Cardinal Brief: Nov. 22 – Dec. 3

Abbie Chaloupka

Jimmy Winter (played by senior Logan Lowery) is surrounded by chorus girls during one of Melissa Theatre’s performances of “Nice Work If You Can Get It.”

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2021

The last Cardinal Update was Nov. 29, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Check back daily for updates!

Cardinal Update

  • Congratulations to Varsity Football on their regional victory over La Vega on Friday, Nov. 26. They will now advance to the regional quarterfinal round and take on Stephenville this Friday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Pennington Field in Bedford. Melissa will be the visiting team. Click here for ticket information. Click here to view the UIL 4A Division 1 Football Playoff Bracket.
  • Congratulations to ASL teacher Christina Pinckney and junior Grace Rogers on receiving Cardinal Commendations at the board meeting Nov. 15.
  • Congratulations to sophomore Candace Paul for being named to the All-State Jazz Band on Piano. She will perform at the Texas Music Educators’ Association (TMEA) Convention in San Antonio in February.
  • 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.
  • 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 or the Student Union. No outside of the district guests are allowed to attend the dance.
  • There will be a pep rally this Friday, Dec. 3, at 10:35 a.m. in the gym. We will follow the pep rally schedule on Friday.
  • If you missed Melissa Theatre’s “s’wonderful” performances of the musical “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” check out the Photo Gallery.
  • Seniors: Ms. Stephens needs your FAFSA confirmation or Opt-Out Form ASAP!
  • PRESS RELEASE: International Baccalaureate (IB) Announcement – Melissa Schools will host a series of meetings for parents or anyone interested in learning about the IB program that will be implemented starting in the fall of 2022. Click here to learn more and view the Schedule of Meetings.
  • 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.
  • Lost & Found: The main office has a lost and found area. If students are missing an item, they should stop by the front office to see if the item was turned in.
ASL teacher Christina Pinckney and junior Grace Rogers receive Cardinal Commendations at the Nov. 15 school board meeting. Presenting them with the awards are Principal Kenneth Wooten (far left) and Associate Principal Emily Chapman (far right). Nurse Melissa Withers (center) presented the award to Grace for her quick reaction time to a medical emergency on campus.

Sophomore Candace Paul

Upcoming Events

  • Nov. 30 – 9th, JVB & VB Basketball vs Frisco-Reedy – 6:15, 5 & 7:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 1 – Boys Wrestling @ Carrollton Creekview – 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 2-4 – 9th & JVB Basketball @ Sanger Tournament
  • Dec. 2-4 – VG Basketball Pottsboro Tournament
  • Dec. 2-4 – State Robotics Tournament @ Frisco Convention Center & Comerica Center
  • Dec. 3 – Boys Wrestling @ Rockwall HS – 10 a.m.
  • Dec. 3 – Pep Rally – 10:35 a.m.
  • Dec. 3-4 – VB Basketball @ Lorena Tournament
  • 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

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