Congratulations to the boys on another great meet and congrats to Andrue Stalboerger for setting another new Melrose and Fusion Record in Diving (6 Dives). Andrue's score was 317.60! This win brings the boys' record to 7-0 on the season!
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14 days ago, Melrose Activities
Fusion Logo for Melrose & Sauk Centre Swimming & Diving

Congratulations to Defenders Wrestler, Noah Christen, who won his 150th match!
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14 days ago, Melrose Activities
Noah Christen- 150 Wins
Mr Welle's high school PE class had a nice day last week to hit the skating rink! We are very lucky to have this option in town. Hopefully they can do this more often when it warms up!
14 days ago, Melrose Middle School
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Congratulations to the Melrose Rosettes Dance Team for their strong finish at the Albany Invitational this past weekend! Varsity Kick took 3rd Place, Varsity Jazz took 2nd Place, and JV Jazz took 1st Place!!
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15 days ago, Melrose Activities
1:17:26 Dance Team
🌟 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
15 days ago, Kelly Neu
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☕ Join us for Coffee with the Superintendent today!
Stop by D’lish Coffee and Catering in Freeport anytime between 2:00–4:00 PM to enjoy informal conversation. We’d love to see you there!
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15 days ago, Kelly Neu
Dutchmen Logo with a Dutchmen Cup in front
Melrose Area Culinary 1 Students made buffalo chicken egg rolls and fried cheesy pickle egg rolls last week. Mmm! These are the ultimate super bowl party snacks. We're getting ready for the big game!
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15 days ago, Melrose Area School Updates
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Foods Class
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Foods Class
Foods Class
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Foods Class
Congratulations to our Fusion Team on earning a wild card and advancing to the State True Team Swimming and Diving meet next weekend! Our Boys Swimming & Diving Team ended with a second place finish at the Section True Team meet on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Congrats to Andrue Stalboerger on a new Melrose and Fusion record in Diving (11 Dives). What a great team accomplishment!
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16 days ago, Melrose Activities
Fusion Team at True Team Meet
Andrue Stalboerger
Today, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, is a regular school day at Melrose Area Public Schools.
Dr. King was a prominent and prolific writer and public speaker throughout his life. In Washington DC, there's a Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Many of his famous quotes are displayed on the walls of the memorial. To learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., click here: https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/martin-luther-king-jr/
16 days ago, Melrose Area School Updates
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day "I Have A Dream"
Drivers who are age 55 or older have the opportunity to save 10% on their car insurance.
To register for these classes, call : 320-308-1400 or 888-234-1294
(Please leave a message if there's no answer.)
You can also register online: www.DriverDiscountProgram.com
This four-hour in-person class takes place from 5-9pm at the Melrose High School, in the Media Center on the following dates: January 20, March 24, April 21.
16 days ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.
55+ Driver Discount Program
Join us for Open Swim, Open Gym or Open Pickleball today! Grab a friend & have some fun! $2/Person or $5/Family. Exact change is appreciated. Enter door 2.
17 days ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.
Open Swim
Open Gym, Open Swim, Open Pickleball
We do NOT have Open Gym tonight! Please plan accordingly. We will see you next week!
18 days ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.
No Open Gym on 1/17/26
Kids in grades 7-12 can join us for Indoor Soccer tonight from 7-9pm. Boys will play in the HS Gym, and girls will play in Elem. Gym 4. $2/Player. Exact change is appreciated. Please enter door 2.
19 days ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.
Indoor Soccer
We braved the cold and had our second day of ECFE! We talked about Hot Chocolate this week (perfect timing with this weather). We mixed up some hot chocolate playdoh, painted with marshmallows, and ate a hot chocolate cookie snack.

If you would like to join us in our ECFE classes on Friday mornings, please register online at https://www.isd740.org/page/early-childhood-family-education
19 days ago, Stephanie Strusz
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On January 9th Stearns Electric came to do an Energy Education and Electrical Safety presentation for our 4th graders. Students learned about the types of electricity, the fuels used to generate electricity, the electric distribution system, energy conservation and the potential dangers of electricity.
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19 days ago, Kelly Neu
man in safety shirt and a girl wearing electrical safety gear.
man wearing yellow shirt doing a demonstration in front school kids sitting on the floor.
Children sitting on floor facing front with two adults in front . One woman wearing grey sweatshert and one man wearing yellow safety shirt.
🌟 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
19 days ago, Kelly Neu
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Congratulations to Teddy Wiechman, who recently achieved his 50th win in wrestling! Woot-woot!
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#Defenders
20 days ago, Melrose Activities
50 Wins
📢 Kindergarten Round Up – Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 20!
If your child is not yet registered with the district, please contact Cheryl at 320-256-5160 x4251 to get started.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners!
20 days ago, Kelly Neu
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🎵 Unlock Your Musical Potential! 🎵
Take private 30-minute lessons in piano, flute, piccolo, B-flat clarinet, E-flat saxophone, or bass guitar at Melrose Area High School.
🗓 Tuesdays between, 4–8 PM
💰 Pricing based on the number of Tuesdays in the month
🎓 Taught by a St. Cloud State University music graduate
🎯 Schedule your preferred time when you register—your instructor will reach out to confirm.
Students must have their own instrument at home for practice.
Sign up now and start making music!
21 days ago, Kelly Neu
yellow background with music notes, moving M, piano keys on the right hand side
🌟 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
21 days ago, Kelly Neu
Woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, tan shirt with white flowers