
Are you ready for some football? The Melrose Dutchmen play at home at 7pm on Friday night, and we will be accepting donations to Tackle Cancer! Any amount is accepted! Proceeds will go to the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund. Thanks in advance & Go Dutchmen!


Students in 10th Grade History Class took advantage of the nice weather to review marching and fighting strategies in their Civil War unit. #DutchmenPride


Come on in and enjoy Open Gym, Open Swim & Open Pickleball today! Cost is $2/Person or $5/Family. Please enter door 2.


Join us for Open Gym, Open Swim & Open Pickleball on Sunday! Cost is $2/Person or $5/Family. Please enter door 2.


Ms. Sakry's class practiced latitude and longitude by playing Battleship!





Don't forget to check out the upcoming Community Education Classes this fall!
To register for classes visit: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/
To view the entire brochure visit: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1193/MAPS/4746923/F24_Brochure___Dutchmen_Digest.pdf


Melrose Area High School students in Foods Classes had fun prepping for Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup last week! Meanwhile, students in Culinary Class made English Muffins from scratch, then made sandwiches by adding bacon, eggs and cheese. Everyone had to flip their over-easy egg in the pan, showing off their chef skills. Everything looks delicious! #DuchmenPride











Enjoy these Homecoming Parade Pictures! #DutchmenPride











Dan Welle's Chevrolet Sponsored Melrose Community Education this Summer through their Youth Baseball and Softball Programs. Chevrolet's Youth Program donated equipment along with a $1000 test drive donation to Melrose Community Education to spend on their youth program as they choose. Paul Maus & Morgan Notch of Dan Welle's Chevrolet delivered the check to the Preschool class in Melrose.


Has your student wanted to try archery, but you don't want to sign up for the entire season? Intro to archery is a great way for you student to try it out. Grades 3-4 at 6:30 pm, Grades 5-12 7:15. For more information or to register visit: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/531/fall-2024/intro-to-archery-grades-3-12-introduccion-al-tiro-con-arco-grados-3-12


Hooray for our FFA Team! These winners competed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and performed very well. Here are their individual results: Monika Frericks - 1st Overall, 2nd Reasons, 1st Holstein, 4th Ayrshire, 7th Placings; Dan Frericks - 9th Overall, 9th Reasons; Grace Herdering - 14th Overall, 2nd Jersey, 5th Placings; Megan Frieler - 10th Placings. #DutchmenPride!

Homecoming Parade Pictures! And, our own Wendy Barutt! #DutchmenPride








The Pep Fest was a lot of fun! We had team spirit and competitions,music and tug-of-war. It was an epic Homecoming Day! #DutchmenPride










Parade News! We will be using Route #2 for our Homecoming Parade today! Although the paving is done, the asphalt needs time to set up. All are welcome along our parade route this morning! Directions: Drive south on 5th Ave NE, Right turn onto 5th St NE, Left turn onto 3rd Ave NW, Left turn onto Riverside Ave NW, Right turn onto 2nd Ave NE, Left turn onto Main St E, Left turn to 5th Ave NE. #DutchmenPride


🎉🏈 Dutchmen Homecoming Tailgate Alert! 🏈🎉
Get ready for a night of fun, food, and football as we rally behind our hometown heroes, the Melrose Dutchmen, as they face off against the Sauk Centre MainStreeters in an EPIC showdown! 💥⚡
🥳 Tailgate Details:
Come hungry and grab an awesome $8 meal that includes your choice of a juicy burger 🍔 or brat 🌭, chips, TWO cookies 🍪🍪, and your pick of pop or water! 🥤💧
📅 When:
Before the game, of course! Don’t miss out on the pre-game vibes. Kickoff is at 7 PM—so be sure to arrive extra early for all the tailgating fun!
Let’s bring that small-town spirit and Dutchmen pride to life! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors for a night full of community, laughter, and memories. 💛🖤
#GoDutchmen #HomecomingTailgate #CommunityStrong #FridayNightLights


Reminder: Dutchmen Booster Club orders are available for pickup tonight from 5:30-7pm in the elementary cafeteria. #DutchmenPride


September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected School Board members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of Melrose Area Schools! Thank you, Randy Dufner, Becky Feldewerd, Mark Heidgerken, Pat Heller, Melissa Poepping, Eric Seanger and Lee Uphoff, for your hardwork and dedication!
#DutchmenPride



FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN--Melrose Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) first session for the fall is starting on Monday. Take some time out of your day to enjoy one on one learning activities with your child! For more information and to register visit: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/521/school-year-2024-25%E2%80%941/early-childhood-family-education-stop-and-play-fall-2024-ecfe-stop-and-play-para-familias


Three cheers for our Dutchmen! Enjoy these pictures of our students celebrating Homecoming Week! #DutchmenPride









Melrose Area Community Education is excited to showcase the amazing opportunities to "never stop learning," through camps and classes available this fall! Please look online as additional opportunities become available! https://www.isd740.org/page/community-education
