Melrose Area Public Schools

Melrose Homecoming Royalty has been announced!
Senior Royalty: Savannah Honkomp, Corinna Haberl, Brynn Shaw, Gabby Schoenberg, Bella Kuechle, Carson Theiler, Owen Feldewerd, Teague Dusha, Ben Feldewerd, Riley Elfering
Junior Royalty: Chloe Viere, Marshal Dufner
Sophomore Royalty: Anika Maus, Wyatt Klaphake
Freshman Royalty: Aiyla Honkomp, Micah Wiechmann
#DutchmenPride

3 months ago, Melrose Area School Updates

Melrose Area High School will celebrate Homecoming September 15-19, 2025. Middle and High School Students are welcome to dress up for our Hollywood Theme!
Monday, September 15 - Home Alone - PJ Day
Tuesday, September 16 - Adam Sandler Characters - Jerseys / Baggy Clothes
Wednesday, September 17 - Barbie - Pink Out
Thursday, September 18 - Teen Beach - Biker vs Beach
Friday, September 19 - Friday Night Lights - Dutchmen Spirit Day
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3 months ago, Melrose Activities

Everyone has been affected by cancer. Join us at the Relay for Life of Central Minnesota at the Sartell Community Center on Saturday, September 13th from 1-10pm. There will be food vendors, a craft sale, kid games, and a raffle! The opening ceremony will be at 2pm, with a Survivor Lap at about 2:30pm. Let's honor our cancer warriors and pay tribute to family and friends gone too soon.
The Sartell Community Center is located at 850 19th Street South, in Sartell, MN.

3 months ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

Our Dutchmen Homecoming Week is next week! Melrose Area Elementary School Students are welcome to join in the fun dress up days! Monday is Pajama Day, Tuesday is Jersey/Sport Day, Wednesday is Hat Day, Thursday is Beach Day, and Friday is Dutchmen Spirit Day - wear purple & gold and show your school spirit!
#DutchmenPride

3 months ago, Melrose Area School Updates

Join us for some Tailgating Fun at our Home Football Game on Friday, September 12th as our Dutchmen face off against the Albany Huskies! Come hungry and grab an $8 meal including a choice of burger or hotdog, chips, cookie, and soda or water. Kickoff is at 7pm, so be there for this great deal at 6pm - don't miss out on the fun!
Awesome Tailgating Fun will also happen on Sept. 19, 2025 - Homecoming!
#DutchmenPride

3 months ago, Melrose Activities

Picture Day is Coming!
September 9th: PreK- Grade 5
September 10th: Grades 6-12 and some Preschoolers
Students should wear an outfit that makes them feel confident for picture day! #DutchmenPride

3 months ago, Melrose Activities

We are looking forward to another great year of Adult Basic Education! Participants can learn English and earn their GED! Classes begin on September 10, 2025 and go from 5-7:30pm. We'll meet in the HS Media Center. Please enter door 7. Please scan the QR code to register for class. Also - we are looking for an ABE volunteer to help with this class!

3 months ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

Adult Basic Education Class Flyer with QR code for registration. A volunteer is needed to help facilitate this class.

Melrose Area Schools Teachers and Staff are pleased to be back in the building with our community's greatest gifts - our students. Thank you for a great week!
#DutchmenPride

3 months ago, Melrose Area School Updates

Back To School - We had a great week! We're looking forward to a great year!

Picture Day is coming soon! Preschool-Grade 5 will get pictures taken on Tuesday, September 9th! Grades 6-12 and some Preschoolers will get pictures taken on Wednesday, September 10th. This is an opportunity to get a formal portrait to keep as a memory of this school year. Students are encouraged to choose an outfit that makes them feel confident. PreK & Elementary School Students will bring their order forms home. Middle and High School students should pick up an order form in the office. These forms will be given to the photographer on picture day
#DutchmenPride

3 months ago, Melrose Area School Updates

Donate Blood & Save Three Lives! The American Red Cross will be at the Melrose Legion on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 12:30-6:30pm. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Melrose to schedule an appointment. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Please donate!

3 months ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

Melrose Area Schools is working with community partners to better understand the current daycare needs and challenges in our area. Your feedback will help guide future planning and support for local families.

Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SS7QKZZ

Your input will make a real difference in building stronger support for children and families in our community. Thank you!

3 months ago, Kelly Neu

2 girls playing with ault looking on. One girl and one boy laying on rug, girl with painted hands showing the camera

Bussing information for the 2025-26 school year is now available!

Need more details? Visit our transportation page: isd740.org/transportation

Middle & High School Students, please plan on earlier pick up times on 9/2-9/3 due to no elementary classes.

Let’s make the first day of school smooth and safe for all our Dutchmen!

#DutchmenPride

4 months ago, Kelly Neu

4 months ago, Melrose Comm. Ed.

🌟 Why ECFE? Because parenting is the most important job you’ll ever have—and you don’t have to do it alone. 🌟

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is designed just for you and your little one! 💕
Through play, learning, and connection, you’ll:
✨ Build strong bonds with your child
✨ Discover new ways to support your child’s growth
✨ Connect with other parents who get it
✨ Have fun together in a welcoming, family-centered space

Our fall classes are open now—from playful parent-child activities to meaningful discussions with other caregivers. Whether your child is a newborn, toddler, or preschooler, ECFE has a place for you.
For more information visit: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/search?q=ecfe&redirected_yet=true

4 months ago, Kelly Neu

Melrose Area Public Schools welcomes students in grades 7-12 to audition for our fall musical, Cinderella! Auditions will be at 3 o'clock on both September 3rd and 4th in the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center! Please bring a song and a friend. #DutchmenPride

4 months ago, Melrose Activities

📚✨ A huge thank you to our incredible K-5 teachers, interventionists, special education staff, and ESL team who came together today for Functional Phonics and Morphology training! Your dedication to growing as professionals and supporting literacy achievement for all of our Dutchmen readers is inspiring. Every hour you invest in learning directly impacts the success and confidence of our students. We are grateful for your commitment to making reading accessible and empowering for every child at Melrose Area. Because of you, our students are not just learning to read, they are reading to learn.📖 #MelroseReads

4 months ago, Evan Reller

🌟 We’re Looking for Community Voices! 🌟
Join the Community Education Advisory Council and help shape programs and opportunities that serve our community. Just a few meetings a year, flexible attendance (in-person or Google Meet), and even lunch at our noon meetings!

Your input makes a difference—come be part of the team!
Email: kneu@isd740.org

4 months ago, Kelly Neu

notebook paper with color swirls and moving M Join our team

Melrose Area Staff enjoyed visiting with one another as they prepared for students! Today, we enjoyed pizza from JD's, served by our awesome Administrative Team! #DutchmenPride

4 months ago, Melrose Activities

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟
Melrose Area Schools is looking for an Elementary Paraprofessional to join our team!

This role makes a real difference in kids’ lives by supporting their learning and growth.

✔️ Enjoy working with kids
✔️ Patient, flexible, and dependable
✔️ Team player with good communication

No experience? No problem—we provide training!

👉 Apply today and be part of something meaningful
isd740.org/employment

4 months ago, Kelly Neu

adult looking over the shoulder of a student who is reading a book

🚗 Parking Lot Update
We’ve made some changes to help keep traffic flowing safely at Melrose Area Schools!
Before the first day of school, please take a few minutes to watch our short parking lot update videos on the district website.

Your preparation will help ensure a smooth and safe start for everyone.
https://www.isd740.org/o/maps/page/parking-lot-project
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4 months ago, Kelly Neu