Melissa Ridge Education Center

What an egg-citing week we’ve had! 😀 Our little Cardinals had an absolute blast at the Egg Hunt—searching high and low with so much joy and laughter! The fun continued with our on-site petting zoo, Monkey See, Monkey Do! The giggles, wide eyes, and gentle hands said it all—pure magic!

Up Next: Lunch on the Lawn!

Join us this week for our Lunch on the Lawn event! It’s a sweet chance to enjoy a meal outdoors with your Cardinal student.

Please be sure to RSVP if you're planning to attend so we can make this event as wonderful as possible!

Thank you for always being such 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

17 - ABC Countdown Begins

17 - Kindergarten Round Up

18 - Good Friday (No School)

24 - Lunch on the Lawn

May

2 - Field Day

11 - Spring Parent Conference Window Open

23 - End of Year Celebration

Online enrollment for students who will be new to Melissa ISD for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Parents and guardians of students entering Kindergarten this fall are encouraged to attend Kindergarten Round-Up, a come-and-go event on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Home Office, located at 1904 Cooper Street. Prior to Kindergarten Round-Up, a custodial parent or guardian should complete the “New Student Enrollment” process online on the Melissa ISD website at http://www.melissaisd.org/enroll. For more information, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/2121898.

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.

Melissa ISD will be offering a vaccine clinic on April 17 at the Melissa ISD Home Office during Kindergarten Round-Up for students who have not yet received their state-required immunizations for next year. There are a limited number of appointments available from 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and participants must register in advance. Visit www.melissaisd.org/immunizations for more information and to register.

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.