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Melissa High School Class of 2023 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.

Friday, May 26, 2023
Graduation Commencement

The commencement ceremony for the Melissa High School Senior Class of 2023 will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 26 at the new Coach Kenny Deel Stadium.

Clear Bag Policy
Stadium & Parking Map
Watch Live
Order Graduation Photos
Senior Bouquets & Shirts
Graduation Products
Cap Approval Requests
Senior End-of-Year Survey

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Senior Picnic Lunch & Graduation Rehearsal

A senior picnic lunch provided by the Melissa High School PTO, followed by a mandatory graduation rehearsal will be held on Thursday, May 25 at Melissa High School.

Please review the senior requirements and inclement weather plan below.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Field Day

Melissa High School Field Day will be held from 12:30 - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, with events scheduled at the Championship Center, gym, and practice field. Students are invited to play, watch, or both! Attendance is optional.

Schedule & Sign-Ups

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Senior Awards

Senior student recognitions will be awarded at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23 at the Melissa Arts Center. All students receiving a class award, as well as their parents/guardians, will be notified prior to the ceremony.

Monday, May 22, 2023
Senior Walk

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 schedule below.

School

Walk Start Time

Willow Wood Elementary

8:45 a.m.

Harry McKillop Elementary

9:30 a.m.

North Creek Elementary

10:15 a.m.

Thursday, May 4, 2023
MEF Scholarship Ceremony

The Melissa Education Foundation (MEF) will award senior scholarships on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Melissa Arts Center. All students receiving a scholarship, as well as their parents/guardians, will be notified prior to the ceremony. Questions can be directed to MEF Executive Director, Becki Girouard, at beckigirouard@melissaisd.org.

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 at www.parchment.com.

Order Graduation Products

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

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