Melrose Area Public Schools

Congratulations to the Girls Swimming and Diving Team, who qualified for the Class A State True Team last weekend at the U of M. The Dutchmen finished second at the Section 6A Meet.
Top 10 finishers included Annika Frieler, Emily Stepan, Jaelyn Mayers, Aubrey Stepan, Chloe Viere, Kelli Pundsack, Josie Eveslage, Brynn Berscheit, Autumn Austing, Maggie Frieler, Anika Berscheit, Bria Hellermann, Olivia Nathe, Macy Reed, and Monroe Anderson.
The 200 Free Relay team of Jaelyn Mayers, Aubrey Stepan, Autumn Austing and Annika Frieler finished in first place at the meet.
Congratulations to all team members and best of luck at the Class A State True Team Meet on Saturday.
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Good Luck to our Dutchmen Football Team as they compete at Little Falls tonight at 7pm! Fans should use the Event Parking Lot north of the field and enter through the main entrance on the north side of the stadium. Tickets are $8/Adult and $5/Student, and can be purchased online or at the gate: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260205085614716d506a4e5173b46/checkout?bare=False

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SCHEELS is proud to be partnering with the Minnesota State High School League. As part of this partnership, SCHEELS is excited to offer an exclusive coupon for all coaches and players to receive a 20% discount on sporting equipment, apparel, and shoes as you gear up for the season!
Offer details:
● Dates: Offer valid from Monday, October 12 - Friday, November 20
● Locations: Valid at all Minnesota SCHEELS locations including Eden Prairie, Mankato, Moorhead, Rochester and St. Cloud
● Accessing the Coupon: Simply click the link and log into (or create) a free MySCHEELS account to redeem your offer
● Automatic Application: The 20% discount is instantly added to your account for a one-time use
● Redeem Anywhere: The offer can be used in-store at your local SCHEELS or online at scheels.com
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Looking for a fun after-school activity? We’ve added a new class to our Community Ed website, and registration is now OPEN!

🌼 Día de los Muertos: Arts, Crafts & Movie Afternoon 🌼

Join us for a fun afternoon celebrating Día de los Muertos! Students will enjoy festive arts and crafts, create colorful decorations inspired by this special Mexican tradition, and relax with a family-friendly movie. It’s a great opportunity to get creative, have fun with friends, and learn about the meaning behind this beautiful celebration!

📅 Date: Monday, November 2
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📝 Register here: https://isd740.arux.app/course/856/fall-2026/dia-de-los-muertos-arts-crafts-movie-afternoon

Mark your Calendars for a night of fun! Event is FREE with activities designed for children ages 2-6.

📣 Coaching Opportunities at Melrose Area Schools!
Join our Dutchmen team! We’re looking for coaches for the following positions:

🏀 Junior High Girls Basketball Coach
🏃 Head Track Coach
🏃 Assistant Track Coach
🎤 Assistant Speech Coach
🏊 Head Synchronized Swim Coach
Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them or share this post!
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Let's Cheer for the Lady Dutchmen Volleyball Team as they compete tonight! Our girls have the home-court advantage over the Minnewaska Area Lakers! JV and C Teams play at 5:45pm, with Varsity to follow. Tickets: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202606221057087194f863a3736cd4b/checkout
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Good Luck to our Cross Country Team as they run In the Lakers Invitational at the Minnewaska Golf Club today! We're cheering for you!
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Good Luck to our Girls Soccer Team as they compete in Sections today at 4:30pm! The Dutchmen will compete against St. Cloud Cathedral on field #12 at Whitney Park. There is limited bleacher seating; bring a chair or blanket. Tickets are online only - no cash sales: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202610080706508326576bfcb09d94a/checkout
Here's the livestream link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream

Melrose Area Elementary School invites students to collect items left on the lost & found table! Items not claimed by 3pm on Wednesday, October 14th will be donated! #DutchmenPride

Good Luck to our Boys Soccer Team as they compete in playoffs at noon in LP-GE today!
Tickets are only available online. Here's the link: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20261008074550907ef2303bdf4504a/checkout
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Good Luck to our Girls Swimming & Diving Team as they compete at True Team Sections today!
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Melrose Area Women of Today are hosting a free Halloween Bingo today, October 10th, at the Melrose City Center from 9:30-11am! This event is for kids ages 5-10, accompanied by an adult. There are lots of prizes and costumes are welcome! Join us!

Join us at the Omer Sieben Football Field tonight - where the Dutchmen will take on the Holdingford Huskers! Come early and enjoy some tailgating! Kick-off is at 7pm. It's a great night for football!
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HUDL PLAYOFF LIVESTREAM UPDATE
As playoffs approach, please be aware that all Section games on HUDL will require payment. These games are owned by the MSHSL and its regions, not Melrose Area Schools.
Choices: $15 per game or $45 Fall Season All-Sports Pass
We wanted to share this update ahead of playoffs so fans know what to expect.
Thank you for your support of Melrose Area Athletics!
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Melrose Area Foods and Nutrition students made Baked Soft Pretzels and had the choice of chocolate or queso for dipping! Mmm!
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Good Luck to our Dutchmen Tennis Team as they compete in Minnewaska tonight!
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"Dreams really do come true."
For independent artist, Sully Stumler, it was a dream for the band to sign his completed artwork. Sully had been working on the one-of-a-kind painting for several weeks. After putting the final touches on his work yesterday, he proudly took it with him to the concert last night in hopes to get it signed. His dream came true as he came in contact with one of the band members' wives- (Billy Joe Armstrong from Green Day). Each and every band member signed it along with some gracious words.
So happy for you Sully! What amazing art work, and story to tell.
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