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For six years, Robbinsdale Area Schools has hosted a Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom School, providing summer enrichment through a research-based and multicultural program model that supports K-8 scholars and their families through five essential components. Freedom School focuses on high-quality academic and character-building enrichment, parent and family involvement, civic engagement and social action, intergenerational servant leadership development, nutrition, health, and mental health. 

Facing a critical crossroads for its future, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education has approved three bond referendum questions to be placed before voters on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot.

Robbinsdale Area Schools has launched the Annual Update for the 2026-27 school year, available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The Annual Update allows families to review and update important student information—including transportation preferences, parent/guardian contact information, emergency contacts, annual opt-outs, and more—all in one place.

What started as an ordinary seventh period class quickly turned into an unforgettable moment for Cooper High School graduate Jazmin Tlaseca.

Surrounded by classmates, teachers and staff, Tlaseca was surprised with the announcement that she had been selected to receive a Robbinsdale Area Schools Grow Your Own Scholarship, which will help her pursue a career in education.

What began as an exciting surprise quickly became a life-changing moment for Armstrong High School graduate Landon Camacho.

Camacho was selected to receive a Robbinsdale Area Schools Grow Your Own Scholarship, which will help him pursue his dream of becoming an educator.

As Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) continues its Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 planning process, the School Board met June 15, 2026 (watch the meeting | see the agenda) to provide direction on the next phase of long-range facilities planning and a potential building bond referendum.

Check your mailbox for the latest Rdale Roundup, featuring updates on Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 and the future of Robbinsdale Area Schools.

Years of financial pressures, declining enrollment, and rising costs led Robbinsdale Area Schools into Statutory Operating Debt (SOD). Learn more about the factors behind the district’s financial challenges and the steps being taken to restore long-term stability.

A staffing implementation error in 2024-25 accelerated Robbinsdale Area Schools’ financial challenges and contributed to the district’s entry into Statutory Operating Debt (SOD). Learn what happened and the steps taken to prevent it from happening again.

As Robbinsdale Area Schools works to restore financial stability, the district is also planning for the future through Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030. Learn more about the long-term ideas being explored to create a more efficient, sustainable district while expanding opportunities for students.

The School Board is reviewing early financial scenarios related to a potential building bond referendum. Learn more about the options under consideration, what they could mean for district facilities, and the estimated impact on taxpayers.

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.

Two Robbinsdale Area Schools educators are being recognized by the Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers (RFT) for the incredible ways they inspire students, build relationships, and bring learning to life each day.

Having demonstrated commitment to local sourcing and serving Minnesota grown foods, Robbinsdale Area Schools has earned Bronze Berry honors as part of the 2026 Minnesota Grown Cream of the Crop Awards from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).

Building on months of work by our Board and the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Team, we recently hosted three public engagement sessions to offer students, families, staff, and community members opportunities to learn more, ask questions, share feedback, and help shape what comes next.

We are pleased to offer this recorded presentation available for the broader community to view

Exemplifying strong leadership and a career-long commitment to family and early education, Robbinsdale Area Schools Parent and Family Educator Michelle Berscheid has been named the 2026 Lois Engstrom Leadership Award winner by the Minnesota Association for Family and Early Education.