
"It is great to SEE and FEEL the energy of the students in school as they seem genuinely happy to be here!" ~ Ryan Dusha, High School Social Studies Teacher

Thank you to CMCU for a generous donation to Melrose preschool. Their donation, along with donations from the Melrose and Freeport Lions, will enable the preschool teachers to purchase books monthly for all preschoolers!


Playing, digging and scooping in the snow!




"It has been great having smaller groups of students to work with this fall. There are enough microscopes now for everyone to have one to themself!"
~ Sara Christenson, Middle School Science Teacher



Next week is 2020 Homecoming - make sure to dress up and show your school spirit! This is for all grades - preschool through seniors!




"It's been really refreshing seeing how serious my seniors are taking their newly granted right to vote. If they keep this up, the nation's future is indeed in good hands!"
~ Mr. Rushmeyer, High School Social Studies Teacher

For Homecoming this year we are only doing Senior Royalty.Congratulations to the following King and Queen Candidates:
Amy Austing, Ivy Kalthoff, Alexa Martinez, Kristin Meyer, Grace Seanger.
Henry Braun, Dylan Gertken, Mason Heidgerken, Isaac Kulzer, Grant Moscho.
Coronation is planned for Sunday, October 25th @ 4pm outside (weather permitting). Only seniors and parents will be allowed. Masks are required!


"It has been so much fun having some 8th graders in the robotics class learn how to use the 3D printers, and see some really cool designs that they come up with." ~ Alecia Elfering




At early recess, the snow just began falling! It hasn't stopped yet!




Kiddos are having lots of fun in preschool camp today!





Ms. Arnzen’s students are feeding their pumpkin, Jack. He says “Thank you!” after they feed him.





Homecoming 2020: Hey Dutchmen, We’re Coming Home!
~Road Trip Throughout Minnesota~
**October 26th-30th**


First home volleyball game vs Osakis.



A great crowd for the first home VB game!


Ms. Patty’s preschool class is busy cutting, painting, crafting and doing puzzles today.





October 18, at the Sauk River Park in Melrose, there will be an event with health advice on the pandemic, legal advice on immigration issues, assistance for adults and children under stress, and flu vaccines.
Masks and social distance will be followed.



Homecoming is coming up! If you'd like a 2020 Homecoming shirt, order SOON, they are due October 14. Forms should be dropped off in the Elementary, Middle School or High School school offices.


Ms. Barten’s preschoolers are busy grocery shopping this morning.





77 and sunny in Melrose, a great day to enjoy the playground!





XC conference meet



