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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: Honesty.

1/26 - MHS Tennis @ Anna College Showcase | 8:00 a.m.

1/26 - Varsity Girls Basketball @ Sherman | 6:15 p.m.

1/26 - Bullets Over Broadway @ Melissa Arts Center | 7:00 p.m.

1/26 - Varsity Boys Basketball @ Sherman | 7:00 p.m.

1/26 - Varsity Girls Soccer vs Lovejoy | 7:00 p.m.

1/26 - Varsity Boys Soccer @ Lovejoy | 7:15 p.m.

1/26 - 1/27 - Debate @ Flower Mound Swing TFA

1/27 - Bullets Over Broadway @ Melissa Arts Center | 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

1/27 - Boys Powerlifting @ S&S Consolidated | 9:00 a.m.

1/27 - Varsity Softball vs Rains/Sachse @ Z-Plex | 10:00 a.m.

January Awareness:

School Board Recognition Month

Incoming 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students and parents/guardians are invited to attend the Elective Expo on Wednesday, Jan. 31, to learn about elective offerings for the upcoming year. Incoming 6th graders will be at the Sixth Grade Center from 5:30-7:00 p.m., and the incoming 7th-8th graders will be at Melissa Middle School from 6:00-7:30 p.m. For more information about the Elective Expo as well as the upcoming Parent Information Nights, visit the links below.

MHS Theatre presents "Bullets Over Broadway" from Jan. 25-27, at Melissa Arts Center. Join us for evening shows on Jan. 25-26 at 7 p.m. and two performances on Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. This show is recommended for ages 12 and up. The MHS Jazz Band will be serving as the musical’s LIVE orchestra to bring the spirit on 1920s jazz to life. Don't miss this spectacular production! Click the button below to purchase tickets at $10 each. To learn more about this performance, please visit https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mhs/article/1405030.

On Thursday, Jan. 25, the Melissa High School Wrestling Team faced off against Arlington Martin, the top-ranked 6A team in Texas. The Cardinals fell just short of the win, ending the night 29 to 35. One of the exciting matchups of the night was when freshman Gage Herrin defeated the number-one-ranked wrestler in the state in 6A. Stay tuned to Rank One for the latest updates as they head into district on Feb. 3.

Melissa High School Boys Basketball player, Austin Goosby, reached an impressive milestone by scoring 1,000 career points as only a sophomore during the game against Greenville on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Tonight, the MHS Basketball teams are set to play at Sherman. Join us in congratulating Goosby on his outstanding achievement and supporting the teams in their upcoming game!

Graphic Creds: https://twitter.com/Melissa_Hoops

Tonight marks the start of the Melissa High School Soccer teams district games! Come show your support for the Cardinals! Don't forget to check out the schedule for upcoming games on Rank One. Good luck tonight, Cardinals!

Graphic Creds: https://twitter.com/melissahssoccer

The Melissa High School Softball Team beings their season this Saturday, Jan. 27, at 10:00 a.m. at the Z-Plex. They'll be playing two games, one against Rains and one against Sachse. Join us as we cheer on the Lady Cardinals!

Put on your boots and beads, gather your friends, and buy your Mardi Gras Melissa 2024 tickets today! This annual event, presented by the Melissa Education Foundation, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Cotton Mill, 610 Elm Street, McKinney. The evening will feature a Texas theme, dinner, live music, and dozens of fabulous auction items. Ticket sales for the event will close January 26.

Proceeds of this annual event fund scholarships for graduating seniors and Melissa ISD teacher grants. Event sponsorships are also available. For information on tickets and sponsorships, visit
https://melissaeducationfoundation.com.

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.