Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for November 4, 2022 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1k8ue.
All Melissa ISD parents and guardians were sent an email from the district today, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, with a notice about the predicted severe weather forecast for this afternoon and the potential impact on school dismissal. To read the message, visit the following link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/898153.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for October 28, 2022 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1jzbf.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for October 21, 2022 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1jo9a.
Reminder: Melissa ISD students do not have school on Monday, Oct. 24 due to a scheduled Staff Development Day. School will resume Tuesday, Oct. 25, which kicks off both Homecoming Week and Red Ribbon Week!
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for October 14, 2022 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1jd54.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for October 7, 2022 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1j39q.
Melissa ISD is preparing for a future with two middle schools, both serving students in grades 6-8; all Melissa Cardinals. Members of the middle school planning focus group and the Board of Trustees have recommended that the district build a second middle school campus, with the current Melissa Middle School campus to undergo significant renovations. In addition, the third phase of Melissa High School is well underway and Sumeer Elementary School will open in the fall of 2023. To read more about these major developments in progress at Melissa ISD to support our Cardinals for years to come, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/865556.
Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed districtwide for Fair Day on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. To learn more about the State Fair of Texas, visit https://bigtex.com/.
The Melissa Booster Club is hosting a Mother & Son Date Night event on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at the Melissa Championship Center, welcoming moms, grandmas, guardians, and mother figures and sons for an evening of fun and memories. Registration is open from Oct. 1-22, or until sold out. To learn more and reserve a spot, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/860197.
Homecoming Week is Oct. 24-28, 2022 at Melissa Schools! Highlights include community tailgating, the Homecoming parade, an outdoor pep rally, the Homecoming football game, and themed dress-up days. For everything you need to know about this year's Homecoming festivities, visit www.melissaisd.org/homecoming. (PS: Float registration for the Homecoming parade is open now!)
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for September 23, 2022 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1ifnz.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for September 9, 2022 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1hsci.
Melissa ISD students in grades 5-12 are required to have parental consent to check out books from the school library that are outside of the standard juvenile collection. Parents and guardians were sent a notice about this requirement and a link to a consent form in an email from the district on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. If you did not receive this information, please contact your student’s school or visit the news section of the Melissa ISD website/app.
All Melissa ISD students are required to have parental consent in order to receive prevention education instruction in accordance with state legislation. Parents and guardians were sent a notice about this requirement and a link to a consent form in an email from the district on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. If you did not receive this information, please contact your student’s school or visit the news section of the Melissa ISD website/app.
This year's Birdie Fan Club is accepting new members through Friday, Oct. 7! The Birdie Fan Club is open to students in Pre-K through 5th grade. All members receive an official t-shirt in addition to being VIPs at varsity football home games. Proceeds earned through Birdie Fan Club memberships will benefit the Melissa High School cheerleading program. To learn more, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/832181.
Grandparents' Day lunches are scheduled for Sept. 7-9! These three days are designated for grandparents to eat lunch at school with their grandchildren. Your student's last name and grade level will determine their Grandparents' Day lunch date and time. No other family visitors will be permitted during your student's Grandparents' Day lunch due to space limitations and the intent for our grandparents to have a comfortable and enjoyable experience with our Cardinals. Here are a few reminders:
1. Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes before your scheduled lunch hour, as we anticipate a large crowd!
2. Please be sure to bring your ID.
3. Wednesday (A-I), Thursday (J-R), Friday (S-Z)
4. Please see lunch times below.
We can't wait to see all the Grandparents:)
Reminder: Melissa Schools will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. Enjoy the extended weekend with your family. We look forward to seeing our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, September 6!
Reflecting on our first week of school and as we continue with week two, we wanted to share some important safety reminders related to school arrival and dismissal. To read the update, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/821163.
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