Just So You Know

In Melissa ISD, our deep roots and unwavering commitment to our core values—integrity, loyalty, honesty, humility, and hope—define who we are. Discover the heart of The Cardinal Way in this week's installment of Cardinal Conversations: Humility.

2/2 - Varsity Tennis @ Rockwall Frozen Ball Tournament

2/2 - Varsity Girls Basketball @ Princeton | 6:15 p.m.

2/2 - Varsity Boys Basketball @ Princeton | 7:00 p.m.

2/2 - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Greenville | 7:15 p.m.

2/2 - Varsity Girls Soccer @ Greenville | 7:00 p.m.

2/2 - Varsity Baseball @ Godley | 7:00 p.m.

2/3 - Boys Powerlifting @ Prosper | 9:00 a.m.

2/3 - Melissa UIL Meet @ Melissa Middle School

2/3 - Vocal/Piano Solo & Ensemble @ Plano East

2/3 - Winterguard @ NTCA

February Awareness:

Black History Month

Melissa ISD is excited to announce our partnership with Children's Health℠ Virtual Care to offer your student School-Based Telehealth and Telehealth at Home. With your permission, the school nurse will use video technology to connect your child with a Children’s Health provider. Your child can be diagnosed and have prescriptions sent to your pharmacy, all without having to leave school or you having to leave work, in most cases. More information: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1443412.

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has released realignments for the next two years. The Cardinals will continue to compete in 5A in all extracurricular activities. Football will head to District 4-5A Division 2 in Region 1, while volleyball and basketball remain in District 9-5A in Region 2. Check out the district matchups and read more about the realignment here: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1443411.

Students across all four Melissa ISD elementary campuses participated in the Valentines for Veterans program in January by creating over 1,400 handmade Valentines. The primary goal of the Valentines for Veterans program is to spread love and gratitude to local veterans on Valentine’s Day. The cards and messages were collected by representatives from the Office of State Representative Keith Self and will be distributed to local VFW posts.

Congratulations to three Melissa High School Cardinals who secured their spots in the UIL Regional Swim Meet! Freshman Everett Bell, sophomore Maxim Smirnov, and junior Abiel Torres all competed in the UIL District Swim Meet last week, securing 4th place in the bracket. To read more about their outstanding performances, visit the link below. Best of luck to our incredible swimmers as they gear up for regionals on Feb. 9-10 at New Caney ISD! Read more: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1440042.

Congratulations to the Melissa High School Wrestling Teams for their outstanding performances at the UIL District Meet on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The boys brought home the team district title and the girls placed third overall. Best of luck to our Cardinal Wrestlers as they continue their journey to the State Tournament! Read more: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1441004.

VOTE NOW! Make sure to vote below for Gage Herrin as Wrestling TX's Wrestler of the Week!

VOTE NOW! Earlier this school year, the Melissa High School Athletic Training Program was recognized as a finalist in the North Texas Team Behind the Team Award presented by the Children's Health Andrews Institute in partnership with Dave Campbell's football. The winner of this award will be voted on by the community. The winning program will receive a $2,500 donation that will benefit their Athletic Training Program. Voting is unlimited and highly encouraged. Go vote to support our Melissa High School Athletic Program.

February is Love the Bus month! We would like to recognize our outstanding Transportation Department here at Melissa ISD. Let's give a round of applause to the rock stars who keep our kiddos safe on their way to and from school. Thank you for everything you do for our Cardinals!

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.

Join us at the table for these upcoming "Sit With Us" conversations:
Harry McKillop Elementary - March 19 @ 9 a.m.

North Creek Elementary - February 29 @ 7:45 a.m.

Willow Wood Elementary - February 28 @ 3:30 p.m.

Sumeer Elementary - February 6 @ 7 a.m.

Sixth Grade Center - February 15 @ 9 a.m.
Melissa Middle School - February 27 @ 9 a.m.
Special Education & Intervention Services - February 20 @ 8:30 a.m.

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.