
Local police officers and area students gathered in December to Shop With a Cop! This event paired officers and kids, who went shopping together. Everyone had a blast! We are so fortunate to have this program in our community!



Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood? Melrose Community is hosting a Blood Drive at the American Legion: 265 E County Rd 173, Melrose. This event takes place tomorrow, 1/3/24, from 12:30-6:30pm. Call Sally at 320-294-2994 to make an appointment.


Our 3rd Graders had fun playing octoball!




Happy New Year! *From All Staff at Melrose Area Public Schools


Attention 7th and 8th Grade Girls! Don't forget to register for Basketball! Practice begins on Tuesday, January 2, 2024! Register here: https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/


Happy Holidays! There will NOT be Open Gym or Open Swim during our holiday break.


Staff at Melrose Area Public Schools is wishing 'Happy Holidays to All!' We look forward to seeing students again on January 2nd!


Congratulations to Andrue Stalboerger who set a new Fusion and Melrose High School record in diving with a score of 249.10! He broke his own Fusion record, and the previous Melrose Diving record was set by David Imdieke in 1991. The Fusion defeated Detroit Lakes/Perham 119-66. Way to go Fusion!!


Third Grade Students went on Elfcapades with Kindergarteners today! Spreading more than just cheer, they made cookies with lots and lots of sprinkles! It was so much fun!








Grades 4 and 5 had a wonderful time skiing on their field trip yesterday! We are so thankful for the beautiful Minnesota weather! #DutchmenPride





Melrose Area Band Students, under the direction of Todd Prout, entertained students in the Elementary Cafeteria on December 20th and 21st! Students were able to clap and sing along. #DutchmenPride



Last week the Melrose Area High School Student Council raised money for Coltin Eggerth, a senior at Melrose High School, who was diagnosed with Leukemia in June. Students and staff enjoyed cinnamon rolls baked and cake while raising funds for a friend. Yesterday, Coltin and his parents were presented with a cake, care blanket, and a check for $2,132. Pictured here are Joyce and Shawn Eggerth, Josh Cozatt, Sara Engelmeyer, Chelsea Traut, and Coltin Eggerth.
#DutchmenPride


All 7th and 8th Grade Girls are invited to join our MS Basketball Team! Basketball is good for cardiovascular health, hand-eye coordination, agility, cross-training, discipline and teamwork. Practice begins Jan. 2, 2024, and the season goes through February. Register here: https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/


Due to the mild December weather, Mr. Pundsack's 10th grade biology students were able to look for freshwater mussels in the Sauk River last week!





Deck the Halls! Melrose Area HS Students decorated the halls for the Holidays!










*No Open Gym today! *No Open Swim today!


The Melrose Rosettes are hosting their dance invite TODAY! Come to the main gym to watch some amazing competition! Dancing starts at 11:00. Go Rosettes!!


Kids & Adults are having a blast in the adult and child cookie decorating class through Community Education this week! What a delicious way to spread holiday cheer!





On Wednesday, December 14, the Melrose Gymnastics Team teamed up with 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗮 sponsored by Calvary Lutheran Church, Elden’s Fresh Foods and Stony Creek Dairy and helped bag 300 meals for families in need this holiday season! The girls enjoyed helping those in need while bonding as a team!
#DutchmenGiveBack #DutchmenPride




Melrose Area Band Students shared some holiday cheer this morning! Students walking into the building were greeted by songs of the season, under direction of Todd Prout.
#DutchmenPride
