News

District offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Monday, January 27 is a staff development day, so school will not be in session, but district offices are open.

Families are invited to read with their student(s) throughout the month of February in celebration of I Love to Read Month. Whether it’s some of your favorites or something new, families who participate will have the opportunity to win prizes.

Mental health staff in Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) had an idea, which they have been developing together with the Seven Dreams Education Foundation. As a result, this year the Foundation’s festive Bird Bash event will raise funds for eight new Wellness Centers at the district’s four middle schools.

Students, families and community members are invited to the upcoming Black History Month Celebration. The free event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, at FAIR School Crystal, located at 3915 Adair Ave N. 

With ACCESS testing happening at the end of January, here is a reminder of testing expectations. Each student is asked to follow all state and district policies for test administration.

Robbinsdale Area Schools American Indian Education Program partnered with Edina Public Schools American Indian Education program to host a winter storytelling event at 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17.  The no-cost event will be held at FAIR School Crystal, 3915 Adair Ave. N. 

Empty Bowls, an annual fundraiser for local food shelves, invites you to shape and glaze ceramic bowls at a series of free, fun events.

Two Mondays, Jan. 23 and Feb. 27, are non-school days. School will not be in session, but district offices are open. The 2023-24 school calendar is also available.

All are invited to the upcoming InterSchool Council (ISC) meeting at 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. ISC is a collaboration between parent representatives and district staff.

A reminder to our students and families that toys should not be brought to school – especially those that resemble weapons.

Visit our kindergarten page to learn more about important dates and deadlines, explore our elementary schools, learn about needed immunizations, review options for before and after school care, and enroll for the 2023-24 school year.

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 4 at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center. Seven Dreams will be funding a mental health project, opening Wellness Centers in our middle schools.

West Suburban Summer School (WSSS) offers summer classes to students entering grades 2-12 in the fall of the upcoming school year.

All are invited to the upcoming InterSchool Council (ISC) meeting at 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan.12, 2023.

We invite you to attend our middle school information nights, where students and families can meet their future teachers and tour the facilities.

Families in need of additional support over the winter months are encouraged to visit our "Tools for Families" page for food resources, mental health support, help with housing and more.

We are asking all families to complete an Educational Benefits application. By completing an application, families may qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Robbinsdale Area Schools students can confidentially report concerns through email at speakup@rdale.org, a phone call or text message at 763-272-7461.

The Golden Valley Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) is holding its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Human Rights Contest for youth. This contest is open to all Robbinsdale Area School students in grades K-12.

Robbinsdale Area Schools families and community members are invited to an All-District Choir concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18.