Yee-Haw!! Today staff members surprised Principal Anderson for an early birthday celebration! We are so happy this Buckaroo is the leader of our Middle School. A number of students also joined in the fun & dressed up in their cowboy attire!
🌞✨ Learn Spanish this summer from home! ✨🌞
Join our live virtual classes designed for adults. Whether you're just starting or want to build your confidence, our fun and interactive courses will help you grow your skills.
💬 Beginner Spanish Boost – perfect for new learners
🌮 Cooking Up Spanish – learn through food and culture
Spots are limited—save yours today!
Registration link: https://isd740.arux.app/course/787/summer-2026%E2%80%941/beginner-spanish-boost
Join our live virtual classes designed for adults. Whether you're just starting or want to build your confidence, our fun and interactive courses will help you grow your skills.
💬 Beginner Spanish Boost – perfect for new learners
🌮 Cooking Up Spanish – learn through food and culture
Spots are limited—save yours today!
Registration link: https://isd740.arux.app/course/787/summer-2026%E2%80%941/beginner-spanish-boost
Looking for a fun and active way for your child to learn Spanish this summer? ☀️🏅
Join our live virtual camp Spanish Sports & Games: ¡Vamos a Ganar! where kids will play, move, and learn Spanish in an exciting way!
Campers will:
⚽ Learn sports and game vocabulary
🗣️ Practice simple conversations
🎶 Enjoy songs, games, and teamwork
🌎 Discover athletes and games from Spanish-speaking countries
All while having fun and building confidence from home! 💻✨
By the end, every camper will be part of Team Español with new skills and great memories! 🏆
No sports experience needed—just come ready to have fun! 🎉
Spots are limited—sign up today!
Registration link: https://isd740.arux.app/course/788/summer-2026%E2%80%941/spanish-sports-games-summer-camp-vamos-a-ganar-let-s-win
Join our live virtual camp Spanish Sports & Games: ¡Vamos a Ganar! where kids will play, move, and learn Spanish in an exciting way!
Campers will:
⚽ Learn sports and game vocabulary
🗣️ Practice simple conversations
🎶 Enjoy songs, games, and teamwork
🌎 Discover athletes and games from Spanish-speaking countries
All while having fun and building confidence from home! 💻✨
By the end, every camper will be part of Team Español with new skills and great memories! 🏆
No sports experience needed—just come ready to have fun! 🎉
Spots are limited—sign up today!
Registration link: https://isd740.arux.app/course/788/summer-2026%E2%80%941/spanish-sports-games-summer-camp-vamos-a-ganar-let-s-win
Update on the Fun Run Fundraiser: our school has raised a total of $26,446!
Each classroom is involved in a friendly competition, and at this time, these are the top three classes in Melrose Area Elementary School.
Online donations can be made throughout this week at: https://app.givebacks.gives/melrosepta26
#DutchmenPride
Each classroom is involved in a friendly competition, and at this time, these are the top three classes in Melrose Area Elementary School.
Online donations can be made throughout this week at: https://app.givebacks.gives/melrosepta26
#DutchmenPride
Girls in grades 1-2 who live in or are enrolled in the Melrose Area School District are welcome to attend an informational meeting about Little Miss Melrose!
Presented by: Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce, this informational meeting will be held at 6pm at the City Center on April 27, 2026.
Come join the fun!
Presented by: Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce, this informational meeting will be held at 6pm at the City Center on April 27, 2026.
Come join the fun!
🌟 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
Melrose Area Students & Staff held a Pep Fest for our State-Bound Speech Team! We have 18 talented students who will represent our school at the State Meet on Saturday, April 25th! We wish these students the very best as they prepare for this event!
We also celebrated: Knowledge Bowl Team's high score in the online National Competition - they took 2nd Place in Medium Schools. Our Band and Choir Students earned accolades at their competition, and many students earned Excellent or Superior ratings! Our FFA Team earned high points at State as well.
Congratulations to all!
#DutchmenPride
We also celebrated: Knowledge Bowl Team's high score in the online National Competition - they took 2nd Place in Medium Schools. Our Band and Choir Students earned accolades at their competition, and many students earned Excellent or Superior ratings! Our FFA Team earned high points at State as well.
Congratulations to all!
#DutchmenPride
Melrose Area Schools is pleased to announce the 2026 Synchronized Swimming Show - Syncin' To The Circus! Show dates are May 14, 15, 16 at 7pm and May 17 at 1pm. All seats are $5 - join us as we present 'Syncin' To The Circus!'
