2025 Summer Swimming Lesson registration opens at 8:00 am, tomorrow, May 1! For more information and a chart of what lessons will be offered at what times visit: https://www.isd740.org/o/maps/page/swimming-lessons
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Melrose Area Public Schools proudly recognizes the achievements of alumni and current teacher, Mr. Jake Pundsack! Mr. Pundsack was recently named one of the recipients of MSUM (Minnesota State University Moorhead) 10 Under 10 Awards. According to their website, the 10 Under 10 Award recognizes rising alumni who have graduated within the last decade and are making a remarkable impact in their early careers. These honorees stand out as up-and-coming leaders, innovators, and community builders, demonstrating significant achievements and dedication within their professions, organizations, and communities. Through their accomplishments, they embody the values of MSUM and exemplify the spirit of the Dragon. This award celebrates their dedication, potential, and commitment to excellence, inspiring both the MSUM community and the next generation of Dragons. We are so proud to have Mr. Pundsack on staff at Melrose Area Public Schools! Click here to read more: https://www2.mnstate.edu/visitors/alumni/awards/10-under-10/
Have you been able to see some of the local art in town? Melrose Area Arts Council is proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual Festival of the Arts! The art display at the Melrose City Center, as well as art on display at the Melrose location of the Freeport State Bank are available for viewing. Learn more at: https://melroseareaartscouncil.org/
Join us for the last night of Pickleball tonight from 5-8pm. Come & have fun! $2/Person. Enter door 7.
Congratulations to the Dutchmen Boys Track & Field Team, who took 1st Place at the Sauk Centre Invitational Meet on Thursday, April 24th! There were lots of Personal Records and great races. Nice job, Dutchmen! #DutchmenPride
Congratulations to Josie Eveslage, 10th Grade Track & Field Participant! Josie broke her own school record in the Pole Vault at the Sauk Centre Invitational Meet last week, with a vault of 11'9"!! Nice job, Josie! #DutchmenPride
Attention Dutchmen Baseball Fans: We have been advised by law enforcement that all parking for the Varsity and JV Baseball Games needs to be in our parking lots; NOT on County Road 168. We ask that all fans and spectators use the Baseball parking lot or the school parking lot, by the tennis courts. If parking at the school, please use the new sidewalk to arrive at the baseball fields. Thank you!
Good Luck to our FFA Team as they compete at State today! We are rooting for you! #DutchmenPride
Tickets are on sale for the Synchronized Swimming 2025 'Belle's Gone Country!' Shows are May 15, 16, 17 at 7pm, and May 18 at 1pm. All seats are $10. Support our Sync Team & enjoy a great show! #DutchmenPride https://gofan.co/app/school/MN99879
Melrose Area Culinary 1 and Advanced Culinary Classes were able to finish last week with copycat Crumbl recipes. Both Mint Brownie and Frosted Sugar Cookies were delicious! Great job, students! #DutchmenPride
Melrose Area Speech Team tied their Team Record on April 25, 2025, sending 10 speakers to finals and placing 2nd as a team! Individual State Champions included Logan Schad in Creative, and Esther Kapsner in Ex. Reading!! Individual Second Place Finishers included Ella Erdmann in Creative, Aidan Kluempke in Discussion, Meadow Schaefer in Poetry, and Jada Rausch in Storytelling. Zoe Hoeschen took Third Place in Storytelling, and Lydia Prout took Fourth Place in Original Oratory. What a great day for the Dutchmen! We are so excited! #DutchmenPride
Melrose Community Ed. invites everyone to the last opportunity of Wednesday Night Pickleball from 5-8pm on April 30, 2025! Come & Play! Enter door 7. $2/Person
Melrose Area Public Schools proudly presents a Visual Arts Display on Wednesday, May 7, 2025! Every elementary student will have one piece of art on display, along with selected middle and high school students! All variety of projects and styles will be on display! Join us from 4-6pm on May 7th to celebrate our art! #DutchmenPride
Good Luck to the FFA Team as they compete at the State FFA Meet! This marvelous team begins their competition today! We are so proud of this team! #DutchmenPride
Support our local Boy Scouts join us for breakfast! Boy Scout Troop 68 is hosting a pancake, sausage & egg breakfast today at the Melrose Legion. Serving from 8:30am to 12pm, we hope to serve lots of Swany White Pancakes! Dine in or Take out! Adults - $12, Children - $6, Ages 4 years old & younger eat free!
The Melrose Speech Team got 2nd place in the STATE yesterday!! We are bringing home TWO state champions: Logan Schad & Esther Kapsner. Please help us welcome home all 12 state participants & coaches TONIGHT around 8:00 at the back of the school - Door 18. Join us to celebrate these awesome individuals!!
Summer Swimming Lessons will be available for registration on May 1, 2025! In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, swimming lessons are a must! We look forward to teaching your kids!
Update on our Dutchmen Speech Team: Zoe Hoeschen, Logan Schad, Aidan Kluempke, Emily Sand, Ella Erdmann, Esther Kapsner, Lydia Prout, Meadow Schaefer, Jada Rausch & Lola Dusha have moved on to Finals! Go Dutchmen!! We're rooting for you! #DutchmenPride
Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit the Paramount Theatre at 913 West St. Germain, in St. Cloud from 10am - 2pm on Saturday or from 10am - 5pm Monday through Wednesday to see the 2025 Juried High School Art Exhibition! Or use the following link to see the Visual Arts Virtually: https://airtable.com/appS6wWDi6EedmxIg/shrRueiuo9hnqUUe5/tblBla70G0c7w1Zu3/viwUwIZjlfUsABzLR/recimVh6HVqo8Rt2Y
Melrose Area Culinary 1 and Advanced Culinary Classes enjoyed a recent visit from Sergeant Harris, who provided MRE's for a little friendly competition! Each group used two MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) to create the best dish they could. After each dish was judged by Mr. Cozatt and Sgt. Harris, the winners received t-shirts! #DutchmenPride
