Just So You Know

Superintendent Keith Murphy spends a minute with Kelley Pitzer, a United States Air Force veteran and Melissa High School English teacher and coach, as he shares what it means to him to be a veteran, the valuable lessons learned from his military service, and how Melissa ISD’s focus on core values helps students build the strong character they need to be successful in life.

11/10 - Girls Basketball | 4:45 p.m. @ Melissa High School Gym

11/10 - Treasure Island | 5 p.m. @ Melissa Arts Center
11/10 - Volleyball Regional Semi-Final Playoff | 5 p.m. | Rock Hill High School
11/10 - Boys Basketball | 6 p.m. @ Melissa High School Gym
11/10 - Football Bi-District Playoff | 7:30 p.m. @ Coach Kenny Deel Stadium

11/11 - Veterans Day

11/13 - Board Meeting | 6PM @ Home Office

11/20 - 11/24 - Thanksgiving Break | District Closed
11/30 - Heart for the Arts | 5-6:30PM | More Information Coming Soon!

November Awareness:

Epilepsy Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month

Native American Heritage Month

Congratulations to four Melissa High School Choir students who performed in the Texas Music Educators Association and UIL Music Region 25 Choir on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. These students were selected from over 900 students in Region 25 who auditioned for a spot in the choir. Freshman Robin Davis and junior Noelle Pletcher were selected to perform with the Region Treble Choir, and freshmen Fallon Morris and Zeke Vest were selected to perform with the 9/10 Honor Choir. To read more, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mhs/article/1327314.

Congratulations to Melissa High School Student, Emmah Ellis for being recognized by Collin County Community College on National First-Generation Student Day. To read more about this recognition, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mhs/article/1332573.

Parents and guardians of students enrolled in the Melissa ISD Emergent Bilingual program recently participated in a Newcomers Tour organized by Melissa ISD staff and Community Liaison, Edith Maciel. Participants were treated to a personalized tour, which included visits to all Melissa ISD campuses and Coach Kenny Deel Stadium, as well as key community locations such as the Post Office, Library, and City Hall. At City Hall, they had the opportunity to meet with Mayor Jay Northcut and Police Chief Erik Stokes, fostering a direct connection with community leaders.

The Melissa Cardinals will face Whitehouse in the Bi-District round of the football playoffs at 7:30 on Nov. 10 at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. For game information and to purchase tickets visit http://www.melissaisd.org/tickets. Due to UIL regulations, we are not able to livestream the game, but it will be available to watch live on the NFHS network. A monthly subscription is required. Click the link below to watch and subscribe.

Melissa ISD parents and guardians who wish to have their elementary school student (grades K-5)) tested for placement in the Gifted/Talented Services program must complete the referral process during the elementary school referral period, open November 1-30, 2023. After testing, qualifying students are placed into GT the following school year. To learn more and access the GT referral form, visit www.melissaisd.org/gt.

Sit With Us is a monthly discussion group to address concerns, ask questions and determine ways to collectively work toward solutions with your child’s campus administration. The philosophy of Sit With Us is that Melissa parents are Cardinal Champions who see the best for not only their students but for all students. If it matters to one Cardinal, it matters to all Cardinals.

Be sure to check out your child’s school calendar for upcoming meetings and come "Sit With Us."

To learn more about "Sit With Us", click HERE and you can view the Parent Profile developed by Sit With Us participants and modeled after the District Profile.

Melissa ISD counselors invite parents to join the Grant Halliburton Foundation for an online screening of LIKE: Understanding and Creating Balance in Social Media on Tuesday, November 14, from 6:30-7:15 pm. For more information and to register, visit https://www.granthalliburton.org/like.