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The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education approved the district calendar for the 2026-27 school year at its study session on Jan. 12. 

Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) wants to make sure families stay connected and informed throughout their student's educational journey by using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

As federal ICE and Border Patrol activity continues to impact communities across our region, we are sharing an important update. The safety and support of our students, staff, and families remain our top priority.

At its study session on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education continued its work to address the district’s required Statutory Operating Debt (SOD) plan. This included review of proposed boundary adjustments; a draft SOD plan that will need to be finalized, approved by the Board and submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education; and additional updates focused on middle school course offerings and high school programming transitions.

We are aware of false rumors circulating on social media about ICE or federal agents at Rdale schools. These claims are not true, and we are sharing clear information to reaffirm our commitment to safety, dignity, and belonging for all students and families.

In light of recent events, Robbinsdale Area Schools is reaffirming our commitment to safety, dignity, and belonging and highlighting resources available to support students, staff, and families.

The School Board approved changes to FAIR Crystal’s middle school program beginning in 2026-27, while maintaining the FAIR Pilgrim Lane elementary magnet program, as part of ongoing Vision 2030 and SOD planning.

At its Jan. 5, 2026 organizational meeting, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education welcomed a new board member and elected officers for the 2026 calendar year.

The School Board will hold its regular Business Meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. The district is sharing key details to help community members plan their participation.

We are writing to share an important update for families who live in Minneapolis and open-enroll into Robbinsdale Area Schools and currently receive district-provided bus transportation.

Sharing their engineering passion and creativity, students from Armstrong High School and Cooper High School participated in a NASA HUNCH (High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware) Preliminary Design Review held at Dunwoody College on Dec. 12.

The School Board has approved the first set of facility closures as part of the district’s Statutory Operating Debt plan. Transition planning will now begin, with additional Board decisions ahead.

Continuing one of the longest-running streaks of state-level success in Minnesota, Armstrong High School and Cooper High School will be represented by four students at the Minnesota State High School League State Debate Tournament in January.

The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education held a study session on Monday, Dec. 8, as part of its ongoing work to address the district’s plan to address its statutory operating debt (SOD) and move forward with Phase I of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030. Board members reviewed the facility recommendations previously discussed, received additional information requested at the Nov. 24 meeting, and previewed procedures for the Dec. 15 public hearing on school closures. 

The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education has selected DJ (Richard) Brynteson to serve on the Board through December 2026.

We are aware of recent reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Minnesota that is causing fear and uncertainty for some in our community, especially among our Somali families and other immigrant families.

We want to reaffirm our commitment to each and every student, parent/guardian and staff member: You are valued. You are welcome here. Your children belong in our schools.

Reflecting her years of dedicated service, equity-driven leadership, and an unwavering commitment to multilingual education, Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School Co-Principal Dr. Alejandra Estrada-Burt has been named the 2025 West Suburban Division Leadership Award winner by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association.

Help celebrate excellence in Robbinsdale Area Schools by recognizing the outstanding educators who make a difference every day. Nominations are now open for the Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers (RFT) Teacher of the Year and Educational Assistant (EA) of the Year awards.

The Cooper High School cafeteria buzzed with energy on Nov. 21 as students gathered for the fifth annual CHS Student Summit.

The School Board has scheduled an extra Listening Time on Dec. 1 to provide more opportunities for public comment as the board navigates statutory operating debt (SOD) planning.