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Melissa Middle School cheerleading tryouts for the 2023-2024 school year are scheduled for the evening of Friday, March 3. Cheerleading 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 should make note of the important activity dates and requirements below.

  • In order to participate in cheerleading tryouts, the student must attend a mandatory informational meeting with their parent or guardian from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria on one of the following dates: Tuesday, Feb. 7, Monday, Feb. 13, or Tuesday, Feb. 14.
  • To learn and practice the tryout material, students are encouraged to attend one or more of the Tryout Material Clinics held from 4:30 - 6 p.m. daily from Feb. 27 - March 3 in the middle school gym.
  • Tryouts will be held from 4:30 p.m. until completion on Friday, March 3 in the middle school gym.

Questions regarding Melissa Middle School cheerleading tryouts can be directed to head coach, Catherine McKoy, at catherinemckoy@melissaisd.org.‌‌