Melcher-Dallas CSD - Inspire, Learn, Lead, Together

🍕 SUPPORT MELCHER-DALLAS FBLA! 🍕

Join us at Pizza Ranch on Tuesday, November 10th and help support our FBLA chapter!

All CASH TIPS go directly to our FBLA chapter to help cover the costs of conferences and leadership opportunities for our students!

Thank you for supporting our Saints and Melcher-Dallas FBLA!

Every tip makes a difference! 🙌

Hello, Saints -

Wrestling Season is upon us, and practices begin this week.

Start Dates for Practice:
HS Girls - Monday, November 2
JH Girls & Boys - Wednesday, November 4 (TODAY)
HS Boys - Monday, November 9

Transportation is provided both to and from practices daily, including Mondays. That could be either M-D or SEW providing drivers/vehicles.
*If you need a ride into town on No-School-Mondays in order to get to practice, you'll need to let Dr. Kingrey know as soon as possible.

Although these times are somewhat set, they may change a bit as the season gets going.

Start/End Time for Practices:
JH - Each weekday there isn't a meet 4-5:30 PM
HS Girls - Monday 2-3:45 PM; Tuesday-Friday 4-5:45 PM
HS Boys - Monday-Friday 4-6 PM
It's likely that wrestlers will be dismissed a few minutes early at the end of each school day to allow them time to get their gear and get on the road before normal dismissal traffic. We want them to arrive safely each day and not feel rushed.

Because today's practice for JH wrestlers may be new information, it is okay if you are not prepared to head over to SEW after school today. You can join practice tomorrow or Friday.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. I am one part of the moving pieces that is our shared wrestling program, so it's likely I'll have to contact the coaches or SEW's AD; please allow time for those types of replies.

Thank you -
Dr. Kingrey
Athletic Director

⚜️HEART Students 10/30/26⚜️ We’re a little late sharing our Friday HEART student picture from last week, but these amazing students are definitely worth celebrating! 🙌 As we wrapped up October and move into November, we are especially thankful for the opportunity to recognize students who show up, work hard, and strive to be the best version of themselves each day. We are so proud of the positive examples they set, even when dressed up in silly costumes! 🤩

⚜️Congratulations to our new SLT (Student Leadership Team)! ⚜️ These students were selected because they consistently lead by example and demonstrate what it means to be a HEART student! They make Healthy choices, stay Engaged in learning, are Accountable for their actions and learning, and show Resilience and Tenacity when faced with challenges. We are so proud of the positive examples they set for those around them and can’t wait to see them shine in their leadership roles! Congratulations, Bruce, Ava, Charlee, and Cece! 👏 #SaintNation #SLT #LeadByExample #HEART

Music Boosters Winter Fundraiser

If you're looking for wreaths, swags, or poinsettias to brighten up your décor, contact a Choir or Band Student, or order online.

https://www.dandfarms.com/mdfundraiser.html

Orders are due November 6th!

Students participated in an academic bowl at Southeast Warren today. This competition was a round table with 15 rounds. Way to go students!

If you'd like your child to play basketball this winter, please fill out the registration information on Bound.

https://manager.gobound.com/registration/ia/school/melcherdallas/family

Join us in thanking our amazing principals!

REMINDER:

For those interested in JOINING the Spanish Trip for July 2027, please attend our meeting this week. This is for new enrollees only.

We'll have a meeting for ALL travelers in the New Year.

Thanks-
Dr. K

Awesome group of HEART students on a beautiful Friday!!!! Super job everyone!!!!!

Youth basketball registration is live! Grades 3rd - 6th Today - Friday, November 6th Form: https://forms.gle/S6G2vtCYGYRttA5K8 Venmo @mdyouthfootball 🏀If you have a jersey and shorts from last year but they do not fit please reach out if you’d like to upgrade and turn in old jerseys in form of payment.

D is for DEFINITELY a FUN week in Mrs. Lee’s kindergarten reading group! 🔤 We’ve been busy discovering the letter D, learning its sound, practicing how to write it the correct way, and dreaming up words that begin with D! These kiddos did a DANDY job! 🙌 To finish off our week of hard work, we dove into some shaving cream to showcase our learning! A little mess, a LOT of discovery, and some DELIGHTFUL learning along the way! 🤗

Time flies when you’re having fun! 📚💻 ✍️ Mrs. Lee’s 4th grade reading group has been working hard on building their reading fluency, strengthening their comprehension, and learning how to properly type! They have been busy learning, practicing, and growing, and I can’t believe we’re already wrapping up the first quarter of the school year! So proud of the hard work these kids are putting in! Keep it up, 4th graders! ⚜️

A HUGE thank you to our M-D PTO for donating books to my classroom from the book fair! 🙌 These lovely 2nd graders enjoyed reading them today! 🤩 There’s nothing better than watching kids get excited about reading, and I’m so thankful for a PTO that helps make moments like this possible for our students! 📚 🤍 ⚜️ -Mrs.Lee

Our 8th-grade students have been practicing their business letter writing skills by sending letters out into the world! We are excited to share that we have already received two responses! 🎉

🏈 Kinnick received a response from the University of Iowa! 🖤💛

🐴 Braxtyn received a response from Durango! 🤠

What a great way for students to see how professional communication can create real-world connections! We are excited to see what other responses come in. Great job, 8th graders! 👏

This year, the seniors voted on the type of awards ceremony they wanted. They chose to have awards only and no banquet (food). We hope you can join us for a fun evening of celebrating our student-athletes.

🎉 We are proud to have Austin Remster representing Melcher-Dallas FBLA as our District 5 Vice President at SFLC! Students had the opportunity to participate in workshops, network with other FBLA members, and take part in Trivia Take Down. We are proud of Austin’s leadership and dedication as he represents our chapter!

Concert at 6 PM !

Come listen to the Bluegrass Conference Choir - - over 100 voices from grades 7-12!

Need tickets for tonight's Regional Volleyball Game at North Mahaska? Click here to purchase through the IHSGAU.