Cardinal Brief: May 2-6

Lauren Nelson

Freshman Antonio D’Amore throws some heat from the mound in a game against Van Alstyne on April 19. The varsity baseball team finished second place in district and will now advance to the playoffs.

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2022

The last Cardinal Update was April 29, 2022, at 2:30 p.m.

Cardinal Update

STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) Exams will be administered this week. The Algebra I exam is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, and the Biology and US History exams will be given Wednesday, May 4.
There will be a Junior Parent Meeting on Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Melissa Arts Center for juniors and parents to meet our new school photography company and learn about the senior portrait process. Click here for more information.
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.
The deadline to report an error or request a course change for the 2022-23 school year is approaching May 13. Click here for more information.
The next Driver’s Ed course begins May 18. If interested, stop by the front office to sign up and pick up enrollment information.
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.