Melissa Schools - Home of the Cardinals

Melissa ISD is proud to share that three of our elementary counselors have earned the prestigious CREST Award, a statewide recognition from the Texas School Counselor Association. This honor celebrates counseling programs that demonstrate excellence in supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally. The award reflects Melissa ISD’s strong commitment to comprehensive, data-driven counseling services, and the belief that supporting the whole child is key to student success. Join us in congratulating these incredible educators for their dedication and impact. 🎉🏆

🌟 Tammy Brand – NCE
🌟 Natalie Schuckert – WWE
🌟 Deana Hester – SES

Secondary campuses will be on Early Release Schedule for students this Friday, Dec. 12, due to student extracurricular absences and transportation needs related to the playoff football game. Secondary campuses will follow the early release schedule with MHS ending at 12:10 p.m. and ECMS and SGC ending at 12:35 p.m. Secondary student transportation will be provided on an early release schedule. All other Melissa ISD campuses will continue the school day as normal. Please see your email for more information.

🚨 Cardinal Nation!! The Melissa Cardinals Football team will face off against South Oak Cliff in the 5A Division 2 State Semifinals Playoff game at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 12, at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Let's pack the stands and cheer on our Cardinals. The game's theme is Red-Out!

🎟️ More details on tickets and parking will be released later this week.

🎥 Due to UIL broadcasting rights for playoff games, the game will be livestreamed on NFHS with a subscription. Fans can listen for free on MCN radio. Head to www.melissaisd.org/livestream for more information.

#REDRED

Melissa ISD is proud to announce that IB MYP Coordinator Eydie Simpson has been selected to represent the Middle Years Programme on the Texas Association of IB Schools (TIBS) Board. This honor highlights her leadership in IB education and her commitment to supporting strong, student-centered learning in Melissa. In this new role, she will collaborate with IB leaders across Texas and help guide statewide conversations that impact IB programmes. Her involvement will also bring valuable insights and best practices back to our district, strengthening alignment, teacher learning, and student experiences. This is an exciting milestone for both Simpson and the MYP program. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition!

🚨 Cardinal Nation!! The Melissa Cardinals Football team will face off against the Argyle Eagles in the 5A Division 2 State Quarterfinals Playoff game at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington. Let's pack the stands and cheer on our Cardinals. The game's theme is Black-Out! ⚫️ 🔴

🎟️ Tickets are $15 each with taxes and fees. Parking passes will be $15 (pre-purchased parking passes are not available). For more information, please visit www.melissaisd.org/tickets.

🎥 Due to UIL broadcasting rights for playoff games, the game will be livestreamed on NFHS with a subscription. Fans can listen for free on MCN radio. Head to www.melissaisd.org/livestream for more information.

#REDRED

Road to State: The Melissa Cardinals Football team will face the Anna Coyotes in the 5A Division 2 Regional Semifinals at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28, at Allen Eagle Stadium. Pack the stands in White-Out and let’s cheer on our Cardinals!

🎟️ Ticket information coming soon at www.melissaisd.org/tickets

🎥 Due to UIL broadcasting rights for playoff games, the game will be livestreamed on NFHS with a subscription. Fans can listen for free on MCN radio. Head to www.melissaisd.org/livestream for more information.
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Reminder: This season, we are especially thankful for you, our amazing students, families, and staff who make Melissa ISD such a special place. Melissa ISD will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Nov. 24-28, 2025. We can't wait to see students back on Monday, Dec. 1. We hope you have a safe and restful holiday! 🍁

Happy Substitute Appreciation Day! Just a few of our subs today enjoying a "Thank you" snack from the SGC. Thank you again for all you for Melissa ISD!!

Melissa High School will be closed on Friday, November 21, due to staff and student absence considerations for the Varsity Football Playoff game in Wolfforth, Texas. MHS Students will have no school, and MHS staff will report for a teacher work day. All other Melissa ISD campuses will continue the school day as normal. Please see your email for more information.

Cardinal Nation, tomorrow is the big day! We can’t wait to see our community come together and show off their Cardinal spirit at the Community Parade and Pep Rally! Check the map for parking and the parade route around Coach Kenny Deel Stadium, then join us for a spectacular evening of family fun, tradition, and pride. For more information, visit www.melissaisd.org/homecoming.

The honors keep rolling in for our back-to-back 5A State Champion Lady Cardinals! From national awards to All-State and All-American teams, these athletes and coaches continue to be recognized for their incredible season. To read more about these recognitions, please visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2332690.

Melissa ISD is excited to announce several leadership updates to the Melissa ISD campuses for the 2025-2026 school year.

🏫 MHS - Associate Principal Emily Chapman
🏫 MHS - Assistant Principal Kristen Taylor
🏫 SGC - Dean of Students Michelle Moore
🏫 NCE - Dean of Students Jeremy Pryor

Click the link to learn more about each of these #TeamMelissa leaders: www.melissaisd.org/article/2333626

We’re thrilled to announce that both propositions in the Melissa ISD bond have officially passed! This is a significant step for the future of our students, staff, and schools. Thank you to our amazing Melissa community for your trust, support, and belief in the power of education. Together, we will continue building with Integrity for our Cardinals!

Tomorrow is Election Day! Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Melissa Public Safety Building (2402 McKinney Street, Melissa, TX 75454) and other locations. For all voting locations and details, visit www.melissaisdbond.com/voting

The Mighty Cardinal Band will be featured in a special WFAA broadcast tonight as part of the Friday Night Football Marching Band Special, showcasing performances from across the 2024 season. The broadcast will include a rebroadcast of the Mighty Cardinal Band’s 2024 marching show, Pop Up. Tune in at 7 p.m. on the WFAA+ streaming app to celebrate the talent and hard work of our Melissa Band program! 🎺🎶

Reminder: There will be no school on Friday, April 18, 2025, as Melissa ISD will be closed. Enjoy the long weekend—we’ll see our Cardinals back on Monday, April 21! 🌸 🌼

Congratulations to the 14 Melissa High School Varsity Track and Field athletes who are advancing to Regionals after competing at the UIL 9-10 5A Area Track Meet this past weekend! These athletes will be advancing to the UIL Regional Track Meet on April 18-19 at University of Texas at Arlington Maverick Stadium. Let's show our support for our outstanding Cardinals! Please visit the link below to read more about these athletes' exciting achievements. 🏆🌟 🔗 www.melissaisd.org/article/2153498

Melissa Middle School artists had an outstanding showing at the Junior VASE Scholastic Art Event on Saturday, April 12 in Plano! Thirteen students presented original artwork, earning 16 gold medals and receiving the highest possible rating of 4 across the board. A special shoutout to Aubrey Wilson, who earned a prestigious Platinum Award for her piece—one of the top honors of the event. Congratulations to these talented students and to the dedicated MMS art teachers who supported them every step of the way! 🎨🥇 🔗 To read more about this incredible achievement, please visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2153471.

Early voting begins next week! Want to know what’s included in the May 2025 Melissa ISD bond? Visit www.melissaisdbond.com for early voting dates, tax info, FAQs, and more.