Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for May 19, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1uqbf.
Parents and guardians of Melissa ISD students participating in athletics, band, cheerleading, and/or colorguard for the 2023-2024 school year must complete all required UIL documentation by the program deadline in order for the student to be eligible for participation. UIL requirements include an annual student physical. For more information, visit www.melissaisd.org/uil.
Student-athletes, parents, guardians, and members of the community are invited to attend a meet-and-greet event with the Cardinals' new head golf coach, Billy Watkins, on Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Melissa Championship Center. To learn more about Coach Watkins, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1119334.
Today is the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week, which we at Melissa Schools are celebrating from May 15-19, 2023. Thank you to our teachers and support staff for all that you do for our students and families, and for modeling the Cardinal Way every day! We are grateful to have you on our team.
Preliminary results have been tabulated and published online by Collin County Elections for the May 6, 2023 Melissa ISD board election. The election results will be considered official following the canvas of returns at the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 15. To access the results and for additional information, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1106634.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for May 5, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1tvud.
Mark your calendars for the second annual Melissa High School student film festival on Saturday, May 20! Starting at 7 p.m. at the Melissa Arts Center, six student-produced short films will be screened with live audience voting to determine fan-favorites. The MHS Film Fest is free to attend and open to the public. To read more about the festival, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1101799. We hope to see you there!
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for April 28, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1tihh.
The Melissa Cardinals return to the field for Spring Game Day on Saturday, May 13 in preparation for the upcoming football season. The game is free to attend. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. at Cardinal Stadium with community tailgating beginning as early as 5:30 p.m. Spots are still open for the "Game Day Experience" with both the football and cheerleading programs. For more information about Spring Game Day, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/gameday.
On Tuesday, May 2, the Melissa ISD Athletics department will host a meet-and-greet with the new boys' basketball head coach, Stephen Friar. Student-athletes, parents, guardians, and members of the community are invited to stop by from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. To learn more about Coach Friar, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1088791.
The Melissa High School theatre program will present two free shows on Friday, May 12 at the Melissa Arts Center, performing their award-winning UIL One-Act Play productions. The first show begins at 7 p.m. with “The Sweet Science of Bruising” performed by the Black Box Company (JV Theatre), followed by “A Monster Calls” performed by the Main Stage Company (Varsity Theatre). We hope to see you there!
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for April 21, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1t0g1.
We are looking forward to holding the Melissa High School Class of 2023 graduation ceremony at the new Coach Kenny Deel Stadium on Friday, May 26, as a soft opening of the facility, welcoming attendance by family, friends, staff, and the community. For additional details, including the contingency plan, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1084254.
The Melissa High School Senior Class of 2023 will participate in the annual Senior Walk tradition the morning of Monday, May 22. Family members are invited to attend the Senior Walk at the elementary campus of their choosing; all visitors must check in at the front office upon arrival. Seniors will arrive at the elementary campuses according to the following schedule: Willow Wood Elementary at 8:45 a.m.; Harry McKillop Elementary at 9:30 a.m.; and North Creek Elementary at 10:15 a.m.
Melissa ISD is seeking feedback from parents/guardians regarding the 2022-2023 school year. Parents will receive a direct notification with the survey link for their child's school. In addition, the surveys for all Melissa ISD schools can be accessed by visiting https://www.melissaisd.org/surveys. All surveys will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 28.
Today we're celebrating Josie Figard. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker.
Registration is now open for the Melissa ISD Summer 2023 Cardinal Camps! This summer we are offering youth camps for the following programs: athletic training, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, colorguard, CPR/first aid, football, golf, percussion, show choir, soccer, softball, theatre, track, volleyball, and wrestling. To learn more and register your camper, visit www.melissaisd.org/camps.
Reminder: Melissa ISD schools and offices will be closed for Good Friday, tomorrow, April 7, 2023. Have a wonderful extended weekend!
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for March 31, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1rsze.
Melissa High School theatre will present the Cardinal Cabaret in two shows on Tuesday, April 4 and Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Melissa Arts Center. The evening will be filled with song and dance as our musical theatre students perform group numbers, duets, and solos. The Cardinal Cabaret is free to attend. We hope to see you there!
