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Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030

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.

  • All District
  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Reimagine Rdale
Students eating lunch

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.

  • All District
  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Robbinsdale Middle School Newsletter
2025 Spring Powwow

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.

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  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
Isolated Power Outages

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.

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Road construction 2023

Significant road construction on 36th Avenue began April 21, impacting access to Armstrong High School and, later this summer, Plymouth Middle School and FAIR School Pilgrim Lane. In addition, the 36th Avenue bridge over Highway 169 will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning on Monday, May 12, for painting work.

  • Armstrong High School
  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • District
  • FAIR School Pilgrim Lane
  • Plymouth Middle School
  • Zachary Lane Elementary
2025 Spring Powwow

The Robbinsdale Area Schools Indian Education Program is hosting our annual spring powwow on May 10. All members of the community are invited to attend this free event and experience singing, dancing, drumming, and other honored traditions. 

  • All District
  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Robbinsdale Middle School Newsletter
Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030

At its April meeting, the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Team explored school safety infrastructure and what great teaching looks like in every classroom—aligning efforts to create safe, engaging, and empowering learning environments for all Rdale students.

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  • Reimagine Rdale
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.

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  • Discover Newsletter
2025-26 Transportation Opt In

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.

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  • Discover Newsletter
  • Meadow Lake Newsletter
  • Robbinsdale Middle School Newsletter
  • School of Engineering & Arts Newsletter
Dr. Teri Staloch with students discussing Reimagine Rdale.

With formal staff and community meetings now complete, our team hit the streets this week to connect directly with families and community members at local gathering spots.

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  • Reimagine Rdale
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.

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  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • Kindergarten
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