Melrose Area Elementary School invites everyone to dress up for Homecoming next week, September 28 through October 2!
Monday is Pajama Day
Tuesday is Favorite Color Day
Wednesday is Neon Day
Thursday is Crazy Hair / Mismatch Day
Friday is Dutchmen Day!
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Monday is Pajama Day
Tuesday is Favorite Color Day
Wednesday is Neon Day
Thursday is Crazy Hair / Mismatch Day
Friday is Dutchmen Day!
#DutchmenPride
Important Voter Information 🗳️
Minnesota voters will consider a proposed constitutional amendment related to the Minnesota Permanent School Fund during the November 3, 2026 General Election.
The graphic below provides a brief overview of the proposed change and what each vote would mean.
🍎 A Sweet Taste of Fall in First Grade! 🍎
Mrs. Anderson’s first graders turned learning into a hands-on fall experience by making their very own applesauce! Students rolled up their sleeves to peel and prepare apples while learning how a favorite fall treat goes from fresh apples to delicious applesauce. 🍏🍎
Nothing beats learning you can see, touch, smell, and—best of all—taste! What a fun way to celebrate the start of fall together! 🍂🥄💜💛
Melrose Area Foods and Nutrition Classes made calzones from scratch this week.
Last week, Culinary 1 students practiced flipping eggs in the pan to make breakfast sandwiches as they prepared for future dishes using this very necessary cooking technique. Everything tasted great!
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Last week, Culinary 1 students practiced flipping eggs in the pan to make breakfast sandwiches as they prepared for future dishes using this very necessary cooking technique. Everything tasted great!
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Join the Melrose Dutchmen by dressing up for Homecoming!
The Middle and High School Student Dress Up Days are:
Monday, September 28: Pajama Day
Tuesday, September 29: Fake Your Injury Day
Wednesday, September 30: Neon Day
Thursday, October 1: Decades Day / Color Day
-6th Grade - Blue
-7th Grade - Green
-8th Grade - Black
-Freshmen - Babies
-Sophomores - Middle School
-Juniors - Adult (Business Casual)
-Seniors - Seniors (Old)
-Teachers - College
Friday, October 2: Spirit Day
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The Middle and High School Student Dress Up Days are:
Monday, September 28: Pajama Day
Tuesday, September 29: Fake Your Injury Day
Wednesday, September 30: Neon Day
Thursday, October 1: Decades Day / Color Day
-6th Grade - Blue
-7th Grade - Green
-8th Grade - Black
-Freshmen - Babies
-Sophomores - Middle School
-Juniors - Adult (Business Casual)
-Seniors - Seniors (Old)
-Teachers - College
Friday, October 2: Spirit Day
#DutchmenPride
The Melrose Area Girls and Boys Soccer Teams are hosting a Skill Challenge Fundraiser event this evening! Kids and adults will have a chance to showcase their skills! The fun will begin at 5pm tonight, at the Omer Sieben Football Field, and ends with an exhibition match! There will also be a raffle!
Please join us for this event - let's support our teams!
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Please join us for this event - let's support our teams!
#DutchmenPride
The 7/8 Grade Boys Soccer Game vs St. John's Prep will be at home tonight - weather permitting! The 7/8 Grade Boys Soccer Game is scheduled to begin at 4:30pm today, and will take place on the East Field.
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Have you noticed the plaques on your way to the football field?
Today, we want to highlight Matt Herkenhoff and his outstanding career. Learn more here: https://dutchmen.touchpros.com/ProfilePortrait.aspx?type=Athletes&searchBy=Sports&searchQuery=14859&Id=577657&page=0&tabid=2009&donor_search=Sports
Today, we want to highlight Matt Herkenhoff and his outstanding career. Learn more here: https://dutchmen.touchpros.com/ProfilePortrait.aspx?type=Athletes&searchBy=Sports&searchQuery=14859&Id=577657&page=0&tabid=2009&donor_search=Sports
Melrose Area Schools is pleased to announce our Homecoming Parade route for Friday, October 2nd! The parade will begin at about 2:15pm. Please see the attached photo of our parade route.
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Ready to try something new, learn a new skill, or just have some fun?
Check out our upcoming Community Ed classes and discover something you’ll love! There’s something for everyone!
🎙️ A new episode of Dutchmen Dialogue with Dingmann is here!
In this episode, Superintendent Zach Dingmann sits down with our foreign exchange students to get to know them a little better — where they’re from, what they’ve experienced so far, and what they’re enjoying about being part of our school and community.
We’re excited to welcome these students to the Dutchmen family and give our community a chance to hear their stories and learn a little more about their experiences.
🎧 Give it a listen! Click the link below to hear the latest episode of Dutchmen Dialogue with Dingmann.
