Cardinal Brief: Dec. 20 – Jan. 7
Rachel Nelson
Senior point guard Kerry Alexander (2) takes it to the hoop during a game against North Lamar on Dec. 14. The Cardinals won over the Panthers, 49-36, to improve their record to 11-4.
December 17, 2021
The last Cardinal Update was Dec. 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Check back daily for updates!
Cardinal Update
- Congratulations to the UIL Cheer Team for placing 1st at the Area Competition on Dec. 11 at McKinney Boyd High School.
- During MegaLunch weekly, students are required to attend a minimum of two tutoring sessions and/or clubs. Those not in compliance will be issued lunch detentions. Students MUST scan the QR code for each session they attend to receive credit.
- 1st Semester Final Exams will begin Jan. 10 and should be finished by Jan. 13. We will follow our normal schedule. Students can make up any exam missed on Jan. 14 during the normal class period if it is a red day class, MegaLunch, or a teacher-determined time slot.
- Onsite COVID-19 testing at Melissa ISD is on pause until mid-January as we transition to using a new testing manufacturer. Click here to read that update.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Upcoming Events
- Dec. 20-31 – Winter Break
- Dec. 20 – JV & VB Soccer vs. LG Pinkston – 5:30, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 21 – JV, 9th & VB Basketball @ Celina – 12, 1:15 & 2:30 p.m.
- Dec. 21 – JV & VG Basketball @ Celina – 2:30 & 5 p.m.
- Dec. 28-30 – VB Basketball @ Whataburger Tournament
- Dec. 28-30 – VG Basketball @ Leonard Tournament
- Dec. 30 – JV & VG Soccer vs. Frisco Lebanon Trail – 10:30 a.m. & 12 p.m.
- Dec. 31 – VG Wrestling @ Frisco Independence – 9 a.m.
- Jan. 3 – Staff Development Day
- Jan. 3 – JV & VB Soccer vs. Frisco Independence – 6 & 7:30 p.m.
- Jan. 4 – JV, 9th & VB Basketball vs Gainesville – 5, 6:15 & 7:30 p.m.
- Jan. 4 – JV1, VG & JV2 Basketball vs Gainesville – 5, 6:15 & 7:15 p.m.
- Jan. 5 – VB Wrestling @ Princeton/Whitesboro – 5 p.m.
- Jan. 5 – VG Wrestling @ Princeton – 9 a.m.
- Jan. 7 – VB Wrestling @ Larry Wilkey Invite – 10 a.m.
- Jan. 7 – JV, 9th & VB Basketball @ Sanger – 5, 6:15 & 7:30 p.m.
- Jan. 7 – JV1, VG & JV2 Basketball @ Sanger – 5, 6:15 & 7:15 p.m.
- Jan. 10-11 – ELAR, Math, CTE & Electives 1st semester final exams
- Jan 12-13 – Science, Social Studies, World Languages & Fine Arts 1st semester final exams
- Jan 14 – Final exam makeups
- Jan. 17 – MLK Day – Holiday
- Jan. 18 – Teacher Work Day