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The very first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. Since then, we join together to celebrate the health of our planet.
Let's make every day Earth Day! https://www.earthday.org/
#DutchmenPride
Let's make every day Earth Day! https://www.earthday.org/
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Have you been dreaming of learning to play an instrument? Or wanting to take your skills to another level? Melrose Community Education has many opportunities for Music Lessons! Look at our website for options! https://isd740.arux.app/search
Would you like to be the next Miss Melrose? Join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:45am in the HS Media Center to learn more!!
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#DutchmenPride
Dutchmen Touchdown Club is pleased to offer Youth and Varsity Football Camps this summer! These camps will focus on developing the fundamental skills needed to become a successful football player. Athletes will learn the basics of the Dutchmen offensive and defensive schemes, giving them a strong foundation heading into the football season.
Please register at: https://www.dutchmenfb.com/
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Please register at: https://www.dutchmenfb.com/
#DutchmenPride
Best wishes to our FFA Team as they get ready for their second day at State! We are wishing them luck and are excited to hear about everything!
Front Row: Zoey Herkenhoff, Izzy Vogel, Kelli Pundsack
Back Row: Advisor Megan Seifert, Brooke Goihl, Elaine Herkenhoff, Elyse Hellermann, Ava Smith, Gretta Hellermann
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Front Row: Zoey Herkenhoff, Izzy Vogel, Kelli Pundsack
Back Row: Advisor Megan Seifert, Brooke Goihl, Elaine Herkenhoff, Elyse Hellermann, Ava Smith, Gretta Hellermann
#DutchmenPride
Our local EMS Departments escorted our FFA Team out of town yesterday as they go off to the State Meet! We are rooting for this team! We hope your day is going well & wish you the best of luck tomorrow!
#DutchmenPride
#DutchmenPride
Melrose Area Schools is thrilled to announce: our Speech Team is Section Champs!! This team will be sending 18 members to State! On Saturday, this team brought their A-game to the Section Tournament in Minnewaska, with SEVEN Individual Section Champions, and numerous notable placements! Sections is always an emotional rollercoaster for our team, especially when some of our most polished speakers narrowly miss qualifying for the State Meet.
However, the incredible collective support our team showed made Saturday a memorable experience! Our team is committed and excited to continue their success at the State Meet at Park Center High School on Saturday, April 25th! 🏆💪🎉
Thank you to our families, and community for their continued support! More information for fans and families will be provided over the next few days!
✨Placements✨
Creative:
Ella Erdmann - 1st! 🥇 (STATE)
Ava Wensmann - 2nd (STATE)
Summer Schaefer - 5th
Discussion:
Aidan Kluempke - 1st! 🥇 (STATE)
Jesus Hernandez Vega - 5th
Drama:
Lola Dusha - 1st! 🥇 (STATE)
Alex Moscho - 4th
Itzel Chisco - 7th
Duo:
Aliva Nietfeld & Cora Meyer - 8th
Ex. Reading:
Emily Sand - 1st! 🥇(STATE)
Esther Kapsner - 2nd (STATE)
Rebecca Welle - 3rd (STATE)
Ex. Speaking:
Hailey Hammond - 2nd (STATE)
Ramona Lurken Tvrdik - 3rd (STATE)
Colton Thull - 5th
Great Speeches:
Teague Dusha - 1st! 🥇(STATE)
Aria Hammond - 2nd (STATE)
Humorous:
Isaiah Gilk - 1st! 🥇 (STATE)
Jada Rausch - 2nd (STATE)
Informative:
Brinley Ritter - 2nd (STATE)
Original Oratory:
Stacy Timp - 1st! 🥇 (STATE)
Brooke Ruoff - 3rd (STATE)
Egan Schmoll - 8th
Poetry:
Emily Ettel - 5th
Prose:
Annabelle Lester - 3rd (STATE)
Storytelling:
Zoe Hoeschen - 3rd (STATE)
#DutchmenPride
However, the incredible collective support our team showed made Saturday a memorable experience! Our team is committed and excited to continue their success at the State Meet at Park Center High School on Saturday, April 25th! 🏆💪🎉
Thank you to our families, and community for their continued support! More information for fans and families will be provided over the next few days!
