Landon Rameriz is Ms. Polipnick's latest HANS Spotlight Winner!
The Holiday Kick Off Mini Dazzle parade was wonderful! Thanks to the Melrose Chamber for organizing (and reorganizing) this event!
"The beauty of teaching preschoolers is their innocence for the craziness going on in the world. They come in eager to learn and explore every single day. Their love for learning is something to be admired!" ~ Ms. Barten, Preschool Teacher
Shape turkeys, easel painting and number turkeys in Preschool!
Congratulations to Zachary Ceplecha from Ms. Jensen's class for being a HANS Spotlight winner!
Congratulations to Jesus Diaz-Chavez from Ms. Jensen's class for being a HANS Spotlight winner!
Elementary students giving thanks!
Congratulations to Dustin Kasten from Ms. Peterson's class for being a HANS Spotlight winner!
There’s still time to support our school and bring new books home to kids. Shop our Online Book Fair to spread the joy of reading. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/melroseelementary
These Camp Ripley soldiers received a Veteran's Day poster and cards from Ms. Deter's class!
Playing, sorting, reading, learning and growing!
Looking for some holiday gifts? Visit our Book Fair, and give the gift of stories/books!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=melroseelementary
Here are a few members of our awesome food service crew - they prepare and deliver breakfast and lunch every day! Thank you for serving our students!
No better way to spend your day then exploring in preschool!
Play-doh turkeys!
The children are really enjoying the outdoors!
Congratulations to Elise Klassen from Ms. Polipnick's class for being a HANS Spotlight winner!
"I see our teachers and paras working extremely hard to reach all students, they are becoming more creative every day. They are NOT letting the challenges get in their way and continue to smile behind their masks!" ~ Stacey Austing-Jacobson, Community Education
Tonight's 6pm FB game vs. Minnewaska will be aired on: http://www.midmnsports.com/
Congrats to Melrose MidMNSports Athletes of the week.
Maddie Rosenberger & Makenzie Herzog (Sept. 23), Tyler Pohlman (Oct. 11) and Rowan Nelson (Nov. 4). See interviews here: http://www.midmnsports.com/athleteoftheweek/
Monday fun outside.
Keep kids reading. Support our school. Our Online Book Fair helps you do both. Check it out! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/melroseelementary
Informacion de actividades del invierno
Todos los padres deben registrar a sus estudiantes para las actividades en línea en https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/
Siga las instrucciones del sitio web sobre cómo crear una cuenta. Necesitará la identificación y fecha de nacimiento de su estudiante. * La identificación del estudiante es el número de almuerzo del estudiante, que se puede encontrar en ParentVue.
Para finalizar el registro, los estudiantes deben tener un físico actualizado en el archivo de la Oficina de Actividades.
Dias de empeza
7/8 GBB and BBB on hold
7-12 DT Monday 11-16
9-12 BBB Monday 11-23
7-12 WR Monday 11-30
7-12 Boys Swimming 11-30
9-12 GBB Monday 12-7
7-12 Gymn Monday 12-7
7-12 Speech- TBD
9-12 KB- TBD
Todos los participantes deben estar registrados antes de poder practicar.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con:
Holly Berscheit al 256-5160 ext 1021 o Jonathan Ruoff al 256-5160 ext 1009
¡Gracias!
2020-21 Winter Activity Information:
-All parents must register their students for activities online at: https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/
-First time users, please follow the directions on the website to create an account. You will need your student’s ID and birthdate. *Student ID is the student’s lunch number, which can be found on ParentVue.
-To finish registration, students must have a current physical on file in the Activities Office.
-If you already have an account, please log in and select the Winter Activity your child would like to participate in.
-Start Dates for Winter Activities:
7-8th grade GBB and BBB: on hold
7-12 DT: Monday, Nov. 16
9-12 BBB: Monday, Nov. 23
7-12 WR: Monday, Nov. 30
7-12 Boys Swimming: Monday, Nov. 30
9-12 GBB: Monday, Dec. 7
7-12 Gymn: Monday, Dec. 7
7-12 Speech: TBD
9-12 KB: TBD
-Winter Coaches will be connecting with students regarding practice times/locations.
-All participants must be registered before they may practice.
Veterans Day Celebration!
Veterans Day Celebration!
More grade 6-12 staff teaching online live, synchronously👍
Grade 6-12 staff doing a great job of synchronous teaching!
Honoring MAES teacher & Veteran, Mrs. Salto, and area Veterans.
Thank you Veterans for your service from the Melrose Area Elementary Students and Staff!
We love to read in preschool!
Every day that our students are here at school is a GREAT day. They continue to learn and grow so much! Thank you for everything you do to slow the spread of COVID and keep children in school!
Preschool Campers are working on their poppies today!
When final results were compiled from around the State by the Coaches' Association, the Melrose Girls Swimming and Diving finishes from their Section meet would have placed them 10th in the State in Class A. A great cap to a memorable season!
Our school’s Online Book Fair is open! Discover the characters, series, and collections kids love. All purchases benefit our school. Check it out! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/melroseelementary
Making "handprint flags" in preschool camp today!!
The Jaycees are looking for 10 junior members (ages 7-17) to join their chapter. Please contact Stephanie Nelson at stnelsonjci@yahoo.com if you are interested in more information.
Here is the link to the Dutchmen Football game at Montevideo tonight!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQQYmMkgxTluuR_hJeKgHQ?view_as=subscriber
Families with young children, we are looking for feedback for planning potential ECFE programs this year. Here is a short survey to gather some information: https://forms.gle/zsCcoTSy87h6gqqT7. Thank you!
Preschool’s letter this week is F! We painted with feathers, and used playdoh to count turkey feathers.
Painting class - self portrait! Nice work Preston!
Our school’s Book Fair has gone online! Discover new books sure to keep kids reading. Every purchase supports our school. Shop now! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/melroseelementary
"It has been wonderful to see the younger students learning to use technology! The technology not only allows them to connect with teachers on Zoom if they are away from school, but also to have access to online books and individualized learning activities." ~ Ms. Depute
The following Girls' Swimmers and Divers have officially earned All-State Honors: Paige Gruber (200 Free Relay), Kaydence Bertram (200 Free Relay), Hallie Drossel (100 Breaststroke, 200 Free Relay), and Makenzie Herzog (50 Free, 100 Free, 200 Free Relay). Congratulations!
"It's been a great fall to be outside with the kids for PE. Out of the 9 weeks, only 1 week was spent inside. The students are always excited to be together in gym class and it has been so much fun to see the smiles on their faces." ~ Ms. Kvistad, Elementary Phy Ed Teacher
Senior parents, there is a FASFA completion night coming up, for more information, click here: http://mahscounselor.blogspot.com/2020/10/fafsa-completion-event.html
Reminder: All VOD (Voice of Democracy) and Patriot’s Pen essay contest entries are due to the VFW by Saturday, Oct. 31. Students can call 320-256-4980 with questions or arrange with us to pick up the essay. Thank you!
Rosie & Jim Athmann
VFW Chairmen
Thanks to the New Munich Jaycees for buying the sleds for us to use this year.
Preschool Camp Pumpkins (Part 3) They are too cute not to share!
Preschool Camp Pumpkins (Part 2)
Ms. Patty’s class loves the snow!
“I’ve really been blown away at how resilient the little ones are. They appreciate the ability to see their friends and teachers. They have been a good example for us adults!”
Mr. Reller, Third Grade Teacher
"It is so great to see the students becoming more comfortable discussing concepts and issues they are passionate about even over zoom!"
~Ms. Garthus, HS English Teacher
"First graders are beginning to master the use of their chromebooks, and even enjoyed a virtual field trip all about apple orchards. With all of the changes and adjustments made this year, their love for learning is stronger than ever!" ~ Ms. Mayers, 1st Grade Teacher
Thank you to the Melrose fire department for visiting our preschoolers today.
Preschool Camp Halloween Pumpkins (Part 1)
2020 homecoming Senior Royalty
Congratulations to King Mason Heidgerken and Queen Alexa Martinez!
Homecoming 2020 Senior candidates.
Homecoming 2020 Senior candidates.
Check out this awesome dedication from the 1975-76 yearbook. Ms. Elliott has touched so many lives!
"It is great to SEE and FEEL the energy of the students in school as they seem genuinely happy to be here!" ~ Ryan Dusha, High School Social Studies Teacher
Please see an important message posted on our website for changes in our school’s education model. Greg Winter, Superintendent, Melrose Area Public Schools.
"I'm really enjoying having smaller classes. It has given me the opportunity to get to know every single student and I can offer them more individual attention when they need it." ~ Jean Sakry, Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Thank you to CMCU for a generous donation to Melrose preschool. Their donation, along with donations from the Melrose and Freeport Lions, will enable the preschool teachers to purchase books monthly for all preschoolers!
Next week is 2020 Homecoming - make sure to dress up and show your school spirit! This is for all grades - preschool through seniors!
Playing, digging and scooping in the snow!
"It has been great having smaller groups of students to work with this fall. There are enough microscopes now for everyone to have one to themself!"
~ Sara Christenson, Middle School Science Teacher
"It has been so much fun having some 8th graders in the robotics class learn how to use the 3D printers, and see some really cool designs that they come up with." ~ Alecia Elfering
"It's been really refreshing seeing how serious my seniors are taking their newly granted right to vote. If they keep this up, the nation's future is indeed in good hands!"
~ Mr. Rushmeyer, High School Social Studies Teacher
For Homecoming this year we are only doing Senior Royalty.Congratulations to the following King and Queen Candidates:
Amy Austing, Ivy Kalthoff, Alexa Martinez, Kristin Meyer, Grace Seanger.
Henry Braun, Dylan Gertken, Mason Heidgerken, Isaac Kulzer, Grant Moscho.
Coronation is planned for Sunday, October 25th @ 4pm outside (weather permitting). Only seniors and parents will be allowed. Masks are required!
At early recess, the snow just began falling! It hasn't stopped yet!
Kiddos are having lots of fun in preschool camp today!
Ms. Arnzen’s students are feeding their pumpkin, Jack. He says “Thank you!” after they feed him.
Homecoming 2020: Hey Dutchmen, We’re Coming Home!
~Road Trip Throughout Minnesota~
**October 26th-30th**
First home volleyball game vs Osakis.
A great crowd for the first home VB game!
Ms. Patty’s preschool class is busy cutting, painting, crafting and doing puzzles today.
October 18, at the Sauk River Park in Melrose, there will be an event with health advice on the pandemic, legal advice on immigration issues, assistance for adults and children under stress, and flu vaccines.
Masks and social distance will be followed.
Homecoming is coming up! If you'd like a 2020 Homecoming shirt, order SOON, they are due October 14. Forms should be dropped off in the Elementary, Middle School or High School school offices.
Ms. Barten’s preschoolers are busy grocery shopping this morning.
77 and sunny in Melrose, a great day to enjoy the playground!
XC conference meet
XC conference meet, what a beautiful day!
Do you have a child in grades 5 through 8 who would be interested in Junior Knowledge Bowl this fall?
The tentative plan is to have practice two days per week, after school (3-4 p.m.), we would have practice each day so students can stay after school on their A or B day. The program cost would be $50 per student and would run from the week of October 19 through early December.
All meets would be virtual, so there would not be travel involved. The meet schedule has not been completed yet.
If you have a child interested, please email me with their name and grade, so we can see if there is enough interest to offer this program.
Thank you, Stacey Austing-Jacobson, Community Education Director
staceyaj@isd740.org
Melrose Area Football team will host EV-W on Friday night at 7pm on Omer Sieben Field. We are following the current guidelines from the MDE/MDH and will only allow 250 fans. Those tickets have been given to our players for their families. If you do not have a ticket please do not come to the game as you will be asked to leave. You may view the game at www.midmnsports.com. Thanks for your understanding and support of the DUTCHMEN!!!
Melrose Area Boys soccer will host Rocori on Thursday in the 1st round of sections at 4pm. Presale tickets are on sale in the activities office till 3pm tomorrow. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Must have a ticket to watch the game. Thanks $8 for adults $5 students
Preschoolers cutting, cooking and exploring in Ms. Barten’s room.
Students enjoying painting during art class.
Ms Patty’s preschool class is busy making bears, counting and exploring today!
Ms. Arnzen’s preschool class is busy with bears!
Reminder: Elementary Picture day is Wednesday, October 7. Be sure to send your order forms to school!
Playing, painting and learning on a sunny Monday!
Cutting, creating and reading in preschool.
It’s all about “B” this week in preschool!
Our preschoolers are enjoying breakfast! Thanks to our awesome Food Service Team!
Lining up for breakfast!
It’s the fifth week of preschool and our students are learning and growing so much!
Preschoolers are learning the letter B this week!
They are also enjoying phy ed outside with Ms. Kvistad!
How to Register For Activities With Affinety
Please go to the isd740.org website.
Look under Menu for the heading labeled Activities/Athletics -- or use the yellow box, labeled Activities
Click on Affinety Activity Registration
Click on the Blue Soccer Ball at the top to register for Activities
Create a New Profile (if you haven't already) or Log In with your email & password (if you have created a profile already)
Parents: After making your profile, you will be offered a chance to ‘Add A Student’ -- this is the time to name all the students in your family. This will link your family’s accounts. Students do not need to do this step.
Look at the list for a your activity, and choose your activity; IF YOU’RE PAYING WITH A CREDIT CARD
Use ‘Special Payment Request’ if you want to pay in the office with cash or a check
The Affinety system walks you through all the forms, electronically
You will be asked for four Emergency Contacts
You will also be asked for your Insurance Name & Number.
Call Holly Berscheit if you have questions: 256-5160, ext. 1021
State Launches Increased COVID-19 Testing:
In response to increased levels of community spread of COVID-19 statewide, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will launch a four-week effort to provide increased access to “no barrier” COVID-19 testing in communities across the state beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Please read more here:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDE/bulletins/2a1f989?reqfrom=share
Exciting news! Community Education is offering Water Aerobics and Morning Lap Swim starting October 5th! Register here:
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/
Please read the following letter that shares information about free breakfast and lunch for students at Melrose Area Public Schools beginning September 21. Thank you!
https://5il.co/l52g
Reminder, all Pre-K through Grade 5 students will be following the school calendar, and attending all Fridays, unless they are non-school days. Please check the school calendar if you ever have questions:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/706352/2020-21_Calendar_-_Board_Approved_-_5-13-20.pdf
Elementary School pictures are on October 7th.
If you'd like to order your photos online, please visit:
https://ludwigphoto.orderschoolpix.com/
In Gallery, choose Melrose Elementary, use password "prepay"
Online ordering deadline is October 6.
Concert choir took advantage of the beautiful weather to sing outside!
Here is important information about the Flu Vaccine, this link can also be found on our school website, on the Health page.
https://www.aappublications.org/news/2020/09/08/flupolicy090820
Reminder, ACT Dates in Melrose:
9/12/20, 10/10/20, 10/24/20, 12/12/20, 2/6/21, 4/17/21, 6/12/21
Go to my.act.org to register!
We are adding to our team of caring professionals at Melrose Area Schools! If you know anyone looking for a rewarding job, please have them contact Stacey Austing-Jacobson, 320-256-6010 or staceyaj@isd740.org.
Preschool Assistant - Approximately 28 hours per week
Morning Preschool Wrap Around Assistant - Approximately 18 hours per week
Preschool Open House follows the same staggered schedule as K-5.
One parent may accompany NEW preschoolers, if your child attended preschool last year, they will not have an open house.
August 26:
Last Name: A-D - 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Last Name: E-M - 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Last Name: N -Z - 6:00- 7:00 p.m.
The Melrose PTA will be selling Dutchmen masks and gaiters starting Monday at Open House - outside door 2 (August 24, 25, and 26.) They will have both youth and adult sized masks. Masks are $8 each and the gaiters are $10 each. If you’d like to pre-order or make arrangements to pick up them another way, please e-mail melrosemnpta@gmail.com
Melrose was recently added as an ACT National Test site for September and October. There are a very limited number of seats (36) so register quick! Registration is due by August 28 for the September test.
Go to my.act.org to register!
Middle School reopening update is available on the school website.
Reminder: Fall Sports Begin Monday!
Students Must Complete Registration Before Practice Begins
To register please visit: https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/
¡Más información sobre las actividades de otoño en las escuelas del área de Melrose!
Todos los padres deben registrar a sus estudiantes para las actividades en línea en https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/
Siga las instrucciones del sitio web sobre cómo crear una cuenta. Necesitará la identificación y fecha de nacimiento de su estudiante. * La identificación del estudiante es el número de almuerzo del estudiante, que se puede encontrar en ParentVue.
Para finalizar el registro, los estudiantes deben tener un físico actualizado en el archivo de la Oficina de Actividades.
Habrá prácticas de otoño para fútbol americano 9-12 y voleibol 9-12. Los atletas deben registrarse para estas actividades. El pago se puede hacer ahora o en la primavera cuando se llevarán a cabo los juegos de fútbol y voleibol.
Las temporadas de fútbol y voleibol de los grados 7-8 se trasladarán a la primavera. ¡Más información más adelante!
Fall Musical se trasladará a la primavera, ¡más información más adelante!
Las porristas se trasladarán a la primavera, ¡más información más adelante!
Los entrenadores de otoño se conectarán con los estudiantes con respecto a los horarios / lugares de práctica.
Todos los participantes deben estar registrados antes de poder practicar.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con:
Holly Berscheit al 256-5160 ext 1021 o Jonathan Ruoff al 256-5160 ext 1009
¡Gracias!
More information for Fall Activities at Melrose Area Schools!
All parents must register their students for activities online at https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/
Follow directions on the website on how to create an account. You will need your student’s ID and birthdate. *Student ID is the student’s lunch number, which can be found on ParentVue.
To finish registration, students must have a current physical on file in the Activities Office.
There will be Fall practices for 9-12 Football and 9-12 Volleyball. Athletes must register for these activities. Payment can be made now or in the spring when Football and Volleyball games will take place.
Grades 7-8 Football and Volleyball seasons will be moved to the spring- more info later!
Fall Musical will be moved to the spring- more info later!
Cheerleading will be moved to the spring- more info later!
Fall Coaches will be connecting with students regarding practice times/locations.
All participants must be registered before they may practice.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Holly Berscheit at 256-5160 ext 1021 or Jonathan Ruoff at 256-5160 ext 1009
Thanks!
Melrose Area Public Schools is hiring a preschool teacher for the 2020-21 school year. Approximately .8 FTE. Please send letter of interest, resume, transcript & 3 letters of recommendation to Community Education, 546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN 56352, or email to staceyaj@isd740.org.
Melrose Community Education is looking for a lifeguard for morning lap swim! Please contact Stacey at 320-256-6010 or staceyaj@isd740.org if you are interested.
Deportes de otoño 2020-2021
Estimados padres y estudiantes, ¡¡¡
GRACIAS POR SU PACIENCIA Y COMPRENSIÓN !!!
Nos complace tener la oportunidad de participar en algunas actividades de otoño este año. Si bien el fútbol, la música, las porristas y el voleibol no estarán disponibles en el otoño, esperamos que nuestros estudiantes encuentren la manera de participar en actividades cocurriculares. Las escuelas públicas del área de Melrose ofrecerán fútbol para niños, fútbol para niñas, tenis para niñas, campo a través para niños y niñas y natación y buceo para niñas como opciones para el otoño de la temporada 2020-2021. Se compartirá más información sobre las prácticas de fútbol, voleibol y deportes de primavera de 2020 a medida que esté disponible.
Estamos emocionados de comenzar a usar un nuevo programa llamado Affinety para registrarse para nuestras actividades de otoño. Con Affinety, todos los formularios se completan en línea, lo que significa que podrá completar los formularios y enviarlos electrónicamente, incluidas las tarifas.
Regístrese en https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/. Las familias deberán crear una cuenta, utilizando el número de identificación del estudiante (que se encuentra en el portal para padres en Parent Vue) y la fecha de nacimiento del estudiante. Hay un enlace a las instrucciones de registro en línea. Estos formularios y tarifas aún deben completarse antes de la primera práctica del estudiante.
Todos los estudiantes atletas deben tener una copia de su físico archivado en la Oficina de Actividades. Los exámenes físicos deportivos caducan después de tres años. Se recomienda que los estudiantes que van a los grados 7 y 10 se hagan un examen físico. Losfísicos se pueden cargar por correo electrónico (enviar a exámeneshberscheit@isd740.org) o por fax (320-256-4639).
Toda la información actual está publicada en mshsl.org.
Háganos saber si tiene preguntas o inquietudes.
Jonathan Ruoff, AD jruoff@isd740.org
Holly Berscheit, Asistente AD hberscheit@isd740.org
320-256-5160
Fall Sports 2020-2021
Dear Parents and Students,
THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING!!!
We are pleased to have the opportunity to participate in some fall activities this year. While football, musical, cheerleading and volleyball will not be available in the fall, we hope our students can find a way to be involved in co-curricular activities. Melrose Area Public Schools will be offering Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Cross Country, and Girls Swimming and Diving as options for the fall of 2020-2021 season. More information about practices for Football, Volleyball, and Spring 2020 sports will be shared as it becomes available.
We are excited to begin using a new program called Affinety for registration for our fall activities. With Affinety, all the forms are completed online, which means you will be able to fill out the forms and submit them electronically, including fees.
Please register at https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/. Families will need to create an account, using Student ID# (found in the parent portal at Parent Vue) and Student date of birth. There is a link to registration instructions online. These forms and fees still need to be completed before a student’s first practice.
All student athletes need to have a copy of their physical on file in the Activities Office. Sports physicals expire after three years. It is recommended that students going into grades 7 and 10 get a physical. Physicals can be uploaded by email (send to hberscheit@isd740.org) or fax (320-256-4639).
All current information is posted at mshsl.org.
Please let us know if there are questions or concerns.
Jonathan Ruoff, AD jruoff@isd740.org
Holly Berscheit, Assistant AD hberscheit@isd740.org
320-256-5160
Parents of current students, we are asking that you update your family’s information online this year using ParentVue no later than Aug. 21. Please log in to your ParentVue account at https://rt2.region1.k12.mn.us/rt0740/login_pxp.aspx and click on Online Registration. Contact Cheryl @ 320-256-5160 x 4251 or cenneking@isd740.org with questions.
We are looking for some fun, energetic staff members for our Dutchmen Explorers' Club (before & after school care program) for the 2020-21 school year! Please contact staceyaj@isd740.org if you are interested!
FREE Dutchmen Football Camp - August 4-5-6
Gr 7-8: Tues & Thurs, 6:30-7:30 pm
Gr 9-12: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 7:15-8:30 pm
At high school practice field.
(If rain-Gyms 1-4)
Please bring water bottle, FB cleats, indoor shoes, shorts, tshirt, and a great attitude.
All participants will receive a camp t-shirt and shorts.
Any Questions? Email Coach Glasener at vglasener@isd740.org
or Coach Noll at cnoll@isd740.org
The Dutchmen Explorers’ Club garden is bursting with goodness!
Minnesotans over the age of 5 are required to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and businesses starting 7/25.
Participants in our Dutchmen Explorers’ Club, Community Education programs, camps and all visitors to our indoor school facilities will be required to wear a face covering. Thank you!!
If you are still looking for a swim lesson, there are a few still available, or please call 256-6010 to see if we can add more lessons!
Register and see availability here:
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/search?q=swim+lessons&redirected_yet=true
Need to get back into the swing of things with your health and fitness? Let Amy help you get back on track with her early morning Bootcamp!
Check out the class and register here:
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/9/summer-2020%E2%80%942/bootcamp
Melrose Area Public Schools Fall Planning Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjIa32GO228NGreQrLgdX3TldeyPjcwyobrhQ5Aj5tHWjE1A/viewform?usp=sf_link
Encuesta de planificación de otoño de las escuelas públicas del área de Melrose
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSem2pRcfqaY6D2e8OJFs4Ly4BMJuXzIeOiiskYdkv0gZsInzA/viewform?usp=sf_link
For over 20 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn cash for their school, with products they already buy.
Now you can simply scan your store receipt with the Box Tops mobile app to identify participating products and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online.
We hope you continue to support Melrose Area Public Schools with your Box Tops for Education.
Here is the website to get started!
https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/How%20To%20Earn
Happy Friday!
One last reminder to sign up for Volleyball Camps and 7-12 Tennis Camp.
Register here before 1 p.m. today:
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/
The 1989 Talisman has been added to our site! Find the link on our isd740.org website! Look under Activities & click on Dutchmen TouchPros!
The Dutchmen Explorers’ Club went bowling!
Summer fun at the Dutchmen Explorers’ Club!!
Girls Soccer Camp, August 10-14, 9-11 a.m.
For girls going into grades 7-12 who are planning to join the soccer team this fall.
This camp is FREE but you MUST pre-register.
Register by email to Coach Schwieters at tschwieters@isd740.org
We still have openings for swim lessons!
We currently have spots available:
Week of July 13 - 1 p.m.
Week of July 27 - 1:45, 2:30, 3:15 and 6:15 p.m.
Week of August 3 - 2:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Register here: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/
*Call 256-6010 with any questions!
Crush Volleyball for grades K-3 and 4-6 begins on July 20. Register here:
https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/
Swim lessons have started! Meet our staff - Alexis, Alyssa, Leah and Andy!
This gem has been added to our site! Find it at Dutchmen.Touchpros.com
Morning Lap Swim begins on July 6, 6-7 a.m. Please register at https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/ - search for AM Lap Swim.
