🎉 Little Dutchmen Preschool Enrollment Opens February 18! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome our youngest learners to Little Dutchmen Preschool at Melrose Area Public Schools! 💜💛
Registration opens February 18 at 8:00 AM.
✨ Preschool Options Available:
👶 Preschool 1 – Age 3 by September 1
• 2-day half-day options
• Morning or afternoon sessions
🧒 Preschool 2 – Age 4 by September 1
• 5-day half-day options
• Morning or afternoon sessions
⭐ Extended Day Preschool may be added to create a full-day experience.
👉 Program details and the registration link will be available at:
isd740.org/preschool
Spots are limited—don’t miss the chance to start your child’s learning journey as a Little Dutchmen!
🌟 Dutchmen Spotlight 🌟
Each week we’re highlighting staff members nominated by students and community members. 💜💛
Help us celebrate the amazing people who make Melrose Area Schools shine! 👏
#DutchmenPride
Each week we’re highlighting staff members nominated by students and community members. 💜💛
Help us celebrate the amazing people who make Melrose Area Schools shine! 👏
#DutchmenPride
Are you ready to learn how to make your own jam? Join us to "Sweeten Your Day: Berry Jam Making!"
This class will be held on Wednesday, February 25th in the HS Foods Kitchen from 6:30-8:30pm, and will be presented by Tammy from 'Strawberries Galore & More.' Participants will get to take home two jars of yummy jam!
Learn more at: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/744/winter-spring-2026/sweeten-your-day-berry-jam-making#berry
Our Dutchmen Performance Center has named the January Performers of the Month!
The team for January was the Junior High Boys Basketball Team! Coach Taffe appreciates their effort and attention to detail in the weight room. This team's high level of effort allows them to push one another to be at their best.
For the Winter Strength and Speed Program, Nolan Myers and Anika Berscheit were named. Nolan is a sophomore who rarely misses a morning of training. For the last couple of years, Nolan has dedicated his time and energy into his athletic performance, and has been rewarded for his efforts, making great progress!
Anika is a junior, and another athlete who has been a regular to morning lifting sessions. Anika has spent a lot of time dedicated to improving her athletic abilities. Her consistency has been paying off, in an increase of strength and power.
Congratulations to all these athletes!
#DutchmenPride
The team for January was the Junior High Boys Basketball Team! Coach Taffe appreciates their effort and attention to detail in the weight room. This team's high level of effort allows them to push one another to be at their best.
For the Winter Strength and Speed Program, Nolan Myers and Anika Berscheit were named. Nolan is a sophomore who rarely misses a morning of training. For the last couple of years, Nolan has dedicated his time and energy into his athletic performance, and has been rewarded for his efforts, making great progress!
Anika is a junior, and another athlete who has been a regular to morning lifting sessions. Anika has spent a lot of time dedicated to improving her athletic abilities. Her consistency has been paying off, in an increase of strength and power.
Congratulations to all these athletes!
#DutchmenPride
Best of luck to our Prairie Northstars Hockey Team as they play at Mora tonight!
Our Defenders Girls Wrestling Team had a great meet this weekend! Most of our team placed at Sections, and earned Section Academic Team Champs!
Additionally, we are sending three wrestlers to the State Meet: Natalee Friedrichs at 100#, Afton Vogt at 130#, and Makenzey Stutzman at 235#! Nice job, ladies!!
Congratulations to Coach Robby Anderson, who was named Section 8 Girls Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to Coach Lana Walter, who was named Section 8 Assistant Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to Georgia Anderson, who was one of two girls to earn a scholarship from the Section!
Congratulations to Monica Frerichs and Krista Klasen, who earned Individual Section All-Academic!
Congratulations to our team, for being top Academic Team, with 4.0, out of 30 schools!
Nice job, Defenders! Wow!!
#DutchmenPride
#DefendersWrestling
Additionally, we are sending three wrestlers to the State Meet: Natalee Friedrichs at 100#, Afton Vogt at 130#, and Makenzey Stutzman at 235#! Nice job, ladies!!
Congratulations to Coach Robby Anderson, who was named Section 8 Girls Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to Coach Lana Walter, who was named Section 8 Assistant Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to Georgia Anderson, who was one of two girls to earn a scholarship from the Section!
Congratulations to Monica Frerichs and Krista Klasen, who earned Individual Section All-Academic!
Congratulations to our team, for being top Academic Team, with 4.0, out of 30 schools!
Nice job, Defenders! Wow!!
#DutchmenPride
#DefendersWrestling
Our Defenders Girls Wrestling Team had a great meet this weekend! Most of our team placed at Sections, and earned Section Academic Team Champs!
