Melrose Area Public Schools

Last Thursday, Melrose Middle Schoolers were able to hit the slopes and enjoy the beautiful weather! Students had the option of skiing or tubing. It was a great day!
#DutchmenPride

5 months ago, Melrose Area School Updates

💻✨ Start 2026 by learning Spanish together as a family! 💻✨
This February, join our live virtual Spanish classes for youth, middle schoolers, and adults—each with a fun and engaging curriculum designed for every age group. Visit our registration site for full course descriptions and sign up today!
Registration link: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/search?redirected_yet=true&sf[category]=66

5 months ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

🎉 Preschool Enrollment Opens Tomorrow! 🎉

Little Dutchmen Preschool enrollment opens February 18 at 8:00 AM! 💜💛

Is your child ready to learn, play, and grow? Our preschool program offers engaging, nurturing experiences for children ages 3 and 4, helping them build confidence and a strong foundation for kindergarten.

👉 Find program information and the registration link at:
isd740.org/preschool

We can’t wait to welcome our newest Little Dutchmen! 🧩📚✨
#DutchmenPride

5 months ago, Kelly Neu

purple and gold preschool enrollment postcard

Our Melrose Area Gymnasts had a great day at Sections on Saturday! Here are our Top 10 Event Placements:
Vault:
5th- Gabby Schoenberg - 9.40 - State Qualifier
6th- Celia Schoenberg - 9.225 - State Qualifier
9th- Josie Eveslage - 9.175
10th- Brynn Berscheit - 8.95
Bars:
4th- Celia Schoenberg - 9.10 - State Qualifier
7th- Josie Eveslage - 8.75
8th- Brynn Shaw - 8.60
Beam:
T-3rd- Gabby Schoenberg - 9.075 - State Qualifier
7th- Brynn Shaw - 8.825
Floor:
4th- Josie Eveslage - 9.30 - State Qualifier
6th- Eve Shaw - 9.10
8th- Celia Schoenberg - 9.05
10th- Brynn Berscheit - 9.00
All-Around:
4th- Josie Eveslage - 35.525
5th- Gabby Schoenberg - 35.45
6th- Celia Schoenberg - 35.25
Congratulations, Lady Dutchmen!
#DutchmenPride

5 months ago, Melrose Activities

Best of Luck to our Prairie Center Northstars as they play at Little Falls tonight in their Section Quarterfinals!! We are so excited for this team! Here are the links for the livestream links: https://www.midmnsports.com/ & https://youtube.com/live/vbPdMdYM3T0?feature=shared

#DutchmenPride
#Hockey

5 months ago, Melrose Activities

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.

6 months ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

Best of Luck to our Gymnastics Team as they compete at Sections today!! We are so excited to watch you perform!
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/detroit-lakes/organization/7557/detroit-lakes-high-school/team/859221/girls-varsity-gymnastics
#DutchmenPride

6 months ago, Melrose Activities

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.

6 months ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

Our Melrose Gymnasts have been practicing for Section Week and sharing their American Pride! With dedication, heart, and hard work, these athletes have poured themselves into each day of practice - and it's paying off!
Melrose Gymnasts compete at Sections in Detroit Lakes tomorrow at 5pm.
Best of Luck!
#DutchmenPride

6 months ago, Melrose Activities

🌟Melrose Area Community Education is moving from Eleyo to Arux Starting February 16th!🌟

What’s Changing?
Your New Portal: Starting February 16, visit https://isd740.arux.app for all
registration and account management.

Good News: Everything Transfers Automatically - NO ACTION IS NEEDED
✔️Your account data - All your information moves to Arux
✔️Login credentials - Your current username and password still work
✔️Existing enrollments - All current and upcoming registrations transfer
✔️Payment methods - Saved cards and autopay settings carry over
✔️Child care/preschool accounts - Are accessible right from your dashboard

Mark Your Calendar: Starting February 16, please visit https://isd740.arux.app for
all your community education needs.

