Congratulations to the boys on another great meet and congrats to Andrue Stalboerger for setting another new Melrose and Fusion Record in Diving (6 Dives). Andrue's score was 317.60! This win brings the boys' record to 7-0 on the season!
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Mr Welle's high school PE class had a nice day last week to hit the skating rink! We are very lucky to have this option in town. Hopefully they can do this more often when it warms up!


Congratulations to the Melrose Rosettes Dance Team for their strong finish at the Albany Invitational this past weekend! Varsity Kick took 3rd Place, Varsity Jazz took 2nd Place, and JV Jazz took 1st Place!!
#DutchmenPride
#DutchmenPride

🌟 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

☕ Join us for Coffee with the Superintendent today!
Stop by D’lish Coffee and Catering in Freeport anytime between 2:00–4:00 PM to enjoy informal conversation. We’d love to see you there!
#DutchmenPride
Stop by D’lish Coffee and Catering in Freeport anytime between 2:00–4:00 PM to enjoy informal conversation. We’d love to see you there!
#DutchmenPride

Congratulations to our Fusion Team on earning a wild card and advancing to the State True Team Swimming and Diving meet next weekend! Our Boys Swimming & Diving Team ended with a second place finish at the Section True Team meet on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Congrats to Andrue Stalboerger on a new Melrose and Fusion record in Diving (11 Dives). What a great team accomplishment!
#DutchmenPride
#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.


Kids in grades 7-12 can join us for Indoor Soccer tonight from 7-9pm. Boys will play in the HS Gym, and girls will play in Elem. Gym 4. $2/Player. Exact change is appreciated. Please enter door 2.

We braved the cold and had our second day of ECFE! We talked about Hot Chocolate this week (perfect timing with this weather). We mixed up some hot chocolate playdoh, painted with marshmallows, and ate a hot chocolate cookie snack.
If you would like to join us in our ECFE classes on Friday mornings, please register online at https://www.isd740.org/page/early-childhood-family-education
If you would like to join us in our ECFE classes on Friday mornings, please register online at https://www.isd740.org/page/early-childhood-family-education









On January 9th Stearns Electric came to do an Energy Education and Electrical Safety presentation for our 4th graders. Students learned about the types of electricity, the fuels used to generate electricity, the electric distribution system, energy conservation and the potential dangers of electricity.
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#DutchmenPride



🌟 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 Teddy Wiechman, who recently achieved his 50th win in wrestling! Woot-woot!
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#Defenders
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#Defenders
📢 Kindergarten Round Up – Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 20!
If your child is not yet registered with the district, please contact Cheryl at 320-256-5160 x4251 to get started.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners!
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 20!
If your child is not yet registered with the district, please contact Cheryl at 320-256-5160 x4251 to get started.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners!

🎵 Unlock Your Musical Potential! 🎵
Take private 30-minute lessons in piano, flute, piccolo, B-flat clarinet, E-flat saxophone, or bass guitar at Melrose Area High School.
🗓 Tuesdays between, 4–8 PM
💰 Pricing based on the number of Tuesdays in the month
🎓 Taught by a St. Cloud State University music graduate
🎯 Schedule your preferred time when you register—your instructor will reach out to confirm.
Students must have their own instrument at home for practice.
Sign up now and start making music!
Take private 30-minute lessons in piano, flute, piccolo, B-flat clarinet, E-flat saxophone, or bass guitar at Melrose Area High School.
🗓 Tuesdays between, 4–8 PM
💰 Pricing based on the number of Tuesdays in the month
🎓 Taught by a St. Cloud State University music graduate
🎯 Schedule your preferred time when you register—your instructor will reach out to confirm.
Students must have their own instrument at home for practice.
Sign up now and start making music!

🌟 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

Fusion Boys Swim & Dive Team had a great meet against Montevideo last night. Fusion won, with a score of 102-84.
Congratulations to Andrue Stalboerger, for setting a new Melrose and Fusion Record in Diving (6 dives) with a score of 300.70!
Great job to all the boys - it was a full team win!
#DutchmenPride
Congratulations to Andrue Stalboerger, for setting a new Melrose and Fusion Record in Diving (6 dives) with a score of 300.70!
Great job to all the boys - it was a full team win!
#DutchmenPride

🎯 Archery Team Shout-Out! 🎯
Congrats to our archers who shot a perfect 50 at practice!
👏 Isaac Feldewerd (Dec. 15)
👏 Rylie Frieler (Jan. 9)
👏 Johann Kasper (Jan. 9)
🏹 Our first tournament of the season is January 24 in Melrose, from 8:00–4:00.
Stop by and see what the archery team is all about and cheer on our athletes!
#DutchmenPride
Congrats to our archers who shot a perfect 50 at practice!
👏 Isaac Feldewerd (Dec. 15)
👏 Rylie Frieler (Jan. 9)
👏 Johann Kasper (Jan. 9)
🏹 Our first tournament of the season is January 24 in Melrose, from 8:00–4:00.
Stop by and see what the archery team is all about and cheer on our athletes!
#DutchmenPride



🌟 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

FIRST Robotics – Inaugural Season at Melrose High School!
• Melrose High School is launching a FIRST Robotics Team and inviting students in grades 9–12 to join—no experience needed!
• Students can explore interests in building, coding, graphic design, business, and leadership while gaining real-world skills. Robotics builds teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence—and looks great on college, scholarship, and job applications.
This is a chance for students to be part of something new from the very beginning.
📅 Learn more: Doug Lee: dlee@isd740.org
👉 Join the FIRST Robotics Team at Melrose High School!
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🌟 Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is here! 🌟
ECFE helps parents and children (birth–5) learn and grow together through fun, hands-on activities, play, and connection. This winter and spring we’re offering a variety of ECFE classes—from mixed-age learning to toddler time and family play opportunities.
📅 Classes are starting soon—check out the flyer for dates, times, and locations!
📝 Register online at isd740.ce.eleyo.com or call 320-256-6010.
ECFE helps parents and children (birth–5) learn and grow together through fun, hands-on activities, play, and connection. This winter and spring we’re offering a variety of ECFE classes—from mixed-age learning to toddler time and family play opportunities.
📅 Classes are starting soon—check out the flyer for dates, times, and locations!
📝 Register online at isd740.ce.eleyo.com or call 320-256-6010.