Additionally, we are sending three wrestlers to the State Meet: Natalee Friedrichs at 100#, Afton Vogt at 130#, and Makenzey Stutzman at 235#! Nice job, ladies!!
Congratulations to Coach Robby Anderson, who was named Section 8 Girls Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to Coach Lana Walter, who was named Section 8 Assistant Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to Georgia Anderson, who was one of two girls to earn a scholarship from the Section!
Congratulations to Monica Frerichs and Krista Klasen, who earned Individual Section All-Academic!
Congratulations to our team, for being top Academic Team, with 4.0, out of 30 schools!
Nice job, Defenders! Wow!!
#DutchmenPride
#DefendersWrestling
Additionally, we are sending three wrestlers to the State Meet: Natalee Friedrichs at 100#, Afton Vogt at 130#, and Makenzey Stutzman at 235#! Nice job, ladies!!
Congratulations to Coach Robby Anderson, who was named Section 8 Girls Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to Coach Lana Walter, who was named Section 8 Assistant Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to Georgia Anderson, who was one of two girls to earn a scholarship from the Section!
Congratulations to Monica Frerichs and Krista Klasen, who earned Individual Section All-Academic!
Congratulations to our team, for being top Academic Team, with 4.0, out of 30 schools!
Nice job, Defenders! Wow!!
#DutchmenPride
#DefendersWrestling
Hello Dutchmen Families!
Are you thinking about joining our Dutchmen Trap Team? Sign up for this messaging app to receive important team updates and announcements from Head Coach Cory Ellering!!
Get the TeamReach app, and use Group Code: Trap56352
We are excited to have you on our team!
#DutchmenPride
Are you thinking about joining our Dutchmen Trap Team? Sign up for this messaging app to receive important team updates and announcements from Head Coach Cory Ellering!!
Get the TeamReach app, and use Group Code: Trap56352
We are excited to have you on our team!
#DutchmenPride
💕 Stop & Play ECFE — Tonight! 💕
Stop into the Melrose Preschool Room for quality parent/child time! Come any time between 4:30–5:00 p.m. and stay as long as you like.
Tonight’s theme is hearts, love, and friendship ❤️
Enjoy interactive activities, snacks, and ride-on toys in the hallway — a kid favorite! 🚗🛴
💵 $5 per family (includes a take-home book each session)
Registration required:
👉 https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/696/school-year-2025-26—1/early-childhood-family-education-stop-and-play-ecfe-stop-and-play-para-familias
🌟 Toddler Time ECFE! 🌟
Join Ms. Jennifer for a fun morning of stories and smiles!
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 10
⏰ 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Free to attend—just register so we know how many little friends to plan for! 💛
👉 https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/697/school-year-2025-26—1/toddler-time-ecfe-storytime-hora-del-cuento-de-ecfe-para-ninos-pequenos
Join Ms. Jennifer for a fun morning of stories and smiles!
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 10
⏰ 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Free to attend—just register so we know how many little friends to plan for! 💛
👉 https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/697/school-year-2025-26—1/toddler-time-ecfe-storytime-hora-del-cuento-de-ecfe-para-ninos-pequenos
Our Dutchmen Gymnastics Team performed very well at the West Central Conference Meet in Melrose on Friday, February 6th, receiving top scores, and earning the Championship!
Our Gymnasts finished with an incredible score of 146.175, a season high! Our athletes have been putting in some hard work, and it has truly paid off. We are so proud of this team!
Congratulations to all the WCC Teams who competed. It was a fun and competitive meet.
Special thanks to everyone who helped transform the gym after our double header basketball game on Thursday and again after the meet on Friday. Our community support means so much, and helps our gymnasts perform at their best.
WCC Team Scores:
Melrose Area - 146.175
Albany HS - 136.025
Little Falls - 134.475
Benson-KMS - 133.025
Morris Area - 127.100
Maple Lake - 125.575
Paynesville - 116.950
LP/GE-B - 115.625
#DutchmenPride
#MelroseGymnastics
#WCCChamps
#CommunityStrong
Our Gymnasts finished with an incredible score of 146.175, a season high! Our athletes have been putting in some hard work, and it has truly paid off. We are so proud of this team!
Congratulations to all the WCC Teams who competed. It was a fun and competitive meet.
Special thanks to everyone who helped transform the gym after our double header basketball game on Thursday and again after the meet on Friday. Our community support means so much, and helps our gymnasts perform at their best.
