Robbinsdale Area Schools

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K-2 Headphone Update

K-2 students will receive new iPads for the next school year.

The New iPads need USB-C headphones. (Not the round circle connection)

  • Zachary Lane Elementary
25-26 Open House

Mark your calendars for our Back To School Open House on August 28. Watch your emails in August for more details. 

  • Zachary Lane Elementary
ZLE Summer Office Hours

Summer Office Hours: 

From June 9 - August 29, the ZLE office will be open from 8:00am - 2:00pm Monday through Friday.  The office staff are out of office between June 30 to July 28th. You are welcome to call the district office 763-504-8000 during that time if you have any questions or concerns over the month of July.

  • Zachary Lane Elementary
Summer Youth Reading

Looking for a way to have your child read this summer?

  • Zachary Lane Elementary
ZLE Community Day's in the Garden

Join us at the garden June 10th from 10 - 11 AM and spend time with others. Ask questions about the garden, green team, and about others you meet. 

Future gatherings will have pilot activities that can be done during next year's explore learning that supports what is being taught with the Junior Master Gardeners program and the school curriculum to continue the application of learning. 

  • Zachary Lane Elementary
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.

  • All District
  • 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.

  • All District
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.

  • All District
  • Reimagine Rdale
Jen Smith with students

As a teacher, a principal, and a parent, Principal Jen Smith has seen firsthand what it takes to build a place where kids thrive—strong relationships, diversity, and heart.

  • District
  • Elementary
  • Kindergarten