Cardinal Brief: April 25-29

Rachel Nelson

Senior Rachel Wells prepares to bat. The Lady Cardinal Varsity Softball Team clinched the district championship title with their victory over Van Alstyne on April 19.

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief

The last Cardinal Update was April 22, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. 

Cardinal Update

  • Prom is Saturday, April 30, and will take place at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco. Click here for more info.
  • SENIORS: Please check your email DAILY, and visit the Class of 2022 webpage frequently to stay informed on end-of-year Senior Activities. If you plan to decorate your graduation cap, click here for the approval form.
  • FREE COLLEGE HOURS: Collin College is providing tuition and fee credits for up to six hours this summer for all graduating seniors in their service area! Whether you are attending Collin in the fall, headed to a university, or unsure what your next step may be, this is an incredible opportunity to help springboard you into your future goals. Visit their website for any additional eligibility information. The deadline to enroll is May 9. If you have any questions, visit your alpha counselor or contact [email protected].
  • The Cardinal Crew is starting next year! We are looking for friendly, outgoing students to help new students get oriented to MHS. The deadline to apply is May 13. Click here for more information.
  • Yearbooks are still on sale for $70, but quantities are limited! Visit balfour.com to order online or see Ms. Nelson in Room #A136.
  • School Day Hours: Melissa ISD has determined the projected school day start and end times, early drop-off times, and early release times for the 2022-2023 school year. Click here to view this information.
  • Summer Office Hours: Beginning June 6, 2022, Melissa Schools will follow a modified schedule during the summer break from school. Click here for an overview of the Melissa ISD summer office hours.
  • Semester Exams will be held May 23-26. Click here to view the Exemption Criteria and the Exam Schedule.

Upcoming Events

  • April 26 – JV & Varsity Baseball vs Anna – 5 & 7:30 p.m.
  • April 28 – Elementary STREAM Night @ MHS – 5:30-7 p.m.
  • April 30 – Prom – Frisco Toyota Stadium – 7 p.m.
  • May 3 – Algebra I EOC Exam
  • May 4 – Biology & US History EOC Exams
  • May 9 – MEF Scholarship Night
  • May 10 – Melissa Choirs Spring Concert – MAC – 7 p.m.
  • May 21 – MHS Film Festival – 7 p.m.
  • May 23-26 – Semester Exams
  • May 26 – Last Day of School  (Bad Weather Makeup Day) – Red Day
  • May 27 – Graduation – Allen Events Center – 10 a.m.

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