Melissa Ridge Education Center

Summer may be here, but we’re already gearing up for another amazing year with our Cardinals! ☀️📚❤️

Our Back-to-School pages are your one-stop shop for everything you need for the 2026-2027 school year, including enrollment and registration info, school supply lists, arrival and dismissal maps, back-to-school events, and more!

Visit www.melissaisd.org/backtoschool or check your campus website to find your school’s page. Be sure to bookmark it and check back throughout the summer as we continue adding important updates leading up to the first day of school on Thursday, August 13, 2026!

Congrats to our April and May staff of the month!🥳 Ms. Kayla, Ms. Hope, Ms. Rachel and Ms. Irum❤️❤️ we are thankful for all they’ve done this year to make MREC a great place to be!

☀️Melissa ISD offices follow a modified schedule during the summer break from school. The standard summer office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with all offices closed on Fridays. Across the district, summer office hours take effect Monday, June 1, and normal office hours resume Monday, Aug. 3. For more details and to view the summer office hours calendar, visit www.melissaisd.org/article/2928887

Despite cloudy skies, Cardinal Childcare students enjoyed a full day of Splash Day fun, laughter, and water play. 💦💙

It was a wonderful day for all!

For Melissa High School only, the last day of school is Thursday, May 21, with early release and the Class of 2026 Graduation Commencement that evening. For all other campuses, the last day of school is Friday, May 22, with early release.

What a fun day at Cardinal Childcare!
🪁🍧☀️Our students enjoyed a fun kite flying and popsicle day filled with smiles, laughter, and outdoor play🤩

Become a Cardinal ❤️ Melissa ISD is excited to welcome applications for Become a Cardinal, the district’s out-of-district transfer program for the 2026-2027 school year.

Families looking for a district rooted in core values, community connection, meaningful opportunities, and a tradition of excellence are invited to explore what it means to be part of the Cardinal Way.

Applications are open for eligible students in Kindergarten through 12th grade at campuses with available capacity and are processed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis. Students entering 11th grade may also separately apply for the Melissa High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

Ready to Become a Cardinal? Learn more and apply today: https://www.melissaisd.org/becomeacardinal

Join us at the Melissa ISD Health & Wellness Fair on Friday, May 15, from 5-8 p.m., prior to the Spring Football game! Hosted in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, this event is a great opportunity to explore valuable health and wellness resources for the entire family. Gain valuable insights from experts, connect with over 40 vendors, enjoy bounce houses and other activities for the kids, concessions, and more. Learn more about the event at: www.melissaisd.org/article/2857325

Childcare staff spent the day learning at Pathway to Quality Care – Building a Sweeter Tomorrow 💛💛💛

Grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and bring back fresh ideas to better serve our children and families. We had a great time and are excited for what’s ahead!