IN PERSON Bootcamp classes begin next week with Amy Van Beck!
Register here: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/
Thank you Melrose Bowl!! The Dutchmen Explorers’ Club had a blast!
The Dutchmen Explorers’s club is having so much fun!
K-8 parents: Skip the hassle of shopping for school supplies this summer and order your pre-packaged kit! It will be delivered directly to school in time for you to pick up at open house. Last day to order is June 28th. Visit the site at www.shopttkits.com and use account # 30963.
Happy shopping!
Escuelas de Melrose Áreas: Todos los materiales escolares que todavía necesitan que ser devueltos pueden ser dejados por la puerta 6 en la caja. Por favor que poner las cosas en una bolsa con el nombre del estudiante.
All school materials that still need to be returned can be dropped off at door 6 in the bin. Please place items in a bag with student’s name on it.
Check out these happy girls, they are excited for the 2021 golf season!
Today is the last day for textbooks/school returns from 9:00-11:30am and 1:30-4:00pm. Grades K-5 drop is at door 3 and grades 6-11 is at door 13.
Reminder: All school material returns are today and Monday. Please follow the schedule on the school website under “News.” If you missed your scheduled time still bring in your materials.
High School Book Return Reminder Monday June 8th: Freshmen A-l from 9am to 11:30am and M-Z from 1:30pm to 4pm. Any other high school students that haven’t turned in books yet should do so during those times on Monday the 8th. The drop off is by the auditorium entrance.
Here is the link to the remaining school created video recording of the Friday graduation commencement bridge walk. Special thanks to past MHS grad, Bryce Gruber, for his great work on this and on our virtual graduation ceremony. Enjoy!!
https://youtu.be/G9P6dI3tu3Y
Here is the Graduation Parade from Friday night!
https://youtu.be/L90iAcXnxL4
Graduation Video 2020
https://youtu.be/hPkiucuSKxI
Graduation day has arrived. Congratulations to the Melrose Class of 2020.
El miércoles 3 de junio, nuestro personal está planeando un desfile de autos a través de las comunidades del Distrito de Escuelas Públicas del Área de Melrose. Saldremos del edificio de la escuela a las 12:30 pm, y conduciremos por las ciudades en el siguiente orden; Melrose, Meire Grove, Greenwald, Spring Hill, New Munich, Freeport, St Rosa, y finalmente el área de los lagos luego regresan a la escuela. Dadas las circunstancias, queremos agradecerles por un año tan maravilloso y esperamos verlos en el otoño.
On Wednesday June 3rd, our staff is planning a car parade through the communities of the Melrose Area Public School District. We will depart from the school building at 12:30pm, and drive through towns in the following order; Melrose, Meire Grove, Greenwald, Spring Hill, New Munich, Freeport, St Rosa, and finally the lakes area loop then back to the school. Given the circumstances, we want to thank you for such a great year and hope to see you in the fall!
We honor our last five seniors today!
Anna Wilwerding, Natalie Wilwerding, Carter Worms, Luke Wuertz and Jake Yurzyk.
We wish you the best!
June 1st will be the last day for Lunch pick up and delivery. Here is information on food resources for the summer. This will also be available on our website: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/731074/Food_Service_Resources_for_Summer.pdf
Only a few days until Seniors officially graduate! Here is a map of the Graduate procession / parade route Friday evening, May 29th. The procession begins on Railroad Avenue at 7PM sharp. Should you choose to view the parade, we ask that you practice current social distancing guidelines by remaining in your vehicle along the parade route. We ask that people watching the parade not come to our school campus for related graduation activities that are reserved for the graduates and their parents. Thank you for supporting our graduating class of 2020!
Today we salute seniors Karter Wensmann, Kinsey Wensmann, Chelsey Wieling and Abigail Wilwerding!
We are very excited to start offering Summer Childcare for all children ages 4 through 6th grade beginning June 8. If interested, please use Eleyo to register - https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/.
Contact Kristie Ekstrom at kekstrom@isd740.org with any questions!
A huge shout out to these seniors: Ethan Van Beck, Quentin Van Beck, Aden Vollen, Reggie Walker, Ben Welle, Derek Welle, Ashlynn Wensman and Alexis Wensmann. So proud of you!
Recuerde que mañana puede regresar el trabajo académico completado, 9-9: 30am. No habrá ningún material nuevo distribuido a menos que haya sido contactado por su maestro. Utilice el sitio que utilizó durante la educación a distancia.
Reminder that tomorrow you can return completed academic work, 9-9:30am. There will not be any new material distributed unless you were contacted by your teacher. Please use the site you have used during Distance Learning.
School material returns are scheduled for K-11th graders on 6/4, 6/5, and 6/8. Senior returns will be on 6/2. Please see your email or the school website under "NEWS" for more specific information.
The Traveling Tribute Bus is on the road again! Can you tell where it is?
#WeLoveOurSeniors
Here is the Awards Night Video, congratulations to all of our amazing students.
https://youtu.be/_Ct-wBfv1k4
As the school year winds down, we are still saluting our seniors! We have 8 more today - Tyler Scherping, Isaac Schmidt, Noah Schroeder, Natasha Sopkowiak, Ashley Stusse, Jenna Terres, Laura Thompson and Mitchell Uphoff.
Proxima Recogida de Comida
21 de Mayo-Empacado para el jueves(21) viernes(22) lunes(25)- Dia Comemorativo
26 de Mayo-Empacado para el martes(26) miercoles (27)
28 de Mayo-Empacado para el jueves(28) viernes(29)
1 ero de Junio-Empacado para el lunes(1ero) martes(2) miercoles(3)
Upcoming Meal Pick-Up:
May 21--Packed for Thurs(21), Fri(22), Mon(25)-Memorial Day
May 26--Packed for Tues(26), Wed(27)
May 28--Packed for Thurs(28), Fri(29)
June 1--Packed for Mon(1), Tues(2), Wed(3)
Today we honor Sam Sakry, Nolan Sand, Callie Schaefer and Kate Schaefer. We love our seniors!
A huge shout out to Brooklyn Rieland, Lizeth Rodriguez, Amber Roerick and Nathan Roering. Hooray for the Class of 2020!
The Traveling Tribute Bus has stopped in another town! #WeLoveOurSeniors
Four more seniors to celebrate today: Jennifer Raya Orozco, Maia Reuter, Ashley Revering and Vanessa Reynaga.
Hello Everyone,
We have some exciting news to share!!! We are replacing the seats, carpet, and audience lighting in the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center this summer. This update will really make the MEPAC a great place to watch a concert or a musical as we move into next year.
We are offering the old seats - at a price of $25/seat - to anyone who would like one. Seats are available in sets of one, two, four or five in a row. Due to the timeframe of this project, seats must be reserved by Thursday, May 21, 2020. Please call 320-256-5160, ext. 1009 to make your reservation.
Thanks
Here are the winners from Fridays’ Tractor (Ag) & Sprit Day!
6th grade: Ariana Olmscheid,
7th grade: Olivia Bauer,
8th grade: Alexis Baumann,
9th grade: Madison Baysinger,
10th grade: Troy Muellner,
11th grade: Amy Austing,
12th grade: Nick Hinnenkamp,
Staff: Brandon Welle
Today we celebrate the following seniors:
Merary Rangel, Lindsey Rasmussen, Juan Raya Botello and Elizabeth Raya Garcia.
Recuerde que mañana 9-9: 30am es la recogida académica para la primaria. Esta es la última semana para NUEVA instrucción. Habrá una recogida la próxima semana para completar el trabajo.
Reminder that tomorrow 9-9:30am is academic pick up for the elementary. This is the last week for NEW instruction. There will be a pick up next week for completed work.
What’s all the honking about in New Munich?? Looks like the bus is making another stop! #WeLoveOurSeniors
The Traveling Tribute bus is on the move again! Where?? There's a hint in left corner of the photo! #WeLoveOurSeniors
Winners from Thursday’s "Show Us Your Quarantine Buddy" Day!
6th grade: Ethan Fischer
7th grade: Aubrey Braegelmann
8th grade: Talli Utsch
9th grade: Alyssa Scherping
10th grade: Bryan Rahn
11th grade: Angela Haberl
12th grade: Chelsey Wieling
Staff: Megan Berg
Happy Friday! Our last day of Virtual Spring Fling Week! Today’s theme is…Tractor (Ag) & Spirit Day! Show us your tractor day photos/videos or sport your purple and gold! :)
*Check out this fun video: https://youtu.be/6NtSBp7kS8I
Remember to upload a picture or video of yourself by midnight tonight. You can upload your picture or video using the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeWC1e9SGOW5paNEEorZYmn69bDu-eJ4LACj0hpmYms5uVSw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Wednesday's Try Something New/Show Us Your Talent Winners were: Vanessa Pung (Senior) and Stacey Austing-Jacobson (Staff) Congratulations!
Underclass Winners for Wednesday's Try Something New/Show Us Your Talent Day were: 9th gr: Reagan Mueller, 10th gr: Avery Van Beck, 11th gr: Amiah Brower
Here are the Middle School Winners from Wednesday's Try Something New/Show Us Your Talent Day! 6th gr: Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik, 7th gr: Olivia Van Beck, 8th gr: Amelia Brower
Today’s theme is…Show Us Your Quarantine Buddy! This could be a pet, siblings or your parents! :)
Remember to upload a picture or video of yourself with your buddy by midnight tonight. You can upload your picture or video using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeX7xpv8HIrwL_kcivDqyV_8J0vWcHPf34hAcncR_5MxH0IFA/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Traveling Tribute bus is on the move! #WeLoveOurSeniors
Ashley Rademacher (senior) and Mr. Shaffer (staff) were winners for the Get Outside Challenge. Congrats!
Underclass winners for Tuesday's Get Outside Challenge were:
9th grade: Andrew Berscheit,
10th grade: Samson Berscheit,
11th grade: Kierra Hellermann
Here are the middle school winners from Tuesday’s Get Outside Day!
6th grade: Gretta Hellermann,
7th grade: Jaiden Smith,
8th grade: Westin Middendorf
Today we celebrate seniors Vanessa Pung, Ashley Rademacher, Katlyn Rademacher and Tami Rademacher.
Winners from the High School for Monday’s "Show Us Your Quarantine Outfit Day!"
9th grade: Madisyn Kerzman
10th grade: No photo!
11th grade: Mayanne Dewald
12th grade: Natasha Sopkowiak
Staff: Jodi Rademacher
Middle School Winners for Monday's "Show Us Your Quarantine Outfit Day!"
Caleb Morelos Montanez (6th gr)
Emerson Malchow (7th gr)
Isabelle Jaenicke (8th gr)
Today we honor seniors Drew Ostendorf, Jon Ostendorf, Jackson Poepping and Tessa Primus.
The Traveling Tribute Bus has been spotted in Meire Grove! Honk for Melrose Area seniors!! #WeLoveOurSeniors #TravelingTribute
The mental health staff at Melrose Schools has put together some great resources for families. Here is some information on Apps for families and students.
English: https://5il.co/g1ai.
Spanish: https://5il.co/g1ai
Do you know where the #travelingtribute bus was over the weekend? It’ll be moving again today. Did you see Stacey driving around, honking and waking the seniors on Saturday morning? Where will she be spotted next? #weloveourseniors #2020
We salute our seniors AnaKari Montanez-Martinez, Edgar Morente Garcia and Cristian Orozco Martinez.
It's Virtual Spring Fling Week:
Students-show us your Quarantine Outfit!
Send us your pic through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1Sh_Cdfd67DiLSDdqnckGP-5qob2Ms2Ve8GZ1VWTWrZvnZQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Upload by midnight, watch for an email with the winners!
Hola familias de primaria. Recogida académica mañana es de 9-9: 30am. Este miércoles es un día de recuperación para los estudiantes. Los maestros aún están disponibles para ayudar, así que asegúrese de contactarlos para cualquier ayuda o pregunta para hacer las tareas. ¡Espero que a todos ustedes les esté yendo bien!
Hello elementary families. Academic pickup tomorrow is from 9-9:30am. This Wednesday is a catch up day for students. Teachers are still available to help, so make sure to contact them for any assistance or questions in making up any assignments. I hope you are all doing well!
Families, routines are very important for your children! Here is video with tips for maintaining routines! (English and Spanish)
Tips for Routines: https://5il.co/fyw9
Consejos Para Rutinas: https://5il.co/fywa
This amazing lady has been leading the way to creatively recognize and celebrate our seniors! Thank you, Ms. Dusha, for all of your hard work!
A huge shout out to seniors Noah Mayers, Mariah Meyer, Brandon Montanez Garcia and Alexandra Montanez Tapia.
It's nice to see our staff recognized for the great work they are doing!
May is Senior Appreciation Month at Melrose Area Schools! Drive by school to see our Traveling Tribute to the class of 2020! Watch for the travel schedule! #WeLoveOurSeniors #Classof2020
Hey Melrose students! Join us for Virtual Tractor Day!
