Melissa High School Class of 2024 Senior Activities & Information

Details regarding senior class events and activities are outlined on this page, published on the school events calendar, and will be communicated to students and parents/guardians. Please check back regularly to ensure that you are aware of any changes to the scheduled activities.

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On Tuesday, April 23rd, the MHS Administration will conduct a mandatory meeting for members of the Class of 2024 during 3rd period in the MAC auditorium. Seniors will need to report to their 3rd period class for attendance and instructions from their teacher.

Details regarding the upcoming senior events and expectations for participating in the graduation ceremony will be discussed. Students who attend off-campus classes at that time will need to email Principal Eckert to make other arrangements to receive the information. Please be sure to attend this mandatory senior meeting.

Melissa Education Foundation will honor MHS Class of 2024 Senior Scholarship recipients on Thursday, May 9 at the Melissa Arts Center from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.

To be considered for an MEF Scholarship, Class of 2024 Seniors need to complete the application packet by February 23, 2024. Melissa ISD Seniors are encouraged to apply for scholarships by visiting www.MelissaEducationFoundation.com. Students can also visit Mrs. Stephens in the MHS Counselors' office for questions. Applications & Essays are submitted online. All complete applications will be considered for both MEF board-funded and privately funded scholarship opportunities. Scholarship opportunities are open to college-bound, technical/ trade school, and apprenticeship programs to further the applicant’s education.

Scholarships are made possible by the generous efforts and donations of the MEF Board of Directors, community members, organizations, and businesses who support MEF by funding graduating senior scholarships. MEF is proud to have awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships and teacher grants since its founding in 2006. They are excited to continue this wonderful Cardinals tradition!

The Melissa High School Senior Class of 2024 will participate in the annual Senior Walk tradition the morning of Tuesday, May 28. Family members are allowed 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 schedule below (Add to Calendar). This is a mandatory activity for all seniors.

School	Walk Start Time
Sumeer Elementary	8:30 a.m.
Willow Wood Elementary	9:15 a.m.
Harry McKillop Elementary	10:00 a.m.
North Creek Elementary	10:45 a.m.

Senior Requirements

Seniors must arrive no later than 8:00 a.m. at Symmetry Plaza dressed in their cap and gown. Students will be bused to the elementary schools for the Senior Walk and are expected to return to the Melissa High School campus by 11 a.m.

Class Picture

As soon as seniors return to MHS, they will take their group Class of 2024 picture at Coach Kenny Deal Stadium.

The commencement ceremony for the Melissa High School Senior Class of 2024 will be held on Friday, May 31 at 8 p.m. at the new Coach Kenny Deel Stadium (Add to Calendar).

Guest/Attendee Information

The graduation ceremony is free to attend for all students, staff, family, and friends; tickets are not required. Doors will open to the public at 7 p.m. and the ceremony will begin promptly at 8 p.m.

Location: Coach Kenny Deel Stadium is located next to Melissa High School at 3030 Milrany Ln, Melissa, TX 75454 (Open in Google Maps).
Parking: Please review the parking map and park in the designated event guest parking lots. Handicapped parking will be located in the parking lot directly in front of the stadium. *Parking Map Coming Soon
Seating: Seating will be available on both the Home and Visitor sides. Attendees will not be able to move from one side to the other; please enter on the side where you wish to sit.
Security & Clear Bag Policy: All attendees must adhere to the clear bag policy. There will be a security check at the gate upon entry; please plan for waiting time at the security check.
For the safety of all attendees, please stay in the designated areas of Coach Kenny Deel Stadium and follow all posted signage.
Livestreaming: For those unable to attend, the graduation ceremony will be livestreamed on the Melissa ISD YouTube channel.
Inclement Weather Plan: In the event that weather conditions are not suitable for an outdoor ceremony at the scheduled time, graduation will be postponed by 30 minute increments up to no later than a 10 p.m. start. If the weather does not improve Friday night, graduation will be moved to Saturday at 9 a.m. Students and parents/guardians will be notified with as much advance notice as possible in the event of any weather-related changes.

