Robbinsdale Area Schools

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Robbinsdale Area Schools is an award-winning district committed to academic excellence for ALL students. We serve all or parts of seven cities with more than 100,000 residents in the northwest suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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2025-2026 MMEA All-State

Robbinsdale Area Schools has had eight students selected for Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State ensembles.

  • Armstrong High School
  • Armstrong High School Newsletter
  • Cooper High School
  • Cooper High School Newsletter
  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • District
K-5 ELA Materials Adoption Vendor Fair

Families and staff across the district are invited to attend the upcoming K–5 English Language Arts materials adoption vendor fair, scheduled for Friday, May 2, at Sandburg Middle School. The fair, taking place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., will provide an opportunity for attendees to preview and evaluate two ELA curriculum options, which include Wit & Wisdom and EL Education.

  • All District
  • Discover Newsletter
2025 Rdale Virtual Art Show

What happens when a family member lives too far away to see their student’s artwork on display? What if they aren’t available to attend an in-person event? What if they want to share the artwork with their family, friends and neighbors? Robbinsdale Area Schools visual art teachers have considered these problems, and the solution came in the form of a districtwide virtual art show.

  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • District
Dannica O and her family

Dannica’s family chose Robbinsdale Area Schools for its diversity—and found a school community where their kids feel seen, supported, and excited to learn every day.

  • District
  • Elementary
  • Kindergarten
Dease Scholarship Recipient Kennie Garpue

When Armstrong High School senior Kennie Garpue found out she’d been awarded a prestigious Dease Scholarship from the University of St. Thomas, the moment hit her hard—in the best way. “I was so overwhelmed with joy, it made me emotional,” she shared, beaming.

  • Armstrong High School
  • Armstrong High School Newsletter
  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • District
Kenneth Wutoh with family

Dr. Kenneth Wutoh has officially joined the Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) Board of Education after taking the oath of office during the Board’s regular meeting on Monday, April 7.

  • All District
  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • Kindergarten
Smiling Students

Robbinsdale Area Schools is the perfect summertime place for your student to unplug, have fun, and socialize with friends. Featuring small class sizes and no tests or worksheets, the district has a variety of summer camp-like programs that we think will spark your student's curiosity while also allowing them to play games, get outside, and hang with friends.

  • Discover Newsletter
Three debate students with medals

Robbinsdale Area Schools middle school students successfully represented their schools at the Minnesota Urban Debate League City Championship on March 26.

  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • District
  • FAIR School Crystal
  • FAIR School Crystal Newsletter
  • Plymouth Middle School
  • Plymouth Middle School Newsletter
  • Robbinsdale Middle School
  • Robbinsdale Middle School Newsletter
Students at STEMLinx visit

During the 2024-25 school year, Robbinsdale Area Schools and R Pathways partnered with Summit Academy OIC to offer an afterschool STEMLinx program for high school students. 

  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • District
Heart Wall at Crystal Learning Center

At the Crystal Learning Center, a wall of colorful hearts is doing more than decorating the hallway—it’s sending a powerful message of belonging, thanks to preschool teacher Tracy Cannata.

  • Crystal Learning Center
  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • District
Lakeview Destination Imagination Team

Lakeview Elementary’s Destination Imagination team, the Trend Setters, represented Robbinsdale Area Schools at the Minnesota affiliate tournament and won third place in the event’s Fine Arts challenge.

  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • District
  • Lakeview Elementary
  • Lakeview Elementary Newsletter
Cooper students with Rep. Ilhan Omar

On March 17, Cooper High School was honored to welcome U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for an engaging question-and-answer session with students. 

  • Cooper High School
  • Cooper High School Newsletter
  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • District