Thriving Wellness Rooms: A Mid-Year Update from Rdale’s Middle Schools

At Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale), we believe that supporting students' mental health is a critical part of their overall success. Earlier this year, we introduced wellness rooms in our middle schools, creating safe spaces where students can recharge, refocus, and develop self-regulation skills to strengthen student engagement and wellness.

These wellness rooms are thriving. Students and staff alike have embraced these spaces, which are now integral parts of the school day. From helping students manage stress to giving them a quiet place to reflect, these rooms are making a significant difference in our middle schools.

A Look Inside: Videos from Our Wellness Rooms

Want to see these incredible spaces in action? Check out the videos below to explore the unique features of the wellness rooms at each of our middle schools:

• Robbinsdale Middle School Wellness Room
• Sandburg Middle School Wellness Room (video coming later this year)
• Plymouth Middle School Wellness Room
• FAIR School Crystal Middle School Wellness Room

Each room is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of students, offering resources such as sensory tools, calming corners, and quiet zones to support emotional well-being.

Making an Impact

Students have shared how these rooms help them feel more prepared to tackle their day, while staff have noted improvements in students’ ability to self-regulate and return to class ready to learn.

The success of the wellness rooms reflects Rdale’s ongoing commitment to fostering environments where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We look forward to seeing the continued impact of these wellness spaces throughout the rest of the school year and beyond.