Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Melissa High School

Cardinal Connection

The student news site of Melissa High School

Cardinal Connection

The student news site of Melissa High School

Cardinal Connection

Seniors receive Melissa Education Foundation scholarships on May 9.

Cardinal Brief: May 16-20

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2022
Students enjoy dancing at the "Enchanted Forest" themed prom held April 30 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco.

Cardinal Brief: May 9-13

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2022
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.

Cardinal Brief: May 2-6

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

Cardinal Brief: April 25-29

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2022
Junior Ashlynn Elias competes in the 100m hurdles at the district track meet in Aubrey on April 13.

Cardinal Brief: April 18-22

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2022
Birdie wins mascot race at Special Olympics Track Meet held March 25.

Cardinal Brief: April 11-15

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2022
Sophomore Cade Gentry prepares to hit the ball in one of his district tennis matches on March 30. Cade won the gold medal and qualified for the regional tournament along with four other teammates.

Cardinal Brief: April 4 – 8

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2022
Junior Canyon Power dribbles the ball with junior Aidan Pintor watching. The Cardinals defeated Farmersville, 7-1, on March 5. They take on Sunnyvale for the bi-district title on March 25 at Lovejoy High School after the Lady Cards game, which starts at 6 p.m.

Cardinal Brief: March 28 – April 1

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2022
Junior Emely Aguilar moves the ball down the field. The Lady Cards, who are currently in 2nd place in district, defeated Farmersville, 12-0, at home on March 5.

Cardinal Brief: March 21-25

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2022
Senior Audrey Coulombe portrays Peter and junior Maisy Gustaveson stars as Tinker Bell in Melissa Theatre's rendition of "The Lost Boy." The UIL district one act play contest will be held March 5 at the Melissa Arts Center. The first play starts at 10 a.m. with Melissa performing at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Cardinal Brief: March 7-18

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2022
Junior Brandon Ward squats 750 lbs at the Howe Invitational Powerlifting Meet on Feb. 19. Brandon won first place in his weight class and Melissa won the meet overall.

Cardinal Brief: Feb. 28-March 4

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2022
Coach Brad Crawford "babysits" for a student while teaching. Students in Child Development class had the option to carry a "flour sack baby" or "robot baby" this week.

Cardinal Brief: Feb. 21-25

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2022
Activate Search
The student news site of Melissa High School