6 months ago, Kelly Neu

Congratulations to our Melrose Area Speech Team, who had a great time at the St. Michael-Albertville HS tournament this past Saturday! There was some incredible competition, and some of our students finaled for the first time! What awesome work! Also, a big shoutout to our two individual champions: Aidan Kluempke in Discussion and Esther Kapsner in Ex. Reading! Here are the results:
Finals:
Discussion: Aidan Kluempke - 1st Place
Drama: Alex Moscho - 7th Place
Ex. Reading - Esther Kapsner - 1st Place
Humorous: Isaiah Gilk - 3rd Place
Informative: Brinley Ritter - 4th Place
Ex. Speaking: Aidan Kluempke - 5th Place
Next-In Finals:
Creative: Ella Erdman - 1st Place
Great Speeches: Aria Hammond - 2nd Place
Humorous: Jada Rausch - 1st Place
Informative: Abby Herkenhoff - 1st Place & Brooke Ruoff - 2nd Place
Original Oratory: Brooke Ruoff - 5th Place
Storytelling: Zoe Hoeschen - 4th Place, Isaiah Gilk - 5th Place
Merit FInals:
Discussion: Mara Larson - 3rd Place
Drama: Itzel Chisco - 2nd Place
Ex. Reading: Rebecca Welle - 4th Place
Poetry: Dia Malchow - 5th Place, Emily Ettel - 6th Place
Congratulations to this team!
#DutchmenPride

6 months ago, Melrose Activities

🏥💙 HOSA Mid-Winter Success! 💙🏥

Huge congratulations to Annabelle Lester for taking 1st out of 75+ competitors in Nursing Assisting and 13th out of 150+ in Medical Terminology at the HOSA Mid-Winter State Competition! She will advance to compete at the State Leadership Conference later this year.

👏 Abby Herkenhoff also had a strong showing, finishing in the top third in Medical Terminology.

HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) prepares students for careers in healthcare through competitive events and leadership development. This is our first year offering HOSA, made possible through partnership with CentraCare — and what a start as we are the smallest school competing!

6 months ago, Evan Reller (Elementary Principal)

🌟 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

6 months ago, Kelly Neu

Woman with blonde hair, multicolor striped shirt and a smile in a school photo

Melrose Area Culinary 1 Students made English muffins with the sole purpose of flipping an egg in the pan for breakfast sandwiches. Students in this class begin with eggs, and will be regularly tossing food in the pan for the rest of the semester. Mr. Cozatt believes this is a skill all cooks should be able to perform!
#DutchmenPride

6 months ago, Melrose Area School Updates

Melrose Area Students in Advanced Culinary completed their first culinary creations focused on caramelization, aka Maillard Reaction as they completed French Bread and French onion soup. The caramelization process concentrates sugars and creates that golden brown and delicious color you can taste.
Mmm!
#DutchmenPride

6 months ago, Melrose Area School Updates

🎉 Little Dutchmen Preschool Enrollment Opens February 18! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome our youngest learners to Little Dutchmen Preschool at Melrose Area Public Schools! 💜💛
Registration opens February 18 at 8:00 AM.

✨ Preschool Options Available:
👶 Preschool 1 – Age 3 by September 1
• 2-day half-day options
• Morning or afternoon sessions

🧒 Preschool 2 – Age 4 by September 1
• 5-day half-day options
• Morning or afternoon sessions

⭐ Extended Day Preschool may be added to create a full-day experience.

👉 Program details and the registration link will be available at:
isd740.org/preschool

Spots are limited—don’t miss the chance to start your child’s learning journey as a Little Dutchmen!

6 months ago, Kelly Neu

purple and gold postcard with preschool age kids on it

6 months ago, Kelly Neu

Woman with green shirt, silver necklace, brown hair and a smile in a school photo.

Our Defenders Girls Wrestling Team had a great meet this weekend! Most of our team placed at Sections, and earned Section Academic Team Champs!
Additionally, we are sending three wrestlers to the State Meet: Natalee Friedrichs at 100#, Afton Vogt at 130#, and Makenzey Stutzman at 235#! Nice job, ladies!!
Congratulations to Coach Robby Anderson, who was named Section 8 Girls Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to Coach Lana Walter, who was named Section 8 Assistant Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to Georgia Anderson, who was one of two girls to earn a scholarship from the Section!
Congratulations to Monica Frerichs and Krista Klasen, who earned Individual Section All-Academic!
Congratulations to our team, for being top Academic Team, with 4.0, out of 30 schools!
Nice job, Defenders! Wow!!
#DutchmenPride
#DefendersWrestling

6 months ago, Melrose Activities

6 months ago, Melrose Activities

💕 Stop & Play ECFE — Tonight! 💕

Stop into the Melrose Preschool Room for quality parent/child time! Come any time between 4:30–5:00 p.m. and stay as long as you like.

Tonight’s theme is hearts, love, and friendship ❤️
Enjoy interactive activities, snacks, and ride-on toys in the hallway — a kid favorite! 🚗🛴

💵 $5 per family (includes a take-home book each session)
Registration required:
👉 https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/696/school-year-2025-26—1/early-childhood-family-education-stop-and-play-ecfe-stop-and-play-para-familias

6 months ago, Kelly Neu

dad with daughter on his lap and they are reading