Melrose Area Public Schools

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Melrose Area Schools will close at 12:00 noon today.
• Dutchmen Explorers Club will be open
• All after-school activities are canceled
Stay warm and stay safe, Dutchmen family! 💜💛

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

Blake Elliott, son of Marit and the late Dave Elliott, was an athlete at Melrose Area Public Schools before going on to play for St. John's University.
St. John's All-American wideout Blake Elliott '03 will take his place among college football's all-time greats when he is inducted into the sport's Hall of Fame today, December 9, 2025.
We are thinking of Blake and his family!
#DutchmenPride
#Go Johnnies

8 months ago, Melrose Activities

🌟 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

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

The Rosettes invite you to join them for their Winter Warm Up Show!
#DutchmenPride

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

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Boys and Girls in Grades 7+ are invited to Friday Indoor Soccer from 7-9pm tonight in the HS Gym. $2/Person - Please bring exact change. Enter door 7.

8 months ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

We are beginning to plan our preschool programming for next school year, and we would love your input. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below. Your responses help us understand what families in our community are looking for both for next year and for future planning.
While we may not be able to offer everything, your feedback is incredibly helpful in guiding our decisions as we put the pieces together.

English Survey: https://forms.gle/G9bdtj3XQyQoTtAH8
Encuesta en Español: https://forms.gle/m11zxysUEpLGmyeA6

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
#DutchmenPride

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

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📬 New to the District?
If you’ve moved into Melrose since your child was born, please let us know!
Sharing your child’s name and birthdate helps us keep you on our mailing list for important age-specific updates—like Early Childhood Screening and Kindergarten Round-Up.
Send us a quick message at cenneking@isd740.org or call 320-256-5160 x 4251. We’re excited to welcome your family! 💜💛

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

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8 months ago, Kelly Neu

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❄️⛄ Winter gets busy—and we’re here to help your family thrive!
At Dutchmen Explorers, kids start and end their school day in a warm, welcoming place filled with fun, friends, and support. With flexible enrollment (including occasional use!), we make before- and after-school care easy for families. ✨💙
#DutchmenPride

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

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✨ 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!

#DutchmenPride
#ThatsCommunityEd

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

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4 kids sitting at a table one wearing a heat and classes

boy in blue shirt and jeans and red and blue socks and girl in blue dress with sunglasses on her head

Group of kids standing in front of folding chairs

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

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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

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

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Ms. Lisa's Preschool classes had so much fun getting into some Turkey Trouble this week!
#DutchmenPride

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

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3 girls with turkey crowns and big smiles

3 boys with blue shirts and turkey crowns

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kids at a table playing with playdough and pipe cleaners and playdough

boy in a green shirt with playdough and pipe cleaners and feathers and google feathers

girl in a purple shirt with turkey crown playing with playdough

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.

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

The Girls Basketball Game against BBE has been postponed due to the impending storm. The makeup date is TBD.
Thanks!

8 months ago, Melrose Activities

8 months ago, Kelly Neu

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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.

9 months ago, Melrose Area School Updates

9 months ago, Kelly Neu

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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
#DutchmenPride

9 months ago, Kelly Neu

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Our Community Education Youth Theatre Camp participants have been working really hard this week and are excited to present this fun show this Friday evening. Admission is free, so bring your friends and family to check it out.
#DutchmenPride
#ThatsCommunityEd

9 months ago, Kelly Neu

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