Melrose Area Public Schools

Here are a few more Halloween pictures! We sure had a lot of fun!
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Get ready for a great season of volleyball - with the Melrose JO Volleyball Club! Join us at Melrose Elementary School - Door 2 - for Registration, Player Evaluation, and the Parent Meeting!
Grades 6-8 should come from 1-2:30pm
Grades 9-11 should come from 3-4:30pm
Grade 5 players will register, but will not be evaluated. All registered players will be placed on a team.
Come join the fun!
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We are excited for our Winter Sports & Activities! Students in grades 7-12 can register on Affinety at: https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/
Please send new Sports Physicals to Jonathan Ruoff or Holly Berscheit at jruoff@isd740.org or hberscheit@isd740.org
Girls Basketball, Gymnastics & Boys Hockey Seasons begin 11/10/25.
Wrestling & Boys Basketball Seasons begin 11/17/25.
Boys Swimming & Diving Season begins 11/24/25.
Go Dutchmen!

Hooray for Youth Wrestling! This is a reminder that registration & pictures for Boys & Girls in Youth Wrestling is tonight at 6pm at the Sauk Centre Armory. This opportunity is for kids in PreK to 6th grade.
Practices will be Mondays & Thursdays, from 6-7:30pm at the Sauk Centre Armory, beginning on December 1st, and the season will go into March.
2024 State Girls Wrestling Champion, Lanna Walter, will be coaching the youth girls!
The cost for this activity is $50, and includes a t-shirt.
Contact Coach Anderson with questions at: randerson@isd740.org
Let's Wrestle!

🎃October was so much fun in the Dutchmen Explorer's Club!! 🎃

Boys & Girls in PreK to 6th grade are invited to join 2025-26 Centre Mat Defenders Youth Wrestling! Registration & Pictures will be Tuesday, November 4th at 6pm at the Sauk Centre Armory. Practices will be Mondays & Thursdays, from 6-7:30pm at the Sauk Centre Armory, beginning on December 1st, and the season will go into March. We are excited to announce our 2024 State Champion, Lanna Walter, will be coaching youth girls! The cost for this activity is $50, and includes a t-shirt. Contact Coach Anderson with questions at: randerson@isd740.org

Let's Wrestle!

Melrose Area Schools presents Cinderella as the fall musical this year! Come, get enchanted! It will be a magical time! All ages are welcome! Reserved seating: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN99879

Join us at Open Gym today from 1-4pm! Or come to Open Swim or Open Pickleball from 1-3pm! Bring a friend & have fun! $2/Person or $5/Family

Fall Backward -- Daylight Savings ended today! Remember to set your clocks backward by one hour!

Melrose School Staff dressed up and used Scrabble letters to spell out words! Our favorite wording: Dutchmen Pride! We also had numbers 6, 7 to round things out! Happy Halloween!

Melrose Area Staff is thankful to share this holiday with you! Have a great day & stay safe!
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Here are some more pictures of our Middle School Students! What a great day!
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Here are more pictures of MS Students dressed up for Halloween today!
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Here are some more pictures of our Middle School Students! They had fun dressing up for Halloween! From fun to spooky to creative, these students have a lot of spirit!
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Melrose Area MS Students had fun dressing up for Halloween! From fun to spooky to creative, these students have a lot of spirit!
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Melrose Area Schools cheerfully wishes 'Happy Halloween' to all!
Please follow these tips to Stay Safe on Halloween:
1) Be Alert - Watch for trick or treaters when driving on Halloween. Slow down & scan the road as you drive.
2) Be Visible - Wear bright, reflective costumes or reflective strips to increase your visibility. Use sidewalks or paths. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
3) Pay Attention - Put down your cell phone. Keep your head up & look both ways before crossing the street.
4) Check Candy - Tell children not to eat any treats until they return home. Adults should inspect candy.
5) Pet Safety - Keep pets on leashes or inside. Pets can become frightened or agitated, and may behave inconsistently.

🌟 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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Trick or Treaters are welcome to stop at participating Melrose businesses between 3-6pm today to get treats! Each participating business will have a "Trick or Treaters Welcome" sign on their door.
Participating businesses include: Advantage 1, American Family Insurance, Arce Auto, Austin's Floral, Birch Hills Community Church (downtown), Boomerang Marine & Sports, Melrose City Center (3-4:30pm), Coborns, Chosen Dance Training (downtown), Freeport State Bank, Leedstone, Magnifi Financial (3-5pm), Melrose 1 Stop, Melrose Area History Museum, Melrose Bowl, Melrose Burger King, Melrose Fitness, Melrose Hardware Company, Melrose Nutrition, Melrose Public Library (3-5pm), Some Like It Hot, True North Marketplace, VFW Aux #7050 (downtown), Whiskey Street

As you're planning your weekend activities, remember that we have Open Gym, Open Swim & Pickleball on Sunday!! Bring a friend & have some fun together! $2/Person or $5/Family

Today is National Candy Corn Day! Did you know candy corn has been around for more than 100 years, with the same look, taste, and design?
Candy corn was created in the 1880's by George Renninger, an employee of the Wunderle Candy Company in Philadelphia. Originally called 'Chicken Feed,' the candy was designed to resemble corn kernels and targeted towards farmers. The tri-colored treat with the unique design and sweet taste became popular, and in 1900, the Goelitz Confectionery Company (now known as Jelly Belly) began mass producing candy corn, which helped solidify its status as a seasonal treat associated with Halloween.
Enjoy your candy corn!