East Cardinal Middle School cheerleading/mascot tryouts for the 2026-2027 school year are scheduled for the evening of Friday, February 20. Cheerleading tryouts are open to incoming 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in being a cheerleader or "Birdie" the mascot. Those who plan to try out should make note of the important activity dates and requirements below.
In order to participate in cheerleading tryouts, the student must attend a mandatory informational meeting with their parent or guardian from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the East Cardinal Middle School Auxiliary Gym (4390 FM545, Melissa, TX 75454) on one of the following dates: Tuesday, Jan. 20 or Tuesday, Jan. 27.
To learn and practice the tryout material, students are encouraged to attend one or more of the Tryout Material Clinics held from 4:30 - 6 p.m. daily from Feb. 18 - 19 in the East Cardinal Middle School Auxiliary Gym.
Tryouts will be held from 4:30 p.m. until completion on Friday, Feb. 20th in the East Cardinal Middle School Gym.
Tryout Results will be posted at www.melissaisd.org/cheer on Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 a.m. Students must be logged in with their school accounts to view the results.
Questions regarding East Cardinal Middle School cheerleading tryouts can be directed to Head Coach Catherine McKoy at catherinemckoy@melissaisd.org.