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.
Melissa Middle School cheerleading tryouts are scheduled for Friday, March 3! Tryouts are open to incoming 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in being a cheerleader or "Birdie" the mascot. Those who plan to try out must attend a mandatory meeting with their parent/guardian and are encouraged to attend the clinics scheduled later this month to learn and practice the tryout material. For more detailed information about middle school cheerleading tryouts, please visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mms/article/990670.
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.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for January 27, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1nzid.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for January 20, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1nlq2.
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.
At the January school board meeting, the Melissa ISD Board of Trustees endorsed Melinda Keen and Dr. Tommy Shiflett to serve as the next principals of Melissa Middle School and the Melissa Sixth Grade Center, respectively, as Marcus Eckert and William Daniel have been selected for other principal roles within the district. To read the full announcement, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/968369.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for January 13, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1na4t.
Reminder: Melissa ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Staff will return and offices will reopen for our scheduled Teacher Work Day on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Students will return to school Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for January 6, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1mvqt.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for January 6, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1mvqt.
The referral period for middle school students to be tested for placement in the Melissa ISD Advanced Academics & Gifted /Talented Services program is Jan 2-31. For more information, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/article/953850.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for December 16, 2022 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1m66o.
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.
At Monday night's Melissa ISD Board of Trustees meeting, the board endorsed Marcus Eckert to serve as the next principal of Melissa High School following the conclusion of the current school year, as Kenneth Wooten moves into the role of Executive Director of Campus Development for the district. To read the full announcement, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/939035.
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.