Fall Exam Schedule for Dec. 15-18, 2025
Fall semester exams will be taken in the last week of the school year for all students. MHS will have an early release on Friday, Dec. 19. The early release schedule is linked here.
During finals week, all students must begin the day in 3rd period each day for attendance check-in from 8:15-8:30 a.m.
Academic Celebration Dec. 19
The MHS Cardinal Academic Celebration is a way of rewarding students for their excellence in the classroom! Students who have shown outstanding academic achievement in school will be treated to a special celebration. This event will be held twice a year in December and May. See the flyer below for additional information.
Early Release Times for Friday, December 19, 2025
Students at Melissa Schools have early release on Friday, Dec. 19, ahead of the Winter Break. The early release times are as follows:
- ECSE @ 10:30 a.m.
- Cardinal Childcare @ 1:00 p.m.
- Elementary @ 11:45 a.m.
- Sixth Grade Center @ 12:35 p.m.
- East Cardinal Middle School @ 12:35 p.m.
- Melissa High School @ 12:10 p.m.
On early release days, students who ride the bus are dropped off from school approximately 3.5 hours ahead of their usual drop off time. As a reminder, Kindergarten students who ride the bus are required to be picked up from their bus stop by their registered parent/guardian.
12 Days of Christmas Dress-up
Join us in celebrating the season with our annual Holiday Dress-Up Days! Check out the attached graphic for the full schedule. Students and staff are encouraged to participate and show their festive spirit—feel free to get creative and have fun!
The Melissa High School and East Cardinal Middle School Robotics teams are competing this week at the UIL State Robotics Competition, The 2025 BEST Division Championship, taking place December 10–13 at the Fair Park Coliseum in Dallas. This marks the 10th consecutive year the MHS team has advanced to state, earned multiple top-six finishes, and been named state runner-up three times. This year’s team is aiming higher than ever! Good luck to the Melissa ISD Robotics teams!
HOSA Program Volunteered at Feed My Starving Children
Melissa High School HOSA students and CTE teachers volunteered at Feed My Starving Children, helping pack nutritious meal kits for children and families around the world. The experience allowed students to apply hands-on skills from the classroom while learning about the importance of balanced nutrition. Their teamwork and compassion were on full display as they contributed to a meaningful cause, a great example of Cardinals making a positive impact beyond the classroom! To read more about this incredible service project, visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2588525.
Vote for MHS Football Players for 2025 Whataburger Super Team
Two Melissa High School varsity football players were selected to represent Melissa High School as nominees for the 2025 Whataburger Super Team. Senior Rocky Dunn is nominated for defensive back, and senior Max Wright is nominated for offensive lineman. Voting is now open and unlimited through December 31! Go vote for our Cardinals now at: www.texasfootball.com/whataburger-super-team/form
Vote Melissa High School for Dave Campbells’ Community Connection School of the Year
Melissa High School has been named a nominee for the Dave Campbell’s Community Connection School of the Year Award presented by Optimum. The winner will be selected through a community vote, and the top school will receive a $2,500 prize. Voting is now open and unlimited through January 23. We encourage everyone to cast a vote and show support for our Cardinals. To vote, please visit www.texasfootball.com/community-connection-school-program-presented-by-optimum/form.
Heart for the Arts
This special event brought our community together to celebrate creativity and talent! Students K–12 showcased their artistry through performances, visual art displays, and collaborative projects. To close out the evening, Melissa High School fine arts students delivered the first-ever Holiday in the MAC. Relive the Cardinal joy that Fine Arts brings to our community through this annual tradition!…