WCC Team Scores:
Melrose Area - 146.175
Albany HS - 136.025
Little Falls - 134.475
Benson-KMS - 133.025
Morris Area - 127.100
Maple Lake - 125.575
Paynesville - 116.950
LP/GE-B - 115.625
#DutchmenPride
#MelroseGymnastics
#WCCChamps
#CommunityStrong
Join Melrose Elementary School and Dress Up for SnoDaze during the week of February 16-20!!
Feb. 16 - No School
Feb. 17 - Snuggle Up & Read; Wear pj's to school!
Feb. 18 - Dress Like Your Favorite Character From A Book Day
Feb. 19 - Books, Boots, and Bright Futures Day; Wear your western gear or dress for your future.
Feb. 20 - Dutchmen Day; Wear Purple & Gold
#DutchmenPride
Feb. 16 - No School
Feb. 17 - Snuggle Up & Read; Wear pj's to school!
Feb. 18 - Dress Like Your Favorite Character From A Book Day
Feb. 19 - Books, Boots, and Bright Futures Day; Wear your western gear or dress for your future.
Feb. 20 - Dutchmen Day; Wear Purple & Gold
#DutchmenPride
Join us for Open Swim, Open Gym or Open Pickleball today! Grab a friend & have some fun! $2/Person or $5/Family. Exact change is appreciated. Enter door 2.
Do you have plans for Monday night? You're welcome to join us at Next Level Sourdough for a night of fun in our class! Held in the HS Foods Room, participants will learn about sourdough inclusions and recipes for ideas for sourdough starter! Register at:
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/739/winter-spring-2026/next-level-sourdough#next-level
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/739/winter-spring-2026/next-level-sourdough#next-level
Students in grades 7+ can join us tonight for Open Gym from 7-9pm.
$2/Player or $5/Family.
Exact change is appreciated. Please enter door 2.
$2/Player or $5/Family.
Exact change is appreciated. Please enter door 2.
Last night in Basketball, the Dutchmen Boys Team beat BOLD 69-44, with Riley Elfering scoring 20 points, Brady Goihl scoring 19 points, and Brecken Elfering scoring 10 points.
The Minnewaska Lakers beat our Lady Dutchmen 56-42, with Kaitlyn Klasen scoring 13 points, Lexi Beste scoring 10 points, and Avery Braegelmann scoring 9 points.
Meanwhile the Prairie Centre Boys Hockey Team beat MBA 6-3, with points made by: Bentley Ritter, Leyton Fuchs, James Rieland, Nolan Trierweiler, Damion Lopez.
Nice job, Teams!
#DutchmenPride
The Minnewaska Lakers beat our Lady Dutchmen 56-42, with Kaitlyn Klasen scoring 13 points, Lexi Beste scoring 10 points, and Avery Braegelmann scoring 9 points.
Meanwhile the Prairie Centre Boys Hockey Team beat MBA 6-3, with points made by: Bentley Ritter, Leyton Fuchs, James Rieland, Nolan Trierweiler, Damion Lopez.
Nice job, Teams!
#DutchmenPride
Kids in grades 7-12 can join us for Indoor Soccer tonight from 7-9pm. Students will play in the HS Gym, while we have the Gymnastics Meet. $2/Player. Exact change is appreciated. Please enter door 2.
Best of luck to the Melrose Rosettes Dance Team at their Section Invitational on Saturday, February 7th, in New London, starting at 11am! We're rooting for you!
#DutchmenPride
Tickets: https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
Livestream: https://www.nspn.tv/
#DutchmenPride
Tickets: https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
Livestream: https://www.nspn.tv/
🌟 Dutchmen Spotlight 🌟
Each week we’re highlighting staff members nominated by students and community members. 💜💛
Help us celebrate the amazing people who make Melrose Area Schools shine! 👏
#DutchmenPride
Each week we’re highlighting staff members nominated by students and community members. 💜💛
Help us celebrate the amazing people who make Melrose Area Schools shine! 👏
#DutchmenPride
Congratulations to our Fusion Team! These guys did a great job in their meet last night! Melrose/Sauk Centre won the meet, with a score of 254. Montevideo finished second, with 200 points, and MACA had 82 points.
Congratulations to Andrue Stalboerger who set the following records with his diving performance:
*11 Dive Melrose and Fusion Record
*U of M Morris 11 Dive Pool Record
*Western Regional Championship Diving Record
#DutchmenPride
Congratulations to Andrue Stalboerger who set the following records with his diving performance:
*11 Dive Melrose and Fusion Record
*U of M Morris 11 Dive Pool Record
*Western Regional Championship Diving Record
#DutchmenPride
