East Cardinal Middle School

Registration is now open for a wide variety of camps designed to keep every child engaged and excited. From action-packed athletic camps and inspiring fine arts experiences to hands-on enrichment opportunities and full-day camps, there’s something for everyone. To learn more and register your camper, visit the following link: www.melissaisd.org/camps

As a reminder, Friday, March 13, will be a Staff Development Day, and there will be no school for students. Melissa ISD will then be closed for Spring Break, March 16-20. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, March 23. We hope you all have a wonderful Spring Break! 🌸

Melissa ISD will implement adjusted school start times beginning in the 2026-2027 school year as part of a long term plan to support the district’s rapid enrollment growth, protect instructional time, and maintain reliable transportation for students. To see the new times and learn how this decision was made, visit the following link: https://www.melissaisd.org/schooltimes

The East Cardinal Middle School Choirs recently earned outstanding results at the UIL Region 25 Concert and Sight-Reading Contest, with both the Varsity Treble and Varsity Tenor-Bass Choirs receiving Sweepstakes honors after earning the highest possible ratings in both concert and sight-reading. The Bella Voce Treble Choir also had a strong showing, earning an excellent rating in concert and superior ratings in sight reading. These accomplishments reflect the dedication and talent of the students and the leadership of Choir Director Marissa Martin. We are excited to watch these talented students as they continue to grow in their musical journey and represent Melissa ISD with pride in the years ahead. 🎤🎶

🔗 To read more, please visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2761439.

The Melissa Cardinals Baseball team’s game at Greenville, which was rained out last night, has been rescheduled for tonight at the Melissa Z-Plex. JV will play at 5 p.m. and Varsity at 7:30 p.m. Friday’s games will now be played in Greenville, and the Baseball Meet the Cardinals event will be rescheduled for a later date.

The Lady Cardinals Softball team will still hold its Meet the Cardinals Night this Friday, March 13, as planned. We hope to see you there!

Join us for Meet the Cardinals Night on Friday, March 13, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Melissa Z-Plex as we celebrate the Melissa High School Baseball and Softball teams. Enjoy games, concessions, spirit wear, and the chance for young fans to meet players and coaches, take photos, and collect autographs. Fans are encouraged to stay after to cheer on our MHS Varsity Baseball and Softball teams at their home games later that night. Softball takes on Denison at 6:45 p.m., and Baseball plays Greenville at 7:30 p.m. Students receive free admission with a paid parent or guardian. Purchase tickets at www.melissaisd.org/tickets. We hope to see the whole community come out for a fun night as we “Meet the Cardinals!” ⚾️🔥🥎

A big thank you to our ECMS Parent Volunteers and Twisted Catering for treating our East Cardinal Middle School staff to a warm pasta lunch yesterday! Your kindness and support mean so much to our campus and are greatly appreciated by our team. We’re also grateful to Applied Torque Solutions for helping make this special lunch possible. Moments like these are a wonderful reminder of the strong support behind our ECMS community. 🍝❤️

🚨 Cardinal Update! 🚨

📍 SGC: 294 Registered | 💰 $25,286 Raised
📍 ECMS: 161 Registered | 💰 $8,235 Raised

The momentum is building and our Cardinals are showing up! ❤️🖤

ECMS families — there’s still time to jump in and make an impact! Every registration and donation helps support our students.

👉 Register at epicstartshere.com
🪙 Coin Wars through March 5

Let’s keep the energy going and finish strong! 💪🔥

🚨⛳️ Attention Cardinal Fans: The Melissa Booster Club is inviting the community to support your Melissa ISD Fine Arts and Athletic programs by participating in the 22nd Annual Melissa Open Golf Tournament. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Top Golf in Allen.

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just in it for the fun, this event is a great way to connect with fellow community members while making a meaningful impact. Sponsorships and team entries directly support our students, coaches, and directors across Melissa ISD. We hope you’ll join us for a morning of friendly competition, community, and Cardinal pride! Visit http://www.melissaboosterclub.org for more information.

Join us for Meet the Cardinals Night on Friday, March 13, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Melissa Z-Plex as we celebrate the Melissa High School Baseball and Softball teams. Enjoy games, concessions, spirit wear, and the chance for young fans to meet players and coaches, take photos, and collect autographs. Fans are encouraged to stay after to cheer on our MHS Varsity Baseball and Softball teams at their home games later that night. Softball takes on Denison at 6:45 p.m., and Baseball plays Greenville at 7:30 p.m. Students receive free admission with a paid parent or guardian. Purchase tickets at www.melissaisd.org/tickets. We hope to see the whole community come out for a fun night as we “Meet the Cardinals!” ⚾️🔥🥎

The East Cardinal Middle School Band had the honor of welcoming William Owens for a special clinic yesterday. Students worked directly with him on their Grade 3 piece, San Too Chee, gaining firsthand insight from an industry expert! An accomplished composer, conductor, and clinician, Mr. Owens has written more than 300 works for young ensembles, with his music performed nationwide and featured on required music lists across the country.

Thank you, Mr. Owens, for sharing your wisdom and expertise in this incredible opportunity to our Cardinals! 🌟🎺