Melrose Area Public Schools

✨ Spotlight Moment! ✨
On November 21, our Theatre Camp performers took the stage with “Sheldon Holmes: It’s All Elementary”—and wow, did they shine! 🎭

These talented young actors learned their lines and stage cues in just over a week and delivered an incredible performance for friends and family. We’re so proud of their hard work and confidence!

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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! 👏
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Join Ms. Jennifer for a fun morning Toddler Time ECFE!
Tue Dec 9 10:30-11:00 am
Free, but register so we know how many friends to plan for: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/697/school-year-2025-26%E2%80%941/toddler-time-ecfe-storytime-hora-del-cuento-de-ecfe-para-ninos-pequenos

Melrose Area Middle and High School Students and Staff are excited to celebrate 'Home for the Holidays' as the theme for our dress-up days during the last week before our holiday break.
Monday, December 15th: Merry Monday Morning - PJ’s
Tuesday, December 16th: Clash of the Carolers - 12: Red, 11: Blue, 10: White, 9: Green
Wednesday, December 17th: Mad for Plaid - Flannel/Plaid
Thursday, December 18th: Holiday Cheer - Jerseys
Friday, December 19th: ‘Tis the Season - Ugly sweater, hats, socks
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Great job to our Dutchmen Girls Swimmers and Divers at State Finals!
The 200 Medley Relay of Brooke Ruoff, Jaelyn Mayers, Maddi Kraemer, and Annika Frieler finished 11th.
Lauren Reed won the consolation heat to finish 9th in the 100 Free.
Brooke Ruoff finished 5th in the 100 Backstroke, earning a medal and All-State Honors.
The 400 Free Relay Team of Chloe Viere, Maddi Kraemer, Brooke Ruoff, and Lauren Reed won the consolation heat and finished 9th.
The entire state meet contingent of athletes did a great job representing Melrose Area Schools. Congratulations!
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Melrose Area High School Students were lucky to have a guest! Local business owner, Carrie Austin, came to work with students in Ms. Seifert's class! It was fun and students learned a lot!
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Ms. Lisa's Preschool classes had so much fun getting into some Turkey Trouble this week!
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Melrose Area 8th Grade Foods Class made two recipes - Crunch Wrap and Oatmeal Cookies! Students learned making a Crunch Wrap at home is less expensive and a healthier option. Oatmeal Cookies are a great way to incorporate whole grains. These recipes were a huge hit with our 8th Graders!
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Students in Ms. Pena's Child Development Class were out and about during class. Their focus was on the importance of exercise during pregnancy. On the first day, they took a tour around school without our backpacks. On the second day, they took a tour with their backpacks on the front of their bodies to simulate the weight of being pregnant.
Students realized a difference with the weight distribution. As a group, they were motivated to explore the importance of maintaining a healthy exercise routine during pregnancy.
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Due to incoming winter weather, all afterschool activities are Melrose Area Schools are cancelled today, November 25.
All practices and games have been cancelled.
DEC will remain open until 6:00 pm.

Melrose Area 6th Graders were able to make fruit kabobs, an amazing and fun way to eat fruit. All students were eager to participate and super excited to eat the healthy snack that they made themselves.
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The Girls Basketball Game against BBE has been postponed due to the impending storm. The makeup date is TBD.
Thanks!

Melrose Area 7th Grade Students experimented in the kitchen when making their first recipe of 2nd quarter. Half the class used store bought refrigerated pizza dough, while the second half made their dough from scratch. Both types of pizzas were topped with sweet green bell peppers and turkey pepperonis, and all students gave good reviews! Mmm!
Another great day in the kitchen!
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🌟 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

Melrose Area Band Students put on an amazing concert last night! The reviews are in: The music was fabulous!
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Melrose Area Middle School Students & Staff celebrated one of our own today. Seventh grader, Miranda, was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2023. She has been through many ups and downs. Miranda finished all treatments and is now cancer free. We proudly celebrated her win in her battle against cancer.

🌟 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

Melrose Area Band Students will be performing in a Band Concert tonight at 7pm! All are welcome! Tickets are $3 at the gate. Enter door 13 and seat yourself. Livestream is available: Auditorium YouTube

Are you getting gas today? Fill up at the Spirit Pumps at Melrose 1 Stop! It's an easy way to support our district students! Use pumps 5 or 6 for this special deal!
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Looking for flexible school-age care this winter? Dutchmen Explorers offers before school care from 6:30–7:45 am and after school care from 3:00–6:00 pm. Whether you need full-time, part-time, or occasional care, we’re here to help keep your mornings and evenings stress-free. Enroll today!
Learn more: isd740.org/DEC
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