🎮 Melrose Esports Spring Club – With Melrose Area Community Education for Students Grade 7-12
Compete. Connect. Grow.
Esports isn’t just gaming — it’s a structured, team-based activity that builds real-world skills colleges and employers value.
Students compete from home against other Minnesota schools in a staff-moderated, sportsmanship-focused league while developing:
✔ Communication
✔ Teamwork
✔ Leadership
✔ Strategic thinking
✔ Problem-solving under pressure
Esports is one of the fastest-growing activities at the high school and collegiate level, with many colleges recognizing competitive teams and organized programs.
Game Titles Include:
Super Smash Bros, Minecraft, Marvel Rivals, Fortnite, Mario Kart 8, Rocket League, Chess & more.
(Middle school students under 13 may register for Chess, Mario Kart 8, Minecraft, and Super Smash Bros.)
*Select games will allow students to participate in spring sports at MHS and Esports at home.
📅 Season: April 6 – May 22
📝 Team registration deadline: March 26
🖥 Students participate virtually from home and provide their own equipment and software.
This is a positive, structured way for students to compete, represent Melrose, and grow skills that go far beyond the screen.
For more information contact: kneu@isd740.org
https://isd740.arux.app/course/745/winter-spring-2026/esports-spring-club
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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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The team appreciated the high level of competition, especially as one of the few Class A schools in attendance. We celebrated our achievements with a team feast in Maple Grove!
Finals:
Creative: Ella Erdman - 2nd; Ava Wensmann - 6th
Discussion: Aidan Kluempke - 1st
Duo: Ella Erdmann & Zoe Hoeschen - 3rd
Ex. Reading: Esther Kapsner - 1st; Rebecca Welle - 5th
Ex. Speaking: Teague Dusha - 2nd
Great Speeches: Teague Dusha - 1st
Humorous: Jada Rausch - 3rd; Isaiah Gilk - 5th
Prose: Annabell Lester - 4th
Storytelling: Zoe Hoeschen - 4th; Isaiah Gilk - 5th
Next-In Finals:
Original Oratory: Brooke Ruoff - 4th
Poetry: Mara Larson - 3rd
Prose: Nell Wiechmann - 6th
Great job, Speech Team!
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Finals:
Discussion: Aidan Kluempke - 1st
Ex. Reading: Emily Sand - 2nd
Humorous: Isaiah Gilk - 6th
Next-In Finals:
Ex. Speaking: Ramona Lurken Tvrdik - 5th
Poetry: Mara Larson - 3rd
Prose: Annabelle Lester - 6th
Storytelling: Zoe Hoeschen - 4th; Isaiah Gilk - 5th
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Now that it's March, we invite all students to register for Spring Sports & Activities! The 1st day of HS Softball, Synchronized Swim & Track/Field Practice is Monday, March 9th!
The 1st day of HS Baseball & Boys/Girls Golf Practice is Monday, March 16th!
Weather permitting, the 1st day of MS Track/Field Practice is Monday, March 23rd!
Weather permitting, the 1st day of MS Baseball, Golf & Softball is Monday, March 30th!
Please use this link to get registered! https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/
Join Ms. Jennifer for a fun morning of stories and smiles!
📅 Tuesday, Mar 10
⏰ 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Free to attend—just register so we know how many little friends to plan for! 💛
👉 https://isd740.arux.app/course/ecfe/697/school-year-2025-26%E2%80%941/toddler-time-ecfe-storytime-hora-del-cuento-de-ecfe-para-ninos-pequenos
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