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/
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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
Best of Luck to our Prairie Center Hockey Team as they play at Willmar Civic Center tonight! Varsity plays at 6pm.
Go Northstars!!
#DutchmenPride
Go Northstars!!
#DutchmenPride
Tonight is the night! Join us at the Melrose Area School to cheer our Dutchmen Gymnastics Team at the WCC Championships!
The meet begins at 5pm - enter door 2.
Let's fill the stands with PURPLE PRIDE and support these hard working athletes as they compete for the Conference Title!
Go Dutchmen!
#DutchmenPride
The meet begins at 5pm - enter door 2.
Let's fill the stands with PURPLE PRIDE and support these hard working athletes as they compete for the Conference Title!
Go Dutchmen!
#DutchmenPride
Congratulations to our 2024-25 Girls Softball Team, who earned the 2025 Sportsmanship Trophy from the American Legion this past summer! Our team earned this award for their outstanding team attitude and their conduct at the annual American Legion Department Tournament. Nice work, team!
#DutchmenPride
#DutchmenPride
💻✨ Always wanted to learn Spanish? 2026 is your year! 💻✨
Join our engaging live Spanish classes from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re a beginner or want to polish your skills, Futura has the right level for you—Beginner 1 & 2, Intermediate 1 & 2, and theme-based Spanish for Travel. Plus, you’ll have access to online resources to practice and review at your own pace, anytime you need it! Don’t wait—start your Spanish journey today!
Registration link: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/search?redirected_yet=true&sf[category]=66
Join our engaging live Spanish classes from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re a beginner or want to polish your skills, Futura has the right level for you—Beginner 1 & 2, Intermediate 1 & 2, and theme-based Spanish for Travel. Plus, you’ll have access to online resources to practice and review at your own pace, anytime you need it! Don’t wait—start your Spanish journey today!
Registration link: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/search?redirected_yet=true&sf[category]=66
Melrose Area Advance Culinary Students had leftover potatoes from their knife skills tests this week. Students opted to make a delicious hash topped with cheese and eggs. Mmm! It looks tasty!
#DutchmenPride
#DutchmenPride
