| Melissa High School | |
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| Address | |
| 3150 Cardinal Dr. Melissa, Texas, 75454 United States |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| School district | Melissa Independent School District |
| Principal | Lance Rainey |
| Assistant principals | Duke Sparks |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 408[1] (2010) |
| Color(s) | Red, Black & White |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AA |
| Mascot | Cardinals |
| Website | Melissa High School website |
Melissa High School is a 2A high school located in Melissa, Texas (USA). It is part of the Melissa Independent School District located in central Collin County. The school is located on the northwest edge of the city of Melissa. In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
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The Melissa Cardinals compete in the following sports:
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball.
Melissa High School has a strong rivalry with the neighboring Anna High School. In all football encounters, Melissa won all games except one. The home team alternates each year, and the matchup is featured as the home team's homecoming game.
A minor rivalry began in 2010 when Melissa unexpectedly beat Van Alstyne on Van Alstyne's home field by a fairly large margin. Van Alstyne is also a close city to Melissa and considered a local Class 3A football powerhouse.
Another minor rivalry exists between Melissa and Gunter. Both are considered local Class 2A football powerhouses and the winner of the matchup constantly changes.
In,2011 Melissa cardinals varsity football team took down the 3 TIME DEFENDING STATE CHAMPIONS,Daingerfield tigers.
A basketball rivalry exists between Melissa and Brock. In 2010 Brock knocked out Melissa during the playoffs, and in 2011 Melissa beat Brock during their run to the state tournament.
In 2011, the varsity football team won the first ever state championship for Melissa ISD by defeating the Hempstead Bobcats 28-15 at Cowboys Stadium.
In the 2010-2011 season the Melissa Cardinals basketball team made it to the State Quarterfinals for Class 2A in Austin, Texas before being beat by the Tatum Eagles. During most of the season Melissa was ranked #1 in the entire state for Class 2A.
During the 2011 summer the Melissa Cardinals 7-on-7 football team won the Division II State Championship.
In 2010 Melissa High School's One Act Play crew advanced to Regionals where their run ended.
During 2010-2011 the Melissa High School Cardinal Band won numerous achievements in multiple competitions.