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.
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 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.
The Sixth Grade Center is hosting an Academic Expo where incoming 6th grade students and parents/guardians can learn about courses, scheduling, and more for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Families can come and go from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16. The Sixth Grade Center is located at 2950 Cardinal Drive. To access the event map, parking information, and helpful tips, visit https://expo.melissaisd.org/sgc.
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.
The Melissa ISD academic calendar for the 2023-2024 school year, as recommended by the District Site-Based Decision Committee, has been approved by the Board of Trustees. 📆 To access the school calendar, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/calendar. The calendar can also be accessed from each school website and in the "Documents" section of the Melissa ISD app.
Reminder: Students at Melissa Schools will have early release TOMORROW, Friday, Dec. 16 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/935129.
The tornado shelter-in-place has ended for Melissa ISD students and staff. We will continue to monitor area weather conditions and will follow our safety procedures as appropriate.