Melrose Area Public Schools

Melrose Knowledge Bowl dominated at Region 7 Finals!
Region Finals were held yesterday, March 10th, at SCSU. There are three classes, determined by high school population: A, AA, and AAA. This year, Melrose is competed in Class A.
However, at the Region Finals, all three classes compete together and the winners from each Class are divided out at the end. The top finisher in each Class plus the next two highest scores, advance to the state tournament.
At yesterday's meet, Melrose started the day with a test score of 50/60. This was the highest score of the day with scores ranging from 36-50. Starting in room one for the oral rounds, Melrose never looked back. They won all five oral round competitions facing all AA or AAA schools.

1st Place - Class A Melrose with 126.5.
2nd Place - Class AAA Elk River with 113.5.
3rd Place - Class AAA Sartell with 107.5.
4th Place - Class AA St. John's Prep with 104.5.
5th Place - Class 2AA Albany.
These top five schools are State Bound.
Litchfield finished in eighth as the second place Class A school with 95.5.
This will be the Dutchmen's ninth trip to the state tournament since 1986. However this is their sixth consecutive trip, earning state titles in 2023 and 2025.

Coach Leraas and Coach Hoyt feel privileged to work with these awesome students, most of them since fifth grade. If you see any of the students, wish them "Good Luck" at the State Tournament held at Cragun's in April.

Go Dutchmen!
Back: Logan Kelzer, Eric Sundermann, Andrue Stalboerger
Front: Nina Prout, Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik

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Do you have an incoming kindergartner? If you didn’t receive a letter about Kindergarten Round-Up, please call the Melrose Elementary Office at 320-256-5160 ext. 1016 for more information. We’d love to connect with you!

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🎮 Melrose Esports Spring Club – With Melrose Area Community Education for Students Grade 7-12
Compete. Connect. Grow.
Esports isn’t just gaming — it’s a structured, team-based activity that builds real-world skills colleges and employers value.
Students compete from home against other Minnesota schools in a staff-moderated, sportsmanship-focused league while developing:
✔ Communication
✔ Teamwork
✔ Leadership
✔ Strategic thinking
✔ Problem-solving under pressure

Esports is one of the fastest-growing activities at the high school and collegiate level, with many colleges recognizing competitive teams and organized programs.

Game Titles Include:
Super Smash Bros, Minecraft, Marvel Rivals, Fortnite, Mario Kart 8, Rocket League, Chess & more.
(Middle school students under 13 may register for Chess, Mario Kart 8, Minecraft, and Super Smash Bros.)
*Select games will allow students to participate in spring sports at MHS and Esports at home.

📅 Season: April 6 – May 22
📝 Team registration deadline: March 26
🖥 Students participate virtually from home and provide their own equipment and software.

This is a positive, structured way for students to compete, represent Melrose, and grow skills that go far beyond the screen.
For more information contact: kneu@isd740.org
https://isd740.arux.app/course/745/winter-spring-2026/esports-spring-club