Melissa Schools - Home of the Cardinals

As a reminder, Friday, March 13, will be a Staff Development Day, and there will be no school for students. Melissa ISD will then be closed for Spring Break, March 16-20. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, March 23. We hope you all have a wonderful Spring Break! 🌸

Melissa ISD is excited to announce these leadership updates to the Melissa ISD for the 2026-2027 school year.

🏫 SGC - Assistant Principal Michelle Moore
🏫 CRA - Assistant Principal Laleh Olateju

Click the link to learn more about each of these #TeamMelissa leaders: www.melissaisd.org/article/2761140

Melissa ISD has announced leadership updates within its athletic department for the 2026–2027 school year. Coach Katie Stinton will transition into the role of Assistant Athletic Director, while Coach Ashley Anderson will serve as the new Head Girls Basketball Coach. These leadership changes reflect Melissa ISD’s continued commitment to supporting strong athletic programs and student-athlete success. Both coaches will step into their new roles ahead of the upcoming school year.

Melissa High School and East Cardinal Middle School student-athletes, parents, guardians, and community members are invited to a meet-and-greet event with Coach Ashley Anderson on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Main High School Gym.

For more information about this leadership transition, please visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2761405

🚨⛳️ Attention Cardinal Fans: The Melissa Booster Club is inviting the community to support your Melissa ISD Fine Arts and Athletic programs by participating in the 22nd Annual Melissa Open Golf Tournament. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Top Golf in Allen.

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just in it for the fun, this event is a great way to connect with fellow community members while making a meaningful impact. Sponsorships and team entries directly support our students, coaches, and directors across Melissa ISD. We hope you’ll join us for a morning of friendly competition, community, and Cardinal pride! Visit http://www.melissaboosterclub.org for more information.

Melissa Varsity Boys & Girls Soccer and FC Cardinals have partnered to host a Free Community Soccer Clinic for Kinder-6th grade students on Wednesday, March 4, from 6-7 PM at the Melissa ISD Indoor Championship Center. Melissa youth players will have the opportunity to train alongside MHS varsity athletes, rotating through interactive skill stations designed to build confidence, strengthen fundamentals, and create meaningful connections. ⚽️🥅

The evening will conclude with autographs, photos, and a chance for younger athletes to meet and be inspired by their hometown varsity players. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Melissa ISD student-athletes were proudly represented at the Van Alstyne Special Olympics this week. Congratulations to our incredible Cardinals who participated in this week’s events! Your determination, heart, and sportsmanship continue to inspire us all! A special thank you to the Melissa ISD PALS program and our dedicated coaches for their support and for helping make this experience meaningful and memorable for our athletes. 🌟🎉

Congratulations to the Melissa High School Wrestling teams for earning two State Championship Titles at the UIL State Wrestling Meet this past weekend! The Melissa High School Boys Wrestling Team finished the State Meet as the Boys 5A Wrestling State Champions as a team along with two State Champions, three State Champion Runner-Ups, and two other wrestlers who placed in their respective weight class. The MHS Girls Wrestling finished as State Champion Runner-Up as a team and with one State Champion, one State Runner-Up, and three wrestlers who placed in their respective weight class. Congratulations to the MHS Wrestling Teams for their outstanding accomplishments and to everyone who has supported them through their Road to State. To read more, please visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2713576

Melissa ISD is excited to announce these leadership updates to the Melissa ISD for the 2026-2027 school year.

🏫 WWE - Assistant Principal Ana DeOliveira
🏫 NCE - Assistant Principal Jeremy Pryor
🏫 District - Director of Campus Development Precious Bale

Click the link to learn more about each of these #TeamMelissa leaders: www.melissaisd.org/article/2683665

Melissa ISD had four staff members and one student recognized at the Melissa Chamber of Commerce “Spotlight on Melissa” Awards Banquet that took place on Thursday, January 29. The awardees were recognized for their consistent dedication, hard work, and genuine care for the community. Please join us in congratulating each of the award recipients below:

🌟 Student of the Year: Cooper Crawford
🌟 Community Partner of the Year: Melissa ISD, Superintendent Keith Murphy
🌟 Person of the Year: Brett Gustaveson “Señor G”
🌟 Public Safety Award: Lieutenant Laura Robeson
🌟 School Spirit Award: Lauren Power

We are so proud of our Cardinal awardees and celebrate the positive impact they make every day in our schools and community! Visit the following link to learn more: www.melissaisd.org/article/2684091

Melissa High School made waves at the UIL District 13-5A Swim Meet on Jan. 23, 2026, at the Prosper Natatorium, with four students proudly representing Melissa ISD. Junior Everette Bell and senior Maxim Smirnov competed in the boys district meet, while history was made on the girls side as freshman Liliana Wong and sophomore Lillian Montbriand became the first MHS girls to compete at a UIL district swim meet. After strong performances, Everette Bell and Maxim Smirnov advanced to the UIL 5A Regional Swim Meet on Feb. 6–7 at New Caney ISD. We are proud of all our Cardinal swimmers for their hard work, determination, and for representing MHS with excellence.

