<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3T0rhv_0vmEPSkT00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3T0rhv_0vmEPSkT00" width="1200" height="800" ></figure><h2>Cardinal Update</h2><ul><li>PINK OUT WEEK: Starting Tuesday, students and staff will kick off with “Peace Out to Breast Cancer” by wearing tie-dye pink. Wednesday will be Crazy Sock Day, where students will step up against breast cancer. On Thursday, “Pink is the New Black,” so everyone should wear a mix of pink and black. Finally, Friday, for the pep rally, everyone should go all out in pink—pink shirts, hair bows, bow ties, socks! </li><li>BLOOD DRIVE: HOSA will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 2, open to students and staff members only. Click HERE to schedule an appointment. Students 16 years of age and older may donate; however, 16-year-olds must have parental consent. Click here to view an informational letter and the consent form. Printed copies of the form are available in the front office.</li><li>WOH NOMINATIONS: Nominations for the 2024-2025 Wall of Honor are now open and close on Oct. 1. The Wall of Honor recognizes former students, former staff, and community members who have positively and significantly impacted the district and society. This ongoing initiative distinguishes altruistic, high-achieving individuals with a significant history. Melissa ISD will celebrate this year’s honoree at the Nov. 1 varsity football game. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit www.melissaisd.org/wallofhonor.</li><li>ASVAB CEP: Sophomores, juniors and seniors were emailed information from Ms. Stover regarding an opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program (CEP) assessment on Oct. 25. If interested, students need to click the link in the email to register for the test by 4 p.m. on Oct. 2.</li><li>SAT SCHOOL DAY: Seniors received an email from Ms. Stover to register for the Fall SAT School Day, which will be Oct. 30. The deadline to register is 4 p.m. on Oct. 8.</li><li>HOMECOMING WEEK: We invite all Melissa Cardinals, including students, staff, alumni, and family, to join us in celebrating Homecoming Week from October 15-18, 2024! Community events will include a parade, an outdoor pep rally, and the Homecoming football game. For an overview of this year’s Homecoming festivities, visit www.melissaisd.org/homecoming.</li><li>BUS RIDERS: All students who ride a bus to/from school must have a bus pass.</li><li>CRAZY FOR CARDS: The Melissa Education Foundation’s “Crazy for Cardinals” annual fundraising campaign is now underway. You can get your very own “Crazy for Cards” yard sign starting at $35. Proceeds from the campaign support Melissa ISD student scholarships and teacher grants. For more information about the “Crazy for Cards” fundraiser and to donate, visit melissaeducationfoundation.com/crazy4cards.</li><li>MHS PTO: Calling all parents! Join the Melissa High School PTO today. Click HERE for more info.</li></ul><h2>Upcoming Events</h2><ul><li>Oct. 1 – Varsity Tennis vs Prosper Walnut Grove – 4 p.m.</li><li>Oct. 1 – JV &amp; Varsity Volleyball @ McKinney North – 5 &amp; 6 p.m.</li><li>Oct. 1 – Girls Soccer Parent Meeting – CC Film Room – 6 p.m.</li><li>Oct. 2 – JV Girls Golf @ Oak Hollow Golf Course – 8 a.m.</li><li>Oct. 2 – Fall Letter Jacket Fittings – during lunch</li><li>Oct. 3 – JV Football vs Lovejoy – 5 p.m.</li><li>Oct. 3 – 9th Football @ Lovejoy – 5 p.m.</li><li>Oct. 4 – Pink Out Pep Rally – Gym – B Lunch</li><li>Oct. 4 – Varsity &amp; JV Volleyball @ Prosper Walnut Grove – 5 &amp; 6:30 p.m.</li><li>Oct. 4 – Varsity Football @ Lovejoy – 7:30 p.m.</li><li>Oct. 9 – PSAT/NMSQT (administered on campus)</li><li>Oct. 12 – Melissa UIL Fall Cardinal Classic</li><li>Oct. 14 – Fair Day (School Holiday)</li><li>Oct. 15-19 – Homecoming Week</li><li>Oct. 21 – Teacher Work Day (No school for students)</li><li>Oct. 23 – Picture Retake Day</li></ul></div></body>

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Cardinal Brief: Sept. 30-Oct. 4

PINK OUT WEEK: Starting Tuesday, students and staff will kick off with “Peace Out to Breast Cancer” by wearing tie-dye pink. Wednesday will be Crazy Sock Day, where students will step up against breast cancer. On Thursday, “Pink is the New Black,” so everyone should wear a mix of pink and black. Finally, Friday, for the pep rally, everyone should go all out in pink—pink shirts, hair bows, bow ties, socks!