Melrose Area Public Schools

Students in grades 7-12 interested in Dance Team and girls in grades 7-8 interested in Basketball are welcomed to register with Affinety! Dance Team and 7/8 Girls Basketball begin practice on Monday, October 20, 2025. Register here: https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/

CentraCare Melrose welcomes everyone over the age of 6 months to get a Flu Vaccine on October 6th or 27th between 5-7pm. Call 320-200-3200 or visit CentraCare.com to schedule your appointment today!

Join us for some fun activities! Check out featured classes as well and look at the variety we have online! For more information and to register visit: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/

**There will be No Adult Basic Education Class tonight or next week (September 17 & 24). Our next Adult Basic Education Class will be: October 1, 2025. This class will take place in the HS Media Center from 5-7:30pm. Please enter door 7.

Are you 55 years or older? Would you like to save 10% on your car insurance? If so, please register to take the Driver Discount Program class - right in Melrose! Class dates are October 21, and November 25. Class times are: 5-9pm. This class must be repeated every three years to continue the 10% discount on car insurance. Please register: https://www.driverdiscountprogram.com/home

Ms Elfering and Ms Christenson's STEM class worked on an aerodynamics unit today! They made paper airplanes and tested the distance they flew and the time they stayed in the air. We are so fortunate to have this opportunity for our students!

9th Annual Melrose Cross-Country Elementary Fun Run - 9/16/25
The Melrose Cross-Country Team is hosting an Elementary Fun Run prior to their scheduled home meet today, September 16th at the Meadowlark Golf Course. This one mile race, run on the golf course, is open to all students in grades 3-6, and starts at 4pm. Awards will be given to the Top 10 finishers in both the boys and girls divisions, with participation ribbons going to all finishers. There is no entry fee for this race! All students are welcome to take part in an enjoyable activity and to see what Cross-Country running is all about!
#DutchmenPride

Congratulations to the Melrose Swim & Dive Team for being Champions at the Park Rapids Invitational on Saturday, September 13, 2025! Melrose took first place, and Sauk Centre took third place out of six teams! Melrose finished with a Team Score of 612!
#DutchmenPride

Our Dutchmen Homecoming Parade is planned for Friday, September 19, 2025. The parade is scheduled to begin around 2:15, and will go down Main Street, and past the nursing home, before going up Molly's Hill and back to the school.
#DutchmenPride

Join us for some Tailgating Fun at our Homecoming Football Game on Friday, September 19th as our Dutchmen face off against the Minnewaska Lakers! Come hungry and grab an $8 meal including a choice of burger or hotdog, chips, cookie, and soda or water. Kickoff is at 7pm, so be there for this great deal at 6pm - don't miss out on the pre-game vibes! #DutchmenPride

Don't forget - Dutchmen Homecoming Week is next week!
Melrose Area Elementary School Students are welcome to join in the fun dress up days! Monday is Pajama Day, Tuesday is Jersey/Sport Day,
Wednesday is Hat Day, Thursday is Beach Day, and
Friday is Dutchmen Spirit Day - wear purple & gold and show your school spirit!
#DutchmenPride

Join us for some Tailgating Fun at our football Game on Friday, September 12th as our Dutchmen face off against the Albany Huskies! Come hungry and grab an $8 meal including a choice of burger or hotdog, chips, cookie, and soda or water. Kickoff is at 7pm, so be there for this great deal at 6pm - don't miss out on the fun!
This fabulous deal will also be available at our Homecoming Game, 9/19/25, vs the Minnewaska Lakers!
#DutchmenPride

📢 Attention 6-7th Grade Parents!
Join in the HS Cafeteria on Thurs, Sep. 18th - 6:30pm to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. educational trip.
Discover how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship—a great opportunity you won’t want to miss!
👉 Click here to RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/29665097532?rsvp_id=29665097532
We look forward to seeing you there!

Dutchmen Booster Club thanks everyone who purchased items from the store! All items will be available for pickup in the Elementary Gym between 5-7pm! Join us for the Home Volleyball Game, as well! Let's pack the stands!
#DutchmenPride

Today we reflect on the devastating terror attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives. September 11th is a day to commemorate the lives lost and give thanks to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line. Let's take a moment today to consider what we stand for as a nation and how we can work together to make the world a better place for all.

Support our local schools as you fuel up! Use the Spirit Gas Pumps #5 or #6 at Melrose 1 Stop and 2 cents from every gallon will go directly to Melrose Area School Programs!
Go Dutchmen!

9th Annual Melrose Cross-Country Elementary Fun Run - 9/16/25
The Melrose Cross-Country Team is hosting an Elementary Fun Run prior to their scheduled home meet next Tuesday, September 16th at the Meadowlark Golf Course. The one mile race, run on the golf course, is open to all students in grades 3-6, and starts at 4pm. Awards will be given to the Top 10 finishers in both the boys and girls divisions, with participation ribbons going to all finishers. There is no entry fee for this race! All students are welcome to take part in an enjoyable activity and to see what Cross-Country running is all about!
#DutchmenPride

Melrose Area High School will celebrate Homecoming September 15-19, 2025. Middle and High School Students are welcome to dress up for our Hollywood Theme!
Monday, September 15 - Home Alone - PJ Day
Tuesday, September 16 - Adam Sandler Characters - Jerseys / Baggy Clothes
Wednesday, September 17 - Barbie - Pink Out
Thursday, September 18 - Teen Beach - Biker vs Beach
Friday, September 19 - Friday Night Lights - Dutchmen Spirit Day
#DutchmenPride

Everyone has been affected by cancer. Join us at the Relay for Life of Central Minnesota at the Sartell Community Center on Saturday, September 13th from 1-10pm. There will be food vendors, a craft sale, kid games, and a raffle! The opening ceremony will be at 2pm, with a Survivor Lap at about 2:30pm. Let's honor our cancer warriors and pay tribute to family and friends gone too soon.
The Sartell Community Center is located at 850 19th Street South, in Sartell, MN.