Hey Dutchmen Fans!! Here's a link to our Baseball Team Store!!
Order your Dutchmen Baseball items by March 15th - when the online store closes! 7th and 8th graders, along with family and friends are welcome to order! https://www.midwestscreenprint.com/melrose-baseball-2026
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Order your Dutchmen Baseball items by March 15th - when the online store closes! 7th and 8th graders, along with family and friends are welcome to order! https://www.midwestscreenprint.com/melrose-baseball-2026
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Woot-woot!! Congratulations to our Boys Basketball Team! The Dutchmen beat the Foley Falcons 57-43 last night! Tomorrow, the Dutchmen play against the Holdingford Huskers at St. John's University at 6pm. Let's fill the stands with purple!
Here is the ticket link: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260221020537958091575e0c11347/checkout
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Here is the ticket link: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260221020537958091575e0c11347/checkout
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Do you have an incoming kindergartner? If you didn’t receive a letter about Kindergarten Round-Up, please call the Melrose Elementary Office at 320-256-5160 ext. 1016 for more information. We’d love to connect with you!
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Students in grades 7+ can join us tonight for Indoor Soccer from 7-9pm in the HS Gym. Students each pay $2 to play. Please enter door 2.
🌟 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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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
Join us at Melrose Area Schools tonight for the first round section game vs Foley! Our team has home court advantage for the game at 7pm. Regular season passes are not valid for this event.
Tickets are available online: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2026030106425669423a9e477459742/checkout
To view the pay-per-view livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/melrose/organization/1059/melrose-high-school/schedule?date=2026-03-01T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OWE1OTUzOTVhNzljOGRjN2E3YTYwYmQ%3D
Tickets are available online: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2026030106425669423a9e477459742/checkout
To view the pay-per-view livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/melrose/organization/1059/melrose-high-school/schedule?date=2026-03-01T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OWE1OTUzOTVhNzljOGRjN2E3YTYwYmQ%3D
A big congratulations to Melrose Band! Our students received a superior rating (highest rating) from all 3 judges at the Large Group Band Contest in Albany. One judge said Melrose was "The best band of the day!"
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Sealed Bid Notice – School Vans for Sale!
Melrose Area Public Schools is offering 3 school vans for sale through a sealed bid process.
📅 Deadline for bids: Thursday, March 5th by 2:00 PM
📍 Where to submit: Mail or drop off at the address below (please mark your envelope “Sealed Bid” and specify which vehicle your bid is for). Each vehicle requires a separate envelope if bidding on more than one.
📬 address
Melrose Area Public Schools
Attn: Zachary Dingmann, Superintendent
546 5th Ave. NE
Melrose, MN 56352
📅 Bid opening: Friday, March 6, 2026, in the Superintendent’s office
For detailed descriptions of each van and additional information, click here: https://melroseareapublicschoolsmn.sites.thrillshare.com/o/maps/page/sales
Don’t miss your chance to bid!
Melrose Area Public Schools is offering 3 school vans for sale through a sealed bid process.
📅 Deadline for bids: Thursday, March 5th by 2:00 PM
📍 Where to submit: Mail or drop off at the address below (please mark your envelope “Sealed Bid” and specify which vehicle your bid is for). Each vehicle requires a separate envelope if bidding on more than one.
📬 address
Melrose Area Public Schools
Attn: Zachary Dingmann, Superintendent
546 5th Ave. NE
Melrose, MN 56352
📅 Bid opening: Friday, March 6, 2026, in the Superintendent’s office
For detailed descriptions of each van and additional information, click here: https://melroseareapublicschoolsmn.sites.thrillshare.com/o/maps/page/sales
Don’t miss your chance to bid!
🤖⚙️Introducing the Gear Grinders! ⚙️🤖
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our very first FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team — the Gear Grinders!
This new Melrose Team is part of the internationally recognized FIRST Robotics Competition, where they design, build, and program industrial-sized robots — all while learning hands-on STEM skills, teamwork, leadership, and real-world problem solving.
This is more than building robots. It’s about:
🔧 Learning hands-on engineering skills
💻 Exploring coding and design
🤝 Building teamwork and leadership
🎤 Developing communication and presentation skills
🚀 Preparing for college and future careers
We are incredibly proud of these students for stepping up to start something new and exciting for our school and community. The future is bright — and it’s powered by innovation!
Our team has learned so much so far and the Gear Grinders have one more competition left — wish them the best of luck as they take on their final challenge!
Check out the team and their robot in action here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587628704449
For more information about joining the team in the future, contact Mr. Lee, Industrial Tech Teacher, dlee@isd740.org
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our very first FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team — the Gear Grinders!
This new Melrose Team is part of the internationally recognized FIRST Robotics Competition, where they design, build, and program industrial-sized robots — all while learning hands-on STEM skills, teamwork, leadership, and real-world problem solving.
This is more than building robots. It’s about:
🔧 Learning hands-on engineering skills
💻 Exploring coding and design
🤝 Building teamwork and leadership
🎤 Developing communication and presentation skills
🚀 Preparing for college and future careers
We are incredibly proud of these students for stepping up to start something new and exciting for our school and community. The future is bright — and it’s powered by innovation!
Our team has learned so much so far and the Gear Grinders have one more competition left — wish them the best of luck as they take on their final challenge!
Check out the team and their robot in action here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587628704449
For more information about joining the team in the future, contact Mr. Lee, Industrial Tech Teacher, dlee@isd740.org
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🎮 Melrose Esports Spring Club – With Melrose Area Community Education for Students Grade 7-12
Compete. Connect. Grow.
Esports isn’t just gaming — it’s a structured, team-based activity that builds real-world skills colleges and employers value.