Dutchmen Dialogue with Dingmann-Episode #2
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Register Now - Crush Volleyball for Girls in grades 3-6 begins tomorrow! Register now to guarantee a t-shirt! Crush Volleyball participants will get free admittance to the Varsity Home Volleyball game and can sit behind the Lady Dutchmen Team Bench on October 13! Crush Volleyball begins at 3pm on September 24th. Register now: https://isd740.arux.app/course/814/fall-2026/crush-volleyball-grades-3-6
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Let's Celebrate our 2026-27 Homecoming Candidates!
Senior Royalty: Zoe Hoeschen, Ella Klaphake, Hailey Klaphake, Mya Nathe, Molly Rue, Eric Braun, Cole Funk, Isaiah Gilk, Maverick Kulzer, Blake Tomford
Junior Royalty: Kendra Worms, Mason Feldewerd
Sophomore Royalty: Anna Kahout, Lucas Christenson
Freshman Royalty: Avery Johnson, Jake Worms
Congratulations to all!
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Senior Royalty: Zoe Hoeschen, Ella Klaphake, Hailey Klaphake, Mya Nathe, Molly Rue, Eric Braun, Cole Funk, Isaiah Gilk, Maverick Kulzer, Blake Tomford
Junior Royalty: Kendra Worms, Mason Feldewerd
Sophomore Royalty: Anna Kahout, Lucas Christenson
Freshman Royalty: Avery Johnson, Jake Worms
Congratulations to all!
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Cheer for the Dutchmen Volleyball Team as they play at West Central Area tonight! This great group of players will take their game on the road tonight! Here is the ticket link: https://gofan.co/event/6711336?schoolId=MN19684
Students in grades 3-6 are welcome to join in the 10th Annual Melrose Cross Country Elementary Fun Run today, September 22nd!
This one-mile race will take place at 4pm at the Meadowlark Golf Course in Melrose. Awards will be given to the top ten finishers in boys and girls divisions. All finishers will get participation ribbons!
This is a chance for students of all abilities to come and see what cross country running is all about! There is no fee for this race! Run, have fun, and be a part of it!
After this race, families are welcome to stay for the annual Cross Country Meet, beginning at 4:30pm! The race atmosphere is fun and engaging! Join us at Meadowlark Golf Course today!
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This one-mile race will take place at 4pm at the Meadowlark Golf Course in Melrose. Awards will be given to the top ten finishers in boys and girls divisions. All finishers will get participation ribbons!
This is a chance for students of all abilities to come and see what cross country running is all about! There is no fee for this race! Run, have fun, and be a part of it!
After this race, families are welcome to stay for the annual Cross Country Meet, beginning at 4:30pm! The race atmosphere is fun and engaging! Join us at Meadowlark Golf Course today!
#DutchmenPride
Melrose Area Elementary School invites everyone to dress up for Homecoming next week, September 28 through October 2!
Monday is Pajama Day
Tuesday is Favorite Color Day
Wednesday is Neon Day
Thursday is Crazy Hair / Mismatch Day
Friday is Dutchmen Day!
#DutchmenPride
Monday is Pajama Day
Tuesday is Favorite Color Day
Wednesday is Neon Day
Thursday is Crazy Hair / Mismatch Day
Friday is Dutchmen Day!
#DutchmenPride
The Melrose Area Girls and Boys Soccer Teams will be hosting a Skill Challenge Fundraiser event! This is a chance for kids and adults to showcase your skills! The fun will begin at 5pm, and ends with an exhibition match at the end of the evening. Please join us for this event - let's support our teams!
#DutchmenPride
#DutchmenPride
🚌 BUS EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
TeamReach as a way to quickly communicate with families when a bus emergency or unexpected delay occurs.
📱 TeamReach will be used for emergency situations only, such as:
• A bus being delayed due to mechanical issues
• A bus becoming stuck
• Other unexpected bus-related emergencies
To get started:
1️⃣ Download the TeamReach app
2️⃣ Create an account
3️⃣ Join the group using the code for your child’s bus slot
👉 If your child rides more than one bus, please make sure you join ALL of the appropriate groups.
TeamReach as a way to quickly communicate with families when a bus emergency or unexpected delay occurs.
📱 TeamReach will be used for emergency situations only, such as:
• A bus being delayed due to mechanical issues
• A bus becoming stuck
• Other unexpected bus-related emergencies
To get started:
1️⃣ Download the TeamReach app
2️⃣ Create an account
3️⃣ Join the group using the code for your child’s bus slot
👉 If your child rides more than one bus, please make sure you join ALL of the appropriate groups.
Melrose Area 7th Graders practiced latitude and longitude by playing Battleship!
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