Congratulations to SnoDaze Dutchess, Kaydence Bertram, and Duke, Jake Feldewerd!
We appreciate our School Board!
Juniors! There is a scholarship for you due on Thursday, February 23rd. It is a full-ride scholarship for anyone wanting to go to a four year college or university!
Learn more about the Coolidge Scholarship here: https://coolidgescholars.org/about/
Apply here: https://coolidgescholars.org/apply/
Melrose area residents will decide whether to restore and rebuild our aging facilities at the high school. To learn more about the impact the Bond Referendum makes for our kids, communities, and future, visit our website at https://www.isd740.org/page/bond2023.
**Please vote on or before February 14!
Basketball Senior Spotlight, Ellie Heller, #0
Basketball Senior Spotlight - Courtney Revering, #44
Don’t miss out on Melrose Elementary school memories! Get your 2022-23 Yearbook by ordering here:
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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.
Congratulations to 6th grader, Evan Meyer, who took 2nd place at the Regional Spelling Bee today. Evan will be moving on to the Multi-Region Spelling bee! Keep up the good work!
The 2023 Father Daughter Ball was a hit!
A HUGE THANKS to those who made it happen:
5 students from Middle School Student Council, 15 students from National Honor Society, and several awesome staff.
So many happy girls were escorted by their dads or uncles or grandpas!
DJ Pete and Alondra from Infinite Photography were amazing!
Reminder that for those who have made plans to vote on election day – we are one week away! If your Valentine’s Day is too busy, make time to stop into the district office this week and vote absentee.
Congratulations to the Knowledge Bowl teams that competed at North Branch on February 4. Melrose varsity placed first out of 44 teams.
Members of the first place team: Natalie Enright, Grant Hellermann, Austin Kelzer, and Cole Chellgren. Melrose had two other varsity teams compete. They finished 22/44 and 39/44. Melrose also had two JV teams compete. Those teams place 5/21 and 7/21.
Reminder - ✍🏼 Vote Now until Feb. 13 for the Bond Referendum in-person at Melrose Area Public Schools District Office. *Weekdays from 7a.m.-3:30 p.m. ENTER THROUGH DOOR #7. On February 14, vote at the Melrose City Center.
For more information, visit our website: https://www.isd740.org/page/bond2023
Melrose Area Elementary Families . . . remember to keep reading Fenway and Hattie at home this week! You should read chapters 4-8 this week, one chapter each night. Audio versions of each chapter in English and Spanish are available on the school website. Just click the One School, One Book button. Turn in your answers to last week's questions to increase your chances of winning a stuffed puppy pillow at the end of the month!
The Dutchmen Strength & Speed Report is out! Please follow this group on social media for a full review. Coach Taffe gave special thanks to the following: to Mr. Ruoff for assisting with equipment needs, to numerous donors for bread, peanut butter, jelly, and milk, and to Melrose Nutrition for gift certificates to our off-season performers of the month!
Another fun night at the Girls Basketball halftime when these 8 ladies participated in the Dutchmen Booster Club (DBC) shootout! Thanks for partaking in the fun and congrats to Nyayul Ruey for making all 4 shots!
Melrose Area Schools Needs Coaches! If you're interested in the following positions, please contact Mr. Ruoff.
1 - Head Boys Golf Coach
1 - Head Boys Soccer Coach
1 - Asst. Boys Soccer Coach
1 - Asst. Girls Soccer Coach
2 - Asst. Girls Softball Coaches
1 - Junior High Golf Coach
1 - Junior High Track Coach
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
Andrue Stalboerger set a new Fusion Record in Diving (6 Dives) with a score of 232.10 during the teams 108-78 win over Dassel-Cokato/Litchfield. Great job Andrue!
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
