Conversation & Connection
Sit With Us began as a small discussion group that met monthly at the Melissa ISD Home Office to discuss concerns and determine ways to collectively work toward solutions.

With involvement from parents, community members, staff, and administrators, the initial Sit With Us group grew in size and momentum over the course of two years. Sit With Us has since expanded to include campus-based groups to create more opportunities for parent involvement.

Why "Sit With Us"?
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.

To learn more about Sit With Us, view the Parent Profile developed by Sit With Us participants and modeled after the District Profile.

Get Involved
Those who are interested in joining Sit With Us are encouraged to attend the next meeting scheduled at their student's school. Upcoming meetings will also be posted on the website/app events calendar for Melissa ISD and our schools.

• Harry McKillop Elementary School - March 19 @ 9:00 a.m.

• North Creek Elementary School - May 9 @ 7:45 a.m.

• Sumeer Elementary School - May 7 @ 7:00 a.m

• Willow Wood Elementary School - April 15 @ 4:30 p.m. & May 16 @ 9:00 a.m.

• Sixth Grade Center - Feb. 15 @ 9:00 a.m.

• Melissa Middle School - Feb. 27 @ 9:00 a.m.

Created by Sit With Us
Cardinal Flock Newcomer Ice Cream Social

The Cardinal Flock Newcomer Ice Cream Social was developed by Sit With Us in an effort to reach families new to the community, after reflecting on Melissa ISD's rapid growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, during which time many of the typical introductory school activities were not held in-person for new parents and guardians to attend.

Families were invited to a come-and-go ice cream social at the Home Office to get acquainted with Melissa Schools. PTOs and other groups had information tables set up that parents and guardians could visit. Board members, staff, and parent volunteers served ice cream and a "Welcome Cardinals" photo booth was set up for photo ops.