We still have some room in two classes next week:
First Aid Class on February 6 - register here: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/281/winter-spring-2023/heartsaver-first-aid-clase-de-primeros-auxilios#feb-6-2023
Parent/Child Cookie Decorating class on February 9 - register here: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/310/winter-spring-2023/cookie-decorating#parent-child-13-under-valentine-s-day-themed-cookies
With 1,250+ local pool participants per year, there is not enough pool space, spectator seating and pool deck space. The current pool is too shallow for competitive diving.
Referendum approval would build a standard 8-lane pool. The plan includes separate community entrances and changing rooms. The existing pool space will become a multi-use fitness space for a variety of activities including dance, wrestling, archery, pickleball, yoga and adult enrichment.
Vote now, via absentee ballot in-person at the School District Office, weekdays 7am-3:30pm
Vote on Election Day, Tuesday, February 14th, at the Melrose City Center, 7am-8pm
For the strength of our communities, it's important to stay competitive with the opportunities we provide our students, staff and families compared to neighboring districts. The students of Melrose Area Public Schools are the people who will carry our communities forward.
Approval of the referendum would still keep Melrose Area Public Schools on the low end of this estimated school tax impact comparison chart.
Learn all you can about the referendum and vote on or before February 14.
https://www.isd740.org/page/bond2023"
Melrose Elementary Snowdaze Dress Up Days - NEXT WEEK, February 6-10!
High School Ceramics One students, Isaac, Maria, and Hannah are proudly showing their clay animals they made in art class. Not pictured are their awesome paraprofessionals, Annie and Merikay. Thank you for all of your hard work!
For more than two years, the District and community task force members have been working to develop a comprehensive long-range plan for the future of our facilities. We’ve remained committed to bringing forth a plan that prioritizes the most critical needs right now.
Watch to learn more about the referendum proposal voters are being asked to approve on February 14.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4j2lUJ4ih4&t=1s
Melrose students benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school board members. February is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, so please take time to thank these dedicated school leaders. School board members devote hours of their time each week to provide leadership for our school district! #CelebrateSchoolBoards
February is Career and Technical Education month! CTE month celebrates the many students who gain career and technical knowledge through school. #DutchmenPride
"The district has a track record of students being accepted into industrial tech higher education programs after graduation. For careers such as welding, wood-working, automotive, agriculture, art and home economics. There are needs for updated space, access and equipment to grow these programs and local business partnerships. "
Take a couple minutes and watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdrBOjxcEd8"
This year for "I Love to Read Month," and One School, One Book - Melrose Elementary is going to be reading Fenway and Hattie, by Victoria J. Coe. Child(ren) should have received a copy of the book, and a bookmark, from their classroom teacher. The bookmark lists the dates and chapters to read with your child(ren). The chapters and links to audio files for the book can be found on this website:
https://sites.google.com/isd740.org/fenway-websiteand-hattie?pli=1. Happy Reading!
Culinary student preparing to make French onion soup!
A HUGE thank you to PotSpot of Avon for offering classes in Melrose. The kids enjoyed painting their pottery! Can't wait to see the finished products!
The upcoming Bond Referendum proposes to provide safety and ADA accessibility for all.
Melrose high school was built more than 50 years ago, long before accommodations for people with disabilities were required by law. The current locker rooms, industrial tech area and most bathrooms are not accessible to those with mobility limitations.
Learn all you can about this referendum and vote now via absentee at the district office OR on election day, Tuesday February 14th at Melrose City Center.
Please vote on or before February 14 for the upcoming Bond Referendum.
For answers to some trending questions, please see this document: https://5il.co/1o0uj. For more details, please visit our website at https://www.isd740.org/page/bond2023
Melrose varsity Knowledge Bowl placed 5th out of 33 teams at St. Cloud Tech on January 28.
Varsity: Natalie Enright, Cole Chellgren, Grant Hellermann, Austin Kelzer
Melrose JV teams finished 1st and 4th of 18.
First place JV: Logan Kelzer, Hailey Hammond, Andrue Stalboerger, Eric Sundermann, Terry Clinton
Fourth place JV: Malachi Pichi, Derek Rademacher, Logan Rue, Kai Enright, Seth Thomford
Hear from our community, parents and staff about the need for updating critical areas of our high school building that are more than 50 years old.
You can view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4j2lUJ4ih4&t=1s
Make your voice heard! Vote absentee NOW by stopping by our school district office, weekdays from 7:00am-3:30pm OR vote on February 14th at Melrose City Center.
Mr Welle's 8th and 9th graders got in some awesome Minnesota physical activity over the last couple of weeks! The students had a blast playing Broomball at the Melrose city ice rink. Huge shout out of thanks to the City of Melrose for taking care of the ice for these students!
Best of luck to all students and coaches on Saturday - it's going to be busy day! #DutchmenPride
Early voting is available for the Bond Referendum. Vote now until February 13
in-person at the Melrose Area Public Schools District Office.
Weekdays from 7am-3:30pm. Please enter through door 7.
We had three groups packing for Food For Thought last night - Knowledge Bowl, the Lake Sylvia Neighborhood, and Leedstone! Thank you for your help!
