Hello! I’m Mrs. Branson, and this is my 20th year of teaching! Throughout my career, I have taught 1st, 2nd, 4th, and currently 5th grades and coached junior high volleyball. I enjoy helping students grow, build confidence, and discover their strengths. I’m excited for another great year of learning and fun!
P is for pizza, pie, puppies, pumpkins… and PLAYING IN SHAVING CREAM! 🍕🥧🐶🎃😂
Mrs. Lee’s kindergarten reading group has been working hard learning all about the letter P, the sound it makes, how to write it, and words that start with P!
Making learning fun, one messy little hand at a time! 🤗
Saints,
After speaking with coaches and Colo's AD, we have decided to play the JH Football game at 4:30 PM Monday, October 12th, as planned. There will not be a JV game to follow, as a result of Friday night's injuries. Sending a team of (maybe) 9 players for an 8-man game is not the best choice we can make in terms of player safety. We understand there will be disappointment, but player safety is our priority.
Thank you,
Dr. Brian Kingrey
Athletic Director
*A more detailed note has been sent to the HS Football Team, Parents, and Coaches.
After speaking with coaches and Colo's AD, we have decided to play the JH Football game at 4:30 PM Monday, October 12th, as planned. There will not be a JV game to follow, as a result of Friday night's injuries. Sending a team of (maybe) 9 players for an 8-man game is not the best choice we can make in terms of player safety. We understand there will be disappointment, but player safety is our priority.
Thank you,
Dr. Brian Kingrey
Athletic Director
*A more detailed note has been sent to the HS Football Team, Parents, and Coaches.
Macie Adams and Cloie Lamb had an exciting opportunity to visit Iowa State University this week for a Food Science Crash Course!
During their visit, they explored food science facilities, lab spaces and got hands-on experience creating two different types of protein balls while working in teams.
To wrap up the experience, students presented their creations to a panel of judges, competing for the overall winning product! They didn't make the top three but had fun creating new products.
What a great opportunity to explore food science, build teamwork skills, and experience the many career possibilities within food science and agriculture.
During their visit, they explored food science facilities, lab spaces and got hands-on experience creating two different types of protein balls while working in teams.
To wrap up the experience, students presented their creations to a panel of judges, competing for the overall winning product! They didn't make the top three but had fun creating new products.
What a great opportunity to explore food science, build teamwork skills, and experience the many career possibilities within food science and agriculture.
🏈CAN'T MAKE IT TO WAYNE TONIGHT? 🏈
No worries, Saints fans! You can still catch all the action and cheer on our Saints from home! 🙌
🎥 Wayne vs. Melcher-Dallas will be broadcast LIVE on GoWayneTV!
📺 Watch here:
https://www.iowamedianetwork.com/football-gowaynetv/season:1/events/wayne-vs-melcher-dallas-football-10-9-26
You can also follow GoWayneTV on Facebook!
👉 https://www.facebook.com/gowaynetv
Whether you're in the stands or cheering from your couch, let's show our boys some Saints pride!
GO SAINTS!
Melcher-Dallas CSD has the following coaching opportunities available, if you are interested please reach out to mdathleticdirector@melcher-dallas.k12.ia.us. Interviews will be held during the week of October 19th!
REMINDER:
Friday night's game from 10/2 was rescheduled for tonight.
Kickoff is at 6 PM
We'll see you there!
Friday night's game from 10/2 was rescheduled for tonight.
Kickoff is at 6 PM
We'll see you there!
Parents of our Little Saints Cheer Clinic students,
Due to the condition of the football field, the game has been rescheduled to Monday, October 5th. Our Little Saints will still get to cheer during the 2nd quarter and perform their dance during halftime!
Because the game will be starting earlier, please have your child at the game by 6:15 PM so we have plenty of time to get everyone together and ready.
Reminder: Please have your child wear their pink Little Saints Cheer Clinic shirt! They will get their Poms at the game!
Thank you so much for understanding the date change. We can’t wait to cheer with you all on Monday!
Coach Zoie
Due to the condition of the football field, the game has been rescheduled to Monday, October 5th. Our Little Saints will still get to cheer during the 2nd quarter and perform their dance during halftime!
Because the game will be starting earlier, please have your child at the game by 6:15 PM so we have plenty of time to get everyone together and ready.
Reminder: Please have your child wear their pink Little Saints Cheer Clinic shirt! They will get their Poms at the game!
Thank you so much for understanding the date change. We can’t wait to cheer with you all on Monday!
Coach Zoie
Welcome October's SLT and Congratulations to this week's HEART students!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!!
Saint Nation,
Although the weather is nice and sunny today, the football field is not looking nearly as good. Several hours have been devoted to pumping excess water from the field, but we simply need a few more days of sun to dry things out. Therefore, tonight's Varsity Football game against Montezuma has been postponed until Monday, October 5th.
The JH Football team will still travel to Lamoni on Monday, and the HS Football team will play the Montezuma Braves at the field. Between the Officials, Montezuma, and us, we have not yet settled on a starting time. It will likely be one of these options: 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM
We know it's a "school night" so we don't want our visiting team out too late. Further, as a workday, our Officials need time to get to the field after leaving work. As a result, we may move kickoff to an earlier time. Be watching for an announcement for the exact start time in the next couple days.
