Melrose Area Public Schools

🌟 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

about 9 hours ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

Melrose Area Schools honored our students who represented our school in a big way! The Pep Band were on-hand to get our spirits soaring! Our Visual Arts Students showcased their best work! Then, we recognized the Speech Team! These amazing coaches and students shared their time and talents, and our school has two individual Champions, and won the Speech Team Champion Trophy! We are so proud of these kids! Hailey Hammond - 24th Place, Aria Hammond - 14th Place, Zoe Hoeschen - 13th Place, Annabelle Lester - 12th Place, Brooke Ruoff - 12th Place Brinley Ritter - 8th Place Rebecca Welle - 7th Place Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik - 7th Place Ava Wensmann - 5th Place Isaiah Gilk - 5th Place Aidan Kluempke - 3rd Place Ella Erdmann - 3rd Place Jada Rausch - 3rd Place Emily Sand - 2nd Place Stacy Timp - 2nd Place Lola Dusha - 2nd Place State Champion - Esther Kapsner State Champion - Teague Dusha Head Coach - Mikayla Curry Assistant Coaches: Jake Pundsack, Taylor Garthus, Lainey Truebenbach, Chloe Truebenbach, Rachel Bauer #DutchmenPride

about 10 hours ago, Melrose Activities

Are you 55+ and would like to save up to 10% off your car insurance for three years? Join a class at the Melrose HS on May 12th from 5-9pm by calling: 888-234-1294 or register online here: https://driverdiscountprogram.com/home

about 13 hours ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

☀️🏊‍♀️ Get ready to make a splash this summer! 🏊‍♂️☀️
Summer swimming lessons open for registration May 1 @ 8:00 am!
Whether your swimmer is just getting started or ready to build their skills, we can’t wait for a fun, safe, and exciting summer in the pool!
👉 Learn more: isd740.org/swim
👉 Register here: https://isd740.arux.app/
More lesson times may be added throughout the summer as we bring on additional instructors—so keep checking back!
Let’s dive into a great summer together!

1 day ago, Kelly Neu

Girl swimming in a pool with red swim hat, pink goggles on her head with a big smile

Plan ahead for a fun evening at the Sync Show! Our 2026 Synchronized Swim Team presents: Syncin' To The Circus! Show dates are May 14, 15, 16 at 7pm and May 17 at 1pm. All seats are $5 - join us for a wonderful time!
Tickets are here: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN99879

1 day ago, Melrose Activities

We are excited to invite kids in grades 3-6 to join Speech Camp! This amazing opportunity is coming up quickly! Students will learn from upperclassmen and coaches who have reached for the moon and landed among the stars! Learn more & Register: https://isd740.arux.app/course/721/winter-spring-2026/spring-youth-speech-camp-campamento-de-oratoria-de-primavera

1 day ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

Melrose Area Speech Team had a monumental day in our program's history this past Saturday by becoming State Champions!🥇
Our speakers truly stepped up, and achieved incredible success. Out of our 18 State attendees, 13 advanced to Finals, and we proudly celebrate two Individual State Champions: Esther Kapsner, who defended her title in Ex. Reading, and Teague Dusha, the State Champion in Great Speeches!
With numerous other notable placements, we secured the team championship title for Class A for the third time!
This isn't the end of the season for some speakers, as we're grateful to attend the NIETOC tournament from May 7-10 in Shakopee. We're still seeking funding to attend, so please consider contributing or reaching out to become a team sponsor! 🏆
✨Placements✨
Creative: Ella Erdmann - 3rd & Ava Wensmann - 5th
Discussion: Aidan Kluempke - 3rd
Ex. Reading: Esther Kapsner - 1st! 🥇
Emily Sand - 2nd & Rebecca Welle - 7th
Ex. Speaking: Ramona Lurken Tvrdik - 7th
Great Speeches: Teague Dusha - 1st! 🥇
Humorous: Jada Rausch - 3rd & Isaiah Gilk - 5th
Informative: Brinley Ritter - 8th
Original Oratory: Stacy Timp - 2nd
Drama: Lola Dusha - 2nd

2 days ago, Melrose Activities

2 days ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

Youth in grades K-8 are invited to get ready for a BLAST with PAINT BOMBS!! Kids will combine science and art for explosive fun. Join us as we learn the chemistry of making paint bombs and create stunning splatter art in this course!
https://isd740.arux.app/course/719/winter-spring-2026/stem-exploding-paint-bomb-art-gr-k-8-stem-arte-con-bombas-de-pintura-explosivas-grados-k-8

2 days ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

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!'
https://gofan.co/app/school/MN99879

3 days ago, Melrose Activities

Adult Basic Ed. Classes coming up include:
English for Custodians & Maintenance Workers, May 5-June 25, Tue/Thu, 6-8pm
Register by April 28
Knowledge & Content for Written Driver's Exam, May 11-June 22, Mon/Thu, 6:30-8pm
Register by May 4
Questions? Contact roccabe@nwservice.org
Register here: https://sites.google.com/nwservice.org/rocc/registration

3 days ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

Congratulations to seniors Eric Sundermann, Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik, and Allie Hoppe (not pictured) for being chosen as 2026 Melrose Area Students of Excellence! These students worked hard for this achievement, and were honored at a Resource Training & Solutions dinner on Wednesday, April 22nd.
#DutchmenPride

3 days ago, Melrose Area School Updates

Do you have the next Little Miss Melrose in your house?
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 tonight! Come to the City Center and join the fun!

4 days ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

Join us for the 21st Annual Dutchmen Booster Club Golf Classic! This yearly event directly benefits students! This event takes place at the Meadowlark Golf Course. Our afternoon Scramble is full, but we do have openings for the Nine Hole Scramble in the morning, as an individual or on a team of four. Register now by calling Jonathan Ruoff at 320-256-5620.
#DutchmenPride

4 days ago, Melrose Activities

Melrose Area High School Prom is Saturday, May 2nd! Grand March is at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:00pm. Tickets are available at the door for $5/each. (Students in 3rd grade and under get in free!) Prom attendees will each get two Grand March Tickets to share.
#DutchmenPride

4 days ago, Melrose Area School Updates

🥇🏆STATE CHAMPS!!🏆🥇 The Melrose Speech Team WON the State Competition!! There will be a welcome home gathering at the school (back of school at Door 18) when they roll into town around 9:00pm tonight!! Watch comments for when they hit Freeport so you can gather in town to welcome them home!

5 days ago, Melrose Middle School

Good Luck to our Dutchmen Speech Team as they participate in the State Meet today! We are super excited for this team! Have fun today! Additional information can be found on http://statespeech.com/
#DutchmenPride

6 days ago, Melrose Activities

A group of fifteen artists from Melrose Area High School ventured to New London High School for the MSHSL Visual Arts competition! The most amazing, talented and creative artists around! Be sure to check out their art on display at the Melrose Area Art Festival on May 8th and 9th at the Melrose VFW. “Sketch Ya’ Later!”
#DutchmenPride

6 days ago, Melrose Activities

Melrose FFA had a great showing at State Convention! Here are the results:
Agronomy - 18th - Silver Rank - Elyse, Gretta, Elaine
Companion Animals - Bronze Rank - Kelli, Brooke, Zoey, Izzy
State FFA Band - Kelli
State Degree Participants - Ava , Gretta
Voting Delegates: Sophia, Jena
#DutchmenPride

6 days ago, Melrose Area School Updates