National Hug Holiday Week is observed each year from May 7 to 13. The objective of the day is simple — to envelop your loved ones in warm hugs. National Hug Holiday Week is also a celebration of the intimacy and closeness that we feel in the company of friends and family.

Congratulations to our 4's Preschool Classes! These kiddos celebrated their Preschool Graduation on Friday, May 3, 2024. They sang songs with actions and showed their teachers and families they will be ready for Kindergarten in the fall! Way to go, Preschool Classes! #DutchmenPride


Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! National Teacher Day is May 7, 2024, and Teacher Appreciation Week runs Monday, May 6, to Friday, May 10. The idea for a week to honor teachers began more than 70 years ago with first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. *Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela

Good Luck, Dutchmen! Here are the activities listed for this week! Click here for weather related updates and more information. Go Dutchmen! https://www.westcentralconference.org/public/genie/42/school/163/

Today is National Nurses Day, and kicks off National Nurses Week! Thank you, Shelby Sandeen, for being our school nurse! Thank you to all nurses and thank you to all who are taking classes to become nurses! Nurses Week goes from May 6-12, with May 8 being National Student Nurses Day. We are thankful for nurses!


Prom is tonight! Grand March is at 7pm. We hope all students have a safe and memorable evening! #DutchmenPride

Melrose Area High School has been employing an 'All Hands on Deck' effort as they prepared a plethora of snacks for energetic Prom attendees! Tortilla Pinwheels, Pickle Wraps, Rice Krispie Bars, and Chex Mix will help give our beautiful participants energy to dance the night away. #DutchmenPride










Yesterday, May 1, the Melrose Honor Society along with the Melrose Police Department hosted a "Mock Crash" to show the Melrose Area High School Students the possible outcome of driving while distracted, impaired or not wearing your seatbelt. Thank you to the Melrose and Freeport Fire Departments, Melrose Area Ambulance, Stearns County Sheriff's Department, and Life Link Helicopter for bringing this important message to life.





The pool will be open tonight from 6-8pm for anyone wanting to swim laps or play in the water! Future Open Swim dates: May 21, 23, 28, 30. We are getting ready for our Synchronized Swim Show! Please enter door 2 or 7. Cost: $2/Person or $5/Family

🎉 Happy National Decision Day! 🎉
Congratulations to the amazing seniors of Melrose! Today is the day to celebrate your hard work, dedication, and the exciting decisions you've made about your future. We are so proud of each and every one of you! 🥳 👏
Here are just a few of our incredible seniors and the colleges/workplaces they'll be attending this summer/fall. 🎉 Your future is bright, and we can't wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish. 🌟
#NationalDecisionDay #Classof2024 #FutureLeaders #DutchmenPride










Jump into a safer summer with swimming lessons! Our amazing swim staff is ready to teach a variety of Semi-Private and Private Lessons throughout the summer!
REGISTRATION: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/search?redirected_yet=true&sf[category]=83

Open Pickleball available on Wednesday evenings from 5-8pm through May 29, 2024. $2/Person

The pool will be open tonight from 6-8pm for anyone wanting to swim laps or play in the water! Open Swim will be available on May 2, 21, 23, 28, 30. Please enter door 2 or 7. The cost is: $2/Person or $5/Family

2024 Summer Swim Lesson Registration begins on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 am. To view the level and lesson times or or more information visit:
https://www.isd740.org/o/maps/page/swimming-lessons

Congratulations to Hallie Drossel, who was honored at the Class A Girls Swimming and Diving All-State Banquet this weekend! Hallie was a nominee for 'Athlete of the Year,' and was recognized for earning All-State Honors. Also, Congratulations to Andrue Stalboerger, who earned All-State Honors in Boys Diving. #DutchmenPride

Good Luck, Dutchmen! Here are the activities for this week! Click here for weather related updates and more information. Go Dutchmen!
https://www.westcentralconference.org/public/genie/42/school/163/

Open Pickleball available on Wednesday evenings from 5-8pm through May 29, 2024. $2/Person

Join us for a memorable Band Concert tonight in the auditorium at 8pm! All seats are $3. Activity passes are accepted.

Mark your Calendar for these fun FREE shows in the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center this summer!

Join our SUMMER Team! We are in search of Summer Kitchen Staff that will be essential in providing the Free Summer Meals to anyone under the age of 18 in the Melrose School District. Contact Melissa at mritter@isd740.org or 320-256-5160 ext.4410 for more information! Don't delay as the deadline to inquire is May 10.