Students compete from home against other Minnesota schools in a staff-moderated, sportsmanship-focused league while developing:
✔ Communication
✔ Teamwork
✔ Leadership
✔ Strategic thinking
✔ Problem-solving under pressure
Esports is one of the fastest-growing activities at the high school and collegiate level, with many colleges recognizing competitive teams and organized programs.
Game Titles Include:
Super Smash Bros, Minecraft, Marvel Rivals, Fortnite, Mario Kart 8, Rocket League, Chess & more.
(Middle school students under 13 may register for Chess, Mario Kart 8, Minecraft, and Super Smash Bros.)
*Select games will allow students to participate in spring sports at MHS and Esports at home.
📅 Season: April 6 – May 22
📝 Team registration deadline: March 26
🖥 Students participate virtually from home and provide their own equipment and software.
This is a positive, structured way for students to compete, represent Melrose, and grow skills that go far beyond the screen.
For more information contact: kneu@isd740.org
https://isd740.arux.app/course/745/winter-spring-2026/esports-spring-club
Good luck to our Band Students as they compete at Region 5A Large Group Contest today in Albany! We hope you have a good time!
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Students in grades 8-12 interested in joining the 2026 Dutchmen Trap Team are invited to attend an Open House Meeting in the HS Cafeteria on Monday, March 9th from 5:30-7pm. The purpose of this Open House Meeting is to get registered for the team! New members should allow 30 minutes to register, while returning members should take about 15 minutes. All participants must have a Firearm Safety Certificate to join. Please use Team Reach to contact Head Coach Cory Ellering with questions.
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The Section 6AA Boys Basketball tournament begins Thursday, with first round games. Top seeded teams play at home at 7pm, including Melrose Area! Join us at the Melrose Area School as Melrose Area takes on Foley! Tickets are available online: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2026030106425669423a9e477459742/checkout
Support our Dutchmen Booster Club and have fun playing Golf at the same time! Join our annual DBC Golf Classic on Friday, June 5th, 2026! All are welcome - individuals and teams! Contact Mr. Ruoff with questions or to get registered at: 320-256-5160 x 1008.
🌟 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
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
Join Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Sarah for a fun night of learning and play! Register now: https://isd740.arux.app/course/ecfe/696/school-year-2025-26%E2%80%941/early-childhood-family-education-stop-and-play-ecfe-stop-and-play-para-familias
Melrose Area Speech Team had an early morning on February 28th to attend the Stillwater Mid-Year Tournament! We are proud to announce individual championships for Aidan Kluempke in Discussion, Esther Kapsner in Ex. Reading, and Teague Dusha in Great Speeches!!
The team appreciated the high level of competition, especially as one of the few Class A schools in attendance. We celebrated our achievements with a team feast in Maple Grove!
Finals:
Creative: Ella Erdman - 2nd; Ava Wensmann - 6th
Discussion: Aidan Kluempke - 1st
Duo: Ella Erdmann & Zoe Hoeschen - 3rd
Ex. Reading: Esther Kapsner - 1st; Rebecca Welle - 5th
Ex. Speaking: Teague Dusha - 2nd
Great Speeches: Teague Dusha - 1st
Humorous: Jada Rausch - 3rd; Isaiah Gilk - 5th
Prose: Annabell Lester - 4th
Storytelling: Zoe Hoeschen - 4th; Isaiah Gilk - 5th
Next-In Finals:
Original Oratory: Brooke Ruoff - 4th
Poetry: Mara Larson - 3rd
Prose: Nell Wiechmann - 6th
Great job, Speech Team!
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The team appreciated the high level of competition, especially as one of the few Class A schools in attendance. We celebrated our achievements with a team feast in Maple Grove!
Finals:
Creative: Ella Erdman - 2nd; Ava Wensmann - 6th
Discussion: Aidan Kluempke - 1st
Duo: Ella Erdmann & Zoe Hoeschen - 3rd
Ex. Reading: Esther Kapsner - 1st; Rebecca Welle - 5th
Ex. Speaking: Teague Dusha - 2nd
Great Speeches: Teague Dusha - 1st
Humorous: Jada Rausch - 3rd; Isaiah Gilk - 5th
Prose: Annabell Lester - 4th
Storytelling: Zoe Hoeschen - 4th; Isaiah Gilk - 5th
Next-In Finals:
Original Oratory: Brooke Ruoff - 4th
Poetry: Mara Larson - 3rd
Prose: Nell Wiechmann - 6th
Great job, Speech Team!
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Melrose Speech Team results from the Minnesota Online Speech Series were released last Friday, and we are proud to share the success we achieved! Congratulations to our finalists!
Finals:
Discussion: Aidan Kluempke - 1st
Ex. Reading: Emily Sand - 2nd
Humorous: Isaiah Gilk - 6th
Next-In Finals:
Ex. Speaking: Ramona Lurken Tvrdik - 5th
Poetry: Mara Larson - 3rd
Prose: Annabelle Lester - 6th
Storytelling: Zoe Hoeschen - 4th; Isaiah Gilk - 5th
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Finals:
Discussion: Aidan Kluempke - 1st
Ex. Reading: Emily Sand - 2nd
Humorous: Isaiah Gilk - 6th
Next-In Finals:
Ex. Speaking: Ramona Lurken Tvrdik - 5th
Poetry: Mara Larson - 3rd
Prose: Annabelle Lester - 6th
Storytelling: Zoe Hoeschen - 4th; Isaiah Gilk - 5th
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Melrose Area Advanced Culinary Students delved into classic Louisiana Cajun cookery this week as they made Shrimp Étouffée. It looks great!
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Melrose Area Foods & Nutrition Students made calzones last week! Wow! Look at that cheese factor! Mmm!
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