Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to welcome students back to campus on Tuesday, August 29! In order to ensure a smooth and safe first day for everyone, please review the following reminders and procedures that will be in place for the first day of school.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1953/MREC/3456831/Letter_to_Parents_-_Melissa_Ridge_Education_Center_First_Day_or_School_Procedures.pdf
Join us for Meet the Cardinals on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium! Doors open at 6 p.m. and festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! For more details, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1193273.
All Melissa ISD offices will be closed June 26-July 7, 2023 to allow for technology and operational updates. Central administration & High School offices will reopen July 10. All other school offices will reopen July 17. Visit www.melissaisd.org for the latest announcements.
Reminder: Melissa ISD offices will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. Have a fun and safe weekend! #melissaschools
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for May 25, 2023 is now available at https://5il.co/1v2uf. This is the final weekly update of the 2022-2023 school year. We hope our Cardinals have a wonderful summer break! Stay safe and stay tuned for announcements throughout the summer regarding our return to school in the fall.
Reminder: Tomorrow, May 25, 2023 is the last day of school at Melissa Schools and students will have an early release. Have a great summer, Cardinals!
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for May 19, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1uqbf.
Our MREC Staff are smart cookies! Pop & Pastries is always a great way to celebrate!
The Melissa community came together in an AMAZING show of appreciation for our MREC teachers!! Special shout outs to MREC families, Community Sunshine Committee, Spirit Locker, Schwartz Family, Jeremiah's Ice, 903 Brewery, Blissful Beagle, Melissa United Methodist Church, Yard Card Queen, Megan and Matthew Summerall, Sonic, and Wellott Electrical Services!
We are definitely feeling the love this Teacher Appreication Week - and it's only Tuesday!
Today is the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week, which we at Melissa Schools are celebrating from May 15-19, 2023. Thank you to our teachers and support staff for all that you do for our students and families, and for modeling the Cardinal Way every day! We are grateful to have you on our team.
Congratulations to Misti Kusano! She received a Difference Maker award for her service to Melissa ISD students and families. She is a blessing to all, and she is appreciated beyond measure.
Preliminary results have been tabulated and published online by Collin County Elections for the May 6, 2023 Melissa ISD board election. The election results will be considered official following the canvas of returns at the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 15. To access the results and for additional information, visit this link: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/1106634.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for May 5, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1tvud.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for April 28, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1tihh.
The Melissa Cardinals return to the field for Spring Game Day on Saturday, May 13 in preparation for the upcoming football season. The game is free to attend. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. at Cardinal Stadium with community tailgating beginning as early as 5:30 p.m. Spots are still open for the "Game Day Experience" with both the football and cheerleading programs. For more information about Spring Game Day, visit https://www.melissaisd.org/gameday.
Superintendent Keith Murphy's weekly update for April 21, 2023 is now available. For the latest news, upcoming events, and highlights from the last week at Melissa Schools, visit https://5il.co/1t0g1.
Melissa ISD is seeking feedback from parents/guardians regarding the 2022-2023 school year. Parents will receive a direct notification with the survey link for their child's school. In addition, the surveys for all Melissa ISD schools can be accessed by visiting https://www.melissaisd.org/surveys. All surveys will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 28.
Today we're celebrating Josie Figard. Thanks for being a #DifferenceMaker! To learn more about our Difference Maker award and all our honorees, visit www.melissaisd.org/differencemaker.
Registration is now open for the Melissa ISD Summer 2023 Cardinal Camps! This summer we are offering youth camps for the following programs: athletic training, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, colorguard, CPR/first aid, football, golf, percussion, show choir, soccer, softball, theatre, track, volleyball, and wrestling. To learn more and register your camper, visit www.melissaisd.org/camps.
Reminder: Parents/guardians who have a child entering Kindergarten at Melissa ISD in the fall of 2023 are encouraged to attend Kindergarten Round-Up today from 12-6 p.m. at the Home Office, 1904 Cooper St. We are excited to meet our new Cardinals!
