Excitement and surprise were Robert Ware’s first emotions upon learning he had been named the 2025 Hennepin Division High School Principal of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP).

When Armstrong High School senior Madeline Major learned she was a recipient of a $10,000 scholarship from Lighthouse Guild in New York City, excitement was her first emotion.

The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded Armstrong High School (AHS) $19,000 to support student scholarships and the supermileage program.

Students in the Civil Engineering and Architecture classes at Cooper High School are sharing their skills with younger students in the district. They partnered with the Robbinsdale Early Learning program, housed at New Hope Learning Center, to build small-scale wood projects for the playground and classrooms.

Building on a strong and well-established foundation, Armstrong High School has been awarded a BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) THRIVE Scholarship for the 2025-26 school year. 

Two outstanding educators have been recognized by the Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers (RFT) for their exceptional work supporting students and bringing learning to life in Robbinsdale Area Schools.

The end of the school year marks a time of celebration, reflection, and pride as we honor the accomplishments of the Robbinsdale Area Schools Class of 2025. Whether students are completing high school, earning a diploma through our Adult Academic Program, or graduating from specialized transition services, each ceremony is a meaningful milestone. 

At its May 20 meeting, the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Team studied the condition and capacity of Rdale’s school buildings—ranking facilities based on data and discussing how to align future investments with instructional priorities and long-term sustainability.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to children ages 1 year through 18 years without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

The beat of the drum echoed through Robbinsdale on May 10, as vibrant regalia, spirited dancing, and powerful songs brought the annual spring powwow to life—courtesy of the Rdale American Indian Education Program.

Four Armstrong students—juniors Leslie Meda and Rehanna Reshad, and seniors Phat Dang and Sylvia Nygard—presented at a human-centered design conference hosted by Hennepin Technical College.

Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE) by the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). This recognition for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, marks the 24th consecutive year that the district has achieved this honor, reflecting its unwavering commitment to financial transparency and high-quality reporting.

This morning, several of our buildings experienced isolated power outages. Power has been restored, and the school day is continuing as normal.

UPDATE at 8:35 a.m.: Power has been restored to Forest Elementary and FAIR School Crystal. 

Three of our buildings are currently experiencing power outages—Forest Elementary, FAIR School Crystal, and Crystal Learning Center, which houses the Robbinsdale Transition Center. Most of our schools have backup generators, which are running and providing basic power.

At 2:35 p.m., per our safety and severe weather protocols, we delayed dismissing students due to a brief tornado warning, which has now passed.