Melrose Area Public Schools

Melrose Area Schools enjoyed their Pep Fest today!
Happy Homecoming Week!
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Melrose Area Public Schools celebrated the end of the week with a Homecoming Parade!
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Melrose Area Public Schools celebrated the end of the week with a Homecoming Parade!
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Melrose Area Public Schools celebrated the end of the week with a Homecoming Parade!
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Happy National Custodian's Day! Today, we thank our amazing custodians for keeping our school clean, safe and welcoming. Our custodial team's hard work behind the scenes makes a big difference in many ways!
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Melrose Area Schools is pleased to announce our Homecoming Parade route for today, October 2nd! The parade will begin at about 2:15pm. Please see the attached photo of our parade route.
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Melrose Area Students had a lot of fun at the annual Ironman Volleyball and Powder Puff Football Games last night!
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🌟 Celebrating Our September Dutchmen Difference Makers! 🌟 Each month, we recognize one student from each grade level as a Dutchmen Difference Maker—students who have gone above and beyond our school expectations and set a positive example for those around them. Whether through kindness, hard work, responsibility, respect, or simply stepping up when it matters, these students help make MAES a better place each day. We are incredibly proud of our September Difference Makers and the way they represent our Dutchmen community! 💜💛 Way to make a difference! 👏

Are you over 55 years of age?
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Register for class by calling 320-308-1400 or 888-234-1294!
**Leave a voice message if necessary, with your name, phone number & class you want!
The next classes at Melrose Area Schools are in the HS Media Center from 5-9pm on October 20th and November 24th.

September is School Board Appreciation Month!

We want to take a moment to recognize and thank our Melrose Area Public Schools School Board members for the time, dedication, and commitment they give to our students, staff, and community.

Serving on a school board takes time, thoughtful discussion, and a commitment to making decisions that support our schools and our students. We appreciate all they do for our Dutchmen community!

Thank you for your service!
Pictured Back Row (L to R) Allen Wieling, Joe Rosenberger, Josh Thieschafer, Eric Seanger
Front Row (L to R): Jason Toenyan, Becky Feldewerd, Melissa Poepping

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Congratulations to our 2026-27 Homecoming Candidates!
Our King & Queen are Isaiah Gilk and Ella Klaphake!!
Special thanks to Jan Kvistad and Chuck Noll!
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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Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Please join us at the Melrose American Legion on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Melrose to schedule an appointment.
Give Blood. Help Save Lives.

Independent artists, Jackson Haskamp and William Redepenning are enlightening the Melrose High School art room with their unique and meticulous art projects. Independent Art classes are offered to students that are Seniors and have taken a minimum of three other art courses. THANKS FOR GRACING US WITH YOUR TALENT! We are so fortunate.
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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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🍎 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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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 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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