Use this link to submit a picture or a quick (5-10 second) video of your with your tractor!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FPZVuwzkO65pKcYZJ43YbM8_pWnrKRA9?usp=sharing
To showcase the hard work our students are also doing in agriculture, submit pictures of your work in production agriculture to be featured as well!
See more in your school email! Submissions due by Monday, 5/11.
We salute seniors Britney Martinez Vasquez, Lupita Martinez-Montanez, Jason Massengale and Adrian Massmann.
La inscripción para el jardín de niños para los niños que ingresarán a la clase de jardín de infantes de la Escuela Pública del Área de Melrose este otoño aún está abierta. Estamos haciendo la inscripción por correo este año. Si tiene un estudiante de Kindergarten y necesita registrarlo, no dude en comunicarse con Jessica en la oficina de la Primaria al 320-256-5160 ext. 1016 deje un mensaje si no está disponible. ¡Gracias!
Kindergarten registration for children who will be entering Melrose Area Public School’s Kindergarten class this fall is still open. We are doing registration through the mail this year. If you have a Kindergarten age student and need to register them, feel free to contact Jessica in the Elementary office @ 320-256-5160 ext. 1016 please leave a message if unavailable. Thank you!
A very nice sidewalk message out in front of State Farm!
We appreciate the support!
We are taking registrations for 2020-21 Little Dutchmen Preschool with our online registration system that eliminates ALL PAPER FORMS! This new "touch free/safe" system helps us gather all info to get your child signed up for Preschool! Sign up today @https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/
Virtual Spring Fling Week!
Help us Spread School Spirit May 11-15.
Monday: Quarantine Outfit!
Tuesday: Try something new/Talent Day!
Wednesday: Get Outside!
Thursday: Show us your quarantine buddy!
Friday: Tractor(Ag)/Spirit Day!
MORE DETAILS TO COME!
The Dutchmen Explorers' Club has been providing emergency care since mid-March. Our staff is dedicated to offering a safe and fun environment. It's wonderful to hear how grateful our parents are!
Let's celebrate Casey Majeski, Jordan Martinez, Natividad Martinez and Francisco Macario Castro. We miss our seniors!
Con todos los cambios en la comunidad, estamos invitando a TODOS los estudiantes del distrito, de los grados PreK-12, en participar en el programa del almuerzo a través de Las Escuelas de Melrose Área. Este programa les proporciona a los estudiantes con un almuerzo y desayuno gratis, y está disponible hasta el 1 de junio.
With all the changes in the community, we are inviting ALL district students, PreK-12th grade, to participate in the lunch program through Melrose Area Schools. This program provides students with free lunch/breakfast items, & is available through June 1.
We are excited to announce that Community Education is partnering with Adam from the Sauk River Watershed District to offer a long list of classes this spring and summer! They will all be offered via Zoom, in the comfort of your own home!
Register here:
https://www.getregistered.online/public/CatList.aspx?c=98&d=17
Thank you to all Child Care Providers! A special shout- out to our wonderful child care staff here at Melrose Schools, who have been working hard over the past several weeks, providing full time care!!
Today we honor seniors Brooklyn Louden, Nate Loxtercamp, Makiya Luetmer and Chase Lytle.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
Please reach out and let your teachers
know you are grateful for them!
Today we salute seniors Valeria Lara, Alondra Lemus, Isaac Leukam and Jasmine Lewis.
ESTUDIANTES PRIMARIOS: Recuerde que mañana lunes 4 de mayo es un día de entrega / recogida académica y también un día de recogida de alimentos. ¡Que tengas una buena semana!
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS: Reminder that tomorrow Monday May 4th is an academic drop off/pickup day and also a food pick up day. Have a great week!
Information from Centracare on wearing masks to keep our community safe can be found on our website:
https://5il.co/frbo
On this fabulous Friday, we celebrate the following seniors: Madalyn Kraemer, Andrew Kuechle, Lexi Kvistad and Joe Laing.
Thank you to our area churches for showing your appreciation to the school. Wow! This is awesome!
Recordatorios: el 1 y 4 de mayo son días de recuperación de estudiantes sin nuevas instrucciones o tareas. El cuarto sigue siendo la recogida / entrega de paquetes académicos para la primaria. El 4 y 7 de mayo son días de recolección de alimentos. ¡Los extrañamos!
Reminders: May 1st and 4th are student make up days with no new instruction or assignments. The 4th is still academic packet pickup/dropoff for elementary. May 4th and 7th are food pickup days. We miss you all!
Hats off to seniors Shaeden Hoffner, Sara Hoppe, Preston Karnes and Maiya Keaveny.
We salute Hannah Hasse, Nicholas Hinnenkamp, Zachary Hinnenkamp and Alyssa Hoeschen. We miss our seniors!
Today we honor seniors Kimberly Herrera, Dalton Herzog, Zaira Hidalgo Salazar and Cody Hinnenkamp!
Recordatorio que mañana 27 de abril de 9-9: 30am es la recogida y devolución académica primaria. ¡¡¡Mantener el buen trabajo!!!
Reminder that tomorrow April 27th from 9-9:30am is the elementary academic pick up and drop off. Keep up the great work!!!
Familias de la Escuela Primaria de Melrose,
Espero que este mensaje lo encuentre bien en la luz de todo esto. Eres extrañado por todo nuestro personal, y nada toma el lugar de tener a nuestros estudiantes en nuestro edificio. El dia de hoy solo quería enviar un recordatorio sobre el trabajo escolar, específicamente dado por nuestras maestras de Música, Arte, Centro de Medios (Media Center), Educación Física, y Computación. Estas cosas que estamos pidiendo que los estudiantes completen es igual como el trabajo de sus maestros de clase. Estas tareas son parte del progreso de calificación para el 4to trimestre, cual se está tomando lugar a través del Aprendizaje a Distancia. Estas maestras han dado instrucciones en cómo entregar el trabajo a través de SeeSaw, Canvas, o correo electrónico. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta, por favor de comunicarse directamente con la maestra especialista. Gracias, y manténgase seguro y saludable.
Sr. Conrad
Director de la Primaria
Melrose Elementary School families,
I hope this message finds you doing well in light of everything. You are missed by all of our staff, and nothing takes the place of having the students in our building. Today I just wanted to send a reminder about school work, specifically what is given out by our Music, Art, Media Center, Physical Education, and Computer teachers. These are items that we are asking students to complete just like the work from your classroom teacher. These assignments are part of the grading process for 4th quarter, which is taking place through Distance Learning. These teachers have given instructions on how to submit the work through SeeSaw, Canvas, or email. If you have any questions, please contact the specialist teacher directly. Thank you, and stay safe and healthy.
Mr. Conrad
Elementary Principal
Today we salute seniors Austin Hellermann, Bradley Hellermann, Laureano Hernandez Delgado, and Emily Fleischhacker (her photo was missed the other day!).
A huge shout out to seniors Mallari Funk, Savannah Gruber, Alexis Haider and Bryan Harms. We miss you all!
CHANGES TO MEAL DELIVERIES
Starting Thursday April 23rd we will be starting a two day a week delivery: Mondays & Thursdays
Mondays—we will deliver meals for:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays
Thursdays—we will deliver meals for:
Thursday & Fridays
CAMBIOS DE LAS ENTREGAS DEL ALMUERZO
Empezado el jueves 23 de abril estaremos entregando dos días a la semana: Los Lunes y los Jueves
Los Lunes - entregaremos comidas para el: Lunes, Martes, y Miércoles
Los Jueves - Entregaremos comidas para el: Jueves y Viernes
Today we salute seniors Noah Feldewerd, Ty Feldewerd, Emily Fleischhacker and Laura Funk.
Seniors, we miss you! Today we honor Chloey Evans, Carter Feldewerd, Christopher Feldewerd and Kade Feldewerd.
Make sure to drive SLOWLY by school to see our Seniors on the Jumbotron! Another shout-out to the class of 2020!
We've been hearing GOOD THINGS from our staff and students. Here are a few of the MANY good things they have shared with us:
The weather is warmer today!
Beautiful sunshine!
I get to spend more time with Homer (my cat)!
My family is all healthy!
I dropped off a gift on my friend’s doorstep today & it made me feel good!
Baby Snuggles!
Today we salute Chloe Ellering, Ellie Engebretson, Hannah Enneking and Dominik Estrella Becerra! Melrose SENIORS, we miss you!
Solo un recordatorio de que mañana es nuestro retiro académico de primaria de 9-9: 30 am.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is our elementary academic pick up and drop off from 9-9:30am.
La Reunión del Jardin de Niños que ingresarán a la clase del Jardín de Niños de la Escuela Pública del Área de Melrose este otoño se verá diferente este año. Desafortunadamente, no tendremos estudiantes en el edificio como lo hacemos normalmente. Estaremos registrando por correo este año. Si usted tiene un estudiante de la edad del Jardín de Niños y no recibió nada en el correo por favor siéntase libre de comunicarse con Elizamar en la oficina de la Primaria al 320-256-5160 ext. 1017 por favor de dejar un mensaje si no está disponible.
Kindergarten Round-Up for children who will be entering Melrose Area Public School’s Kindergarten class this fall will look differently this year. Unfortunately, we will not have students in the building as we normally do. We will be doing registration through the mail this year. If you have a Kindergarten age student and have not received anything in the mail please feel free to contact Jessica in the Elementary office @ 320-256-5160 ext. 1016 please leave a message if unavailable.
Today we salute seniors Jose Diaz Fernandez, Erika Doetkott, Emma Douvier-Koch and Kristen Dragseth.
The seniors we are celebrating today are Jessica Danzl, Paige Danzl, Luke Dehmer and Jennifer Delgado!
Click on the following link to enjoy a message from your coaches and advisors at Melrose Area Schools!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmuqV_kUDog&t=1s
Senior parents, pick up your senior 2020 yard sign at Melrose 1 Stop, compliments of Dave and Lisa Rahn Of Rahn’s Oil and Propane and Melrose 1 Stop!
Seniors, we are all thinking about you! Let's salute Logan Brickweg, Camryn Brinkman, Madison Christenson and Lea Costello today!
We salute seniors Ebelin Botello Sanchez, Guadalupe Botello Torres, Trevor Braegelmann and Carter Braun today!
FAMILIAS PRIMARIAS: recordatorio de que mañana 14 de abril nuestra recolección de paquetes académicos es a las 9-9: 30 am La recolección de alimentos es a las 12-12: 30pm.
ELEMENTARY FAMILIES--reminder that tomorrow April 14 our academic packet pickup is at 9-9:30am. Food pickup is at 12-12:30pm.
Breakfast/Lunch Pick-Up Reminder: On Thursday, April 9, breakfasts & lunches for April 9, 10 & 13 will be picked up. No pick-up on April 10 or 13.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT bags for the long weekend will be delivered with the meals today, Wednesday April 8th 12-12:30. Have a great weekend!
Today we salute Aleah Berg, Nicholas Berscheit, Cienna Bertram and Noah Blonigen. We love our SENIORS!
It was a beautiful day to get outside and bike!
Planting seeds for the D.E.C garden with Nurse Janell.
Congratulations Mr. Dusha, voted Coach of the Year by area basketball coaches!
Today we salute Melrose seniors Emanuel Barrera Ayala, Kole Barten, Megan Bauer and Joahna Becerra Rodriguez. We miss you and LOVE YOU!
For the coming weeks, the Melrose water towers will be decked out in purple and gold. Thank you to the City of Melrose and our surrounding communities for your support, and for staying strong and united through this tough time. Go Dutchmen!!
Melrose Preschool teachers LOVE the idea of "Going on a Bear Hunt" and encourage parents to do this with their children! Make sure to put a teddy bear in your window for kids to find!
We are saluting Melrose seniors every day until the end of the year! Today we celebrate Gavin Ahrendt, Lazaro Ajqui Garcia, Brenda Ambriz Rodriguez (no photo) and Shelby Anderson. We LOVE our Seniors!
Familias de la primaria. Recordatoria que el dia hoy es el dia de recoger paquetes academicos de 9:00-9:30.
ELEMENTARY FAMILIES—reminder that tomorrow 9-9:30am is our academic packet pickup for the week at your chosen site.
Bingo fun today with the Dutchmen Explorers’ Club!
Updated Meal Information
**All students (PreK - 12th Grade) in Melrose Area Schools are eligible for free meals
**Register online at www.isd740.org - See attached images
**Daily meals include lunch and breakfast
**Meals will be available daily, other than weekends and April 10th and April 13th, while school is using distance learning-- watch for updates
**Families registered for meals should pick up food daily
**Questions about meals? Call 256-5160 ext. 1021 for help
Study time for the Dutchmen Explorers’ Club kids! April Fools’ day wacky clothes and hair!
Check out these students learning at home!
