Just So You Know

11/13 - Varsity Football Bi-District Playoff vs. Naaman Forest | 7:00 PM

11/14 - Melissa Tip-Off Derby Basketball Classic | The Arena

11/14 - Varsity Girls Basketball @ Baytown Tournament

11/14 - MHS Theatre Presents Footloose | Melissa Arts Center | 7:00 PM

11/16 - SGC Fall into Winter Choir Concert | SGC Gym | 7:00 PM

11/16 - Melissa ISD Board Meeting | 6:00 PM

11/17 - Varsity Boys & Girls Golf vs. Richardson | Prestonwood Golf Course

11/17 - Varsity Boys Basketball @ Jesuit HS | 7:00 PM

11/19-21 - Varsity Boys Basketball @ Alamo City Hoops Tournament

11/19 - MHS Fall into Winter Choir Concert | Melissa Arts Center | 7:00 PM

11/20 - MISD Early Release: MHS 11:15 AM | SGC/ECMS 11:50 AM | Elementary 12:25 PM

On Wednesday, November 11, Melissa High School celebrated a group of dedicated student-athletes at the first signing day event of the year. Surrounded by family, friends, teachers, and teammates, these students signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic and academic journeys at the next level. Congratulations to each of these remarkable Cardinals!

Signing Day Participants:

• Jaden Sandoval – Baseball, Amarillo College

• Cullen Scott – Baseball, Clemson University

• Hutton Adrian – Softball, University of Arkansas

• Amariee Bradford – Softball, Auburn University

• Izzy Gonzales – Softball, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

• Eloisa Maes – Softball, University of Arizona

• Rihanna Rinn – Softball, Stephen F. Austin University

• Finlee Williams – Softball, University of Oklahoma

• Haven Scott – Women’s Track & Field, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

• Carolena Sobocinski – Volleyball, Amarillo College

Road to State: Melissa takes on Naaman Forest in the 5A Division I Bi-District Playoff Round TONIGHT at 7 p.m. at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. Let's pack the stands, bring the energy, and cheer our Cardinals on to victory! Tickets can be purchased at www.melissaisd.org/tickets. For playoff games, fans can watch the livestream on NFHS with a subscription at www.melissaisd.org/livestream.

Melissa High School will host the Melissa Tip-Off Derby Basketball Classic on Saturday, November 14, at The Arena! The event will feature six games beginning at noon, bringing some of the top boys basketball programs in the area together for a full day of competition. One ticket provides admission to all six matchups. The Melissa Cardinals will take on Prestonwood Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy a full day of basketball while cheering on our Cardinals! Tickets are $20 for adults and $9 for students (plus additional convenience fees) and can be purchased at www.melissaisd.org/tickets.

Kick off your Sunday shoes and join Melissa High School Theatre for their production of Footloose: The Musical on November 14 at the Melissa Arts Center. All performances will begin at 7:00 p.m. Filled with memorable songs, high-energy choreography, and plenty of heart, Footloose: The Musical celebrates the courage to challenge expectations and the power of a community coming together. Tickets are $15.00 reserved seating tickets and $20.00 for premium seating tickets. Tickets are available now at www.melissaisd.org/theatre.

The Melissa Sixth Grade Center Choir, under the direction of Brooke Grall and Marissa Martin, cordially invites the community to their Fall into Winter Choir Concert on Monday, November 16, in the Sixth Grade Center Gym beginning at 7:00 p.m. This concert marks an exciting milestone as sixth graders take the stage for their first performance with the Sixth Grade Center choir program this school year. Students have been working together to develop their skills, learn new music, and prepare for this special evening. We hope to see you there for this joyful celebration of music and talent.

The Melissa High School Choir, under the direction of Choir Director Katie Patel, cordially invites the community to their Fall into Winter Choir Concert. The concert will be on Thursday, November 19, in the Melissa Arts Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. Our high school choir students have been working hard to prepare for this concert and are excited to share the music they have been learning with family, friends, and the community. Their selections capture the transition from fall to winter, bringing together songs that reflect the changing season and the spirit of this time of year. We hope you'll join us for an evening of music as our Cardinals show off all their hard work!

Melissa ISD CTE is seeking parents and guardians interested in supporting CTE programs through volunteering, community involvement, and other opportunities. If you would like to get involved, complete the form today: CTE Parent & Family Involvement Interest Form.

As Melissa ISD grows, so do the opportunities for our students. The student team behind the Red Nation Marketing Initiative is gathering feedback from families, students, staff, and community members to help us understand what makes our district special and where we can continue to improve. Whether you've been a Cardinal for years or are new to the district, we want to hear your perspective! Take a few minutes to complete our survey and play an active role in shaping the future of our schools. Responses are anonymous and will be seen only by a handful of CTE students working on a project for which they are collecting data. Complete the survey today: MISD Community Survey

Happy Superintendent’s Day! Today we celebrate our incredible district leaders, Superintendent Keith Murphy, Deputy Superintendent Kim Boedeker, and Deputy Superintendent Walter Perez. Together, they form a leadership team grounded in Melissa ISD’s core values of humility, integrity, hope, loyalty, and honesty. Their shared vision ensures that even as Melissa ISD continues to grow, we remain focused on partnering with our families to deliver a world-class education for our Cardinals, empowering all students to reach their utmost potential. Thank you for all you do!

Join the Melissa Chamber of Commerce this Saturday, November 14, from 11-3 p.m. for the annual Heart of Melissa Fall Fest at Melissa High School! Enjoy a great lineup of food trucks and vendors, family-friendly activities, and plenty of community spirit. This event is a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and neighbors and celebrate all that makes Melissa special.

Each October, the Melissa Booster Club's “Give Us A Boost!” membership drive invites parents to join us in supporting our Cardinals. Membership helps fund our students while keeping you connected to Booster Club events, including tailgates, championship celebrations, team send-offs, the Daddy-Daughter Dance, golf tournament, scholarships, and more! Scan the QR code below. You can join as a general member or select a team registration page and select your preferred membership level. You only need to register once, even if your child participates in multiple teams or groups. Thank you for supporting our students and helping us make a difference! Give Us A Boost! Go Cards!

Our new Community News Folder is designed to help local businesses and organizations share family-friendly programs, fundraisers, events, and activities with the community. If you'd like to feature your business or organization's events in the Community News Folder, please visit our Community Connections webpage for more information.