Last week in the Facs Lab, Foods and Nutrition students made Pasta Amatriciana, while Culinary Arts students put the finishing touches on their layer cakes! Mmmm! Yum!
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Congratulations to Rylan Pallow and Jonny Lara! Both these Defenders Boys Wrestlers won their 50th match on Saturday, December 6th at the Morris Invitational! The varsity boys placed 3rd as a team!
Noah Christenson took 1st!
Jonny Lara, Ben Fredrichs, Rylan Pallow & Teddy Wiechman took 2nd individually.
Brayden Britz, Luke Johnson, Alonso Martinez, and Brock Freidrichs took 3rd individually.
Camren Godez took 4th.
Seth Mayers took 5th.
Congratulations, Defenders!
Noah Christenson took 1st!
Jonny Lara, Ben Fredrichs, Rylan Pallow & Teddy Wiechman took 2nd individually.
Brayden Britz, Luke Johnson, Alonso Martinez, and Brock Freidrichs took 3rd individually.
Camren Godez took 4th.
Seth Mayers took 5th.
Congratulations, Defenders!
Congratulations to our SCM Defenders Girls Wrestlers! These ladies won 2nd place at their meet in Wadena on December 6, 2025!
🌟 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! 👏
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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! 👏
#DutchmenPride
Students & parents interested in attending a meeting to learn more about FAFSA are invited to the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center tonight from 5:30-6:30pm. There will be reps from local colleges, ready to help with questions. Bring a chromebook, and come in door 13!
Join us at Open Swim, Open Gym & Open Pickleball today! Grab a friend & come in for some fun! $2/Person or $5/Family. Exact change is appreciated. Enter door 2.
The Rosettes invite you to join them for their Winter Warm Up Show!
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There is NO Open Gym tonight - we have a Dance Show this evening! Friends, Family & Community Members are invited to watch the Dance Show!
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.
Melrose Area Schools is thankful to all the families and community members who supported our Elementary Holiday Program! Ms. Prout put together another amazing program, filled with movement and songs. What a fun week!
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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!
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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! 💜💛
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! 💜💛
Melrose Area Students are selling Hot Chocolate & Donuts for a good cause each Friday morning in December! Get a donut or hot chocolate for $2 each or buy both for $3! Help us support one of our own!
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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
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
❄️⛄ 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. ✨💙
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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. ✨💙
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Wow!! These students sure had a lot of fun making ornaments with Ms. Jennifer! Look at these sparkling faces!
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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!
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#ThatsCommunityEd
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
🌟 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
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
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
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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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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