Parking Lot Closure – August 21st
Tomorrow, Thursday, August 21st, our parking lot will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to all vehicles, including golf carts and side-by-sides. During this time, the contractor will be paving the final layer of asphalt on the south lot off County Road 168. Parking will be available by the baseball fields or the city park.
The Southeast lot area will reopen and be safe for driving after 12:00 p.m.
Tomorrow, Thursday, August 21st, our parking lot will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to all vehicles, including golf carts and side-by-sides. During this time, the contractor will be paving the final layer of asphalt on the south lot off County Road 168. Parking will be available by the baseball fields or the city park.
The Southeast lot area will reopen and be safe for driving after 12:00 p.m.
Melrose Area Public Schools will be hosting an Open House for students in grades 6-12 on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. This event will take place from 4-7pm, and we are pleased to invite everyone to dine at our food trucks! The food trucks will be on school property, serving from 3-7pm. These small businesses thank you for your support!
New to Middle School - Presentation
Robby Anderson, Middle School Principal, will be holding a “New” parent/student presentation in the High School Cafeteria on tonight, Aug. 19th at 7pm. This presentation is for parents and students that are new to Middle School. All 6th grade, 7th grade parochial, and any 'new to the district' parents should attend. Mr. Anderson will be covering the in’s and out’s of Middle School life. Please park on the East side of the building and come in Door 23. Mr. Anderson will be giving a tour and answering any questions to help both the parents and students with transition to the Middle School.
#DutchmenPride
Robby Anderson, Middle School Principal, will be holding a “New” parent/student presentation in the High School Cafeteria on tonight, Aug. 19th at 7pm. This presentation is for parents and students that are new to Middle School. All 6th grade, 7th grade parochial, and any 'new to the district' parents should attend. Mr. Anderson will be covering the in’s and out’s of Middle School life. Please park on the East side of the building and come in Door 23. Mr. Anderson will be giving a tour and answering any questions to help both the parents and students with transition to the Middle School.
#DutchmenPride
New to Middle School - Presentation
Robby Anderson, Middle School Principal, will be holding a “New” parent/student presentation in the High School Cafeteria on Tuesday, Aug. 19th at 7pm. This presentation is for parents and students that are new to Middle School. All 6th grade, 7th grade parochial, and any 'new to the district' parents should attend. Mr. Anderson will be covering the in’s and out’s of Middle School life. Please park on the East side of the building and come in Door 23. Mr. Anderson will be giving a tour and answering any questions to help both the parents and students with transition to the Middle School.
#DutchmenPride
Robby Anderson, Middle School Principal, will be holding a “New” parent/student presentation in the High School Cafeteria on Tuesday, Aug. 19th at 7pm. This presentation is for parents and students that are new to Middle School. All 6th grade, 7th grade parochial, and any 'new to the district' parents should attend. Mr. Anderson will be covering the in’s and out’s of Middle School life. Please park on the East side of the building and come in Door 23. Mr. Anderson will be giving a tour and answering any questions to help both the parents and students with transition to the Middle School.
#DutchmenPride
Click this link to get some Dutchmen gear! https://www.midwestscreenprint.com/dbc2025
The Dutchmen Booster Club has teamed up with Midwest Screen Print to bring some fabulous choices to the community! We have extended the availability for this store. Despite the flyer, these items will be available until August 24th. Items will be available for pickup at Melrose Area Schools on September 11, 2025.
#DutchmenPride
Are you 55 years or older? Would you like to save 10% on your car insurance? If so, please register to take the Driver Discount Program class - right in Melrose! Class dates are September 16, October 21, and November 25. Class times are: 5-9pm on each date. This class must be repeated every three years to continue the 10% discount on car insurance. Please register: https://www.driverdiscountprogram.com/home
Today is the last day of Early Chromebook Pick-up! Please enter door 23 and walk to the High School Media Center to pick up your chromebooks between 9:30 & 2:30pm today. IMPORTANT: Student registration must be complete AND technology fees must be paid before students can pick up their Chromebook. Payments can be made online through ParentVue or cash/check accepted at school. #DutchmenPride
Click this link to get some Dutchmen gear! https://www.midwestscreenprint.com/dbc2025
The Dutchmen Booster Club has teamed up with Midwest Screen Print to bring some fabulous choices to the community! Hurry - this store closes on August 17th. Items will be available for pickup at Melrose Area Schools on September 11, 2025.
