Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, February 17, 2025, as it is a Teacher Work Day. While the academic calendar designates February 17 as a Bad Weather Make-Up Day, Melissa ISD students will not need to make up the missed days from January due to inclement weather. If there are any changes to the academic calendar, the district will promptly communicate the change via email, text, and through our website and social media platforms.
We look forward to welcoming our Cardinals back to school on Tuesday, February 18!
Reminder: Students at Melissa Schools will have early release TOMORROW, Friday, Dec. 20 ahead of Winter Break. For a list of our early release times, as well as a note about how early release impacts bus drop-off, visit www.melissaisd.org/article/1930574.
Reminder: Heart for the Arts is tomorrow, Dec. 10, at MHS Symmetry Plaza! Starting at 5:30 p.m., enjoy student artwork, performances, and family-friendly activities like face painting, ornament making, and balloon animals. Don’t forget to bring chairs and blankets for the lawn! 🎶❤️
Afterward, don’t miss the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade at 8:00 p.m. at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎄✨
Join us on Monday, Nov. 4 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Melissa High School IB Center for an informational session on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). This meeting is for students and parents of 6th-9th graders interested in learning more about the MYP experience at Melissa Middle School and the DP at Melissa High School. If you can’t make the November 4 meeting, there will be another opportunity on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the same time and location. For additional details, visit www.melissaisd.org/ib. We look forward to seeing you there!
Cardinal Nation! Tomorrow 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 #MHSRiseandShine
Cardinal Nation! Tomorrow 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 #MHSRiseandShine
Sixth Grade Center parents and guardians are invited to Sit With Us on Thursday, September 19 at 9 a.m. Sit With Us meetings provide parents/guardians with an opportunity to come together and discuss new ideas, concerns, and potential solutions regarding matters at Melissa Schools. To learn more about Sit With Us, visit http://www.melissaisd.org/sitwithus.
Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Enjoy the extended weekend with your family. We look forward to seeing our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, September 3!
Students participating in athletics, band, cheerleading, colorguard, and/or dance for the 2024-2025 school year must complete all required UIL documentation this summer. For deadlines, forms, and more information: www.melissaisd.org/uil #MelissaSchools #REDRED
Melissa ISD will be offering a vaccine clinic on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Melissa ISD Home Office for incoming seventh graders who have not yet received their state-required immunizations. There are a limited number of appointments available from 12-7 p.m. and participants must register in advance. Visit www.melissaisd.org/immunizations for more information and to register.
The World Famous Harlem Wizards are bouncing into Melissa and taking on a team of our Melissa ISD teachers at the Melissa Middle School Gym on April 11th, 2024, starting at 7:00 pm. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for MMS and SGC PTOs and should be a lot of fun! To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the MMS PTO page and check out the Harlem Wizards experience: https://fb.watch/rexHI54Fj0/
Melissa Sixth Grade Center will host a Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, 2024, located in the Sixth Grade Center library. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. from Monday through Thursday, and 8-11:54 a.m. on Friday. Students and parents/guardians are invited to shop for books during Family Night from 4:15-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19. For more information, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/o/sgc/article/1492826.
Reminder: Melissa ISD students will not have school on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 due to a scheduled staff development day. We are excited to see our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.
Tickets are on sale now for "Mardi Gras Melissa" on Saturday, Feb. 17, presented by the Melissa Education Foundation. Tickets sales close on January 26. This annual event raises funds for Melissa ISD student scholarships and teacher grants. 🎓🌟 To learn more and purchase tickets, visit https://melissaeducationfoundation.com.
Reminder: Melissa ISD students will not have school on Jan. 22, 2024 due a scheduled teacher work day. We are excited to see our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2023.
Melissa ISD will have school tomorrow, Tue, Jan. 16. The safety of our families is our top priority, so please take every precaution while arriving at school & bundle up! For more information, visit www.melissaisd.org.
Reminder: Melissa ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Offices will reopen and students will return to school Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Reminder: Melissa ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Offices will reopen and students will return to school Tuesday, Jan. 16.
The Melissa ISD academic calendar for the 2024-2025 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 www.melissaisd.org/calendar. The calendar can also be accessed from each school website from the menu under “Calendars & Events” and in the "Documents" section of the Melissa ISD app.
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!
