The Melissa High School robotics team will compete in the UIL BEST Robotics state tournament from Dec. 3-4, 2021 at the Comerica Center in Frisco. The tournament begins Friday, Dec. 3 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with booth/presentation judging and seeding matches. The competition continues Saturday, Dec. 4 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. with opening ceremonies, booth/presentation judging, championship matches, and awards ceremony. To view the full tournament schedule and other details, visit https://www.bestoftexasrobotics.org.
The Melissa Cardinals face La Vega in the area round of the football playoffs this Friday, Nov. 26 at McKinney ISD Stadium. 🏈 Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. For all the details, including ticket and live streaming information, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/593247.
Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed districtwide for Thanksgiving Break from Monday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Normal operations will resume on Monday, Nov. 29. We hope you have a safe and restful holiday! 🍂🍃
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Nov. 19, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/124lg.
Melissa ISD parents and guardians are invited to attend one of our upcoming informational meetings for an introduction to the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Melissa Schools. For more details, including an overview of upcoming IB meeting opportunities, read our full announcement by visiting https://www.melissaisd.org/article/590794.
Employment Opportunity: Melissa ISD has posted a new job opening for multiple custodians. 🧹🧼 For more information and to apply for this position, visit the following link: https://melissaisd.org/page/job-postings-bulletin.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Nov. 12, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/11s0f.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Nov. 5, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/11hes.
The Melissa High School Mighty Cardinal Band is state-bound! On Monday, Nov. 8, the community is invited to attend the Melissa Band Showcase and State Sendoff at Cardinal Stadium, where the band will perform a full run of this year's competition show, "Flight 2-0-2-1". For more details, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/578723.
Melissa ISD has been selected to host the Cardinals' bi-district football playoff game against North Dallas High School on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 at Cardinal Stadium. Tickets go on sale at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 8. For additional details, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/578328.
Road to State: The Lady Cardinals face Midlothian Heritage in the area round of the volleyball playoffs this Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Highland Park High School. Purchase tickets online at https://www.melissaisd.org/tickets.
Cardinals Fighting Hunger: Students are invited to participate in the Fall 2021 Food Drive from Nov. 8-18 at Melissa Schools, benefiting the First Melissa Christmas Angel Program and the Melissa Community Outreach Food Pantry. View the flyer for all the details, including a list of suggested donation items: https://5il.co/11eja
Road to State: The Lady Cardinals face Ranchview in the bi-district round of the volleyball playoffs TONIGHT, Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 6:45 p.m. at Lone Star High School in Frisco. Purchase tickets online at https://www.melissaisd.org/tickets. No tickets will be sold at the gate.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Oct. 29, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1187q.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Oct. 22, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/10uvp.
Reminder: Melissa ISD students do not have school on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 due to a scheduled Staff Development Day.
The Melissa Homecoming Celebration is tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 20! During the celebration, there will be restricted public parking and road access in the area. Plan ahead and read our parking advisory: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/565464.
Cardinal Commendations were awarded to standout students and staff at the Melissa Schools Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 18, 2021. Congratulations! For a list of this month's honorees, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/564250.
Thanks for being a Difference Maker: As a teacher at Willow Wood Elementary, Katrina Molski is the definition of a Difference Maker! She truly connects with each one of her students and creates space where they can be risk takers and take ownership of their learning. We are incredibly blessed to have her in Melissa. To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for Oct. 15, 2021 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/10jhr.