#DutchmenPride
The Dutchmen Booster Club has teamed up with Midwest Screen Print to bring some fabulous choices to the community! Hurry - this store closes on August 17th. Items will be available for pickup at Melrose Area Schools on September 11, 2025.
#DutchmenPride
We can't wait to see you! Come to Early Chromebook Pick-up! Please enter door 23 and walk to the High School Media Center to pick up your chromebooks at the following times: Wednesday, August 13th: 12:00pm – 7:00pm; Thursday, August 14th: 9:30-2:30pm. IMPORTANT: Student registration must be complete AND technology fees must be paid before students can pick up their Chromebook. Payments can be made online through ParentVue or cash/check accepted at school. #DutchmenPride
Melrose Area Public Schools is pleased to announce auditions for our fall musical, Cinderella, will be at 3 o'clock on September 3rd and 4th in the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center! Grades 7 through 12 are welcome to audition! Please bring a song and a friend. #DutchmenPride
We are looking forward to another great year of Adult Basic Education! Participants can learn English and earn their GED! Classes begin on September 10, 2025 and go from 5-7:30pm. We'll meet in the HS Media Center. Please enter door 7. Please scan the QR code to register for class. Also - we are looking for an ABE volunteer to help with this class!
Avoid the Open House rush ~ Come to Early Chromebook Pick-up! Enter door 23 and walk to the High School Media Center to pick up your chromebooks at the following times: Tuesday, August 12th: Open 9:30-2:30pm; Wednesday, August 13th: Open 12:00pm – 7:00pm; Thursday, August 14th: Open 9:30-2:30pm. IMPORTANT: Student registration must be complete AND technology fees must be paid before students can pick up their Chromebook. Payments can be made online through ParentVue or cash/check accepted at school. #DutchmenPride
New to Middle School - Presentation
Robby Anderson, Middle School Principal, will be holding a “New” parent/student presentation in the High School Cafeteria on Tuesday, Aug. 19th at 7pm. This presentation is for parents and students that are new to Middle School. All 6th grade, 7th grade parochial, and any 'new to the district' parents should attend. Mr. Anderson will be covering the in’s and out’s of Middle School life. Please park on the East side of the building and come in Door 23. Mr. Anderson will be giving a tour and answering any questions to help both the parents and students with transition to the Middle School.
#DutchmenPride
Robby Anderson, Middle School Principal, will be holding a “New” parent/student presentation in the High School Cafeteria on Tuesday, Aug. 19th at 7pm. This presentation is for parents and students that are new to Middle School. All 6th grade, 7th grade parochial, and any 'new to the district' parents should attend. Mr. Anderson will be covering the in’s and out’s of Middle School life. Please park on the East side of the building and come in Door 23. Mr. Anderson will be giving a tour and answering any questions to help both the parents and students with transition to the Middle School.
#DutchmenPride
Message from Coach Taffe to Dutchmen Strength & Speed Participants:
To all of the athletes who committed their time & efforts in helping better yourself and your teams, I thank you! The summer is a busy, challenging time of the year, and you athletes continued to show up. The definition of discipline is: "The practice of doing what needs to be done even if you do not want to do it." We had over 170 athletes signed up this summer and so many of you demonstrated the discipline needed to become the best version of yourself in which helps your team become the best version of itself!
Thank you to the parents of these athletes for seeing the value in this and continuing to support your sons & daughters in their athletic performance!