Senior Requirements

All graduates must arrive at the MHS Championship Center dressed in cap and gown no later than 6:30 p.m.

Graduates should leave all personal belongings (i.e. car keys, wallet, purse, etc.) with their family and/or friends during the ceremony.
Only approved Melissa High School regalia is allowed! Graduates are not allowed to wear cords or sashes other than those awarded by the school.

Senior Bouquet & Shirts

Senior End-of-Year Survey

Individual Graduation Photos

Candid Graduation Photos

Melissa High School Class of 2023 Graduation

Class of 2024 Livestream & Slideshow Videos will be made available on this page as the date approaches.

Graduation 2023 Livestream & Slideshow Videos:

Class of 2023 Graduates

Senior Year

Diplomas & Final Transcripts

Diplomas and final transcripts are not distributed at the commencement ceremony. Graduation packets, including diplomas and sealed official transcripts, will be available for pickup at the Melissa High School front office beginning June 7 during the summer office hours. Alternatively, students can access official diplomas and final transcripts online.

Order Graduation Products

Graduation caps, gowns, invitations, and more can be ordered online at gradtexas.com.

Helpful Links

Class of 2024 - Previous Information

Our official school photographer is CADY Studios. All seniors must have their photo taken by CADY to be included in the yearbook. The deadline to be photographed is January 15, 2024. Appointments can be booked directly on CADY’s website at cady.com/book24. Seniors can drive to their nearest studio in Plano for the most options, or they can take advantage of one of three “road shoots” at Melissa High School on September 20, November 8 or January 10. Scene options are limited during road shoots.

For students wanting a “yearbook only” photo, there is no sitting fee. (Scroll to the bottom of CADY’s web page for this option when making an appointment.) This photo can be taken in the studio or at one of the three road shoots on campus, but seniors must still make an appointment through CADY.

Schedule an Appointment with CADY

Only available to seniors, ADs will go on sale starting October 1, 2023, and run through February 1, 2024. Ads may be purchased starting Oct. 1 at YearbookOrderCenter.com. Spaces come in full, half, quarter, and eighth-page options.

Senior AD Pricing

Full page – $300; includes a message and up to 10 photos
Half page – $200; includes a message and up to six photos
Quarter page – $100; includes a message and up to four photos
Eighth page – $50; includes a message and up to two photos

Purchase a Senior Ad

All seniors must order a cap, gown, and tassel. The deadline to order is December 1, 2023.

Instructions on ordering just cap & gown:

Visit gradtexas.com
Click on "Shop Packages" at the top of the page
Choose the Melissa Cardinals logo
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "Shop Individual Items"
Go to page 3. The cap, gown, and tassel are the last items.

Caps, gowns, tassels, and graduation invitations will be sent to the school for pick up in the spring. All other orders from gradtexas.com will be sent directly to your home or the address you provide at checkout.

Purchase Cap, Gown, and Tassel

Our official school photographer is CADY Studios. All seniors must have their photo taken by CADY to be included in the yearbook. The deadline to be photographed is January 15, 2024. Appointments can be booked directly on CADY’s website at cady.com/book24. Seniors can drive to their nearest studio in Plano for the most options, or they can take advantage of one of three “road shoots” at Melissa High School on September 20, November 8, or January 10. Scene options are limited during road shoots.

Schedule an Appointment with CADY

Melissa High School Class of 2024 Senior Activities & Information

Senior Dress Code

Graduation Cap Approval

Inclement Weather Plan

Graduate Dress Code

Melissa High School Class of 2023 Graduation

Diplomas & Final Transcripts

How do I get my diploma after graduating?

Order Graduation Products

Helpful Links

Class of 2024 - Previous Information

Melissa High School College Fair Information