Our JV Speech Team had a great night at the Parkers Prairie Meet on Monday, February 2, 2026! The team was small but mighty, and we're celebrating two individual First Place Finishes! It was awesome to see our speakers try out new categories and find great success!
Placements:
Discussion: Abigail Koltes- 4th
Drama: Harper Ekstrom- Blue Ribbon
Duo: Ekstrom & Wiechmann- Red Ribbon
Duo: Nietfeld & Meyer- Red Ribbon
Ex. Reading: Rebecca Welle- 1st
Ex. Reading: Eleanor Piche- 2nd
Ex. Speaking: Eleanor Piche- 1st
Great Speeches: Abigail Koltes- 3rd
Poetry: Dia Malchow- 5th
Poetry: Angie Martinez Zamora- Blue Ribbon
Prose: Nell Wiechmann- 5th
Congratulations to all!
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Would you like to save 10% on your car insurance? If you're 55+ years young, you can register to take this Driver Discount! Call 320-308-1400 and leave a message to get registered! Classes at Melrose High School will be on March 24th and April 21st. Join us!
Congratulations to our Prairie Centre Boys Hockey Team, as they clinched the WCC Title last night in their 5-4 victory over Breckenridge/Wahpeton! This Championship is quite the honor, as last year our team was Co-Champions with two other teams. Two team members are students at Melrose Area Schools: James Rieland & Isaiah Hutchinson. The team is coached by our own Chad Wehrman, also a HS Math teacher. We're so proud of this team!
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Congratulations to our Fusion Seniors: Zaron Olmschenk, Nolan Fleischhacker and Andrue Stalboerger on a great Senior Night! The Boys Swimming & Diving Team won their meet against Detroit Lakes, wrapping up their season dual meets with a 10-1 Record! Special Congratulations to Andrue Stalboerger, who set the Melrose Area Pool Record in Diving- with a score of 327.20! The old record was from 1974!
Way to go!
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Way to go!
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Congratulations to our Speech Team members who participated in the Minnesota Online Speech Series (M.O.S.S.) last week! The results are in, and our team had great success!
Results:
Discussion: Aidan Kluempke took 2nd Place
Ext. Reading: Esther Kapsner took 2nd Place, and Emily Sand took 4th Place
Informative: Aidan Kluempke took 7th Place
Humorous Next-In: Isaiah Gilk took 2nd Place
Nicely done!
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Results:
Discussion: Aidan Kluempke took 2nd Place
Ext. Reading: Esther Kapsner took 2nd Place, and Emily Sand took 4th Place
Informative: Aidan Kluempke took 7th Place
Humorous Next-In: Isaiah Gilk took 2nd Place
Nicely done!
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Good Luck to our Fusion Boys Swimming & Diving Team as they compete against Detroit Lakes at Melrose tonight! The races begin at 6pm, and we'll need volunteers on deck to time by 5:45pm. Tonight is also Senior Night, and we'll honor Nolan Fleischhacker, Andrue Stalboerger and Zaron Olmschenk! Go Fusion!
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Happy Groundhog Day! This holiday, dated February 2nd is held in USA and Canada yearly. According to tradition, if the groundhog sees its shadow (clear day), it means six more weeks of winter! If the groundhog doesn't see its shadow (cloudy day), it means an early spring is coming, and the groundhog stays out to pay.
For more information: https://www.groundhog.org/groundhog-day/what-is-groundhog-day/
For more information: https://www.groundhog.org/groundhog-day/what-is-groundhog-day/
Congratulations to the Melrose Rosettes for placing 3rd in Jazz, and 2nd in High Kick after tying for First Place at the West Central Conference Invitational! These ladies were on fire!
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Congratulations to our JV Gymnasts, who had their last dual meet of the season at Morris on Friday, January 30th. Our JV Gymnasts had an amazing year, with lots of growth and improvements all season long. Special thanks to Alea Berscheit for these amazing pictures!
Final scores for JV: Melrose- 128.4 vs Morris- 111.1
Varsity: Melrose- 141. 275 vs Morris- 124.8
Congratulations, Lady Dutchmen!
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Final scores for JV: Melrose- 128.4 vs Morris- 111.1
Varsity: Melrose- 141. 275 vs Morris- 124.8
Congratulations, Lady Dutchmen!
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Congratulations to Noah Christen, our SC-M Defender Wrestler, who celebrated his 75th Pin this weekend! Way to go, Noah!
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Our Defenders Girls Wrestling Team took 1st Place at the Osakis Invitational on Friday, January 30th! Congratulations, Team!
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Grab your sweetheart and join us for a heart-filled evening of creativity, sweetness, and fun on February 7th! In this Valentine’s-themed class, teams of youth and adults will roll up their sleeves and dive into the delicious world of dessert decorating. First, we’ll design and decorate festive sugar cookies bursting with love and color. Then, after a tasty dinner break generously provided by our instructor Ms. B, we’ll get back to the fun by crafting adorable Cupid-inspired cake pops. Register: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/717/winter-spring-2026/sweethearts-sugar-art-mini-camp
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+ can join us tonight for Open Gym from 7-9pm. $2/Player or $5/Family. Exact change is appreciated. Please enter door 2.
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.
🩹👶 American Red Cross Babysitting Course 👶🩹
📅 Friday, February 13 (Non-School Day)
Perfect for youth ages 11–16 who want to learn how to safely and confidently care for children and infants. This hands-on, in-person course covers everything from playtime and positive behavior to emergency response—real skills for real life.
👉 Register here: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/713/winter-spring-2026/american-red-cross-babysitting-course
Great skills. Great confidence. Great opportunity!
📅 Friday, February 13 (Non-School Day)
Perfect for youth ages 11–16 who want to learn how to safely and confidently care for children and infants. This hands-on, in-person course covers everything from playtime and positive behavior to emergency response—real skills for real life.
👉 Register here: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/713/winter-spring-2026/american-red-cross-babysitting-course
Great skills. Great confidence. Great opportunity!
Join Melrose Middle School and High School for SnoDaze Dress Up Days during the week of February 16-20!!
Theme: Love is Still in the Air
Feb. 16 - No School
Feb. 17 - Don't Sweat the Small Stuff; Pajama Day - Coronation Day
Feb. 18 - Dutchmen Love / Spirit Day
Feb. 19 - Peace & Love; Tie Dye Day
Feb. 20 - Sweetheart Day; Pastels
Feb. 21 - Dance for Grades 9-12
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Theme: Love is Still in the Air
Feb. 16 - No School
Feb. 17 - Don't Sweat the Small Stuff; Pajama Day - Coronation Day
Feb. 18 - Dutchmen Love / Spirit Day
Feb. 19 - Peace & Love; Tie Dye Day
Feb. 20 - Sweetheart Day; Pastels
Feb. 21 - Dance for Grades 9-12
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Sauk Centre-Melrose Defenders Wrestler Noah Christen set a new SC-M Defenders record last night after earning both his 155th and 156th career wins! Congratulations, Noah!
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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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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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Join us for a heart-filled evening of creativity, sweetness, and fun! In this Valentine’s-themed youth class, kids will roll up their sleeves and dive into the delicious world of dessert decorating. First, we’ll design and decorate festive sugar cookies bursting with love and color. Then, after a tasty dinner break generously provided by our instructor Ms. B, we’ll get back to the fun by crafting adorable Cupid-inspired cake pops. This class is designed for one youth and an adult. Register: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/717/winter-spring-2026/sweethearts-sugar-art-mini-camp
