
Good Luck to the FFA Team as they compete at the State FFA Meet! This marvelous team begins their competition today! We are so proud of this team! #DutchmenPride


Support our local Boy Scouts join us for breakfast! Boy Scout Troop 68 is hosting a pancake, sausage & egg breakfast today at the Melrose Legion. Serving from 8:30am to 12pm, we hope to serve lots of Swany White Pancakes! Dine in or Take out! Adults - $12, Children - $6, Ages 4 years old & younger eat free!


The Melrose Speech Team got 2nd place in the STATE yesterday!! We are bringing home TWO state champions: Logan Schad & Esther Kapsner. Please help us welcome home all 12 state participants & coaches TONIGHT around 8:00 at the back of the school - Door 18. Join us to celebrate these awesome individuals!!


Update on our Dutchmen Speech Team: Zoe Hoeschen, Logan Schad, Aidan Kluempke, Emily Sand, Ella Erdmann, Esther Kapsner, Lydia Prout, Meadow Schaefer, Jada Rausch & Lola Dusha have moved on to Finals! Go Dutchmen!! We're rooting for you! #DutchmenPride


Parents-As you are making plans for the summer--take making lunch for your kids off the list! With our Free Summer Lunch Program kids up to age 18 can eat lunch for free Mon-Thu June 9-Aug 1.
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Good Luck to the Melrose Speech Team as they compete at the State Meet today! We are rooting for you! #DutchmenPride


Today is World Penguin Day. Fun Facts: *The lifespan of a penguin is typically 15 to 20 years. *Penguins have excellent vision, allowing them to see clearly in and out of water. Penguins, like humans, have binocular vision, which allows them to focus on a single object with both eyes. *Penguins can't fly, but they can swim up to 15 mph. *Penguins use their black and white bodies to cover up themselves. The black patterns protect them from predators outside the water, and the white white markings make them nearly invisible within the water. *Penguins can weigh anywhere from 2 to 88 pounds (0.9 kg to 40 kg). *Penguins utilize innovative techniques to move faster.


Tickets are now on sale for the Synchronized Swimming 2025 'Belle's Gone Country!' Shows are May 15, 16, 17 at 7pm, and May 18 at 1pm. All seats are $10. Join us for a great show! https://gofan.co/app/school/MN99879


Melrose Area Third Graders had the opportunity to spend a few days learning from a resident expert from the Como Zoo. Students learned about different jobs at the zoo, as well as the rainforest, including animals, trees, and what products come from them. Students also learned about enrichment and how animals need to have things that challenge and stimulate their brains. Students learned about penguins, and created enrichment items that were taken back to the Como Zoo to be used by the penguins. All of the projects were so much fun, but most importantly they taught us about science, math, problem solving, and teamwork! Here's a video of the penguins trying out some of our enrichment projects:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UCkCGOUn8CT2VY2Dk9z2fYoeYE0viuoy/view?usp=sharing






Melrose Area Culinary 1 and Advanced Culinary Classes enjoyed a recent visit from Sergeant Harris, who provided MRE's for a little friendly competition! Each group used two MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) to create the best dish they could. After each dish was judged by Mr. Cozatt and Sgt. Harris, the winners received t-shirts! #DutchmenPride








Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit the Paramount Theatre at 913 West St. Germain, in St. Cloud from 10am - 2pm on Saturday or from 10am - 5pm Monday through Wednesday to see the 2025 Juried High School Art Exhibition! Or use the following link to see the Visual Arts Virtually: https://airtable.com/appS6wWDi6EedmxIg/shrRueiuo9hnqUUe5/tblBla70G0c7w1Zu3/viwUwIZjlfUsABzLR/recimVh6HVqo8Rt2Y











Summer Swimming Lessons will be available for registration on May 1, 2025! In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, swimming lessons are a must! We look forward to teaching your kids!


Don't miss the opportunity for your student, grade 3 and up, to to attend the "School of Fish" with pro angler and "Fishing the Midwest" television show host Mike Frisch!
This class costs only $5 due to a sponsorship from Freeport Family Fishing Tournament and MN Darkhouse Assn.
Not only does your student get to learn from a professional angler, your student goes home with everything they need to get started fishing: Including a rod and reel, tackle and more!
There are 9 spots available, so register ASAP, as no additional spots will be added.
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/586/winter-spring-2025/school-of-fish


Melrose Area Schools celebrated our High School Speech & FFA Teams at a Pep Fest today! The Speech Team competes at the State Meet tomorrow, and were able to walk through the Elementary School before being escorted out of town by local EMS after the Pep Fest. The FFA Team will compete at their State Meet Sunday through Tuesday. We are so proud of these kids! Way to go, Dutchmen! #DutchmenPride










Melrose Are Foods & Nutrition Classes made another delicious dish this week! Pictured here, the students are making jumbo pasta shells, stuffed with beef and cheese, smothered in marinara sauce. Our students have a lot of fun in the kitchen! #DutchmenPride








Melrose Area Arts Council proudly announces the 2nd Annual Festival of the Arts! There will be an art display at the Melrose City Center, with additional art on display at the Melrose location of the Freeport State Bank. Learn more at: https://melroseareaartscouncil.org/


The Melrose Area PTA is 94% to their goal! Funds raised during this fundraiser are used to provide bussing for field trips, roller skating fun, exciting lyceums as well as equipment for the playgrounds! Donate today to help them reach their goal!
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Help support our local Boy Scouts and enjoy breakfast at the same time! Boy Scout Troop 68 is hosting a pancake, sausage & egg breakfast on Sunday, April 27th at the Melrose Legion. Serving from 8:30am to 12pm, we hope to dish out lots of Swany White Pancakes! Dine in or Take out! Adults - $12, Children - $6, Ages 4 years old & younger eat free!


Melrose Area Public Schools proudly presents a Visual Arts Display on Wednesday, May 7, 2025! Every elementary student will have one piece of art on display, along with selected middle and high school students! All variety of projects and styles will be on display! Join us from 4-6pm on May 7th to celebrate our art! #DutchmenPride






Help support our local Boy Scouts and enjoy breakfast at the same time! Boy Scout Troop 68 is hosting a pancake, sausage & egg breakfast on Sunday, April 27th at the Melrose Legion. Serving from 8:30am to 12pm, we hope to whip up lots of Swany White Pancakes! Dine in or Take out! Adults - $12, Children - $6, Ages 4 years old & younger eat free!
