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All after-school athletics, activities, and programs are canceled today, Monday, April 28, 2025, due to the threat of severe weather this evening.

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

Dr. Robert McDowell has been selected as the new assistant superintendent for Robbinsdale Area Schools. He will begin transitioning to Rdale immediately, with an official start date of June 2025.

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 families with students enrolled in Rdale schools must fill out the bus transportation survey for the 2025-26 school year. The survey must be completed for each student by Friday, May 30.

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.

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.

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.

On April 8, the School of Engineering and Arts welcomed STEM leaders from Australia, India, and Japan as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program for a special visit. 

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.

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.

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

Robbinsdale Area Schools is making difficult but necessary staffing and leadership changes across the district due to a $21 million budget shortfall, recognizing the deep impact on staff, families, and school communities.

This week, the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 process turned its focus squarely on the student experience, with powerful conversations across schools and within the Vision 2030 Team.

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. 

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.

The Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Team convened for its third session on March 25 at Armstrong High School, continuing its work to build a sustainable and student-centered future for Robbinsdale Area Schools.

March 17-21, the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 process continued to grow deeper and more inclusive as we held another targeted community engagement event and wrapped up student conversations at Cooper High School.

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.

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