Today is Tornado Drill Day. For decades, the State of Minnesota has conducted Severe Weather Awareness Week in partnership with the National Weather Service and local governments. A statewide tornado drill is part of that event. Please talk to your families about safe practices in case of a tornado.
Brandon Welle, a well-liked teacher at Melrose Area Public Schools, helped with a good cause yesterday! As a fundraiser for Food For Thought, Mr. Welle 'won' a pie in the face. Wow! That was quite the sight! Thanks for being a good sport, Mr. Welle! #DutchmenPride
Melrose Area Middle and High Schools celebrated the Knowledge Bowl Team today at our Pep Fest! Our Knowledge Bowl Team will be attending a banquet, as well as competing in written and oral rounds. We're so excited for this team! Special thanks to our local EMS services for providing an escort out of town today! Good Luck, Dutchmen! #DutchmenPride
We have Open Swim tonight from 6-8pm! Please enter either door 2 or door 7. $2/person or $5/family
Wahoo! Congratulations to the Melrose Speech Team! These winners took first place at the Subsection Meet in Foley yesterday! Great job! #DutchmenPride
You're invited to attend the 19th Annual Dutchmen Booster Club Golf Classic! This event will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024. Choose between the 9 Hole Scramble in the morning or the 18 Hole Scramble in the afternoon. Funds raised benefit the student body at Melrose Area Schools. Click here for more details: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1193/MAPS/4163350/740_Rev2024.docx.pdf
Join our Team and Melrose Area Public Schools! We are currently looking to fill a variety of positions. For more information, visit: www.isd740.org/employment
Good Luck, Dutchmen! We are excited about this week's activities! #DutchmenPride Use this link for 'Hello Dolly' Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN99879
We are excited about Open Swim - available on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April! This event will go from 6-8pm, and will be $2/person or $5/family. The pool will be available for lap swimming or water play. Please enter door 2.
Look at the meal our Advanced Culinary Students made last week! Butter Basted Steaks and Stuffed Tomatoes for the Win! Savvy teacher, Mr. Cozatt, is able to help students create memorable meals by purchasing reduced price steaks at Coborns early in the morning. Mouths are watering! #DutchmenPride
There will NOT be any Open Gym, Open Swim or Open Pickleball this weekend. We hope you are able to spend some time outside!
Take a peek at the upcoming Community Education Classes! Register online at https://isd740.ce.eleyo.com/
Melrose Area Elementary School is proud to recognize the 5th Grade for their L.E.A.D. Graduation, which was held March 22, 2024. L.E.A.D. stands for Law Enforcement Against Drugs, and is a national program, dedicated to creating safer, healthier communities, free of drugs, bullying and violence. Led by School Resource Officer, Paul Breth, 5th Grade Classes earned their certificates of completion. Additionally, students were able to showcase their talents, singing and playing their recorders under leadership of Tara Prout. Special thanks to 5th grade teachers Kyle Shaughnessy, Carolyn Moscho and Amanda Mackadanz. #DutchmenPride
Melrose Area Schools' National Honor Society wants to extend a hearty 'Thank you!' to all who donated blood today. Blood Donors are Life Savers! #DutchmenPride
Melrose Area Schools' Honor Band performed in a concert at St. Cloud State University, in the Ritchie Auditorium, on 3/22/24. The students had a great day, and the concert was a success! #DutchmenPride
Melrose Area Schools will have Kindergarten Roundup on Friday, April 5, 2024. We are so excited to see our incoming Kindergarteners! Come and see what makes our school awesome! Please remember all regular Preschool and Kindergarten classes are cancelled on Friday, April 5th, to make sure we have plenty of space to play with our incoming Kindergarten friends.
ATV Safety Field Day Class - held in Sauk Centre - Sunday, May 5, 2024. This event is for all youth ages 10-15 years. Students must complete the online course to be eligible for this class. Don't forget to bring your online completion voucher on Field Day! Register Here: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/events/safety_training_class.html?id=76089
We're excited to support our Knowledge Bowl Team's trip to State on Friday, April 12, 2024 with a Fan Bus! Interested students should sign up in the High School Office. #DutchmenPride
We are excited about Spring Sports! Today is the first day of practice for our 7th and 8th grade athletes! Our teams have a lot of fun - and it's not too late to register! (Must have a physical on file to register.) https://melrose1550a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/
Melrose Area Schools will be closed on March 29 and April 1, 2024. There will not be any Open Gym, Open Pickleball or Open Swim this weekend. We hope you have a great weekend & look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, April 2nd!
