
Congratulations to the Melrose FFA Team! This team joined over 4,000 FFA members at the State Contests. Our Melrose FFA was recognized on stage as a Superior Chapter. Melrose FFA Dairy Evaluation Team finished 2nd Place at State! Naomi Wiechman is a top three individual for Poultry Evaluation! Monika Frericks was the Champion in Dairy Evaluation, and Grace Herdering was a top finisher in the same category. Great job! #DutchmenPride

You're Invited to the WSCEO Class Annual Trade Show! Students from Melrose Area, Albany, and Sauk Centre Schools have been working hard on their businesses! Join us at the Melrose American Legion from 4-6pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. These young entrepreneurs are ready to showcase their businesses! This event is open to the public - everyone is invited!


Congratulations to the participants of Melrose Prom 2025! Here is the link for the Grand March: https://www.youtube.com/@melroseareaschoolsactiviti9111


Tickets are on sale for the Synchronized Swimming 2025 'Belle's Gone Country!' Shows are May 15, 16, 17 at 7pm, and May 18 at 1pm. All seats are $10. Support our Sync Team & enjoy a great show! #DutchmenPride https://gofan.co/app/school/MN99879


All are welcome to the Band Concert tonight at 8pm in the auditorium! We have talented musicians who are looking forward to the opportunity to sharing this live performance with family and friends! All tickets are $3 at the gate, or can be purchased online for $4. https://gofan.co/event/3593300?schoolId=MN99879


Today is National School Lunch Hero Day! The first Friday of May is dedicated to recognizing the hard work and dedication of school nutrition professionals. Today is a good day to thank our school lunch heros for the positive difference they make every day! #DutchmePride


Kids in Grades 3-6 are welcome to join our award-winning Speech Team for Speech Camp! This class begins right after school on May 6th, takes an hour, and the memories will last a lifetime! Enroll now! We want to fill the class! https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/560/summer-2025%E2%80%941/spring-youth-speech-camp-campamento-de-oratoria-de-primavera

Melrose Area Public Schools honored the Speech & FFA Individual State Champions at a Pep Fest today! Pictured here are Monika Frericks, FFA State Champion, and Esther Kapsner & Logan Schad, Individual Speech State Champions. Students from Visual Arts, Speech, and FFA were celebrated, and all students were encouraged to join an activity. We are so proud to showcase the talent in our school! #DutchmenPride




Do you have a kiddo crazy about gymnastics and tumbling? Sign up now for Tiny Tumblers (age 3) through Level 3-May sessions start on May 12 & 13!
Register now: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/614/summer-2025%E2%80%941/gymnastics-gimnasia


Attention Dutchmen Baseball Fans: We have been advised by law enforcement that all parking for the Varsity and JV Baseball Games needs to be in our parking lots; NOT on County Road 168. We ask that all fans and spectators use the Baseball parking lot or the school parking lot, by the tennis courts. If parking at the school, please use the new sidewalk to arrive at the baseball fields. Thank you!


Are you the next Melrose Royalty? Girls who live in Melrose Area School District in grades 10-12 are invited to an informational meeting at 6:30pm on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Melrose Senior Center, in the lower level of the City Center. Learn more at the meeting! Sponsored by Melrose Chamber


Girls currently in 1st or 2nd grade, who live in Melrose Area School District are invited to an informational meeting for Little Miss Melrose! This meeting will take place in the lower level of the Melrose City Center at 6pm on Monday, May 5, 2025! Presented by Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce


2025 Summer Swimming Lesson registration opens at 8:00 am, tomorrow, May 1! For more information and a chart of what lessons will be offered at what times visit: https://www.isd740.org/o/maps/page/swimming-lessons
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Melrose Area Public Schools proudly recognizes the achievements of alumni and current teacher, Mr. Jake Pundsack! Mr. Pundsack was recently named one of the recipients of MSUM (Minnesota State University Moorhead) 10 Under 10 Awards. According to their website, the 10 Under 10 Award recognizes rising alumni who have graduated within the last decade and are making a remarkable impact in their early careers. These honorees stand out as up-and-coming leaders, innovators, and community builders, demonstrating significant achievements and dedication within their professions, organizations, and communities. Through their accomplishments, they embody the values of MSUM and exemplify the spirit of the Dragon. This award celebrates their dedication, potential, and commitment to excellence, inspiring both the MSUM community and the next generation of Dragons. We are so proud to have Mr. Pundsack on staff at Melrose Area Public Schools! Click here to read more: https://www2.mnstate.edu/visitors/alumni/awards/10-under-10/


Have you been able to see some of the local art in town? Melrose Area Arts Council is proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual Festival of the Arts! The art display at the Melrose City Center, as well as art on display at the Melrose location of the Freeport State Bank are available for viewing. Learn more at: https://melroseareaartscouncil.org/


Join us for the last night of Pickleball tonight from 5-8pm. Come & have fun! $2/Person. Enter door 7.


Congratulations to Josie Eveslage, 10th Grade Track & Field Participant! Josie broke her own school record in the Pole Vault at the Sauk Centre Invitational Meet last week, with a vault of 11'9"!! Nice job, Josie! #DutchmenPride


Congratulations to the Dutchmen Boys Track & Field Team, who took 1st Place at the Sauk Centre Invitational Meet on Thursday, April 24th! There were lots of Personal Records and great races. Nice job, Dutchmen! #DutchmenPride


Attention Dutchmen Baseball Fans: We have been advised by law enforcement that all parking for the Varsity and JV Baseball Games needs to be in our parking lots; NOT on County Road 168. We ask that all fans and spectators use the Baseball parking lot or the school parking lot, by the tennis courts. If parking at the school, please use the new sidewalk to arrive at the baseball fields. Thank you!


Good Luck to our FFA Team as they compete at State today! We are rooting for you! #DutchmenPride