a graphic advertising the 2021-2022 school day hours of Melissa Schools

Melissa ISD has determined the projected school day start and end times, early dropoff times, and early release times for the 2021-2022 school year.


In determining the school day hours, the Melissa Schools administrative team continues to evaluate a number of factors, including instructional time, student population growth, bus transportation, carpool drop-off and pick-up, working parents, and families with children at multiple schools.

The following information will go into effect on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 24, 2021. 

2021-2022 School Calendar


Melissa Ridge Education Center

ECSE & Pre-Kindergarten

School Day Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:02 p.m.
(Drop off students as early as 7:05 a.m.) 

Early Release on Dec. 17 @ 11:30 a.m. 


Harry McKillop, North Creek & Willow Wood Elementary

Kindergarten – 5th Grade

School Day Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 3:17 p.m.
(Drop off students as early as 7:15 a.m.)

Early Release on Dec. 17 @ 11:45 a.m. 


Melissa Middle School & Sixth Grade Center

6th – 8th Grade

School Day Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
(Drop off students as early as 8:00 a.m.)

Early Release on Dec. 17 @ 12:30 p.m.


Melissa High School

9th – 12th Grade

School Day Hours: 8:20 a.m. – 3:52 p.m.
(Drop off students as early as 8:00 a.m.)

Early Release on Dec. 17 @ 12:20 p.m.