Melrose Area Public Schools

Dan Welle's Chevrolet Sponsored Melrose Community Education this Summer through their Youth Baseball and Softball Programs. Chevrolet's Youth Program donated equipment along with a $1000 test drive donation to Melrose Community Education to spend on their youth program as they choose. Paul Maus & Morgan Notch of Dan Welle's Chevrolet delivered the check to the Preschool class in Melrose.

Has your student wanted to try archery, but you don't want to sign up for the entire season? Intro to archery is a great way for you student to try it out. Grades 3-4 at 6:30 pm, Grades 5-12 7:15. For more information or to register visit: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/531/fall-2024/intro-to-archery-grades-3-12-introduccion-al-tiro-con-arco-grados-3-12

Hooray for our FFA Team! These winners competed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and performed very well. Here are their individual results: Monika Frericks - 1st Overall, 2nd Reasons, 1st Holstein, 4th Ayrshire, 7th Placings; Dan Frericks - 9th Overall, 9th Reasons; Grace Herdering - 14th Overall, 2nd Jersey, 5th Placings; Megan Frieler - 10th Placings. #DutchmenPride!

Homecoming Parade Pictures! And, our own Wendy Barutt! #DutchmenPride

The Pep Fest was a lot of fun! We had team spirit and competitions,music and tug-of-war. It was an epic Homecoming Day! #DutchmenPride

Parade News! We will be using Route #2 for our Homecoming Parade today! Although the paving is done, the asphalt needs time to set up. All are welcome along our parade route this morning! Directions: Drive south on 5th Ave NE, Right turn onto 5th St NE, Left turn onto 3rd Ave NW, Left turn onto Riverside Ave NW, Right turn onto 2nd Ave NE, Left turn onto Main St E, Left turn to 5th Ave NE. #DutchmenPride

🎉🏈 Dutchmen Homecoming Tailgate Alert! 🏈🎉 Get ready for a night of fun, food, and football as we rally behind our hometown heroes, the Melrose Dutchmen, as they face off against the Sauk Centre MainStreeters in an EPIC showdown! 💥⚡ 🥳 Tailgate Details: Come hungry and grab an awesome $8 meal that includes your choice of a juicy burger 🍔 or brat 🌭, chips, TWO cookies 🍪🍪, and your pick of pop or water! 🥤💧 📅 When: Before the game, of course! Don’t miss out on the pre-game vibes. Kickoff is at 7 PM—so be sure to arrive extra early for all the tailgating fun! Let’s bring that small-town spirit and Dutchmen pride to life! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors for a night full of community, laughter, and memories. 💛🖤 #GoDutchmen #HomecomingTailgate #CommunityStrong #FridayNightLights

Reminder: Dutchmen Booster Club orders are available for pickup tonight from 5:30-7pm in the elementary cafeteria. #DutchmenPride

September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected School Board members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of Melrose Area Schools! Thank you, Randy Dufner, Becky Feldewerd, Mark Heidgerken, Pat Heller, Melissa Poepping, Eric Seanger and Lee Uphoff, for your hardwork and dedication! #DutchmenPride

Three cheers for our Dutchmen! Enjoy these pictures of our students celebrating Homecoming Week! #DutchmenPride

Melrose Area Community Education is excited to showcase the amazing opportunities to "never stop learning," through camps and classes available this fall! Please look online as additional opportunities become available! https://www.isd740.org/page/community-education

FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN--Melrose Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) first session for the fall is starting on Monday. Take some time out of your day to enjoy one on one learning activities with your child! For more information and to register visit: https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/521/school-year-2024-25%E2%80%941/early-childhood-family-education-stop-and-play-fall-2024-ecfe-stop-and-play-para-familias

Reminder: Dutchmen Booster Club orders will be ready for pickup on Thursday evening, from 5:30-7pm in the elementary cafeteria. #DutchmenPride

Good news! Student Council will be handing out Homecoming Shirts tomorrow morning - Sept. 18th - in front of the HS Media Center at 7:45am. Don't forget to wear pink tomorrow, in celebration of 'Barbie Song!' #DutchmenPride

Today is Race Day! The Melrose Cross Country Team is hosting an Elementary Fun Run prior to their scheduled home Cross Country Meet today at the Meadowlark Golf Course! This one-mile race, which is run on the golf course, is open to all 3-6 grade students and begins at 4pm. Awards will be given to the Top 10 finishers in both the boys and girls divisions, and participation ribbons for all finishers! This race is free of charge - come take part in an enjoyable activity and see what Cross Country running is all about!

We hope you are enjoying Homecoming Week! Yesterday was Pajama Day, today is USA Day, and tomorrow is Pink Day! Show your school spirit! Add your picture to the comments! #DutchmenPride

🎉🏈 Dutchmen Homecoming Tailgate Alert! 🏈🎉 Get ready for a night of fun, food, and football as we rally behind our hometown heroes, the Melrose Dutchmen, as they face off against the Sauk Centre MainStreeters in an EPIC showdown! 💥⚡ 🥳 Tailgate Details: Come hungry and grab an awesome $8 meal that includes your choice of a juicy burger 🍔 or brat 🌭, chips, TWO cookies 🍪🍪, and your pick of pop or water! 🥤💧 📅 When: Before the game, of course! Don’t miss out on the pre-game vibes. Kickoff is at 7 PM—so be sure to arrive extra early for all the tailgating fun! Let’s bring that small-town spirit and Dutchmen pride to life! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors for a night full of community, laughter, and memories. 💛🖤 #GoDutchmen #HomecomingTailgate #CommunityStrong #FridayNightLights

Melrose Area Schools is pleased to announce the Homecoming Parade Route! We have two options, and will use the first option if the Main Street project is complete! Option 1 Route: Drive south on 5th Ave NE, Right turn onto Main St E, Right turn onto 5th Ave NW. If needed, we will use Option 2 Route: Drive south on 5th Ave NE, Right turn onto 5th St NE, Left turn onto 3rd Ave NW, Left turn onto Riverside Ave NW, Right turn onto 2nd Ave NE, Left turn onto Main St E, Left turn onto 5th Ave NE. Join us as we cheer for our Dutchmen! The Parade will begin at about 2pm on Friday, September 20, 2024. #DutchmenPride

Happy Homecoming Week! Melrose Area Schools proudly presents King Brandon Revering & Queen Ema Feldewerd! Congratulations to Logan Rue & Shantel Gruber, Turner Beuning & Danica Kerzman, Mick Hinnenkamp & Lex Vesel, Isaac Frericks & Audrey Waldvogel, Jr. Attendants Carson Theiler & Allie Hoppe, Sophomore Attendants Jackson Frieler & Molly Rue, Freshman Attendants Brecken Elfering & Jaelyn Mayers. #DutchmenPride

Mmm! Culinary 1 Students made Buttermilk Cajun Chicken legs in class last week! It's fun to eat your homework in this class!