Melrose Area Public Schools

We are pleased to share a few more wonderful pictures from our Pep Fest yesterday!
From the tunnel to the FFA going to State & our Knowledge Bowl Team State Champs, we are so thankful for these students!
FFA Front Row: Zoey Herkenhoff, Izzy Vogel, Kelli Pundsack
FFA Back Row: Advisor Megan Seifert, Brooke Goihl, Elaine Herkenhoff, Elyse Hellermann, Ava Smith, Gretta Hellermann
KB Front Row: Logan Kelzer, Nina Prout, Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik
KB Back Row: Andrue Stalboerger, Eric Sundermann, Zachary Nelson
Congratulations to All!
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Melrose Area Schools celebrated our Knowledge Bowl Team State Championship with a Pep Fest yesterday! We also gave our Speech Team a shout-out after they won their Sub-Section Tournament on Monday night! Additionally, we gave our FFA Team a hearty send-off as they are set to compete at the State Meet next Monday & Tuesday!
Wow! We have a lot to celebrate in Melrose Area Schools!
Thanks to the Pep Band for adding their music to our celebration!
Thanks to the students in grades 4-12, who attended!
Thanks to the young Knowledge Bowl students who formed a tunnel for our Champions to enter through!
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🌟 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! 👏
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This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in MN. This week is designed to refresh, remind, and educate everyone about seasonal threats from severe weather. There will be a State Tornado Drill on Thursday at 1:45pm.
Learn more at: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/programs/weather-safety/severe-weather-awareness-week

Are you the next Miss Melrose? Join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:45am in the HS Media Center to learn more!!
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🌟 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

Our local EMS Departments were on-hand to welcome our Knowledge Bowl Team back to school after they won at the State Meet on Friday afternoon! We are pleased to honor the students:
Back Row: Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik, Nina Prout, Logan Kelzer
Front Row: Andrue Stalboerger, Eric Sundermann, Zach Nelson (alternate)
As well as Head Coach Bill Leraas and Assistant Coach Dave Hoyt!
Congratulations to this knowledgeable team!!
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🌟 Is Your Little One Turning 3 by September 1? 🌟
Preschool is more than just playtime—it’s the beginning of a lifelong love of learning! 💛

Our preschool program is designed especially for curious 3-year-olds who are ready to explore, create, and grow. Through hands-on activities, songs, stories, and social play, your child will:
✨ Build friendships and learn to share
✨ Gain confidence and independence
✨ Practice early learning skills in a fun, low-pressure environment
✨ Get comfortable with routines before kindergarten

We know sending your child to preschool is a big step—for both of you! Our caring staff creates a safe, nurturing space where your child will feel right at home.

👉 For more information visit: isd740.org/preschool

Melrose Area Elementary would like to thank everyone who has supported the PTA fundraiser with time and donations! We have officially met and exceeded our goal of $15,000 as a school!
Our total raised at this time is $17,556!
We are still collecting donations!
Community and family who would like to support our school can use this link: https://app.givebacks.gives/melrosepta26
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🚨 Self-Defense Class – Feel Confident & Prepared! 🚨

Join us on Thursday, April 16 from 6:00–8:00 PM for a hands-on self-defense class designed to help you stay safe and aware in everyday situations.
This class will cover:
✔️ Smart habits and awareness in public
✔️ Practical tips to avoid risky situations
✔️ Simple, effective techniques to help you get out of uncomfortable or unsafe situations

This is a great opportunity for:
🚗 New drivers gaining independence
🎓 Students heading off to college
🛍️ Anyone who spends time out and about and wants to feel more confident

Register Now: https://isd740.arux.app/course/715/winter-spring-2026/personal-safety-self-defense-seguridad-personal-y-defensa-personal

Boys and Girls ages 9-14 are welcome to join the St. Rosa Skydome League!
This fun co-ed youth softball league is sponsored by the St. Rosa Jaycees, and games will be played at the St. Rosa ball fields! This league begins on June 4th, with games played on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Please register by Monday, May 4th.
Registration forms are available at RJ's Country Store in St. Rosa.
Questions? Call Sarah at 320-333-0721

Mmmm! Sunday Breakfast!
Support our local Boy Scouts at our pancake, sausage & egg breakfast today, April 12th at the Melrose Legion! This delicious breakfast will be served from 8:30am to 12:00pm!
Adults/$12
Children/$6
Little ones up to age 4 are FREE!
*Proceeds are used for troop program & camp costs.

Drumroll..... the results are finally in!
Melrose Area Knowledge Bowl Team are the 2025-26 STATE CHAMPIONS!!
Congratulations to all! We are so excited!
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Melrose Area Schools Knowledge Bowl Team is STILL holding onto their lead at the State Meet!
We have one round to go! We're on the edge of our seats - we only have a one-point lead! Eek!
Go Dutchmen!!
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Melrose Area Elementary School Students have raised $14,458 - 96% of their goal of $15,000 as of last night! We still have two weeks to go!
Community and family who would like to donate are welcome to use this link: https://app.givebacks.gives/melrosepta26

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Our Knowledge Bowl Team had another good round, and is STILL in 1st Place!! The Dutchmen are up by five points! We hope the team has a good lunch, and we're excited for the afternoon rounds! Hooray! Good Luck, Dutchmen!!
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YES!! We're SUPER excited about our Knowledge Bowl Team! This team had another great round, gaining an additional 13 points! Keep it up! We're rooting for you!
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Melrose Area Schools National Honor Society Students sponsored a Blood Drive at our school today! Students, staff, and community members were able to sign up and donate! From start to finish, NHS Students are helping our donors feel comfortable.
*Did you know 1 Pint of Blood can save 3 Lives?
*Thanks to all our donors!
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Woop-woop! Our Dutchmen Knowledge Bowl Team is STILL in 1st Place after Round 2!
Great job! We're so excited!!
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