Melrose Area Public Schools

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

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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🌟 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 Teddy Wiechman, who recently achieved his 50th win in wrestling! Woot-woot!
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It's a great day to be a Dutchmen! Join us at the school tonight as we cheer on the Boys Defenders Wrestling Team in the HS Gym! Or take in Gymnastics or Girls Basketball in the Elementary Gyms! Come cheer for our home teams! Events begin at 5pm.
Concessions available - eat dinner here!
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Looking for some fun things to do? Join us for some fun Community Ed. activities! Check out upcoming classes! For more information and to register visit: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/

📢 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!

🎵 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!

🌟 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

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!
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Support our local Lions Club and get a great breakfast this Sunday, January 18th, from 8am-12pm at the Melrose American Legion! Included in the meal are: Ham, eggs, Sausage, Potatoes, Coffee Cake, and applesauce! Bring the family, and help us make this a fun event! Proceeds go to community projects! Reach out to your local Lions Club members for tickets and save by planning ahead!
Adults: $10 in advance or $12 at door
Children ages 5-12: $5 sold at door
Children under age 5: FREE
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Melrose FFA Chapter attended their Region Contest last week!
*Our Vet Science Team of: Izzy Vogel, Zoey Herkenhoff, Kelli Pundsack & Brooke Goihl took 6th Place of 11 teams competing!
*Our Agronomy/Crops Team of: Elaine Herkenhoff, Elyse Hellermann & Gretta Hellermann took 5th Place of 12 teams competing!
*Gretta Hellermann took 3rd Place individually of the whole contest, advancing her to the State Competition!
Congratulations to all FFA Members who competed!
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Last Tuesday, our Melrose Lady Dutchmen Gymnasts took on the Albany Huskies and shined, posting a 142.0 Varsity score and a 128.6 JV score! Making the night even more special was: the girls from both team asked for a picture together, warming the hearts of all coaches. The Dutchmen and Huskies trained together one day this past summer, and they continue to build friendships that will go beyond the competition floor.
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Congratulations to our Dutchmen Knowledge Bowl Teams that competed in Sartell on January 10th. Of the 21 Junior Varsity and 33 Varsity teams, Melrose JV placed second in their division, while Melrose Varsity placed first in their division!
*Melrose Varsity First Place: Nina Prout, Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik, Andrue Stalboerger, Eric Sundermann
*Melrose JV Second Place: Lee Sutton, Tyler Klaphake, Landon Bueckers, Lucas Christenson
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Pickleball is a fun sport, played by many! Join us tomorrow, January 13th, for an evening of fun as we learn the basics! Register here: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/714/winter-spring-2026/pickleball-101

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.

Students in grades 7-12 and adults are welcome to join us for Saturday Open Gym from 7-9pm! Come in and work out! Please enter door 2. $2/Person or $5/Family. Exact change is appreciated.

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. Exact change is appreciated.
Please enter doors 2 or 7.
$2/Player
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Melrose Area Culinary 1 Students learned about dumplings this week, and made a lot of potstickers!
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