A graphic advertising Cardinal Football Spring Game, May 10

Come watch the Melissa Cardinals football team in action on Spring Game Day at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium on Friday, May 10, 2024. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. and community tailgating can begin at 5:30 p.m. The game is free to attend, with concessions available for purchase, and fans will receive a free game schedule poster, while supplies last.

Sign your child up for the ultimate “Game Day Experience” with a varsity football player or cheerleader! Registration costs $50 per child and is open to students in Pre-K through 5th grade. A limited number of spots are available for both football and cheerleading, so register early. All proceeds from the “Game Day Experience” will benefit the football and cheerleading programs at Melissa High School. 

The Football Game Day Experience will include running through the hype tunnel at game time with the team, standing on the sidelines with the team during pledges, plus a meet-and-greet and autographs with the Varsity football players on the field after the game. Participants will receive a t-shirt, an autograph football, a game schedule poster, and Sharpie pen. To register, complete this form.

The Cheerleading Game Day Experience will include a pregame meet-and-greet, photo ops, and autographs with the Varsity cheerleaders and “Birdie” the mascot, plus running through the hype tunnel at game time and cheering from the sidelines for the first quarter. Participants will receive a t-shirt and an autographed team picture. To register, complete this form.

A live broadcast of the Melissa Cardinals Spring Game will be available for those unable to attend in person. Video coverage will be provided by Melissa High School AV students, with audio commentary by the Melissa Cardinals Network. The live broadcast will begin at 7 p.m. A link will be posted to the district website and social media when it becomes available.