Congratulations to the Melrose Area Schools Speech Team - they hosted Sub-Sections last night and were named Team Champions! Individual Champions included Ella Erdmann, Aidan Kluempke, Emily Sand, Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik, Aaron Abonce Garcia, Meadow Schaefer, Zoe Hoeschen. Woot-woot! #DutchmenPride
We love our Foods Classes! Last week, our Culinary 1 Classes showed teamwork as they stuffed and wrapped potstickers. Meanwhile, Foods and Nutrition Classes started their pasta section by making a healthy ratatouille pasta! We're enjoying our classes! #DutchmenPride
Are you the next Melrose Royalty? Girls in grades 10-12 who are interested in learning more about this amazing opportunity are invited to a meeting on Tuesday, April 15, in the HS Media Center at 7:45am! Donuts & juice are included! Grab a friend & come learn more! #DutchmenPride
Join us for a night of fun as Melrose Stages performs 'Theatre Highlights Old & New' in the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center! Show dates are Thursday, Friday & Sunday of this week! All seats are $11: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN99879
Last week, our Advanced Culinary Class had their first experience setting up a breading station and hammering out pork cutlets as they made pork schnitzel and spaetzle. The process is fun and the result is delicious! #DutchmenPride
Today is the kickoff of the Dutchmen Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $15,000. This helps to support field trips, rollerskating, and playground equipment for students at Melrose Elementary School. Students will be collecting cash, check, and online donations.
Online donations can be made at:
https://app.givebacks.gives/melrosepta25
Is your kiddo registered for this super cute spring craft? Join Ms. Jennifer Frank-Heinze to paint and create a chick and bunny to decorate for Spring for only $13!
Register ASAP to ensure we have enough supplies for your kiddo!
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/578/winter-spring-2025/wooden-chick-bunny-pollito-y-conejito-de-madera
Due to the cool temperatures today, 7/8 Baseball, 7/8 Softball and 7/8 Golf will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Athletes will meet with their coaches to go over rules. 7/8 Golf will meet in Mr. Nietfeld's room. 7/8 Softball will meet in the Quiet Room. 7/8 Baseball will meet in Mr. Stang's 2nd Grade Classroom. #DutchmenPride
Melrose Elementary Staff had so much fun meeting with families for Kindergarten Round up on Friday, April 4th! We are looking forward to next school year, when we get to have the Class of 2038 in the building! Yay, Kindergarten! #DutchmenPride
What do all these shows have in common? They're all featured in the Melrose Stages Spring Musical Medley! This show has something for everyone and you don't want to miss it! All seats are $11, and proceeds will benefit future Melrose Stages productions and scholarships. Tickets available here: https://www.isd740.org/page/livestream
Join us for the last Open Gym, Open Pickleball of the season today!! Bring a friend and let's get moving! $2/Person or $5/Family - exact change is appreciated! Enter door 2. **No Open Swim Today.
Today is National School Librarian Day! We want to recognize and appreciate the valuable contributions of school librarians and their role in supporting students' learning and development. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized. They are also dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. Today, we thank Holly Nelson from Melrose Elementary, and Ashley Frericks from the MS/HS. We are so glad to have you in our school! #DutchmenPride
Due to the weather forecast for next Monday, 7th & 8th grade Baseball, Softball and Golf will begin practicing on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Athletes will meet with their coaches to go over rules. JH Golf will meet in Mr. Nietfeld's room. JH Softball will meet in the Quiet Room. JH Baseball will meet in Mr. Stang's 2nd Grade Classroom. #DutchmenPride
Tomorrow is the last day of District 740's online surplus auction! Hurry to get your bids in! The auction closes April 5. Jump in with your last minute bid! There are lots of great items! Then, check back to see if your bid is still in the lead! Questions? Ask Kelly Kneu@isd740.org https://www.32auctions.com/740surplus2024
Reminder: No Kindergarten or Preschool on Friday, April 4 due to Kindergarten Round Up. We are welcoming the class of 2038 into the building that day!
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National Wildlife Week is a wildly wonderful time to turn our attention to the wonders of animals worldwide. This annual event is rich in history and tradition, inviting us to celebrate and protect the glorious wildlife that shares the planet with us. This week, as we purposefully notice and appreciate nature’s beauty, we can spread awareness about taking action to ensure the survival of wildlife for future generations. Learn more at: https://www.nwf.org/
Ready to start planning for summer? Our Summer Community Ed. Brochure is online and registrations can be accepted! Whether you're looking for Tennis or Soccer or Cupcakes in a Jar, there is something for everyone! (Swim Lessons are coming soon!) https://www.isd740.org/page/community-education
The 2024-25 Dutchmen Archery Season came to an end with the State NASP Archery Tournament in St. Cloud on March 27-28 with 26 participants. 4 of our Archers ranked in the top 100 with over 2,000 participants from across the state.
On Monday, March 31 the Dutchmen Archery Team's 61 participants celebrated their successes for the season and wished the seniors well on the year end banquet.
Congratulations to seniors: Gretta Kasper, Cami McCormick, Logan Olmscheid, Ben McChesney, Wyatt Malchow, Jade Thompson (not pictured).
Special thanks to our coaches who volunteer many hours for practices and tournaments, including: Chrystal Sand, Beth Eggert, Courtney Fiedler, Mike Sand, Matt Doubek and Aaron Eggert.
A big Thank You also goes out to our sponsors: Sauk Centre Conservation Club, Green Grove Rod & Gun Club, Sauk Valley Gobblers and MN Darkhouse Association.
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Tomorrow, April 4, 2025, is National Walk to Work Day! This is an annual event that encourages people to embrace walking as a healthy and eco-friendly way to commute. Kids can participate too! Set your alarm for a bit earlier, pack a breakfast to go, and put on a pair of good shoes! Not only will we reduce carbon emissions, we will also add some healthy movement to the day, and have a chance to appreciate the outdoors! #DutchmenPride
