
Melissa ISD acknowledges and celebrates January as School Board Recognition Month, recognizing the dedication and commitment of its Board of Trustees. Members currently serving on the Melissa Schools Board of Trustees include George James, Paul Anderson, Amy Feagin, Dr. Bill Gray, Omar Landrum, Quentin Thomason, and Darren Thompson.
Thank you, Trustees, for your continued service and dedication to Melissa ISD!


Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 18 - Dec. 29, 2023, and Jan. 1, 2024, in observance of New Year’s Day. The district reopens for a Staff Development Day on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Students return to school on Wednesday, Jan. 3. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday and a Happy New Year!


Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 18 - Dec. 29, 2023 and Jan 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. The district reopens for a Staff Development Day on Monday, Jan. 2. Students return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 3. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday and a Happy New Year!


Reminder: Students at Melissa Schools will have early release on Friday, Dec. 15 ahead of Winter Break. For a list of our early release times, as well as a note about how early release impacts bus dropoff, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1373163.


Reminder: Students at Melissa Schools will have early release on Friday, Dec. 15 ahead of Winter Break. For a list of our early release times, as well as a note about how early release impacts bus dropoff, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1373163.


Happy Holidays MREC Families!
Please check out this week's newsletter: https://www.smore.com/akm4z3

Hurry! Hurry! You are running out of time!
Guests will need to have their ID scanned before attending by:
1) uploading a copy of their driver's license to the Google form or
2) stopping by the front office during the week to have your ID scanned.
*NOTE* Childcare will be napping so guests must enter the building through Doors 2 & 3.


Please click on the link to see this week's MREC newsletter. https://www.smore.com/ecd4st

Parents are invited to join us for our classroom winter parties on Thursday, Dec. 14! Attendance is limited to two guests per student (adults only please). All guests must pre-register before Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. View the flyer for more information and to RSVP. https://5il.co/29vqt


Reminder: Melissa ISD will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Nov. 20-24, 2023. Normal operations will resume Monday, Nov. 27. We hope you have a safe and restful holiday!


We sincerely thank you for your service.


Please see this week's MREC Newsletter.
https://www.smore.com/dxqft

Melissa Ridge Education Center will be participating in a Fall 2023 Food Drive from Nov. 6-15, benefiting the First Melissa Christmas Angel Program and the Melissa Community Outreach Food Pantry. View the flyer for details, including a list of suggested donation items: https://5il.co/27rk2


Hello MREC Families! Please check out this week's newsletter: https://www.smore.com/wtc32

Unfortunately, we are cancelling our Trunk or Treat for this Thursday due to inclement weather. We are so sad to make this announcement, however, we have high hopes for a Winter Festival that we have already started making plans for!

Please check out this week's newsletter:
https://www.smore.com/5tnr2

UPDATE: Due to the forecasted rain for Thursday, Oct. 26, the Trunk or Treat event has been canceled.
Melissa Ridge Education Center will host a Trunk or Treat event Thursday, October 26 from 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at Cardinal Stadium, located at 3100 Cardinal Dr. next to the Melissa Ridge Education Center. The community is invited to stop by for games, food trucks, fun and of course candy from nearly 30 vendors and themed trunks.


Cardinals are Proud to be Drug Free! Join us this week as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week!


From now through the end of October, for a $35 donation to the Melissa Education Foundation (MEF), you can get your very own “Crazy for Cards” yard sign. Proceeds from the campaign support Melissa ISD student scholarships and teacher grants. For more information about the "Crazy for Cards" fundraiser and to donate, visit www.melissaeducationfoundation.com.


Cardinal Nation! Today is the day for the Community Parade and Pep Rally! Be sure to check out the map for parking and this year’s new parade route around Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. It’s sure to be a spectacular evening for the whole family. For all the details, visit www.melissaisd.org/homecoming. #RedRed #MelissaSchools #MelissaHomecoming2023
