Just So You Know

Superintendent Keith Murphy shares highlights from the past week, including our September Cardinal Commendation Honorees, the Melissa Band Showcase, fine arts, and sharing the Cardinal Way with others.

9/22 - Volleyball vs Denison | @ Denison

9/22 - Varsity Football vs. Terrell | 7:30PM @ Coach Kenny Deel Stadium

9/23 - Melissa March Band Showcase | All Day @ Coach Kenny Deel Stadium | More Information

9/25 - IB Introductory Meeting | 6:00PM @ Home Office | More Information

9/28 - Salute to Broadway | 7:00PM @ Melissa Arts Center | Get Tickets

9/29 - American Indian Heritage Day

10/2 - School Custodian Appreciation Day

10/2 - Girls Golf Tournament @ Lake Park

10/6 - Senior Night for Band & Color Guard | 7:00PM @ Coach Kenny Deel Stadium

10/9 - Fair Day | District Closed, No School

10/11 - Boys Golf Tournament @ Lake Park

10/18 - Board Meeting | 6:00PM @ Home Office

September is:

Suicide Awareness and Hispanic Heritage Month

Joshua Ester had the opportunity to speak to our Melissa High School teachers during teacher in-service day and shared about what it means to be a Cardinal. At the school board meeting on September 18, he shared a snippet of his speech with all the attendees as he accepted his Cardinal Commendations award during the meeting.

Join us for the first-ever Melissa Marching Showcase on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023, at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. Our Melissa Mighty Cardinals perform at 9 a.m. and more information can be found on the link below.

Vote now for the Melissa Cardinals Band as the Best Band in Texas! Voting is unlimited so keep the votes coming! The poll closes on Friday, Sep. 22 at midnight.

As Melissa ISD continues to shape its programs to provide opportunities for students, MISD Fine Arts is offering an opportunity to partner with the Collin County Ballet Theatre and the Melissa Ballet Guild through a performance of The Nutcracker. Please see below for audition information. If you have any questions, please contact Kirk and Linda Hathaway with the Collin County Ballet Theatre by phone at 972-747-0600 or by email at info@collincountyballettheatre.com.

Nutcracker Audition Information:

Date: Saturday, September 30

Times: Ages 6-9: 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Ages 10 and up: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Melissa Arts Center, 3030 Milrany Rd

Rehearsals: The Fall rehearsal schedule will be determined after auditions.

Performance Date: Sunday, December 17 | 3:30 p.m. @ Melissa Arts Center

Melissa ISD parents and guardians were sent two notices on Monday, September 11, with information about parental consent requirements regarding a) prevention education for student safety, and b) students checking out library books at school.

Prevention Education Notice

• English
• Spanish

Library Book Checkout Notice

• English
• Spanish

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.

Those who are interested in joining Sit With Us are encouraged to attend the next meeting scheduled at their student's school:

Harry McKillop Elementary School - September 26 @ 9 a.m.

North Creek Elementary School - October 5 @ 7:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.

Sumeer Elementary School - October 3 @ 7 a.m.

Willow Wood Elementary School - September 26 @ 10 a.m.

Melissa Middle School/Sixth Grade Center - September 27 @ 9 a.m.

Melissa High School - Dates are being finalized

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.

The Melissa Education Foundation (MEF) has launched their annual "Crazy for Cards" fundraising campaign in support of Melissa ISD student scholarships and teacher grants. Members of the community who donate $35 between now and the end of October will receive a "Crazy for Cards" yard sign. Donors who give more than $35 can receive fun "Crazy for Cards" swag and meal tickets at future events. Visit the Melissa Education Foundation website for more details.