Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for March 24, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1rbq5.
As of 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 24, Melissa ISD is experiencing a widespread internet outage as a result of area storms, which is impacting email access and phone functionality across the district. Follow this link to read more detailed information: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1049843.
Due to the severe weather forecast for Thursday and Friday, the difficult decision has been made to cancel the Melissa ISD Special Olympics track meet originally scheduled for Friday, March 24 at Cardinal Stadium. To read the full announcement from the district, please visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1048612.
As a reminder, Melissa ISD schools and offices will be closed for Spring Break from March 6-10, 2023. We look forward to seeing our Cardinals back at school on Monday, March 13!
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for March 3, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1q5w9.
More than 20 students in the Melissa High School visual arts program have been recognized for their exemplary artwork at recent local, state, and national competitions. To read more about their achievements, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1026018. Congratulations, Cardinals!
Melissa ISD STREAM Night has been postponed due to the potential for severe weather the evening of Thursday, March 2. Any changes to extracurricular activities Thursday afternoon and evening will be communicated by the program director, sponsor, or coach. To read the full announcement, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1024022.
Four candidates have filed to run in the May 6, 2023 general trustee election for a place on the Melissa ISD Board of Trustees. For a list of the candidates, voting information, and additional resources related to the upcoming board election, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1018697.
Melissa ISD will host the 13th annual Special Olympics track meet Thursday, March 24 at Cardinal Stadium, welcoming student-athletes from a number of area schools. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. with track and field events starting at 10 a.m. We welcome the community to come out and cheer on our Cardinal athletes!
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for February 17, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1pfjj.
As a reminder, Melissa ISD students do not have school on Monday, Feb. 20 due to a scheduled Staff Development Day. School will resume Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for February 10, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1p3g0.
Melissa ISD parents and guardians were notified Friday afternoon with an update regarding the school calendar and make-up days resulting from the weather-related closures last week. To read the information, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/997189.
For any families who missed our email, call, and/or text message earlier this morning, we announced that after further evaluation, Melissa ISD schools and offices will remain closed on Friday, Feb. 3. Inclement weather decisions are always tough and are made with deep consideration and care. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Stay warm and stay safe, Cardinals!
Out of precaution, Melissa ISD schools and offices will open with a two-hour delayed start on Friday, Feb. 3. Buses will run two hours later than normal. There will be no before-school activities or cafeteria breakfast. For a more detailed announcement and a list of the delayed school start times for Friday, please visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/980180.
With road conditions not improving and continued winter weather in the forecast, Melissa ISD schools and offices will remain closed Thursday, Feb. 2. All school activities and events are canceled for Thursday. The district is closely monitoring area conditions and will communicate by Thursday evening if the decision is made to close or delay school on Friday, Feb. 3. We appreciate your attention and patience during this weather event as we determine a course of action that prioritizes the safety of all students, staff, and families.
Due to the winter weather forecast and hazardous road conditions, Melissa ISD schools and offices will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Wednesday, Feb. 1. All school activities and events are canceled for both Tuesday and Wednesday. The district will continue to monitor area conditions and will communicate any updates as expediently as possible.
Due to the winter weather forecast and increasingly hazardous road conditions across the metroplex, Melissa ISD will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 31. All before-school and after-school activities are canceled for Tuesday. The district will continue to monitor area conditions and will communicate any updates as expediently as possible. Stay safe and stay warm, Cardinals.
In an effort to expedite afternoon dismissal today, Monday, Jan. 30, Melissa High School students who drive to school will be dismissed at 3:05 p.m.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for January 27, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1nzid.