To read more, please visit: www.melissaisd.org/article/2683696

The Barista Battles are officially underway at HOPE Coffee and we need you to go Vote Cardinals! Over the past four months, Melissa High School DECA seniors Tanusha Avula and Kanisha Muthukumar Kavitha have been applying the skills they’ve learned through DECA to a real world business partnership. Working alongside Melissa HOPE Coffee, they developed and executed marketing strategies that included exclusive discounts and special club events, giving students hands on experience in branding, promotion, and customer engagement.

Now it’s competition time. For the Barista Battles, four teams are competing for a permanent spot on the menu: our own MHS team, the Melissa Police Department, and two teams of HOPE Baristas. The Melissa High Schools team is bringing the viral Dubai Chocolate Mocha, available hot, frozen, or iced.

You can cast your vote by enjoying the Dubai Chocolate Mocha by Friday, February 6. The drink with the most orders will earn a permanent place on the menu, and the winning team will be featured on a special in store board.

Head to HOPE Coffee (2907 McKinney St, Suite 100), grab a Dubai Chocolate Mocha, and help MHS take the win! Go Cards!

Melissa ISD is excited to announce these leadership updates to the Melissa ISD elementary campuses for the 2026-2027 school year.

🏫 CRA (Elementary #6) - Principal Angie Slicker
🏫 WWE - Principal Julie Armstrong

Click the link to learn more about each of these #TeamMelissa leaders: www.melissaisd.org/article/2633139

Melissa ISD acknowledges and celebrates January as School Board Recognition Month, recognizing the dedication and commitment of its Board of Trustees. Members currently serving on the Melissa Schools Board of Trustees include Paul Anderson, Omar Landrum, Amy Feagin, Dr. Bill Gray, Darren Thompson, Quentin Thomason, and George James.

Thank you, Trustees, for your continued service and dedication to Melissa ISD!

Melissa ISD will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 22 - Jan. 2, 2025. As a reminder, students will not have school on Monday, Jan. 5, due to a scheduled staff development day. We are excited to see all of our Cardinals back to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6. We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Winter Break! ❄️

The MHS Ruby Belles Drill Team & Trumpet Ensemble delivered an outstanding performance for the Texas State Board of Education, showcasing their talent and Cardinal pride! 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to dance director, Joanna Ingram, and Director of Bands, Kevin McNulty, for leading an incredible group of students!

⚾️🥎 The Melissa Cardinal Baseball and Softball teams are excited to host the inaugural 2026 Cardinal Classic on January 24 at the Melissa Z-Plex. The Cardinal Classic Event will feature the Redbird Rookie Experience Training Camp for students in grades K-5 and the Cardinal Classic Wiffle Ball Tournament for students in grades 6-12, along with Melissa ISD staff. ⚾️🥎 Rookies today. Cardinals tomorrow.

🔗 Learn more and get registered today! www.melissaisd.org/article/2606351

🏀 The Melissa High School Boys and Girls Basketball programs invite students in grades K-6 to join the MLK Future Cards Basketball Camp on Monday, Jan. 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the East Cardinal Middle School Gym for the boys and at the Melissa High School Gym for the girls.

🌟 Campers will receive basketball training, a team poster, an MLK Future Cards Camp shirt, and the opportunity to be recognized at halftime of the Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball games on Jan. 20 at 5:45 p.m. & 7 p.m. The cost is $40 per camper.

🔗 For more information and to register, visit www.melissaisd.org/camp. #REDRED

Students at Melissa Schools have early release on Friday, Dec. 19, ahead of the Winter Break. The early release times are as follows:

• MREC ECSE @ 10:30 a.m.

• Cardinal Child Care @ 1:00 p.m.

• Elementary @ 11:45 a.m.

• Sixth Grade Center @ 12:35 p.m.

• East Cardinal Middle School @ 12:35 p.m.

• Melissa High School @ 12:10 p.m.

On early release days, students who ride the bus are dropped off from school approximately 3.5 hours ahead of their usual dropoff time. As a reminder, Pre-K and Kindergarten students who ride the bus are required to be picked up from their bus stop by their registered parent/guardian.

Melissa High School students, junior Karunya Thirumalasetty, freshman Vanshika Pathani, and freshman Viswa Sai Tej Pamidi have been recognized by the local John F. Greer Chapter for their outstanding Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest. Vanshika previously won the local, state, and South Central DAR essay contests as a middle school student last year, and this year she was named the local high school winner, advancing to compete at the state level once again!

This year’s contest challenged students to explore an important figure from the American Revolution and their impact. All three students were honored for their thoughtful analysis and strong writing. Congratulations to our Cardinals, and best wishes to Vanshika as she continues to represent MHS at the state level!