Little Cheer Clinic - You will want to speak with Coach Zoie to see what the plans are for cheering/dancing.
It's unfortunate that we have to move dates for games, but Mother Nature left us no other option in this case. Too many days with too much rain has done a number on our field and the spectator's areas. Our first priority is player and spectator safety. We can better guarantee that on Monday.
We appreciate your understanding - both for the change in dates as well as for the late(r) notice today. It takes a lot of communicating to get changes made, and we've been exchanging messages with everyone since before noon today.
If you have questions that are not addressed in this email, feel free to reach out.
Thanks, and we'll plan to see you Monday!
Dr. Kingrey
Athletic Director
Although the weather is nice and sunny today, the football field is not looking nearly as good. Several hours have been devoted to pumping excess water from the field, but we simply need a few more days of sun to dry things out. Therefore, tonight's Varsity Football game against Montezuma has been postponed until Monday, October 5th.
The JH Football team will still travel to Lamoni on Monday, and the HS Football team will play the Montezuma Braves at the field. Between the Officials, Montezuma, and us, we have not yet settled on a starting time. It will likely be one of these options: 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM
We know it's a "school night" so we don't want our visiting team out too late. Further, as a workday, our Officials need time to get to the field after leaving work. As a result, we may move kickoff to an earlier time. Be watching for an announcement for the exact start time in the next couple days.
Little Cheer Clinic - You will want to speak with Coach Zoie to see what the plans are for cheering/dancing.
It's unfortunate that we have to move dates for games, but Mother Nature left us no other option in this case. Too many days with too much rain has done a number on our field and the spectator's areas. Our first priority is player and spectator safety. We can better guarantee that on Monday.
We appreciate your understanding - both for the change in dates as well as for the late(r) notice today. It takes a lot of communicating to get changes made, and we've been exchanging messages with everyone since before noon today.
If you have questions that are not addressed in this email, feel free to reach out.
Thanks, and we'll plan to see you Monday!
Dr. Kingrey
Athletic Director
Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes such a big difference to our students, staff, and families. Thank you John, Michelle, Teresa, Nicki and Leonard!
Saints,
This is a reminder that Monday's football game at Lamoni is JH only. Lamoni does not have a JV team. They choose to keep the schedule each year as if there's a JV team in hopes that they will have enough to play. Like last year, unfortunately, they don't have enough players, so only JH will travel to Lamoni on Monday 10/5.
JV Fans, this is not a cancellation on our part; the game never existed and should not have been "visible" on Bound. Therefore, we have the following left on our JV schedule, with another 1 or 2 dates we're looking at with other schools in and out of the BGC. If it works for them, and we can find Officials, then we'll schedule those dates and let you know soon.
- Monday 10/12 @ Colo-Nesco
- Monday 10/19 v. Moravia
Thank you for your understanding -
Dr. Kingrey
Athletic Director
This is a reminder that Monday's football game at Lamoni is JH only. Lamoni does not have a JV team. They choose to keep the schedule each year as if there's a JV team in hopes that they will have enough to play. Like last year, unfortunately, they don't have enough players, so only JH will travel to Lamoni on Monday 10/5.
JV Fans, this is not a cancellation on our part; the game never existed and should not have been "visible" on Bound. Therefore, we have the following left on our JV schedule, with another 1 or 2 dates we're looking at with other schools in and out of the BGC. If it works for them, and we can find Officials, then we'll schedule those dates and let you know soon.
- Monday 10/12 @ Colo-Nesco
- Monday 10/19 v. Moravia
Thank you for your understanding -
Dr. Kingrey
Athletic Director
September Spotlight!
No JH Volleyball Practice today, 9/30/26
- Coach Lewin
- Coach Lewin
Fall Sports' Senior Nights Scheduled
Come celebrate our seniors as they wrap-up their fall seasons in football, cross country, cheer, and volleyball.
Saint Nation,
Due to the amount of rain we've had these past couple of weeks, there will be NO PARKING in the practice field area. Therefore, you will need to choose one of the side streets and walk to the main gate. (See map attached)
Those who may park inside the main gate have been notified by email. The space inside the main gate is limited, so please understand you may be turned away from that gate in terms of parking. In addition, the visiting Mohawks from Moravia will need to park inside the main gate, as they cannot park their bus anywhere close to the track/field area through the car gate entrance.
We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to see you at the BIG GAME tonight!
Thank you,
Dr. Kingrey
Athletic Director
Due to the amount of rain we've had these past couple of weeks, there will be NO PARKING in the practice field area. Therefore, you will need to choose one of the side streets and walk to the main gate. (See map attached)
Those who may park inside the main gate have been notified by email. The space inside the main gate is limited, so please understand you may be turned away from that gate in terms of parking. In addition, the visiting Mohawks from Moravia will need to park inside the main gate, as they cannot park their bus anywhere close to the track/field area through the car gate entrance.
We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to see you at the BIG GAME tonight!
Thank you,
Dr. Kingrey
Athletic Director
This morning we get to welcome King Colton and Queen Danni to the HEART of Saint Nation!!! Congratulations!!!!👏👏👏
Congrats to Queen Danni and King Colton! #saintpride
Please see the messages regarding the changes to the Fall Festival this Saturday.
Homecoming tomorrow so we recognized HEART students today!! Great work everyone!!👏👏👏👏👏
