Melissa Independent School District
School district in Texas
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Melissa Independent School District is a public school district based in Melissa, Texas (USA).
In addition to Melissa, the district serves a small portion of Weston and McKinney.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]
History
Prior to 2003, Melissa ISD was a PK-8 district. High school students attended nearby Anna High School, McKinney High School, or McKinney North High School.
2003 - Melissa ISD welcomes its first 9th grade class.
2005 - Melissa High School opens its first campus with grades 9-11.
2008 - Harry McKillop Elementary opens with grades PK-4. Melissa Ridge Elementary is split into Melissa Ridge Intermediate - with grades 5-6 - and Melissa Middle - with grades 7-8.
2011 - 4th grade moves from Harry McKillop to Melissa Ridge.
2015 - 6th grade moves from Melissa Ridge to Melissa Middle.
2018 - North Creek Elementary opens. Both elementary schools house grades PK-5. Melissa Ridge temporarily closes. Melissa High moves into new campus. Melissa Middle moves into former Melissa High campus.
2019 - Melissa Ridge reopens as the Melissa Ridge Education Center, housing all MISD Pre-K and Kindergarten.
Schools
| School name | Grades | Year Founded | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa High School | 9-12 | 2003 | Opened with grade 9. Current campus opened in 2018. |
| East Cardinal Middle School | 7-8 | 2025 | |
| Melissa Sixth Grade Center | 6 | ||
| Harry McKillop Elementary School | K-5 | ||
| Highland Elementary School | K-5 | 2025 | |
| North Creek Elementary School | K-5 | ||
| Sumeer Elementary School | K-5 | ||
| Willow Wood Elementary School | K-5 | ||
| Melissa Ridge Education Center | K | Houses Pre-K, Early Childhood Special Education & Employee Daycare. |