Melissa Sixth Grade Center

09/04/2026

We invite all Melissa Cardinals, including students, staff, alumni, and family, to join us in celebrating Homecoming Week from October 5-10, 2026! 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 the following link: www.melissaisd.org/homecoming

09/03/2026

Walk🚶Bike 🚲 Ride 🚗 No matter how you get to school, safety comes first! Take a moment to watch as our Melissa ISD Police Department breaks down a few simple reminders to keep Cardinals safe on their way to school.

09/02/2026

The Melissa High School Ruby Belles invite students in grades K-11 to join the Drill Team Junior Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the East Cardinal Middle School Gym. Students in grades K-5 will spend the morning dancing with the Ruby Belles and learning a routine, while grades 6-11 will focus on audition prep skills in addition to learning a routine.

The cost is $50 per camper, which includes a Ruby Belles Drill Team Junior Clinic t-shirt. All participants will be invited to perform pre-game at the varsity home football game on Friday, October 23. The pre-registration deadline is Oct. 8, but walk-ups are welcome if there are available spots left. Visit www.melissaisd.org/dance to register today!

For more information about the Drill Team Junior Clinic, reach out to MHS Head Dance Coach Joanna Ingram at [email protected].

08/28/2026

🌟 Cardinal Joy! 🌟 Earlier this week, SGC student Malachi decided to start greeting Mrs. Hickey’s sixth-grade theatre class as they walked in the door. What started as his own little act of kindness quickly earned him a new title: King Malachi! 👑

This is a reminder that sometimes, making someone feel welcome is as easy as a smile and a hello.

08/26/2026

As we come together to kick off the 2026-2027 football season and show our Cardinal spirit, we want to ensure every fan has a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience. Before heading to the stadium, Cardinal fans are encouraged to review the important Melissa ISD Student & Spectator Guidelines, along with other tips to help you get ready for football nights at CKD Stadium: https://www.melissaisd.org/article/3095166

08/20/2026

Melissa Sixth Grade Center student Robert Williamson was recognized as one of 710 outstanding Texas students who participated in the 2026 Lone Star Leadership Academies. The weeklong leadership program brings students from across the state together to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and explore Texas history, government, culture, and career opportunities.

The Lone Star Leader Award recognizes students who demonstrate leadership potential, academic achievement, and involvement in their school and community. Robert earned his opportunity to attend the Academy through an educator nomination while he was in fifth grade at Willow Wood Elementary.

Throughout the Academy, Robert participated in hands-on learning experiences designed to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and encourage students to become engaged leaders. Students also had the opportunity to connect with other high-achieving students from across Texas and learn more about future educational and career opportunities.

The 2026 Lone Star Leadership Academies included programs in the Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio/Austin, and Houston/Galveston regions. As part of the experience, students visited notable Texas destinations, including the Texas State Capitol, Johnson Space Center, The Alamo, and the Fort Worth Stockyards, while connecting classroom learning to real-world experiences.

Since the program began, more than 20,000 Texas students have participated in the Lone Star Leadership Academy, continuing their leadership journeys through additional Academy experiences, alumni opportunities, and youth leadership roles.

Melissa ISD is proud of Robert for earning this opportunity and representing the Sixth Grade Center through his leadership, academic achievement, and involvement. Congratulations, Robert! We look forward to seeing how you continue to grow as a leader and make a positive impact on those around you.

08/19/2026

Would you like to celebrate your student's birthday? Please scan the QR code to have your student's birthday displayed on our marquee out front of the school. Please email Kaylene Noel at [email protected] that you have requested and paid for the birthday marquee.

If you student needs a badge replacement because they lost their badge please scan the QR code to pay $10. We are currently working on badges and getting those to students from the beginning of school.

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

Melissa ISD is excited to announce these leadership updates to the Melissa Sixth Grade Center for the 2026-2027 school year.

🏫 Sixth Grade Center - Dean of Students Elizabeth McQuiddy

Click the link to learn more about this leader: www.melissaisd.org/article/3072264