Email Issues: Some have reported they are receiving a text message but not an email. We have contacted our domain registrar and they believe the issue is now resolved. Hopefully you will begin seeing the emails in addition to the text. Thank you for your patience.
these ladies are making the best of this crazy situation! Everyone is doing their best to serve the kids!
The academic pickup this morning is ONLY for elementary students that did not pickup their packet yesterday.
Reminder we have another academic packet pickup this AM, ONLY at Melrose Elementary, Door 3 from 9-9:30am.
Please check your email. A letter was sent about our Academic pick-ups. Thank you!!
SeeSaw is currently experiencing difficulties. This is not just for our district. They are working on a solution. Thank you for your patience.
The D.E.C. participated in the KCLD “Chalk your walk” Easter and positivity challenge today!
Parents have reached out to thank us for providing child care at the Dutchmen Explorers' Club! Comments worth sharing!
"They have sure enjoyed the last 2 weeks and we are thankful for this program as we rearrange our lives."
"Thank you for everything you did with my kids for the last two weeks, your staff is wonderful and I've been very impressed."
"Please check your email for an important message on Melrose Area Public Schools' Distance Learning Plan."
Por favor revise su correo electrónico para un mensaje importante del Plan de Aprendizaje a Distancia de las Escuelas Públicas de Melrose Área.
Por favor de ver las Noticias en nuestro sitio web o aplicación para información importante de CentraCare.
Please see the News Feed on our website or app for important information from CentraCare.
Kiddos are social distancing and having lots of fun at the Dutchmen Explorers’ Club! Thank you to our awesome staff for providing great care!
Staff learning various distance learning programs from each other the past week.
Food for Thought packs will come out this Thursday with food deliveries.
Recordatorio:
Para cualquier estudiante que no haya podido hacer un horario anterior, puede venir esta noche, 19 de marzo, de 4pm a 6pm para limpiar sus casilleros. Asegúrese de traer muchas bolsas. Si tiene preguntas, llame a la oficina de su edificio.
Reminder:
For any student that could not make a previous time, you can come tonight, March 19, from 4pm - 6pm to clean out your lockers. Be sure to bring plenty of bags. If you have questions, please call your building office.
*For Lunch Pick up, only register one time for the 2 weeks, we will keep you on the list for each day.
*Para la recogida del almuerzo, solo necesita registrarse una vez durante las 2 semanas completas.
Una vez que se haya registrado, lo mantendremos en la lista para cada día.
Updated Food Distribution Information:
Please see images with information.
Register here:https://www.getregistered.online/public/CatList.aspx?c=159&d=17
Preschool families, we will have take-home packets ready for you to pick up at noon tomorrow. They will be in the preschool hallway! Each child's is labeled. Ms. Patty, Ms. Paula, Ms. Molly and Ms. Arnzen want you to keep learning!
Friendly reminder from Melrose Area Elementary School that tomorrow begins our Student Instructional/Personal item pick-up. Below is the schedule for our families with elementary students. PLEASE bring plenty of bags to transport materials home as many of our lockers are extremely full. All lockers need to be completely cleaned out.
3/18 All other Students Last Name A-H 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
All other Students Last Name I - P 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
All other Students Last Name Q- Z 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
3/19 Any student that could not make a previous time 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
or call the building level secretary to make an appointment.
Recordatorio amistoso de Melrose Area Elementary School de que mañana comenzará nuestra recolección de artículos educativos / personales para estudiantes. A continuación se muestra el horario para nuestras familias con estudiantes de primaria. POR FAVOR traiga muchas bolsas para transportar materiales a casa, ya que muchos de nuestros casilleros están extremadamente llenos. Todos los armarios deben limpiarse por completo.
3/18 Todos los demás estudiantes Apellido A-H 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Todos los demás estudiantes Apellido I - P 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Todos los demás estudiantes Apellido Q- Z 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
3/19 Cualquier estudiante que no pudo hacer un horario anterior a las 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
o llame a la secretaria del edificio para concertar una cita.
In accordance with our commitment to the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep America Connected Pledge, we are offering the Arvig Education Assistance Program for families with a student in the K-12 system or for college students, to receive free internet service so their education can continue via e-learning methodologies in the event schools remain closed as a result of COVID-19. A few things to note:
This program is available to families who live in the Arvig service area and currently do not have any internet service at their residence
Any internet speed available will be offered free-of-charge, including wi-fi service if needed
To qualify for free service, they must be a new customer, have no bad debt with Arvig and sign up for paperless statements
The service will remain free until the 2019/2020 school year concludes unless they call to disconnect their service and return equipment
Unfortunately, if we are unable to deliver 5 Mbps speed to their residence, we won’t be able to offer them this program
We will prioritize service installations for low-income families. Verification of need may be provided via a conference call with the school
If you know of a family who does not have internet service right now who may qualify for the Arvig Education Assistance Program, please encourage them to:
Contact our Customer Care team either online at arvigbusiness.com using our online chat or by calling 888.992.7844
When they mention they are interested in the Arvig Education Assistance Program, the Customer Care Representative will walk them through the steps to determine if they qualify and if so, set them up for installation
De acuerdo con nuestro compromiso con la promesa Keep America Connected de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones, estamos ofreciendo el Programa de Asistencia Educativa de Arvig para familias con un estudiante en el sistema K-12 o para estudiantes universitarios, para recibir un servicio gratuito de Internet para que su educación pueda continuar a través de Las metodologías de e-learning en el evento las escuelas permanecen cerradas como resultado de COVID-19. Algunas cosas a tener en cuenta:
Este programa está disponible para familias que viven en el área de servicio de Arvig y que actualmente no tienen ningún servicio de internet en su residencia.
Cualquier velocidad de Internet disponible se ofrecerá de forma gratuita, incluido el servicio de wi-fi si es necesario
Para calificar para el servicio gratuito, deben ser un nuevo cliente, no tener deudas incobrables con Arvig y registrarse para recibir estados de cuenta sin papel
El servicio seguirá siendo gratuito hasta que finalice el año escolar 2019/2020 a menos que llamen para desconectar su servicio y devolver el equipo.
Lamentablemente, si no podemos entregar 5 Mbps de velocidad a su residencia, no podremos ofrecerles este programa
Priorizaremos las instalaciones de servicio para familias de bajos ingresos. La verificación de la necesidad se puede proporcionar a través de una conferencia telefónica con la escuela.
Si conoce a una familia que no tiene servicio de Internet en este momento y que puede calificar para el Programa de Asistencia Educativa de Arvig, por favor aliéntelos a:
Póngase en contacto con nuestro equipo de Atención al cliente en línea en arvigbusiness.com utilizando nuestro chat en línea o llamando al 888.992.7844
Cuando mencionan que están interesados en el Programa de Asistencia Educativa de Arvig, el Representante de Atención al Cliente los guiará a través de los pasos para determinar si califican y, de ser así, configurarlos para la instalación.
Resharing this info!
Schedule for Food Distribution for Students *We have created a schedule for students, or parents, to pick up food. This service will be available during weekdays while school is not in session, beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
There will be a pick-up point for lunch in the cities of Melrose, St. Rosa, Freeport, New Munich, Meire Grove, Greenwald, & Spring Hill from 12:00-12:30 p.m. Every student, K-12, is eligible for these free meals. To sign up for free lunch, please register your child at https://www.getregistered.onli... so we know many meals to distribute.
You will be asked to choose the pick-up point.
*Families unable to reach the food distribution locations should call 320-256-5160 ext. 1009 to arrange meal deliveries. Please watch for further updates as they come available. Meals delivered will be hung on door knobs.
Food Distribution will be at the following locations:
Melrose Area School, Parking Lot, Door 3.
Melrose Bowl, Parking Lot, 119 8th Ave. NW; Melrose.
Melrose Truck Repair, Parking Lot, 305 3rd Ave SW;
Melrose. Meadowlark Country Club, Parking Lot, 837 Country Club Dr; Melrose.
North of Melrose Electric, Parking Lot, 205 8th Ave NW; Melrose.
St. Rose of Lima, Church Parking Lot, 28905 Co. Rd. 17; Freeport.
Sacred Heart, Church Parking Lot, 106 3rd Ave. NE;
Freeport Immaculate Conception, Church Parking Lot, 650 Main St;
New Munich. St. John’s, Church Parking Lot, 20 State Hwy. 4;
Meire Grove. St. Andrew’s, Church Parking Lot, 211 2nd Ave. N;
Greenwald. St. Michael’s, Church Parking Lot, 102 St. Michael Ave. N; Spring Hill.
Schedule for Food Distribution for Students
*We have created a schedule for students, or parents, to pick up food. This service will be available during weekdays while school is not in session, beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020. There will be a pick-up point for lunch in the cities of Melrose, St. Rosa, Freeport, New Munich, Meire Grove, Greenwald, & Spring Hill from 12:00-12:30 p.m.
Every student, K-12, is eligible for these free meals. To sign up for free lunch, please register your child at https://www.getregistered.online/public/CatList.aspx?c=159&d=17 so we know many meals to distribute. You will be asked to choose the pick-up point.
*Families unable to reach the food distribution locations should call 320-256-5160 ext. 1009 to arrange meal deliveries.
Please watch for further updates as they come available.
Meals delivered will be hung on door knobs.
Food Distribution will be at the following locations:
Melrose Area School, Parking Lot, Door 3.
Melrose Bowl, Parking Lot, 119 8th Ave. NW; Melrose.
Melrose Truck Repair, Parking Lot, 305 3rd Ave SW; Melrose.
Meadowlark Country Club, Parking Lot, 837 Country Club Dr; Melrose.
North of Melrose Electric, Parking Lot, 205 8th Ave NW; Melrose.
St. Rose of Lima, Church Parking Lot, 28905 Co. Rd. 17; Freeport.
Sacred Heart, Church Parking Lot, 106 3rd Ave. NE; Freeport
Immaculate Conception, Church Parking Lot, 650 Main St; New Munich.
St. John’s, Church Parking Lot, 20 State Hwy. 4; Meire Grove.
St. Andrew’s, Church Parking Lot, 211 2nd Ave. N; Greenwald.
St. Michael’s, Church Parking Lot, 102 St. Michael Ave. N; Spring Hill.
Schedule for Collection of Students Instructional/Personal Items
We have created a schedule for students, along with parents, to come in and clear out their locker to get all personal items (locker room lockers too) and all instructional materials, including technology. We would ask that you stay with your dates and times as scheduled to alleviate traffic in the building. We would also ask that you quickly deal with this task and leave the building as soon as possible. Grades 3 -5 will have additional Chromebooks and chargers in their lockers to be taken home for later communication with their teachers.
The two main doors (Door 7 and Door 2) will be open during these time periods.
3/18 Seniors Last Names A - M 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Last Names N - Z 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
3/18 All other Students Last Name A-H 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
All other Students Last Name I - P 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
All other Students Last Name Q- Z 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
3/19 Any student that could not make a previous time 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
or call the building level secretary to make an appointment.
Horario para la recolección de artículos educativos / personales de los estudiantes
Hemos creado un horario para que los estudiantes, junto con los padres, entren y retiren su casillero para obtener todos los artículos personales (casilleros de los vestuarios también) y todos los materiales de instrucción, incluida la tecnología. Le pedimos que permanezca con sus fechas y horas programadas para aliviar el tráfico en el edificio. También le pedimos que se ocupe rápidamente de esta tarea y abandone el edificio lo antes posible. Los grados 3 a 5 tendrán Chromebooks y cargadores adicionales en sus casilleros para llevarlos a casa para comunicarse más tarde con sus maestros.
Las dos puertas principales (Puerta 7 y Puerta 2) estarán abiertas durante estos períodos de tiempo.
3/18 Apellido de la tercera edad A - M 8 am - 10 am
Apellido N - Z 10 am - 12 pm
3/18 Todos los demás estudiantes Apellido AH 12 pm - 2 pm
Todos los otros estudiantes Apellido I - P 2 pm - 4 pm
Todos los demás estudiantes Apellido Q- Z 4 pm - 6 pm
3/19 Cualquier estudiante que no haya podido hacer un horario anterior 4 pm - 6 pm
o llame a la secretaria del edificio para hacer una cita.
Melrose Area Public Schools will be providing child care for school age children at no cost (grades Pre-K through 5) for all health care staff, emergency care staff and teaching/education staff from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 17-27. If you need child care, please contact Kristie at 320-256-5160 x 4219.
There will be no school for students or staff on Monday, March 16.
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, March 17. All staff will report on this day.
In regard to the order from the Governor, there will be no school for students on March 18-27. All staff will report during this time to create a Distance Learning Plan to possibly implement following this time period. There will be no instruction for students from March 18-27.
More information will be coming out as this plan for COVID-19 develops. We are working on a plan for distribution of food and nutrition during this period and those days that may extend beyond March 27.
Also at this time, no students or parents will be allowed in the building. Further information will come out when students or parents can enter the building to retrieve needed items that may be on site.