Thank you to the coaches who helped throughout the summer! Brandon Welle, Ike Vesel, Kaydance Bertram & Ria Nelson were there every day, and did an incredible job assisting in all the duties that were asked of them.! Thank you to Lindsay Anderson, who stepped in when us football coaches were gone for football camp. Without your help, none of the great things that happened would have been possible.
~ Coach Taffe
To all of the athletes who committed their time & efforts in helping better yourself and your teams, I thank you! The summer is a busy, challenging time of the year, and you athletes continued to show up. The definition of discipline is: "The practice of doing what needs to be done even if you do not want to do it." We had over 170 athletes signed up this summer and so many of you demonstrated the discipline needed to become the best version of yourself in which helps your team become the best version of itself!
Thank you to the parents of these athletes for seeing the value in this and continuing to support your sons & daughters in their athletic performance!
Thank you to the coaches who helped throughout the summer! Brandon Welle, Ike Vesel, Kaydance Bertram & Ria Nelson were there every day, and did an incredible job assisting in all the duties that were asked of them.! Thank you to Lindsay Anderson, who stepped in when us football coaches were gone for football camp. Without your help, none of the great things that happened would have been possible.
~ Coach Taffe
Melrose Area Public Schools is pleased to announce the 2025-26 Activity Passes are now available! Activity Passes are valid for all regular season Home Events. (Not Play-Off Events) Family passes are for immediate family members. (Parents/Students) PreK Children get into events free! ActivityPasses can be purchased online at: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN99879
Don't forget about this opportunity to get some Dutchmen gear! The Dutchmen Booster Club has teamed up with Midwest Screen Print to bring some fabulous choices to the community! Hurry - this store closes on August 17th. Items will be available for pickup at Melrose Area Schools on September 11, 2025. #DutchmenPride
⭐️ Is your child between the ages of 3 years 7 months and 5 years old and has not yet had an Early Childhood screening?
⭐️ If so, it is your time to schedule your child's Early Childhood screening!
The screening will take place at the Melrose Elementary School Preschool Rooms and will take approximately 1 hour.
This screening, offered at no cost to you, is required by the State of Minnesota.
To register for a time slot on September 4 & 5 visit: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/628/school-year-2025-26%E2%80%941/early-childhood-screening-english
⭐️ If so, it is your time to schedule your child's Early Childhood screening!
The screening will take place at the Melrose Elementary School Preschool Rooms and will take approximately 1 hour.
This screening, offered at no cost to you, is required by the State of Minnesota.
To register for a time slot on September 4 & 5 visit: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/628/school-year-2025-26%E2%80%941/early-childhood-screening-english
Elementary kids in grades 1-5 are invited to register for Dutchmen Football Camp! This fabulous course begins on August 12th! Coach Vesel will meet with athletes four times, for the low cost of $10! Click here to register: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/681/summer-2025%E2%80%941/dutchmen-elementary-football-team-camp #DutchmenPride
Melrose Area Activities welcomes all students in grades 7-12 to register for the 2025-26 Fall Season! Due to the parking lot construction, we are not holding a large pre-season Fall Activity Meeting. Resources can be found on our school website, on the Athletics/Activities page. Many activities begin practice on August 11, 2025, which is before the first day of school. Athletes need three things before they can practice: athletic physical, registration forms, and participation fees. If you have any questions, please contact: Activities Director Jonathan Ruoff at 320-256-5160 x 1009 or Activities Assistant Holly Berscheit at 320-256-5160 x 1021. We look forward to having our students involved in these activities! #DutchmenPride
Avoid the Open House rush ~ Come to Early Chromebook Pick-up! Enter door 23 and walk to the High School Media Center to pick up your chromebooks at the following times: Tuesday, August 12th: Open 9:30-2:30pm; Wednesday, August 13th: Open 12:00pm – 7:00pm; Thursday, August 14th: Open 9:30-2:30pm. #DutchmenPride
