Melissa Ridge Education Center

It was so great to see many of you at Kindergarten Round-Up last week! What a special milestone for our little learners—we’re so proud of how far they’ve come!

This week, we’re excited about Lunch on the Lawn! If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, please do so. Tickets will be sent home with students this week, and you must have a ticket for entry. We’re looking forward to a fun afternoon of picnicking and memory-making!

Also, don’t forget to keep up with our ABC Countdown to Summer—we are going to have a blast with each themed day as we count down to the end of the school year.

Stay tuned—details about our End-of-Year Celebration will be coming soon!

As always, thank you for being a special part of our MREC family!

All the best,

Kimberly Cole

Principal

We're so excited to celebrate the end of the school year with our ABC countdown! Your child has put in so much effort learning their letters and sounds, and we can’t wait to see them show off all their hard work. We've planned some fun days to commemorate this year's achievements. Let’s make some wonderful memories together!

MREC Pre-K and ECSE full-day parents are invited to join us for our annual Lunch on the Lawn.

Please reserve your spot for Lunch on the Lawn! (Note that background checks are required to participate.) We look forward to seeing you!

April

24 - Lunch on the Lawn

May

2 - Field Day

11 - Spring Parent Conference Window Open

23 - End of Year Celebration

This coming Tuesday, April 22, early voting begins! Check out this informational video from Melissa ISD explaining the upcoming bond election process and what is included in the 2025 bond package. Visit www.melissaisdbond.com for more information.

Melissa ISD will host the 14th annual Special Olympics track meet on Friday, April 25, at the Melissa Middle School Cardinal Stadium, welcoming student-athletes from several area schools. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m., with track and field events starting at 10 a.m. We welcome the community to come out and cheer on our Cardinal athletes!

Registration is now open for our Summer 2025 Cardinal Camps! Melissa ISD is offering a variety of youth camps this summer in athletics, academics, and fine arts. To learn more and register your camper, visit www.melissaisd.org/camps.

Registration is open for the 21st Annual Melissa Open Golf Tournament is set to take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Top Golf in Allen, Texas. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and feature a new, more accessible format designed to accommodate participants of all skill levels. This annual event is a blend of fun and purpose, with proceeds benefiting Melissa Middle School and High School students. Registration is available at www.melissa booster club.org. Individuals must be 18 years or older to participate (students may not participate). Come take part in this exciting tradition benefiting a good cause!

The May 2025 Melissa ISD Bond addresses student growth, facility improvements, and technology and security updates. Check out what’s included and learn more at www.melissaisdbond.com.

The Melissa ISD academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, as recommended by the District Site-Based Decision Committee, has been approved by the Board of Trustees. To access the school calendar, visit www.melissaisd.org/calendar.

Our new Community News Folder is designed to help local businesses and organizations share family-friendly programs, fundraisers, events, and activities with the community. The folder is updated regularly, so don't forget to check back often. This week, you'll find details on exciting events like performances of The Nutcracker, Selfies with Santa, and the Santa's Helpers 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run. 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.

Stay informed about what's going on at our campuses and upcoming events by following us on social media. Melissa ISD can be found on Facebook and Instagram, and each campus has its own Facebook page. Melissa High School also has a dedicated Instagram account. Don't miss out—follow us today.