No habrá escuela para los estudiantes o el personal el lunes 16 de marzo.
No habrá escuela para los estudiantes el martes 17 de marzo. Todo el personal se reportará en este día.
Con respecto a la orden del Gobernador, no habrá escuela para los estudiantes del 18 al 27 de marzo. Todo el personal informará durante este tiempo para crear un Plan de aprendizaje a distancia que posiblemente se implemente después de este período de tiempo. No habrá instrucción para estudiantes del 18 al 27 de marzo.
Saldrá más información a medida que se desarrolle este plan para COVID-19. Estamos trabajando en un plan para la distribución de alimentos y nutrición durante este período y aquellos días que pueden extenderse más allá del 27 de marzo.
Además, en este momento, no se permitirá la entrada a los estudiantes ni a los padres. Saldrá más información cuando los estudiantes o los padres puedan ingresar al edificio para recuperar los elementos necesarios que puedan estar en el sitio.
Lots of fun at the D.E.C. today!
A message was sent out via email and our website in regard to the school's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please refer to this information and look for updates as the response to this situation continues to evolve.
Se envió un mensaje por correo electrónico y nuestro sitio web con respecto a la respuesta de las escuelas al brote de COVID-19. Consulte esta información y busque actualizaciones a medida que la respuesta a esta situación continúa evolucionando.
The BBB section final is cancelled for tonight!!!
UPDATE FROM THE MN STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE:
Effectively Immediately Friday, March 13, 2020 10:45 a.m.
The Minnesota State High School League is immediately cancelling the Girls Basketball State Tournament.
Additionally, all Boys Section and State Basketball Tournaments have been cancelled.
Section Speech Tournament events for the week of March 15-21 have been postponed indefinitely.
Additional details and information on other upcoming events including Spring Activities will be shared later today.
If you’d like to swing into the Dutchmen Explorers’ Club today to check it out, we have an open house from noon to 2 p.m.
Summer GREAT Theatre Camp Registration opens:
3/16 @ 9am - Early access: GREAT Donor.
3/17 @ 9am - Early access: GREAT Subscribers.
3/18 @ 9am - Registration open to everyone.
3/19 @ 9am - Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship registration begins (phone only).
Our Spring Choir concert was a great success!
There will not be Open Gym, Open Swim or Pickleball this weekend. Thank you!
Melrose Area BBB Section Final Tickets will not be going on sale today. The game will be played but with limited fans. More information to come!!!
Our Babysitting Clinic is scheduled for March 27, make sure to register by March 22 for the best price!!
https://www.getregistered.online/public/Class.aspx?pc=24674&d=17
Do you know Amber Wieling? Amber is one of our lead staff for the Dutchmen Explorers' Club (D.E.C.)! She is a Melrose grad, and has been with us all year, getting this awesome program off the ground.
Amber's favorite month is December, favorite color is pink, favorite sea creatures are dolphins & sea turtles. She is looking forward to going on nature walks while enjoying the warm weather this summer with all of our awesome kids!
This weeks HANS winners!!! Great job!!
Congrats on the win tonight. Melrose 48, Eden Valley-Watkins 36.
The team is ready and the fans are ready! Let’s go Dutchmen!
Schoolwide PBIS Award-1st and 4th
Thank you to our awesome food service for providing yummy and nutritious snacks for our PreK friends!
Schoolwide PBIS Award-Students Reading Together!!!
Schoolwide PBIS Award-Students Reading Together!!!
Interested in Summer Swim Camps? Here's our schedule, watch for more info in the Summer Rec Brochure coming out mid-April!
HS Camp, going into gr 7-12, Mon-Thur, 6/8 to 7/2 & 7/13-7/30, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Elementary, going into gr 3-6, Mon-Thurs, 6/8-6/25, 9:45-11:15 a.m.
Schoolwide PBIS Award-Students Reading Together across grade levels!
Making Preschool memories with friends at the water table!
We are having an Open House tonight in our Dutchmen Explorers' Club (D.E.C.) This is our new school-age care program - open this summer from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are super excited about the fun opportunities we will have - field trips, gardening, open swim, crafts, and tons of outside activities! If you are looking for childcare for the summer, please stop in and meet some of our awesome staff, and see our space! Come in door 2, and follow the signs.
Reminder, the Boys Basketball game is at 6 p.m. at SCSU tonight! Come and cheer on the Dutchmen!
Dancing the morning away at the D.E.C.
Due to Township Elections, JO Volleyball Practice times for tonight have been changed. Please plan to practice from 8-9pm tonight. Thanks!
Showing off their building skills after school in the D.E.C.
The Dutchmen Explorers’ Club is excited about this spring like weather!! ☀️
Little Preschool Camp Leprechauns! 🍀
Preschoolers are working on the letter S today. Building up their finger muscles while making the letter too!
Updated information on Boys Basketball playoff game, it will be at SCSU on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Ms. Mackedanz' students read to Mr. Arnzen's preschoolers!
5th graders read to the preschoolers today!
Do you know Mary Lou Gerads? She is one of our lead staff members at the Dutchmen Explorers' Club, and she is AWESOME! Here are a few fun facts about her:
Birthday Month: January
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Sea Animal: Dolphin
Favorite thing to do in/about summer: She loves spending time on the lake during the summer months.
You are INVITED! The Dutchmen Explorers' Club is having an Open House on March 11 from 6-8 p.m. AND Friday, March 13 from 12-2 p.m. Feel free to stop by when you are here for conferences on Friday!
Eighth graders used virtual reality to visit the Middle East. So much fun in Ms Sakry’s class!
Good luck to the Boys Basketball team! On Wednesday they will be playing Eden Valley-Watkins at SJU at 7 p.m.
We will be offering Pacesetter Basketball Camp for grades 1-8 the week of July 13-16. Register here:
https://pacesettersports.redpodium.com/basketball-camps-mn-2020.
Congratulations to the following archers who placed in the Alexandria tournament yesterday, in order by score: Greta Kasper shot 285 and was first for middle school girls, Sawyer Frieler, 273, sixth for middle school boys, Annika Berscheit, 265 and was first for elementary girls, Noah Zink shot 254 and was fourth for elementary boys, Avery Braegelmann, 252, was third for elementary girls, and Elijah Zink shot 249 and was fifth for elementary boys. Great job! *There are many other archers who had excellent scores as well, but just did not place in their division. (Photos are of archers throughout the day.)
Good luck to the Archery Team at Alexandria today!
There will be Open Gym on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. for grades 6-12, cost is $1 per person. There is Open Gym and Open Swim on Sunday at 1 p.m., $2 per person and $5 per family.
Melrose vs. Holdingford Boys B-ball at SCSU tomorrow at 2:30! Go Dutchmen!
Another kindergarten Hans Winner chose to eat lunch with Mrs. Fiedler
Kindergarten Hans Winners choose to eat lunch with Mrs. Pantano and Principal Conrad.
6th graders wore blue today to support Ms Schinkel’s husband & his fight against colon cancer!! #carterstrong #dressinblueday
The third graders in Mrs. Brown's class and kindergartners in Mrs. Enright's class read books to one another!
Our week or March 2nd HANS winners with our special guest, Chief Maus!!!
Congratulations to the Concert Choir, who represented Melrose well and received a Superior rating at large group contest in Albany on Wednesday. They'll be back on stage at 8pm next Thursday, March 12th alongside the 7/8 Choir for their mid-winter concert in the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center!
College Letter of Intent signings today at Melrose Area!! Karter Wensmann Football at NDSCS, Ben Welle Baseball at NDSCS, Nate Loxtercamp Golf at SJU, Chris Feldewerd Cross Country at U of M Crookston, Mallori Funk Volleyball at SCTCC, Camryn Brinkman Track at SDSU. Congrats!!
Dutchmen fighting underneath.
Join us for the Dutchmen Explorers' Club Open House on March 11 from 6-8 p.m. Check out our fun space, meet our staff, and learn about our options for Summer Care! (Enter through door 2 and follow the signs!)
Congratulations to the Concert and Symphonic Bands, they both earned a Superior Rating at the contest at Albany on Monday.
Bead stringing and felt board stories in preschool today!
Track Time! Melrose Dutchmen Track season is here!!! Click the link and order your track apparel now! The online store will be open until Friday, March 13...place your order today! #dutchmenpride
https://www.eastbayteamshop.com/Flyer/9aad03e6-7f04-4145-9979-b18a5dcc794f
Melrose Dutchmen Baseball season is here!!! Click the link and order your baseball apparel now! The online store will only be open until Monday, so place your order today! #dutchmenpride
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/melrosebb
Melrose Symphonic band at large group contest today in Albany!
Another great Monday with Freddie!!!
Speech team members pose at a landmark in the Hackensack area after a weekend speech meet at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School. Melrose took second at the meet, where over 600 students from better than 30 schools participated.
Our preschoolers celebrated Dr. Seuss today!
Join us for an Open House at the Dutchmen Explorers' Club on March 11 from 6-8 p.m. Come in door 2 and watch for signs. Come see our fun space and meet some of our awesome staff!! We are taking registrations for our Summer Program - D.E.C. Under the Sea - save your spot today!
Preschool ShamROCKS!
State Swim results: 200 Free Relay of Zach Ruoff, Anthony Marsh, Owen Gerads and Tristan Pitschka finishes 7th at the State meet!! 400 Free Relay of Tristan Pitschka, Owen Gerads, Zachary Ruoff, and Tyler Pohlmann finishes 13th, and 200 medley relay of Anthony Marsh, Tristan Pitschka, Zach Olmschenk, and Adam Wilwerding finishes 17th. Great job, Fusion!!
One last reminder to sign up for Elementary Competitive Swimming, it starts on Monday!
Register here: https://www.getregistered.online/public/Class.aspx?pc=24673&d=17
State Swim meet results:
200 medley relay (Adam Wilwerding, Zach Olmschenk, Tristan Pitschka, Anthony Marsh) 18th
50 Freestyle-Zach Ruoff 5th Place, qualified for finals tomorrow
200 Free Relay (Ruoff, Marsh, Owen Gerads, Pitschka) 8th place, qualifies for finals tomorrow
400 Free Relay (Pitschka, Tyler Pohlmann, Gerads, Ruoff) 14th Place, qualifies for consolations tomorrow
Middle school students got to experience the Oregon Trail through a board game! Does anyone remember doing this in the 80’s on their Apple IIe computer??
Boys swimmers warming up for the state meet!
This weeks HANS winners!
1st and 5th won the grade level award for having the most tickets as a grade level!! Way to go!!
Kindergarten was sure enjoying math on Wednesday!!
Do you have a 3 or 4 year old who will be ready for preschool in the fall? Check out our preschool information and registration forms on our website:
https://www.isd740.org/o/maps/page/preschool--85. Please call if you have questions: 256-6010.
Highlights from the Wednesday Melrose City Council meeting welcoming our German exchange partner students and teachers
Karter Wensmann was given an escort as he heads down to the State Wrestling Meet!
Our Fusion Swim Team was given an escort as they go to the State Meet!
A 10th grade chemistry lesson in action.
Vanessa Santana performs a demonstration speech on makeup application to her 9th grade English classmates.
Melrose Area State Sendoff
Knowledge Bowl Subsections results: Varisty Team 2 - Isaac Schmeising, Henry Braun, Nick Finken, & Grant Hellermann, placed 8/20. Varsity Team 1 - Austin Kelzer, Maxwell Lurken Tvrdik, Nathaniel Welle, & Sara Hoppe, placed 4/20 and advance to the Section meet at Sartell!
Are you "fishing" for ideas for child care this summer? Dive into the Dutchmen Explorers' Club! Offering care from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Program details/registration here:
https://www.isd740.org/o/maps/page/dutchmen-explorers-club-school-age-care-preschool-camp
It's not too late to sign up for Elementary Competitive Swim for grades 3-6. The camp begins on Monday, March 2. Register here: https://www.getregistered.online/public/Class.aspx?pc=24673&d=17
Today is Minnesota School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Please join us in thanking our bus drivers!
Sawyer Frieler, Kevin Raya and Daniel Mueller helped get all the food organized for Food For Thought tonight as part of their skills project. Melrose Area Women of Today, along with Mr. Anderson, two of his children, and Mr. Winter packed up the food!
Freddie our therapy dog started back with us yesterday. He was missed, but kids were happy to see him again!!!
Because it is Caucus night in Minnesota, the Early Start Initiative Public Meeting tonight has been postponed to Thursday, February 27 at 7 pm.
3rd Grade music today, rockin out!!
Q-tip painting the letter Q in preschool!
SC-M wrestlers had a great weekend. Congratulations to Coy Sjogren for placing 4th and Karter Wensmann for advancing to the state tournament placing 2nd. Karter will compete in the State Tournament starting Friday.
