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. 🌟🎉
Melissa High School cheerleading and mascot tryouts are scheduled for the evening of Friday, March 13, 2026! Tryouts are open to students entering grades 9-12th grades and currently enrolled who are interested in trying out for the cheerleading squad. Those who plan to try out are highly encouraged to attend an informational meeting with their parent or guardian and are encouraged to attend the clinics scheduled to learn and practice the tryout material. For more detailed information about high school cheerleading and birdie tryouts, please visit www.melissaisd.org/cheer
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 was proud to be part of the 2026 Special Olympics State Leadership Conference this past week, standing alongside leaders from across Texas to champion inclusion and opportunity for all students!
Director of Community Partnerships Duke Sparks shared how building unified partnerships that last creates real hope and meaningful experiences for every student to be seen and shine. He was joined by Board President Paul Anderson, MHS Principal Marcus Eckert, and Stadium Operations Manager Amy Tennison.
We cannot wait to once again host Special Olympics Texas later this spring!
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
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!
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 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!
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! ❄️
Save the Date! Students entering grades 9-12 at Melissa High School in the fall, as well as their parents/guardians, are invited to attend the Academic Expo on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. to gather information about classes and programs offered for the 2026-2027 school year. Prior to the Academic Expo, a parent meeting for incoming Melissa High School freshmen (current 8th grade students) will be held from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the Melissa Arts Center. More information will be shared as the date approaches at the following link: www.melissaisd.org/expo.
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!
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
🔗 Learn more and get registered today! www.melissaisd.org/article/2606351
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.
• 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!
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!
📣 The Melissa High School Cards Inspire Cheerleading squad recently performed at the 2025 NCA State of Texas Regional event at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, as they continue preparing for state competition. Their dedication and hard work paid off as the squad earned a perfect score of 100 at this weekend’s event! Congratulations to this incredible team and their coaches! 🌟
🔗 To read more, visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2602220
🔗 To read more, visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2602220
📣Join us in recognizing our Melissa Cardinal Varsity Football Team! This season, the Cardinals advanced all the way to the Texas UIL 5A Division II State Semifinals. Throughout the year, the team demonstrated resilience, determination, and a strong commitment to one another, competing as one of the top teams in the state. The Cardinals wrapped up the season with momentum and clear growth across the program. We commend our seniors for the leadership, commitment, and impact they brought to the team throughout the year. A special thank you to Head Coach Matt Nally and his coaching staff for their commitment to developing student-athletes and leading the program with integrity. We are proud of this group and look forward to what’s ahead for our Cardinal Football program. Go Cards! 🌟🏈
🔗 To read more about this exciting season, please visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2600214
🔗 To read more about this exciting season, please visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2600214
Congratulations to the Melissa High School Robotics Team who earned an incredible finish at the 2025 UIL State Robotics Tournament, being named both State Champions in the Robot Competition and State Runner-Up overall this past weekend! East Cardinal Middle School Robotics also represented Melissa ISD at State, placing among the top 30 middle school teams in Texas!
MHS truly stood out in the highly competitive head-to-head Robot portion, where teams design, build, and program robots to compete in timed matches under real-time conditions. This achievement reflects hundreds of hours of dedication, teamwork, and problem-solving by our 71 MHS students, 23 ECMS students, and coaches. Throughout the competition, students demonstrated excellence in engineering notebooks, marketing presentations and booths, robot design and driving, and spirit and sportsmanship.
Head Coach Rick Gagarin and the MHS & ECMS Robotics teams would like to extend their sincere thanks to the community, families, staff, and supporters who encouraged them at State and throughout their journey.
Congratulations again on an outstanding state performance! To read more, please visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2600200
MHS truly stood out in the highly competitive head-to-head Robot portion, where teams design, build, and program robots to compete in timed matches under real-time conditions. This achievement reflects hundreds of hours of dedication, teamwork, and problem-solving by our 71 MHS students, 23 ECMS students, and coaches. Throughout the competition, students demonstrated excellence in engineering notebooks, marketing presentations and booths, robot design and driving, and spirit and sportsmanship.
Head Coach Rick Gagarin and the MHS & ECMS Robotics teams would like to extend their sincere thanks to the community, families, staff, and supporters who encouraged them at State and throughout their journey.
Congratulations again on an outstanding state performance! To read more, please visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2600200
🌟 Melissa High School has been named a nominee for the Dave Campbell’s Community Connection School of the Year Award presented by Optimum. The winner will be selected through a community vote, and the top school will receive a $2,500 prize. Voting is now open and unlimited through January 23. We encourage everyone to cast a vote and show support for our Cardinals.
📣 To vote, please visit http://www.texasfootball.com/community-connection.../form
📣 To vote, please visit http://www.texasfootball.com/community-connection.../form
🚨 Cardinal Nation! Two Melissa High School varsity football players were selected to represent Melissa High School as nominees for the 2025 Whataburger Super Team. Senior Rocky Dunn is nominated for defensive back, and senior Max Wright is nominated for offensive lineman.
📣 Voting is now open and unlimited through December 31! Go vote for our Cardinals now at: www.texasfootball.com/whataburger-super-team/form
📣 Voting is now open and unlimited through December 31! Go vote for our Cardinals now at: www.texasfootball.com/whataburger-super-team/form
🚨 Cardinal Nation!! Two Melissa High School varsity football players were selected to represent Melissa High School as nominees for the 2025 Whataburger Super Team. Senior Rocky Dunn is nominated for defensive back, and senior Max Wright is nominated for offensive lineman.
📣 Voting is now open and unlimited through December 31! Go vote for our Cardinals now at: www.texasfootball.com/whataburger-super-team/form
📣 Voting is now open and unlimited through December 31! Go vote for our Cardinals now at: www.texasfootball.com/whataburger-super-team/form
The Melissa High School and East Cardinal Middle School Robotics teams are competing this week at the UIL State Robotics Competition, The 2025 BEST Division Championship, taking place December 10–13 at the Fair Park Coliseum in Dallas. This marks the 10th consecutive year the MHS team has advanced to state, earned multiple top-six finishes, and been named state runner-up three times. This year’s team is aiming higher than ever! Good luck to the Melissa ISD Robotics teams! 🦾🌟
