We are so proud of our 2022-23 Speech Team! Of the seventeen students who participated in the State Meet, we had ten finalists. Here are the State Speech Results: Reagan Mueller, 6th Place and Drew Pundsack, 2nd Place in Creative Expression; Autumn Oevermann, 6th Place in Dramatic Interpretation; Emily Sand, 6th Place and Anessa Redepenning, 4th Place in Extemporaneous Reading; Makayla Zirbes, 3rd Place in Great Speeches; Amelia Brower, 4th Place in Informative Speaking; Andrew Traeger, 7th Place in Original Oratory, Vanessa Santana, 4th Place in Poetry Reading; Ellie Heller, 1st Place in Storytelling. Overall, Melrose Area Public Schools took 2nd Place as a Team. Congratulations to our Speech Team and Coaches!


Congratulations to our Dutchmen State Speech participants and to Ellie Heller for her second State Championship in Storytelling! We held a Pep Fest to celebrate the accomplishments of our Dutchmen!


Melrose Area Schools' Prom Grand March will be at 7pm on May 6, 2023. Family and friends should enter Door 1. Tickets are $5/Adults; $3/Students.

Last call! Don't forget to sign up for the Spring Elementary Speech Camp!
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/317/winter-spring-2023/spring-elementary-speech-camp-campamento-de-oratoria-de-primavera%E2%80%941#may-speech-camp-grades-3-6

Here are the students representing Melrose High School for the Region 5A Visual Arts Contest. Art will be exhibited and jurored at St. Cloud Cathedral High School.

Apple Cinnamon Muffins in Foods Class and Shrimp Linguine in Culinary Arts Class! Yum!



We are proud to present Aqua Villains at this year's Sync Show- May 18, 19, 20, 21! All tickets are $7, and seating is limited. https://dutchmen.epaytrak.com/Sync-Tickets-C715.aspx

This is a fun new summer opportunity for kids - at home via Zoom - FOR FREE!
AGES 8-13. The class is limited to 8 students.
If you can draw a line, this class is for you! We will draw interesting patterns using pen and ink with pencil shading on a 3.5” square paper tile. The Zentangle® pattern drawing method is easy, contemplative, and fun. No experience is necessary. We will also provide all supplies! For ages 8-13. Register here: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/367/summer-2023%E2%80%941/zentangle-pattern-drawing

The Summer Rec Brochure is COMPLETE! See it here: https://5il.co/1tlsw
The actual brochure will also be "backpacked" home with students later this week.

National Honor Society Induction will be held in the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center at 7pm on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Congratulations to our HANS Winners!





Last evening, seven Melrose artists and their work were represented at The Paramount High School Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition had a total of 102 artworks from local high schools-84 different artists. The following artists received awards:
Bridgette Hingeveld 12th grade-3rd place in 2D
Yasli Jimenez 11th grade-2nd place in 2D
Ellie Heller 12th grade-1st place 3D



It's the most exciting time of the year - time to register for Swim Lessons! See the full schedule here: https://5il.co/1thrl. Registration opens on Monday at 12:00 a.m. - we have LOTS of spots available, and I'm happy to help you if you are struggling. Please call 256-6010 for assistance, I will return your call as soon as I can!
Register here: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/63/summer-recreation

Elementary Football camp is Thursdays, July 13 through August 3. Register here:
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/340/summer-2023%E2%80%941/elementary-football-camp-campamento-de-futbol-de-primaria

Good Luck to our Speech Team as they head off to the State Meet!

A huge thank you to our Dutchmen Explorers' Club staff, who care for children before and after school, and during the summer. You are very appreciated!

Lemon Raspberry Cookie Sandwiches in Foods class!



Be sure to register for our May Gymnastics programs soon! We also have June and July programs! Register here:
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/341/summer-2023%E2%80%941/elementary-gymnastics-gimnasia-para-la-primaria

The 2023 Aquabelles have been working hard to get ready for this year's show!
Shows dates and times this year are May 18, 19, 20 at 7 p.m. and May 21 at 1 p.m.
Tickets will be going on sale shortly! They will be sold online, we will share the link soon!




Don't forget about our Amazing Spring Speech Camp for grades 3-6. The camp is offered by Ms. Curry and speech team members! Register here: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/317/winter-spring-2023/spring-elementary-speech-camp-campamento-de-oratoria-de-primavera%E2%80%941#may-speech-camp-grades-3-6

