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: Loyalty.

1/19 - Debate & Academic UIL | Cardinal Winter Classic

1/20 - Boys Wrestling @ State Duals

1/20 - Girls Wrestling @ College Station

1/20 - Winterguard Contest @ Flower Mound

1/22 - Teacher Work Day | No School

1/25 - 1/26 - Bullets Over Broadway | 7:00 p.m. @ Melissa Arts Center

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

January Awareness:

School Board Recognition Month

The Melissa ISD academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, as recommended by the District Site-Based Decision Committee, has been approved by the Melissa Schools Board of Trustees.

To view the 2024-2025 school calendar, visit www.melissaisd.org/calendar. The calendar can also be accessed throughout the year in the navigation menu under “Calendars & Events” on each school website, and in the "Documents" section of the Melissa ISD app.

Congratulations to the Melissa High School Speech and Debate Team for receiving the National Speech and Debate Association’s 2023 Leading Chapter Award! This award is given to one chapter in each competition district that demonstrates outstanding dedication to speech and debate education. To read more about this achievement, please visit https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mhs/article/1414690.

MHS Theatre presents "Bullets Over Broadway" from January 25-27, 2024, 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. Perfect for ages 12 and up! The MHS Jazz Band will be serving as the musical’s 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.

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.