The third graders had a presentation called "Build-a-Bug". They learned about the parts of a bug and then created their own bugs.
400 Free Relay qualified for state:
Front: Owen Gerads, Zachary Ruoff
Back: Tristan Pitschka, Tyler Pohlmann. Zachary Ruoff also qualified in the 50 free.
200 Free Relay qualified for state:
Front: Owen Gerads, Zachary Ruoff
Back: Tristan Pitschka, Anthony Marsh
200 Medley relay qualified for State. Front: Zach Olmschenk, Anthony Marsh
Back: Tristan Pitschka. Adam Wilwerding
And it begins, the Sauk Centre Archery tournament is underway!
HANS winners for the week of February 17th. Great job as always!!!!
Good luck to this crew at the state gymnastics meet!
Varsity Knowledge Bowl placed 2nd at Holdingford yesterday and is 2nd in the conference!
Elementary Competitive Swimming for grades 3-6 will begin on Monday, March 2nd after school at the pool. You may register online. Any questions, contact Mr. Meyer in the Middle School. Registration link:
https://www.getregistered.online/public/Class.aspx?pc=24673&d=17
Our J.V. Knowledge Bowl team finished third at Sartell on Saturday! Congrats to Natalie Enright, Grant Hellermann, Brandon Stalboerger, Austin Kelzer, and Abigail Welle.
Our 2nd "Making Connections" event is this Thursday at 1 p.m. Join Mr. Rushmeyer and his Econ Class! We'd love to welcome you and have you connect with our students! Please come in at door 7.
Melrose Gymnastics placed 2nd in the Section 8A meet Saturday and had 4 girls qualify for the state meet as individuals!
Camryn Brinkman - All-Around
Courtney Althaus - Bars & Beam
Miranda Gieske - Floor
Hannah Hoppe - Beam
*State Sendoff is Feb 20, 10:35, Elementary Gym.
Today in preschool - alphabet bingo and number practice!
8th grade band students with Mr. Prout, dressed for twin day last week during SnoDaze festivities!
Be the “I” KIND!! ❤️
A fun week at the Dutchmen Explorers’ Club!
Valentines Day cheesecake bake-off between Ms Schinkel & a very talented 8th grader!
Just wanted to give a great big thanks to all of our wonderful Grandmas we have working in our classrooms!! You are wonderful!!!
Melrose HS SnoDaze Pepfest Fun
PBIS reward day. 3-5 watching UP
Our 3’s Preschoolers are enjoying a movie and popcorn!
Just a reminder that elementary has a picture day on Wednesday Feb 19!!! These are optional, not everyone’s pic will be taken. The flyer has been sent home.
Valentine’s Day in the elementary!
Elementary HANS Winners!
Here are a few more photos of our preschoolers celebrating the 100th Day of School!
Our preschool and D.E.C. had fun celebrating the 100th Day of School!
Today was the 100th day of school!!! This was one way it was celebrated.
Here are a few more photos from our 2020 SnoDaze Royalty Day Out!
It's SnoDaze Week at Melrose Area Schools! Here are some pictures from our Royalty Day Out!
7th grade Robotics class!
You're Invited~
To Join in a Community Project & Quilting Class!
Read about the details below! This project is for anyone interested in doing some quilting! See details below:
Mr. Kiminski provides entertainment at the STMA Speech Meet Saturday the 8th.
Melrose Junior High Speech Team members are the Champions of the Battle Lake meet! So much talent, so much potential...we love our speechers! #dutchmenpride
Off to the Junior High speech meet! We have some excited 7th-9th graders on the bus! #speechrocks #dutchmenpride
7th graders collected bacteria from around the school today!
It’s Sno Daze this week at MHS! Coronation festivities took place 3rd hour Monday, February 10th. Congratulations to Queen Camryn Brinkman and King Derek Welle!
Great day for Melrose Archery. Elementary girls’ division: Anika Berscheit took 1st, Avery Braegelmann, 2nd. Elementary boys Noah Zink - 4th and Elijah Zink, 6th. Middle school girls, Gretta Kapsner took 3rd and Camilla McCormick, 5th. Middle schooler Daniel Mueller, 6th. Ethan Sand took 6th in the high school division. Sophomore Christopher McChesney sang the national anthem. What a wonderful start to the season! Some random photos!
Melrose Speech Team finishes 2nd today at STMA, behind only West Minnetonka. There were 33 schools in attendance and over 600 student entries. Great job Melrose!
The 2020 Melrose Archery Tournament is underway! Good luck to everyone! No admission to come watch, so feel free to join us.
A great crew helped set up for our archery tournament. We are ready for tomorrow! To top it off, we had 2 perfect rounds tonight. Congrats to Ethan Sand and Avery Braegelmann. Go Dutchmen Archers!!
7th & 8th grade choir members took part in a music festival in Sauk Centre today. So much was learned and they had so much fun!
6-12 SnoDaze 2020 Dress up days! Feb 10-14
Congrats to Karter Wensmann and Macoy Sjogren on earning first team WCC all conference and Mitchell Christen earning honorable mention.
Mensaje en el Calendario de Inicio Temprano
En este momento, Las Escuelas Públicas de Melrose Area estara buscando en un inicio temprano para el año escolar de 2020-2021. La razón por la que estamos buscando un inicio temprano para el año escolar 2020-2021 y los dos años siguientes son porque el Día Laboral esta tarde en la fecha de septiembre. Si no perseguimos un inicio temprano, los estudiantes estarán asistiendo la escuela hasta la segunda semana de junio.
Estaremos teniendo tres foros públicos para aceptar comentarios en esta iniciativa de inicio temprano. Las localizaciones, fechas y horas son las siguientes:
Jueves, 13 de febrero a las 7 p.m. en el Centro de Gobierno Freeport
Martes, 18 de febrero a la 1:30 p.m. en Greenwald Pub
Martes, 25 de febrero a las 7 p.m. en el Centro de Medio de la Primaria de Melrose
Usted está bienvenido en asistir cualquiera de las juntas que sea conveniente para usted al respecto con la fecha y hora.
Sinceramente,
Gregory A. Winter, Superintendente
Escuelas Públicas de Melrose Área
Message on Early Start Calendars
At this time, Melrose Area Public Schools will be seeking an early start for the 2020- 2021 school year. The reason we are seeking the early start for the 2020 - 2021 school year and the following two years is because the late Labor Day date in September. If we did not pursue an early start, students would be attending school into the second week of June.
We will be having three public forums to accept feedback on this early start initiative. The locations, dates and times are as follows:
Thursday February 13 at 7 p.m. at the Freeport Government Center
Tuesday February 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Greenwald Pub
Tuesday February 25 at 7 p.m. at the Melrose Elementary Media Center
You are welcome to attend any one of the meetings that is convenient for you in regard to the date and time.
Sincerely,
Gregory A. Winter, Superintendent
Melrose Area Public Schools
Working hard in preschool today!
A huge thank you to the NHS students who helped with the Mother Son Fun Event and Father Daughter Ball on Saturday. (Not all are pictured.) Amazing group of kids! Thank you to Alondra Ambriz/Infinite Photography LLC & DJ Pete Nelson, too!
Sometimes even the secretaries need a dose of Freddy the Therapy Dog...💜
#mentalhealthboost #doggiekisses
SnoDaze is next week! Here are the elementary dress up days!!
We had two fabulous events this weekend sponsored by Community Education. The Mother Son Fun event and Father Daughter Ball. Both were so much fun!
Callie Mayers
1. and 2. I've been a choreographer for the Musical for 10 years, and coached varsity Track for 3 years.
3. I love the opportunity to get to work with students and athletes and help them to learn something new, or reach their goal. It's also wonderful to see the bonds they make with each other and how they support one another as they work towards a common goal.
Caitlyn Mayo
1) I have coached at Melrose Area Schools for 8 years.
2) I am currently the head coach for the Rosettes Dance Team and the Melrose Football Cheerleaders.
3) My favorite part of coaching is seeing how hard work, high expectations, and consistency motivates student-athletes to be the best versions of themselves.
Teresa Schad
3rd year as Assistant Speech Coach
I just love watching the confidence grow throughout the season with each speaker. Speech teaches lifelong tools to help students with public speaking, creative writing, and dealing with adversity with subjective judges. They learn that supporting others is a key component to having a championship team. Every speaker makes a difference and is truly valued and important to our success! Plus - an amazing coaching staff is an added bonus!
Bill Leraas
1. 33 years, 27 in Melrose
2. These coaching duties are all from Melrose: Football grade 7 - two years, grade 9 two years; Boys' Basketball grade 7 - three years, grade 9 two years; Jr. High Track 5 years; Knowledge Bowl grades 5/6 8 years; grades 7/8 12 years; j.v. and varsity 22 years.
3. Interacting with the students in a setting other than the classroom.
Kristie Ekstrom
2012-present
This will be my 9th season coaching Fastpitch Softball for Melrose Area Schools.
Last summer, I had the privilege to be asked to help coach the Freeport youth fastpitch program.
My favorite part about coaching is sharing the passion for the game of softball with these girls, and watching them grow as an athlete-- and as a person throughout their softball and high school career.
'Thank A Coach Advisor Week' is Jan. 27-Feb. 3, and we are pleased to point the spotlight at MAS Coach/Advisor Staff! We asked the following questions:
1) How many years have you been coaching?
2) What sport(s) have you coached?
3) What is your favorite part of coaching?
Come and enjoy open gym and open swim today before the Super Bowl. Open gym is from 1 to 4 and open swim is from 1 to 3, please enter at door two.
Great day at the Brainerd Tournament
The Mother Son Fun event is a blast!
Congrats to the SC-M wrestlers with a great a win against the Fergus Falls Otters. Senior Karter Wensmann went 4-0 tonight.
More fun at Andes! #melrosemiddleschoolrocks
Middle School incentive day at Andes...beautiful day for skiing!!
Having a great day in our 3s and 4s class today!!!
Jesse Kuechle
I have coached for over 20 years.
Softball, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Trap Shooting
My favorite part of coaching is watching kids succeed and helping each other be part of something greater than themselves. Having coached at so many different levels gives me an appreciation of the time it takes to develop and foster a skill.
Mikayla Curry
1. This is my 5th year as head coach in Melrose, after 4 years in Morris
2. Speech
3. My favorite part of coaching is seeing the tremendous growth in our speakers from the beginning of the season to the end. Even better? Watching their growth from Jr. High to Sr. High. I am lucky to work with kids who willingly give up their Saturdays to hop on a bus in the wee hours of the morning to go speak and fellow coaches who are crazy enough to do the same.
Katie Masog
Coached: 15 years (11 Head Coach) of High School Gymnastics
Sports: Gymnastics (Elementary, Rising Stars and High School). Also have coached JO Volleyball and Youth Softball.
Favorite Part: My favorite part of coaching is helping gymnasts grow as a gymnast and as a person!
Teaching lifelong lessons that will help them in and out of the gym. Helping them believe that the sky is the limit, and with enough determination and dedication, anything is possible. Also watching the excitement when hitting a new skill is priceless!
Also, my coaching staff and gymnasts. We all share the LOVE for the sport of gymnastics, and that in itself makes us want to be in the gym everyday!
Thank A Coach/Advisor Week is Jan. 27-Feb. 3, and we are excited to spotlight our MAS Coach/Advisor Staff! We asked the following questions:
1) How many years have you been coaching?
2) What sport(s) have you coached?
3) What is your favorite part of coaching?
The women’s group from St. Rose of Lima church helped pack Food For Thought bags on Wednesday night. Great turnout and good time had by all!
Just want to express my great appreciation for all of our paras. They do so many wonderful things for our students and it does not go unnoticed!! You are wonderful people and I don’t know what we would do without you!
Happy Paraprofessionals week!!!
Another great game vs Albany! The Dutchmen came back from a 17 point deficit to win 62-57.
Two wins at home tonight! Gymnastics vs. Perham - 143.95-142.475 and boys basketball vs. Albany - 62-57.
Congratulations to the eighth grade girls basketball team for their win against Long Prairie, 18-16.
Preschoolers enjoy cutting and gluing, building and Play Doh!
We are offering youth gymnastics classes in February for girls who live in our school district (or attend school here.)
Registration opens tomorrow:
https://www.getregistered.online/public/CatList.aspx?c=145&d=17
Once upon a time there was a school who all read the same book at the same time. Yes, we are doing it again! Let’s kick off our One School One Book program with a dress up day Friday Jan 31st. Students can dress up as their favorite fairy tale character tomorrow and a copy of The Tale of Despereaux book will come home with the oldest child in the family.
We had some junior scientists today as well!
Our students loved getting in on the action!
Science Museum came to visit today. Our students learned about solids, gases, and liquids. It was amazing!! Thank you so much to the PTA for providing this experience for our students.
Sara Engelmeyer
1) I have been a coach for 6 years.
