will be honored before the first match
Football (V) vs Anna – Oct. 16 @ 7:30 p.m., Coronation at halftime
Cross Country – Melissa Invitational II – Oct. 17 @ 7:00 a.m., Z-Plex
Cardinal Autumn Classic (virtual debate tournament) – Oct. 17
Senior Portraits (on campus) – Nov. 3 – more info coming soon! Seniors, watch your email.
Picture Retakes – Nov. 10 – click here for more info
Blood Drive – Dec. 3