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!
#DutchmenPride
about 1 month ago, Melrose Activities
Girls Swim/Dive
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.
#DutchmenPride
about 1 month ago, Melrose Area School Updates
Parade Route
Join us for some Tailgating Fun at our Homecoming Football Game on Friday, September 19th 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 - don't miss out on the pre-game vibes! #DutchmenPride
about 1 month ago, Melrose Activities
Dutchmen Football
Tailgate Details - 9/19/25 - $8 meal of burger or hotdog, chips, cookie & pop or water
Tailgate Details - 9/19/25 - $8 meal of burger or hotdog, chips, cookie & pop or water
Don't forget - Dutchmen Homecoming Week is next week!
Melrose Area Elementary School Students are welcome to join in the fun dress up days! Monday is Pajama Day, Tuesday is Jersey/Sport Day,
Wednesday is Hat Day, Thursday is Beach Day, and
Friday is Dutchmen Spirit Day - wear purple & gold and show your school spirit!
#DutchmenPride
about 1 month ago, Melrose Area School Updates
Homecoming Elem A
Homecoming Dress up days
Join us for some Tailgating Fun at our football Game on Friday, September 12th as our Dutchmen face off against the Albany Huskies! 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 - don't miss out on the fun!
This fabulous deal will also be available at our Homecoming Game, 9/19/25, vs the Minnewaska Lakers!
#DutchmenPride
about 1 month ago, Melrose Activities
Dutchmen Football
Tailgate Details - 9/12/25 - $8 meal of burger or hotdog, chips, cookie & pop or water
📢 Attention 6-7th Grade Parents!
Join in the HS Cafeteria on Thurs, Sep. 18th - 6:30pm to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. educational trip.
Discover how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship—a great opportunity you won’t want to miss!
👉 Click here to RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/29665097532?rsvp_id=29665097532
We look forward to seeing you there!
about 1 month ago, Melrose Area School Updates
Washington DC Trip
Washington DC Trip
Dutchmen Booster Club thanks everyone who purchased items from the store! All items will be available for pickup in the Elementary Gym between 5-7pm! Join us for the Home Volleyball Game, as well! Let's pack the stands!
#DutchmenPride
about 1 month ago, Melrose Activities
Motion M
Support our local schools as you fuel up! Use the Spirit Gas Pumps #5 or #6 at Melrose 1 Stop and 2 cents from every gallon will go directly to Melrose Area School Programs!
Go Dutchmen!
about 1 month ago, Melrose Activities
Spirit Gas Pumps

Melrose Homecoming Royalty has been announced!
Senior Royalty: Savannah Honkomp, Corinna Haberl, Brynn Shaw, Gabby Schoenberg, Bella Kuechle, Carson Theiler, Owen Feldewerd, Teague Dusha, Ben Feldewerd, Riley Elfering
Junior Royalty: Chloe Viere, Marshal Dufner
Sophomore Royalty: Anika Maus, Wyatt Klaphake
Freshman Royalty: Aiyla Honkomp, Micah Wiechmann
#DutchmenPride

about 1 month ago, Melrose Area School Updates
Motion M
Melrose Area High School will celebrate Homecoming September 15-19, 2025. Middle and High School Students are welcome to dress up for our Hollywood Theme!
Monday, September 15 - Home Alone - PJ Day
Tuesday, September 16 - Adam Sandler Characters - Jerseys / Baggy Clothes
Wednesday, September 17 - Barbie - Pink Out
Thursday, September 18 - Teen Beach - Biker vs Beach
Friday, September 19 - Friday Night Lights - Dutchmen Spirit Day
#DutchmenPride
about 1 month ago, Melrose Activities
Motion M
Everyone has been affected by cancer. Join us at the Relay for Life of Central Minnesota at the Sartell Community Center on Saturday, September 13th from 1-10pm. There will be food vendors, a craft sale, kid games, and a raffle! The opening ceremony will be at 2pm, with a Survivor Lap at about 2:30pm. Let's honor our cancer warriors and pay tribute to family and friends gone too soon.
The Sartell Community Center is located at 850 19th Street South, in Sartell, MN.
about 1 month ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.
Relay for Life
Our Dutchmen Homecoming Week is next week! Melrose Area Elementary School Students are welcome to join in the fun dress up days! Monday is Pajama Day, Tuesday is Jersey/Sport Day, Wednesday is Hat Day, Thursday is Beach Day, and Friday is Dutchmen Spirit Day - wear purple & gold and show your school spirit!
#DutchmenPride
about 1 month ago, Melrose Area School Updates
Homecoming Elem A
Homecoming Dress up days

Join us for some Tailgating Fun at our Home Football Game on Friday, September 12th as our Dutchmen face off against the Albany Huskies! 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 - don't miss out on the fun!
Awesome Tailgating Fun will also happen on Sept. 19, 2025 - Homecoming!
#DutchmenPride

about 1 month ago, Melrose Activities
Dutchmen Football
Picture Day is Coming!
September 9th: PreK- Grade 5
September 10th: Grades 6-12 and some Preschoolers
Students should wear an outfit that makes them feel confident for picture day! #DutchmenPride
about 1 month ago, Melrose Activities
Picture Day on Sept. 9 & 10
We are looking forward to another great year of Adult Basic Education! Participants can learn English and earn their GED! Classes begin on September 10, 2025 and go from 5-7:30pm. We'll meet in the HS Media Center. Please enter door 7. Please scan the QR code to register for class. Also - we are looking for an ABE volunteer to help with this class!
about 1 month ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.
Adult Basic Education Class Flyer with QR code for registration. A volunteer is needed to help facilitate this class.
Melrose Area Schools Teachers and Staff are pleased to be back in the building with our community's greatest gifts - our students. Thank you for a great week!
#DutchmenPride
about 2 months ago, Melrose Area School Updates
Back To School - We had a great week! We're looking forward to a great year!

Picture Day is coming soon! Preschool-Grade 5 will get pictures taken on Tuesday, September 9th! Grades 6-12 and some Preschoolers will get pictures taken on Wednesday, September 10th. This is an opportunity to get a formal portrait to keep as a memory of this school year. Students are encouraged to choose an outfit that makes them feel confident. PreK & Elementary School Students will bring their order forms home. Middle and High School students should pick up an order form in the office. These forms will be given to the photographer on picture day
#DutchmenPride

about 2 months ago, Melrose Area School Updates
Picture Day on Sept. 9 & 10
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!
about 2 months ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.
Red Cross
Melrose Area Schools is working with community partners to better understand the current daycare needs and challenges in our area. Your feedback will help guide future planning and support for local families.

Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SS7QKZZ

Your input will make a real difference in building stronger support for children and families in our community. Thank you!
about 2 months ago, Kelly Neu
2 girls playing with ault looking on. One girl and one boy laying on rug, girl with painted hands showing the camera

Bussing information for the 2025-26 school year is now available!

Log in to your ParentVUE account to see your child’s bus company, bus number, and pick-up times:
👉 ParentVUE Login

Need more details? Visit our transportation page: isd740.org/transportation

Middle & High School Students, please plan on earlier pick up times on 9/2-9/3 due to no elementary classes.

Let’s make the first day of school smooth and safe for all our Dutchmen!

#DutchmenPride


about 2 months ago, Kelly Neu
school bus stop sign