Melissa ISD students in first through fifth grade have until Friday, Oct. 23, to sign up for a spot on game day with the high school basketball teams.
The Cardinal Court Crew, announced by the district Friday, lets young students help at Melissa High home games by handling basketballs, sweeping the floor and taking on other game-day jobs. Members get Melissa Basketball and New Balance gear and free admission to the home games they are assigned to, the district says. Parents and other family members still need to buy their own tickets.
Joining is free. There are separate registration forms for the girls and boys programs, both linked from the district's announcement, and parents will get their child's assigned game and details after signing up. Questions go to the head coaches: Ashley Anderson for the girls team and Stephen Friar for the boys.
A free concert on Oct. 26
The East Cardinal Middle School Band plays its fall concert at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, in the school's cafetorium. Admission is free and open to the community. The program will be made up of fall-themed music, the district said.
Red Ribbon Week dress-up days
The district marks Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26 to 30 with the theme "Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free!" Students in pre-K through fifth grade have a dress-up day each day:
