Cardinal Brief: Dec. 13-17

Alexis Ware

Junior Vanessa Nnabuike wins her dual with a pin against a Carrollton Ranchview opponent on Dec. 8.

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2021

The last Cardinal Update was Dec. 10, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Check back daily for updates!

Cardinal Update

  • Early Release – Dec. 17: School will dismiss at 12:20 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 to start the two-week holiday break. We will follow the Early Release bell schedule that day.
  • HOSA’s Toy Drive ends on Monday, Dec. 13. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to earn Cardinal Spirit points for your grade. The winning class also earns a pizza party!
  • Juniors: The Coolidge Scholarship is a prestigious award that provides a full ride scholarship to its representatives.  It is open to high school juniors only.  The January 19 deadline is quickly approaching.  If you feel you meet the criteria, you are encouraged to apply. Click here to apply.
  • 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 $65 through Jan. 31. Visit balfour.com to order online, or see Ms. Nelson in Room #A136.
Lindsay Anderson

Upcoming Events

  • Dec. 14 – 9th, JV & VB Basketball vs North Lamar – 5, 6:15 & 7:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 14 – JV1, JV2 & VG Basketball vs. Anna – 5, 6:15 & 7:15 p.m.
  • Dec. 17 – Girls Wrestling @ Wylie – 9 a.m.
  • Dec. 17 – Early Release – 12:20 p.m. – Click here for the bell schedule
  • Dec. 17–  JVG & VG Basketball @ Ranchview – 5 & 6:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 20-31 – Winter Break
  • Jan. 3 – Staff Development Day
  • Jan. 17 – MLK Day – Holiday
  • Jan. 18 – Teacher Work Day
High school staff continued to display their Christmas spirit.

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