Cardinal Brief: Nov. 15-19
Rachel Nelson
The band performs a showcase for the community on Monday, Nov. 8, before heading to San Antonio to compete in the UIL 4A State Marching Contest. The band finished in 3rd place overall at the competition held in the Alamodome on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
November 12, 2021
The last Cardinal Update was Nov. 18, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Check back daily for updates!
Cardinal Update
- Congratulations to Varsity Football for winning the Bi-District Championship with a victory of 73-20 over North Dallas on Nov. 11. They will now advance to the area round and play Midlothian Heritage at Southlake Dragon Stadium on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets.
- Congratulations to junior Abi Bass for winning the 4A State Cross Country Championship in Round Rock on Nov. 6. Click here to read more.
- Congratulations to our Mighty Cardinal Band for receiving the bronze medal in the UIL 4A State Marching Contest on Nov. 10. Click here to view the results.
- Congratulations to Robotics for qualifying for state for the 5th consecutive year. Click here to read more.
- Tickets are now on sale for the Winter CandyLand Dance scheduled for Dec. 4 from 8:30-11 p.m. in the Student Union. The tickets are $25, cash or check only, and may be purchased during Mega Lunch in Mrs. Tyner’s classroom, A124 through Dec. 2. A limited number of tickets are available. No outside of the district guests are allowed to attend the dance.
- The deadline to purchase a Senior Ad for the 2022 yearbook is Nov. 30. Visit balfour.com to order online, or see Ms. Nelson in Room #A136. Click here for prices and more info.
- Yearbooks are still on sale. The price is now $60 through Nov. 30. Visit balfour.com to order online, or see Ms. Nelson in Room #A136.
- Students and parents, if you are having trouble viewing grades through Home Access Center (HAC), you can contact our registrar Lisa Drinkwater through email: [email protected]. Students were emailed a student access code, so they will need to check their emails first to get the code. There was an issue with 9th grade codes, but it was fixed and students were sent new codes via email.
- Check out the first broadcast of Bird’s Eye News below, produced by the AV Production classes:
Upcoming Events
- Nov. 13-16 – Melissa Theatre presents “Nice Work If You Can Get It”
- Nov. 16 – 9th, JV & VB Basketball vs Denison – 5, 6:15 & 7:30 p.m.
- Nov. 19 – JV Tennis @ Denison Braswell Tournament – 8 a.m.
- Nov. 19 – 9th JV & VB Basketball vs Dallas-Adamson – 5, 6:15 & 7:30 p.m.
- Nov. 19 – Area Varsity Football vs Midlothian Heritage @ Southlake – 7:30 p.m.
- Nov. 22-26 – Thanksgiving Break
- Dec. 2-4 – State Robotics Tournament @ Frisco Convention Center & Comerica Center
- Dec. 4 – Melissa Christmas Bazaar & Parade
- Dec. 4 – Winter Candyland Dance @ Student Union – 8:30-11 p.m.
- Dec. 9 – Choir Christmas Concert @ MAC – 7 p.m.
- Dec. 20-31 – Winter Break
