Melrose Area Public Schools

Students and Staff had a good day at Melrose Area Schools! From caroling to pep fests to festive outfits and raising money for a good cause, today was filled with laughter and learning.
We are wishing everyone a safe and warm holiday break!
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We were very fortunate to have the opportunity to watch the 3's and 4's Preschoolers in their afternoon Holiday Program today! Our little friends did a great job on stage!
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**We will NOT have Open Gym on Saturday, December 20th. Please join us on Sunday, December 21st from 1-4pm! Thank you!

Melrose Area Human Relations Class were able to work cookie baking and decorating into their curriculum! Students and staff taste tested and approved of these cookies!
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Ready for some Basketball? We have a double header tonight! The Girls Basketball Team plays at home against BBE, and the Boys Basketball Team plays at home against Minnewaska!
We will have the 9th GBB at 4:15 in the Main Gym.
At 5:45pm, BBB B-Squad will be in the HS Gym, Varsity GBB in the Main Gym, and 9th BBB in Gym 4.
Varsity BBB will play in the Main Gym at 7:15pm.
It will be a good night with lots to cheer for!
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Melrose Area Community Education is pleased to share the upcoming classes and activities available this winter! Please look at options and register online: https://www.isd740.org/page/community-education

Attention Hockey Fans!! Tonight is Youth Night for the Prairie Centre Northstars Boys Hockey Team! The Northstars, with a record of 6-1, will play at the Sauk Centre Ice Arena vs Worthington! All kids 18 and under get in free (paid for by the SCM Hockey Association), receive a free popcorn, and get a free Northstars poster for autographs after the game! Puck drop at 6:00 at the Sauk Centre Civic Arena.
It's a great day for Hockey!

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. Please enter doors 2 or 7. $2/Person - exact change is appreciated.

What a delight it was to watch the 3's & 4's Preschoolers in their Holiday Concert this morning! Our little friends did a great job on stage!
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Melrose Area Floral Design Students made some holiday masterpieces! We are so thankful for the opportunity to showcase some of our amazing artistic designs!
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Dutchmen Families--
Students will be released at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18.
No P.M. Preschool. The afternoon Christmas program is postponed until tomorrow, December 19 at 1:00 pm.
All after-school activities are canceled.
Dutchmen Explorers Club will be open.

🌟 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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Congratulations to the Lady Defenders for defeating both #5 Mora 42-36 and #7 Brainerd 39-36 last night in a wrestling match at Brainerd!
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Attention Hockey Fans!! Our Prairie Centre Northstars Team is sponsoring Youth Night on Friday, December 19th as they play at the Sauk Centre Ice Arena vs Worthington! All kids 18 and under get in free (paid for by the SCM Hockey Association), receive a free popcorn, and get a free Northstars poster for autographs after the game! Puck drop at 6:00 at the Sauk Centre Civic Arena.

As we enjoy our beautiful MN winter wonderland, and in anticipation of warmer days ahead, we are excited to share the following Adult Basic Education Spring courses available to adults in our area.
Please look at these flyers to see if there is a course that interests you! These are free Spring 2026 Regional Online Career Courses (ROCC). Registration begins January 12, 2026.
Contact the ABE office at 320-762-3312 with any questions.

🌟 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

Melrose Area Knowledge Bowl Team is off to a good start! They competed in their first meet yesterday in North Branch. Melrose 1 took First Place, St. John's Prep 1 took Second Place, and Melrose 2 took 3rd Place! Congratulations, Dutchmen!
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Join us for a MS/HS Choir Concert tonight at 7pm in the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center! All tickets are $3, and activity passes are accepted. Please enter door 13.

Melrose Area MS/HS Students played Holiday music in the Elementary Cafeteria this morning to liven up the routine! The songs and hats were very festive!
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