Harry McKillop Elementary

10/22/2026

It's a beautiful morning and a great day to be a CARDINAL!🌟

10/21/2026

A little kindness can go a long way, and when our community comes together, even the smallest donations can make a big difference. This fall, Melissa ISD invites students, staff, and community members to help local families by participating in the Fall 2026 Food Drive, October 26 - November. 6. All donations will benefit local families in need through the First Melissa Christmas Angel Program and the Melissa Community Outreach Food Pantry.

📢Additionally, community members are encouraged to join the Food Drive by bringing unexpired, nonperishable food or canned items to “Fill the Bus” at the varsity football game on Friday, Nov. 6. For a list of suggested donation items, visit www.melissaisd.org/article/3205677

10/19/2026

Just a friendly reminder that Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, October 21st! If your Cardinal needs a retake or missed our original picture day, this is their chance to shine!

We can’t wait to see those smiling faces! 😊

Harry McKillop Elementary Fall Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, October 21st. If you missed the original picture day or would like a retake, please make sure to come take your photo on retake day!
McKillop Elementary PTO

10/19/2026

Harry McKillop Elementary parents and guardians are invited to Sit With Us from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, in the Cafeteria. Sit With Us meetings provide parents/guardians with an opportunity to come together and discuss ideas, concerns, and potential solutions regarding matters at Melissa Schools. To learn more about Sit With Us, visit the following link: www.melissaisd.org/sitwithus

10/16/2026

Our Kindergarten students used geoboards for the very first time to create triangles and rectangles, exploring shapes while building their fine motor skills and practicing problem solving. We love seeing our little learners explore, create, and grow!

10/16/2026

🏀 Young Cardinals in 1st-5th grade are invited to join the Melissa Basketball Cardinal Court Crew! Members will get an inside look at game day by helping with basketballs, floor sweeps and other game-day duties, plus receive exclusive Melissa Basketball x New Balance swag. The Cardinal Court Crew is free to join, and student members will receive free admission to their assigned home games. Parents and family members will need to purchase their own game admission.

🔗 Parents can register their student for the Girls or Boys Cardinal Court Crew by visiting www.melissaisd.org/bbcrew. Registration must be completed by Friday, October 23!

For more information about the Cardinal Court Crew, reach out to MHS Head Girls Basketball Coach Ashley Anderson at [email protected] or MHS Head Boys Basketball Coach Stephen Friar at [email protected].

10/16/2026

Our Pre-K Cardinals are having a great time exploring all things pumpkin! 🧡 From pumpkin fun to a special surprise, their week got even sweeter with a fun Mystery Reader this morning! We love seeing our little Cardinals learning, growing, and making special memories together!

10/16/2026

Second grade Cardinals spent time exploring the fascinating forces of magnetic pushes and pulls! From navigating a magnet maze to going on a magnetic hunt around the room, our students are discovering science through hands on exploration, curiosity, and lots of fun! 🧲✨

10/16/2026

We made it to the end of another amazing week at HME! We hope your weekend is filled with fun, laughter, and a little time to relax and recharge. Thank you for another wonderful week of learning, growing, and showing your Cardinal Pride! ❤️

10/14/2026

Our Pre-K had a fantastic time at the pumpkin patch! 🚜🎃
From enjoying hayrides and exploring the hay maze to picking their very own pumpkins and feeding the animals, our little Cardinals had a day full of fall fun, smiles, and sweet memories!