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![Spring Conferences]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726845444/rdaleorg/cgvwwmzy4mv4mytdfm9o/NewsletterImages13.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726845444/rdaleorg/cgvwwmzy4mv4mytdfm9o/NewsletterImages13.png","width":500}])
Spring conferences will take place on Tuesday, March 10,Thursday, March 12, and Monday, March 16. Zachary Lane uses online conference scheduling.
Starting on February 27th at 8:00 am, you can access online conference scheduling via computer or smartphone. This site will close on March 9th at 5 pm.
![Statewide Testing Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764615872/rdaleorg/ye2wke4o4eehahojwofm/Testing_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764615872/rdaleorg/ye2wke4o4eehahojwofm/Testing_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764615872/rdaleorg/ye2wke4o4eehahojwofm/Testing_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764615872/rdaleorg/ye2wke4o4eehahojwofm/Testing_1.png","width":940}])
Statewide Testing season will begin in the months following Winter Break. Below you’ll find the dates for upcoming testing at Zachary Lane.
![ZLE: Lunchroom Helpers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757687602/rdaleorg/mewiwel1qmr4nlmzyi07/LunchVolunteers.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757687602/rdaleorg/mewiwel1qmr4nlmzyi07/LunchVolunteers.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757687602/rdaleorg/mewiwel1qmr4nlmzyi07/LunchVolunteers.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757687602/rdaleorg/mewiwel1qmr4nlmzyi07/LunchVolunteers.png","width":940}])
ZLE Lunchroom Helpers (Community Volunteers)
![2025 Black History Month Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770669763/rdaleorg/tcx8gxk7xvfbemacldd0/IMG_8283.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770669763/rdaleorg/tcx8gxk7xvfbemacldd0/IMG_8283.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770669763/rdaleorg/tcx8gxk7xvfbemacldd0/IMG_8283.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770669763/rdaleorg/tcx8gxk7xvfbemacldd0/IMG_8283.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770669763/rdaleorg/tcx8gxk7xvfbemacldd0/IMG_8283.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770669763/rdaleorg/tcx8gxk7xvfbemacldd0/IMG_8283.jpg","width":2200}])
Centered on the powerful theme “Unity Over Division,” Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) will come together to celebrate Black excellence, honor cultural legacy, and uplift student voices during its annual Black History Month Celebration on Friday, Feb. 20.
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This is an important update about in-district transfers for students entering grades 6-12 in the 2026-27 school year.
![Message from Dr. Staloch]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760546900/rdaleorg/cxro5wbil2y6s8kt2sfp/MessagefromDrStaloch.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760546900/rdaleorg/cxro5wbil2y6s8kt2sfp/MessagefromDrStaloch.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760546900/rdaleorg/cxro5wbil2y6s8kt2sfp/MessagefromDrStaloch.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760546900/rdaleorg/cxro5wbil2y6s8kt2sfp/MessagefromDrStaloch.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760546900/rdaleorg/cxro5wbil2y6s8kt2sfp/MessagefromDrStaloch.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760546900/rdaleorg/cxro5wbil2y6s8kt2sfp/MessagefromDrStaloch.png","width":1800}])
Robbinsdale Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch shares a heartfelt message to our students, families, staff, and community.
![Principal assignments for the 2026-27 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769190659/rdaleorg/f3ucwrltl1nrhgyac1ap/2026-27PrincipalAssignments.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769190659/rdaleorg/f3ucwrltl1nrhgyac1ap/2026-27PrincipalAssignments.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769190659/rdaleorg/f3ucwrltl1nrhgyac1ap/2026-27PrincipalAssignments.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769190659/rdaleorg/f3ucwrltl1nrhgyac1ap/2026-27PrincipalAssignments.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769190659/rdaleorg/f3ucwrltl1nrhgyac1ap/2026-27PrincipalAssignments.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769190659/rdaleorg/f3ucwrltl1nrhgyac1ap/2026-27PrincipalAssignments.png","width":1800}])
Robbinsdale Area Schools has finalized building principal assignments for the 2026-27 school year following School Board approval of the district’s Statutory Operating Debt (SOD) plan.
![Group of middle school students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698676955/rdaleorg/obc8skrqjxd50oaieycq/Studentsandtechnology.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698676955/rdaleorg/obc8skrqjxd50oaieycq/Studentsandtechnology.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698676955/rdaleorg/obc8skrqjxd50oaieycq/Studentsandtechnology.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698676955/rdaleorg/obc8skrqjxd50oaieycq/Studentsandtechnology.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698676955/rdaleorg/obc8skrqjxd50oaieycq/Studentsandtechnology.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698676955/rdaleorg/obc8skrqjxd50oaieycq/Studentsandtechnology.png","width":1800}])
As part of a culture of academic integrity, we would like to remind families and students of the importance of test security.
![Phase I Jan. 20 Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769008532/rdaleorg/oboawhxrkmemx5vnxazw/PhaseIJan20update.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769008532/rdaleorg/oboawhxrkmemx5vnxazw/PhaseIJan20update.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769008532/rdaleorg/oboawhxrkmemx5vnxazw/PhaseIJan20update.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769008532/rdaleorg/oboawhxrkmemx5vnxazw/PhaseIJan20update.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769008532/rdaleorg/oboawhxrkmemx5vnxazw/PhaseIJan20update.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769008532/rdaleorg/oboawhxrkmemx5vnxazw/PhaseIJan20update.png","width":1800}])
At its business meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education approved the district’s Statutory Operating Debt (SOD) plan, as well as the boundary changes for the 2026-27 school year previously shared with the community.
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