2) JV Girls' Tennis for 2 years, and Varsity Girls' Tennis for 3 years, Synchronized Swimming for 2 years, and an advisor for Student Council for 4 years.
3) My favorite part of coaching is getting to know the girls as athletes but also as people. You get to see them grow into amazing human beings.
Pamela Rue
1) This will be my 3rd Year as a Speech Coach
2) Speech
3) Working with the students and seeing them reach their goals each season
Evan Reller
This is my 6th year coaching high school basketball, my third for Melrose Area. I have also coached middle school football for 6 years as well. My favorite part about coaching athletics is helping the athletes grow in their understanding of the sport, but also seeing their growth as people. It is fun for me to see some of the girls who were in middle school when I started coaching here, now be apart of our varsity team and the growth that has come over that time period!
Thank A Coach/Advisor Week is Jan. 27-Feb. 3, and we are pleased to point the spotlight at MAS Coach/Advisor Staff! We asked the following questions:
1) How many years have you been coaching?
2) What sport(s) have you coached?
3) What is your favorite part of coaching?
6th Graders are learning about Newton's Laws of Motion, by using K'nex kits. They will create a car and then they have to accomplish several goals, such as having it roll 30 feet.
Puzzles are so much fun! Making friends and learning to collaborate in preschool!
Scott Brever
1.) 18 Years as a coach at MHS (2003 - Present)
49 Total Seasons
11 Different Positions
6 Different Sports
2.) Assistant Boys Basketball - 13 years (2007 - 2014 / 2016 - Present)
Head Girls Track Coach - 11 years (2005 - 2015)
Head Cross-Country - 6 years (2014 - Present)
Head Boys Track Coach - 6 years (2007, 2009, 2012 - 2015)
JH Football - 5 years (2003 - 2007)
JH Boys Basketball - 2 years (2003 - 2004)
9th Grade Boys Basketball - 2 years (2005 - 2006)
JH Softball - 1 year (2003)
Assistant Girls Track Coach - 1 year (2004)
Assistant Boys Golf Coach - 1 year (2017)
JH Boys Golf Coach - 1 year (2018)
3.) My Favorite thing as a coach is to lead athletes through a journey that will develop remarkable character, pure integrity and empowering each player to become leaders within our community. I also coach so that student athletes today may enjoy some of the same memories, valuable life lessons and skills that I received from when I participated in sports.
Chad Wehrman
Head Hockey Coach: 4 years
Asst Hockey Coach: 15 years
Head Golf Coach: 11 years
Asst Golf Coach: 7 years
My favorite part of coaching is helping our players learn to deal with success and failure, both in a positive manner.
Ryan Dusha
1. 17 years as a head coach (19 total years)
2. Boys Basketball
3. My favorite part of coaching is taking a group of individuals and trying to get them to share one vision as a team. It is very satisfying to see individuals and teams improve throughout the course of the season and develop life long skills while playing a game they enjoy.
Thank A Coach/Advisor Week is Jan. 27-Feb. 3, and we are pleased to point the spotlight at MAS Coach/Advisor Staff! We asked the following questions:
1) How many years have you been coaching?
2) What sport(s) have you coached?
3) What is your favorite part of coaching?
Our internet and WiFi is up and running again. Melrose Area Public Schools
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Dutchmen win big over ACGC 74-59!! Great ballgame, boys! #dutchmenpride
Sorting animals, playing with play-doh, coloring, and tracing. Our preschoolers are busy!
Dan Shaffer
Track & Field- 13 years
Cross Country- 4 years
Favorite Thing - Everybody gets faster and everybody has fun!
SHAWN MAYERS
1) Number of years as a coach - 20 years
2) Name of Sport(s) coached - Asst. Varsity Boys Basketball
3) Favorite part of coaching -
Being with the players and coaches helping them on and off the court and becoming a role model for them. Have a saying I use #1Team1Family. Treat every player as a part of my family through the highs and the lows! The most rewarding thing though is seeing how our players grow after school and use values we have implemented to become the men, dads, and role models in their own lives.
Emily Reller- Head Volleyball Coach
1. Been coaching for 4 years, but only 1 year with Melrose.
2. Basketball and Volleyball, at Melrose I coach volleyball.
3. My favorite part of coaching is getting to know kids on a different level than you would in the classroom. You get to push them each and every day, and you get to see progress day in and day out. It truly is the best part of my day!
Thank a Coach/Advisor Week is Jan. 27-Feb. 3, and we are pleased to point the spotlight at MAS Coach/Advisor Staff! We asked the following questions:
1) How many years have you been coaching?
2) What sport(s) have you coached?
3) What is your favorite part of coaching?
Third graders are line dancing in Phy Ed today!
1. I have been a head coach for 18 years and coaching 20 years overall.
2. I coach boys and girls swimming and diving.
3. My favorite part of coaching is seeing athletes achieve above and beyond what they expected, both individually and as a team. Watching our athletes and teams achieve their goals and beyond is the most rewarding part of coaching.
Chuck Noll
32 years coaching Football
also coach 7-8 baseball
I love working with young people. Helping prepare them for the future.
Stacey Austing-Jacobson
Girls Golf, 3 years. I enjoy meeting the girls, seeing them learn, improve, and have fun. I also love seeing their friendships grow.
Thank A Coach Week is Jan. 27 - Feb. 3, and we are pleased to point the spotlight at our amazing coaches! We asked our coaches the following questions:
1) How many years have you been coaching?
2) What sports(s) have you coached?
3) What is your favorite part of coaching?
Melrose Speech Team took home a First Place trophy from the Little Falls meet today! Great start to the season!
We will be hosting the Class A State True Team gymnastics meet in Melrose on Saturday, January 25 at noon. Good luck to all gymnasts.
More snapshots of the West Stearns CEO Gala, which took place at the Freeport Community Center Thursday, January 23rd.
Wonderful evening celebrating successful students at the first annual Get to Know CEO Gala! So proud of our future leaders!
“Making Connections” was awesome today. Thank you to Mr. Kiminski and the choir for welcoming our guests and sharing in the fun!
Camryn Brinkman is the AAA Sub Section Champ!
Melrose Area School’s AAA Winners: Chris Feldewerd and Camryn Brinkman!
2nd grade celebrated winning the HANS ticket competition and their math testing!!!
The Dutchmen Explorers’ Club made a snowman. ⛄️❄️
Learning, creating, exploring, playing and having fun in preschool.
"Combo-day" in 6/7 Phy Ed. Gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, soccer and football.
On January 22nd, both Varsity and JV Knowledge Bowl took second place!
Our preschoolers are super busy. The children LOVE puzzles and learning through play!
Are you free on Thursday at 1 p.m.? Join this awesome group of students in their choir class for "Making Connections." Connect, sing, have fun! Come in door 7, we'd love to have you!
After school fun at the Dutchmen Explorers Club!!
After school fun at the Dutchmen Explorers Club!!
Letter “M” fun!
The Pep Band was rockin’ it at the basketball game tonight.
Half time fun at the home girls basketball game vs LPGE!
Preschoolers are having fun playing in the sand!
This weeks HANS winners!!!
Because of the anticipated snowstorm, Melrose Area Public Schools will be closing at 11:30 am on Friday, January 17th. All activities for Friday evening are postponed.
We will check conditions early in the morning to see if closing for the day is warranted. However, as of now, we will close at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
Porque hay una tormenta de nieve, las escuelas públicas de Melrose van a cerrar a las 11:30 a.m. en viernes, el 17 de enero. Todas las actividades en la tarde/noche están canceladas.
Observaremos las condiciones temprano por la mañana para decidir si vamos a cerrar más temprano que 11:30 a.m.. Pero, por ahora, cerramos a las 11:30 a.m. en viernes.
Because of the anticipated snowstorm, Melrose Area Public Schools will be closing at 11:30 am on Friday, January 17th. All activities for Friday evening are postponed.
We will check conditions early in the morning to see if closing for the day is warranted. However, as of now, we will close at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
Porque hay una tormenta de nieve, las escuelas públicas de Melrose van a cerrar a las 11:30 a.m. en viernes, el 17 de enero. Todas las actividades en la tarde/noche están canceladas.
Observaremos las condiciones temprano por la mañana para decidir si vamos a cerrar más temprano que 11:30 a.m.. Pero, por ahora, cerramos a las 11:30 a.m. en viernes.
Preschoolers are learning their letter sounds!
The Middle School Spelling Bee was today. The top three spellers were Zander Conrad, Andrue Stalboerger, and Ramona Lurken-Tvrdik. Ramona won by correctly spelling the words petite and hesitate!
Our preschoolers love to read!
We had a special guest today, local author Debbie Hoven!!
In Ms. Arnzen's preschool room today...marshmallow painting and homemade playdoh!
The preschool had a guest reader today. Thank you to Kyle Hoium, from American Family Insurance, for visiting!
Lady Dutchmen pull off a WIN!! #dutchmenpride
Girls basketball is hosting Minnewaska tonight - great close game!!
J.V. Knowledge Bowl had a meet on Thursday at Kimball. The took 2nd and 3rd place! Congrats!
Open Swim is cancelled on Sunday!
We are working on the pool. Sorry!
Open Gym - Saturday, 7-9 for grades 6-12, $1/person
Open Gym - Sunday, 1-4, $2/person, $5/family
Open Swim - Sunday, 1-3, 2/person, $5/family
This week’s winners K-5!!
Ready for Friday morning HANS drawing!!!
Preschool fun!
Check out the link on our website to "Dutchmen TouchPro!" A great place to see activities/sports daily schedules, updates and history!
http://dutchmen.touchpros.com/Home2.aspx
Doing some “ice fishing” today in Dutchmen Explorers Camp!!!
Read to self time in ECSE. Great work kids!!!
Mr. Conrad’s door was decorated, as were many others in the building, for a PBIS reward activity!!!
Scooter fun in the gym!
In preschool today: a birthday party, farming and snowman-building fun!
Tonight's boy's basketball game against Morris has been postponed. Thank you.
Adorable puppies are visiting school today!
Children’s author Debbie Hoven will be visiting us on January 14th. Your student has the opportunity to purchase any one of her books. An order form (like the one attached) will be sent home for each family.
Happy New Year!
There will be Open Swim (from 1-3) and Open Gym (from 1-4) on Sunday! Please enter through door 2.
Having fun in the Dutchmen Explorers’ Club today!
Having fun waiting for the bunny hill and in the chalet!!!
4th and 5th grade went skiing at Andes Hills. It was a great time!!!
Last 7th grade game of the year...what a fun season! Especially fun to see Mr Welle coaching with his ugly Christmas sweater on!! #dutchmenpride
7th graders had a great day making crafts & reading to the elementary students! So fun seeing them interact with each other. 😊
I cannot think of a better way to end the week than with our Early Childhood Christmas program.
Talent show - first place goes to Aden, who invited the senior class to join him on stage for an encore!
So much talent!
More talent show acts!
Making poinsettias as well!!
First two acts of the talent show. Staff choir and Ty Feldewerd!
Some great elves!
Making wreaths!!
Kindergarten working on holiday projects and having fun!
Preschool staff enjoying the Fa La La Llama!
Fran and our kitchen staff are festive today!
Ms. Arnzen's and Ms. Stordahl's preschoolers are full of holiday spirit!
Food For Thought packing!
The teachers are contemplating...the pies are both soooo good!!!
Bake off!! 8th grader versus the school nurse...who will the winner be??
The Melrose Rosettes Dance Team performed in their annual dance show, partnered with Just For Kix, last Friday & hosted their dance competition last Saturday. The guy/girl dance was a hit! On Saturday the varsity placed FIRST in Jazz and second in Kick!! What a great season they are having so far.
Reminder - Preschool Holiday Programs are on Friday!
Students created a winter scene in Phys Ed today. Great work!
Red or Green day at MAS...here are a couple of Packer fans displaying their 'GREEN'...
MHS students deck the halls for the holidays.
Great 68-54 win for the Lady Dutchmen tonight against the BOLD Warriors! We even had halftime basketball entertainment by the young Dutchmen girls. The pep band also sounded awesome - fun night for all!
Last group of great pics!!
Thank you to the Sauk Watershed for taking the time to come out to our school and visiting with the 3rd grade.
Great presentation on the animals/furs that were brought in. Very informative.
Third graders checking out the different furs that were brought into school.
Sauk Watershed spent time with our third grade today. They gave a presentation on fur and feet!
The Dutchmen Explorers’ Club kids are enjoying yoga!
Check out our plaid/flannel preschoolers!
Flannel day at school!
District ACT registration for 11th graders is due tomorrow (12/18).
The Melrose 7-8, Concert, Staff and Combined Choirs performed at the Elliott Performing Arts Building Monday evening, December 16th. Attending was a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!
The grade 7-12 Winter Choir Concert is tonight at 8 p.m. with our new choir director, Mr. Kiminski!
Our Dutchmen Explorers' Club kids have been having a ball making ornaments and slime!
