November 30, 2020
Like many districts in Stearns County it is becoming difficult to keep our learning models intact. We are one of the few districts that still have our elementary in the hybrid mod...

November 23, 2020
We know this pandemic has taken its toll on all of us. Here is information on free confidential anonymous mental health support. You can also reach out to our school social wor...
November 23, 2020
With Governor Walz’s new Executive Order 20-99 released last week it has become very apparent the numbers are increasing at a rapid pace throughout Minnesota. One significant imp...

November 19, 2020
Food For Thought is a non-profit weekend food backpack program for children in need in District 740. This program continues to help students, there will be 85 food bags going home...

November 18, 2020
Message from Kayla Ebnet, School Nurse
A few reminders: If your child is ill, please do not send them to school. Please refer to the decision tree from the Minnesota Department...

November 17, 2020
Good Luck to the Dutchmen Football team and Cheer team tonight at the section game in Minnewaska!
November 16, 2020
Superintendent Update 11/16/2020
It is no secret that at this time our numbers in the county and within our district are growing rapidly. Last week Stearns County jumped to 1...

November 11, 2020
The students, staff and families from Melrose Area Public Schools appreciate all veterans. Happy Veterans Day!

November 10, 2020
Congratulations to the following students: MIDDLE SCHOOL Students of the Month for October MATH: Kendall Beuning, Aubrey Braegelmann; FACS: Evelyn Sjogren, Emma Rohe; INDUSTR...

November 10, 2020
Congratulations to the following students! HIGH SCHOOL Students of the MONTH OCTOBER MATH: Connor Engelmeyer, Paige Gruber; FACS: Madisyn Kerzman ; INDUSTRIAL ARTS: Tanner Goe...
November 9, 2020
Superintendent Update 11/9/2020
{I have received numerous calls and I apologize for not being clear on this issue when this was first published. The elementary will stay in ...
November 6, 2020
It is with great sorrow that I share that we lost one of our employees this past week. Dennis Ritter, a long time employee of the district passed away earlier this week. Denn...
November 2, 2020
Superintendent Update 11/2/2020
Although we did not want to have to go back to distance learning, at least we made it to today for our first day in distance learning with our ...
October 29, 2020
Congratulations to the following middle school students of the month for September, as their teachers have praised them for their efforts with a certificate of recognition in the ...
October 28, 2020
Please listen to Mr. Winter's KASM Radio Interview from 10-28-20

October 23, 2020
If you do not already have the Melrose Area Public Schools App, now is the time to download it! The App has several features that come in handy and make getting news and updates a...
October 23, 2020
Superintendent Update 10/23/2020
This message is coming earlier than usual because of the changes that will need to be implemented within the next week. Following the release...
October 20, 2020
One week ago these preschoolers were enjoying the sunshine - the weather sure can change quickly! Thank you to Ashley and Phil Frericks for the pumpkins! ...
October 19, 2020
Superintendent Update 10/19/2020
Although the number for this week was only a slight increase from last week there is the strong possibility we may go to distance learning ver...

October 13, 2020
Melrose Area will offer live streaming of most of our inside events. Below are the links that you can use to find them. Thanks for your understanding and support of the DUTCHMEN!...