Melissa ISD families are invited to come together for a special community service event to help prepare students for a successful school year on Sunday, July 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Cardinal Renaissance Academy Gym (2950 Cardinal Drive).
Thanks to a generous donation from Verizon Melissa, 600 backpacks have been provided for Melissa ISD students. Community members are invited to help fill the backpacks with school supplies to ensure students begin the school year prepared and ready to learn.
This is a wonderful opportunity to serve together as a family while meeting other Melissa ISD families and staff.
How families can help:
Bring new school supplies to donate. Note: Families who bring donations will be entered into a raffle for prizes from local businesses.
Help sort and fill backpacks.
Meet school staff and build community.
Enjoy family-friendly games and activities.
Grab dinner or a sweet treat from the food trucks.
The backpack fill event is proudly sponsored by all Melissa ISD elementary PTOs and serves as an opportunity for the district and community to work together in supporting local students. Every backpack filled helps ensure another Melissa ISD student starts the school year feeling prepared, encouraged, and supported.
Calling All Local Businesses!
If your business would like to be part of this community-wide event by donating school supplies, hosting a booth, or finding another way to support Melissa ISD students, we would love to partner with you. Please reach out to your campus PTO for more information. Together, we can make an even bigger impact for local families and help students start the school year prepared for success.
Backpack Request Information
To help ensure backpacks reach families who would benefit most, Melissa ISD families needing assistance with school supplies are encouraged to complete the Backpack Request Form.
📣 Join Team Melissa! Melissa ISD is excited to announce we are hiring a High School Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year! If you’re passionate about supporting students and want to be part of a high-performing team in one of the fastest-growing, top-rated school districts in North Texas, we’d love to hear from you.
At Melissa ISD, you’ll find competitive pay and benefits, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.
Ready to join Team Melissa? View all open positions and apply online today at the following link: https://www.melissaisd.org/careers
🔗 To read more about their journey to state, please visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2881946.
Substitute Teachers play a vital role in maintaining a safe, consistent, and effective learning environment for our Cardinals. Substitute teaching offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work alongside our high-performing team of educators committed to putting students first. To learn more about the qualifications and how to apply, please visit the following link: https://www.melissaisd.org/substitutes
Melissa ISD is excited to host the 2026 Special Olympics Texas Summer Games from Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May 2. This multi-day event will welcome thousands of athletes, coaches, and volunteers to our community. Competitions will take place across several Melissa ISD venues, including the high school track, stadium, and gymnasium, as well as additional facilities such as the Z-Plex Texas.
Increased Traffic: As we prepare to host this large-scale event, families, staff, and visitors should be aware of increased traffic around Melissa High School, particularly for high school students during afternoon dismissal on Thursday, April 30. We encourage everyone to plan accordingly.
MHS Teacher Work Day, No School for MHS Students on May 1: As a reminder, Melissa High School will observe a Teacher Work Day on Friday, May 1. This will allow MHS staff and students the opportunity to serve as volunteers and assist with campus logistics, traffic flow, and safety. All other Melissa ISD campuses will remain open and operate on their regular schedules.
Opening Ceremony: The event officially kicks off with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. The community is invited to attend and help celebrate the incredible athletes competing in this year’s games.
Volunteer: Community members are encouraged to volunteer as a “fan in the stands” and support the athletes by coming out to cheer them on throughout the event. Be sure to sign up at the link below!
For more information, including event details and parking, please visit www.melissaisd.org/sotx.
We look forward to welcoming our guests and showcasing the heart of Melissa ISD through this exciting and impactful event!
🏈 King Innes – Football, Coffeyville Community College
🏐 Duura Kpea – Volleyball, Delaware State University
Graphic Creds: MHS IB Students
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
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 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!
To read more, please visit: www.melissaisd.org/article/2683696
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!
