Melrose Area Public Schools

🌟 Creativity in Action! 🌟 After Mrs. Nelson shared the inspiring story The Dot, our elementary students had the chance to put their own mark on the world through a special art project with Ms. Stumpf! 🎨✨ With guidance from Mrs. Stumpf (Art) and Mrs. Nelson (Media Specialist), students explored the power of imagination, creativity, and self-expression. Just like in the book, they were reminded that even the smallest dot can spark big ideas! We’re so proud of their beautiful work and the way our staff brings literature and art together to inspire confidence and joy in learning. 💡❤️ #TheDot #ElementaryArt #CreativityCounts #MelroseDutchmen

🌟 Dutchmen Spotlight 🌟
We are excited to kick off our Dutchmen Spotlight, where we recognize staff members who go above and beyond! Throughout August and September, students and community members nominated staff and shared why they are truly amazing. 💙🤍
Congratulations to our first featured staff member, who was selected as the winner of a gift card through a random drawing! 🎉👏
We can’t wait to continue highlighting more of the wonderful nominations throughout the year—stay tuned to help us celebrate the incredible people who make our Dutchmen community so special! 💫

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✨ Looking for a flexible job where you can make a difference? ✨
Melrose Area Schools is seeking Paraprofessional Substitutes to support our students and staff. This is a great opportunity for those who want flexible hours, enjoy working with kids, and want to play an important role in our school community.

No two days are the same—you’ll be helping students learn, grow, and succeed, all while choosing a schedule that works for you.

Interested? Fill out the employment application at the top of the Employment Page: isd740.org/employment

Best of Luck to our Dutchmen Activities! We have a Home Boys Soccer Game, a Home Girls Swimming & Diving Meet and a Home Volleyball Game tonight! Our Cross Country Team will be competing at Koronis Hills Golf Club in Paynesville, and our Girls Soccer Team will be competing at Albany tonight!
A full list of our activities can be found here: https://www.westcentralconference.org/public/genie/42/school/163/date/2025-09-23/view/week/
Go Dutchmen!
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Melrose Stages is having this fun event!

Join Melrose Stages for our Jigsaw Puzzle Fundraiser! Teams of 1-4 players will race to put together a 500 piece puzzle!

📆 November 16, 2025
🕐 1 pm - 4 pm
🥇🥈 1st and 2nd place awarded for most completed puzzle
🏆 Prizes for most unique team name and team spirit (think shirts, hats, wigs - the sky's the limit!)
🎁 Door Prizes
🍪☕ Refreshments available

✨Register using our Google Form here✨ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBL1L3iVDNmptpRqzX0N4KJfNL7mXwmUm_KywkH4hprcw5zw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawM_dSBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQd3IwRmwwdUZhWWZlUjBsAR7EH5AhrJnBYWvAfouMi-d1wTKIjjZT3bAMiUZNf5BN9FF6i8pEh-n-r_g4CA_aem_larMpR0Dg54YysM_0GCn5w

💵 Payment of $50 is due upon registration. Please pay on our online platform at www.melrosestages.org/donate

Last week, students in Foods & Nutrition Class made delicious Texas Roadhouse Rolls with Cinnamon Honey Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies! Meanwhile, students in Culinary 1 Class made fresh English muffins to make bacon, egg, & cheese breakfast sandwiches! Students also learned to flip eggs in the pan as practice for many dishes to come this semester!
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Happy Fall! September 22, 2025 is the official First Day of Autumn!

Donate Blood & Save Three Lives! The American Red Cross will be at the Melrose Legion on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 12:30-6:30pm. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Melrose to schedule an appointment. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Please donate!

There was a lot of rain at the time of our Homecoming Parade! Our Dutchmen smiles & spirits are shining brightly! Remember to join us at the Football Tailgate Party this evening at 6pm! The football game begins at 7pm! Go Dutchmen!! #DutchmenPride

Melrose Area Dutchmen enjoyed some friendly competition at the Pep Fest today! Seniors won at Tug of War, and Staff won the Volleyball game. #DutchmenPride

We are proud to show our Dutchmen colors!! Happy Homecoming! #DutchmenPride

Melrose Area Schools is pleased to announce our Homecoming Parade will be as scheduled!! We will begin at about 2:15, as planned. Please see attached photo of our parade route. #DutchmenPride

Join us for some Tailgating Fun at our Homecoming Football Game tonight as our Dutchmen face off against the Minnewaska Lakers! Come hungry and grab an $8 meal including a choice of burger or hotdog, chips, cookie, and soda or water.
Kickoff is at 7pm, so be there for this great deal at 6pm!
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Families with young children--join us for a fun, free night full of fun activities! No registration is required.

Join us for some fun activities! Check out featured classes as well and look at the variety we have online! For more information and to register visit: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/

**There will be No Adult Basic Education Class tonight or next week (September 17 & 24). Our next Adult Basic Education Class will be: October 1, 2025. This class will take place in the HS Media Center from 5-7:30pm. Please enter door 7.

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 October 21, and November 25. Class times are: 5-9pm. This class must be repeated every three years to continue the 10% discount on car insurance. Please register: https://www.driverdiscountprogram.com/home

Ms Elfering and Ms Christenson's STEM class worked on an aerodynamics unit today! They made paper airplanes and tested the distance they flew and the time they stayed in the air. We are so fortunate to have this opportunity for our students!

Congratulations to the Melrose Swim & Dive Team for being Champions at the Park Rapids Invitational on Saturday, September 13, 2025! Melrose took first place, and Sauk Centre took third place out of six teams! Melrose finished with a Team Score of 612!
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Our Dutchmen Homecoming Parade is planned for Friday, September 19, 2025. The parade is scheduled to begin around 2:15, and will go down Main Street, and past the nursing home, before going up Molly's Hill and back to the school.
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