✨Placements✨
Creative:
Ella Erdmann - 1st! 🥇 (STATE)
Ava Wensmann - 2nd (STATE)
Summer Schaefer - 5th
Discussion:
Aidan Kluempke - 1st! 🥇 (STATE)
Jesus Hernandez Vega - 5th
Drama:
Lola Dusha - 1st! 🥇 (STATE)
Alex Moscho - 4th
Itzel Chisco - 7th
Duo:
Aliva Nietfeld & Cora Meyer - 8th
Ex. Reading:
Emily Sand - 1st! 🥇(STATE)
Esther Kapsner - 2nd (STATE)
Rebecca Welle - 3rd (STATE)
Ex. Speaking:
Hailey Hammond - 2nd (STATE)
Ramona Lurken Tvrdik - 3rd (STATE)
Colton Thull - 5th
Great Speeches:
Teague Dusha - 1st! 🥇(STATE)
Aria Hammond - 2nd (STATE)
Humorous:
Isaiah Gilk - 1st! 🥇 (STATE)
Jada Rausch - 2nd (STATE)
Informative:
Brinley Ritter - 2nd (STATE)
Original Oratory:
Stacy Timp - 1st! 🥇 (STATE)
Brooke Ruoff - 3rd (STATE)
Egan Schmoll - 8th
Poetry:
Emily Ettel - 5th
Prose:
Annabelle Lester - 3rd (STATE)
Storytelling:
Zoe Hoeschen - 3rd (STATE)
#DutchmenPride
It's Clifford Night for "Stop and Play" ECFE TONIGHT!
* 4:40-6:00 pm*
* $5 per Family*
*Enter Door 4*
* Register ASAP so we know how many friends to plan for*
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
* 4:40-6:00 pm*
* $5 per Family*
*Enter Door 4*
* Register ASAP so we know how many friends to plan for*
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
Congratulations to our Knowledge Bowl Team who competed in the 2026 National Knowledge Bowl On-Line Competition, taking second place in medium sized schools!
There were five teams from Minnesota competing in this online competition - three in medium schools, and two in large schools. Melrose Area scored higher than any other Minnesota entry, and placed 2nd in the category of medium sized schools. The competition consisted of 200 multiple choice questions. Teams had 30 seconds from the time the question began appearing on the screen to answer the question. Points were earned by accuracy of the team's response and more points earned for faster responses.
The last time Melrose Area competed in the National Knowledge Bowl On-Line Competition was 2023.
Our Dutchmen 2026 On-Line Knowledge Bowl Team and Medium Sized Schools Second Place Team:
Back Row: Andrue Stalboerger, Eric Sundermann, Zach Nelson
Front Row: Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik, Nina Prout, Logan Kelzer
#DutchmenPride
There were five teams from Minnesota competing in this online competition - three in medium schools, and two in large schools. Melrose Area scored higher than any other Minnesota entry, and placed 2nd in the category of medium sized schools. The competition consisted of 200 multiple choice questions. Teams had 30 seconds from the time the question began appearing on the screen to answer the question. Points were earned by accuracy of the team's response and more points earned for faster responses.
The last time Melrose Area competed in the National Knowledge Bowl On-Line Competition was 2023.
Our Dutchmen 2026 On-Line Knowledge Bowl Team and Medium Sized Schools Second Place Team:
Back Row: Andrue Stalboerger, Eric Sundermann, Zach Nelson
Front Row: Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik, Nina Prout, Logan Kelzer
#DutchmenPride
The Melrose Elementary PTA would like to thank everyone who has supported FUN RUN 2026! Especially these amazing community donors. Their donations make the FUN RUN possible by helping us cover the costs of t-shirts, the DJ, and student incentives including the Ninja Course!
Online donations can be made throughout this week at: https://app.givebacks.gives/melrosepta26
#DutchmenPride
Online donations can be made throughout this week at: https://app.givebacks.gives/melrosepta26
#DutchmenPride
Melrose Area Students & Staff are sending our FFA Team good vibes as they compete at State today & tomorrow! We are so excited! Have the Best Day!!
Front Row: Zoey Herkenhoff, Izzy Vogel, Kelli Pundsack
Back Row: Advisor Megan Seifert, Brooke Goihl, Elaine Herkenhoff, Elyse Hellermann, Ava Smith, Gretta Hellermann
#DutchmenPride
Front Row: Zoey Herkenhoff, Izzy Vogel, Kelli Pundsack
Back Row: Advisor Megan Seifert, Brooke Goihl, Elaine Herkenhoff, Elyse Hellermann, Ava Smith, Gretta Hellermann
#DutchmenPride
Good Luck to our FFA Team as they head to the State Meet!! We're rooting for you!
#DutchmenPride
#DutchmenPride
