Please complete the transportation opt-in form

Check out highlights of our graduation ceremonies for Cooper High School, Armstrong High School, Robbinsdale Virtual Academy, Robbinsdale Academy Highview, Robbinsdale Transition Center and Adult Basic Education.

The next School Board election for Robbinsdale Area Schools will take place Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. The period for filing affidavits of candidacy is Aug. 2, 2022 – Aug. 16, 2022.

The School Board of Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking applicants for the Financial Advisory Council (FAC). There are currently three open seats for three-year terms.   

With spring sports and activities nearing an end at both Robbinsdale Armstrong and Cooper high schools, here’s a look at who’s heading to state and how teams performed.

When you drive past one of five district schools this summer, you might see some work being done. Every summer Robbinsdale Area Schools invests in its buildings to make sure they’re welcoming environments and great places for learning.

Willie Howard has been selected as the new activities director for Cooper High School. Mr. Howard has been an employee with Robbinsdale Area Schools for over 12 years. He will begin his new role effective July 1, 2022.

Michelle Kope was selected as the 2022 Robbinsdale Teacher of the Year, an award bestowed annually since 2012 by the Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers (RFT). Kope has worked for the district for 24 years as an English teacher at Cooper High School. 

Robbinsdale Area Schools will honor the achievements of its class of 2022 beginning June 3. Check out the dates and times of this year's graduation events, and learn how to catch the live streams of the Armstrong and Cooper commencement ceremonies.

Looking to try some new places to eat this summer or just get out of the house? Metro Dining Club cards are available for purchase from the district’s Human Resources Department. For $30, you receive a box with more than 130 cards from participating restaurants to use like coupons with discounts, such as $10 off a purchase of $20 or more. You can use each card once per month, meaning each card offers 12 months of savings.

Thank you to all those who shared their ideas and comments on the draft of the strategic plan framework. There were many opportunities for families, staff and others to contribute to this important work that will shape our plans going forward. 

Robbinsdale Cooper High School student newspaper, The Quill, won first in the state for Photojournalism: Sports Photo, which you can see above; they won fifth in the state for Newspaper Page Design; and they earned fourth in the state for Newspaper Feature Story.

Robbinsdale Area Schools Nutrition Services is hitting the road and serving free lunches Monday through Friday, June 13 through Aug. 12, 2022  at area parks this summer to anyone 18 and under.

The Bird Dash – a brand-new family fun run, 1K and 5K – takes place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, at Bassett Creek Park in Crystal. The event will benefit Seven Dreams Education Foundation, which raises funds for hands-on learning in Robbinsdale Area Schools.

Robbinsdale Virtual Academy helps each student grow through exploration, peer relationships and personalized attention from some of the best teachers in Robbinsdale – with the flexibility of a virtual learning system.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is moving to an opt-in transportation system for the 2022-2023 school year. Even though the deadline has passed for completing the opt-in form for school bus transportation for next school year, if you have not done so, we still need you to complete the form. 

There are no words that help express the profound sadness, hopelessness or anger we’re collectively feeling in the wake of another school shooting. These emotions are especially heavy on this rainy Wednesday afternoon as we learn more details about the tragedy and about the lives who were lost due to this violent act. 

Cooper High School recently earned a Silver Star Award from the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) for its "Catch-Up and Relish" program.

All families with students enrolled in Robbinsdale Area Schools must fill out a bus transportation form for the 2022-23 school year. If you haven’t already, please complete a form for each student by May 20, 2022.

Students at FAIR and SEA @FAIR Crystal this week participated in the first ever FAIR Crystal Animation Festival.

WELCOME TO 5TH GRADE, AND TO BAND. Registration is happening soon, don't miss out! WHICH INSTRUMENT WILL CHOOSE YOU?

Robbinsdale Area Schools is partnering with Hennepin Technical College (HTC) to offer the College 4 Kids Summer Program. It's a free program that provides middle school students exposure to various career pathways through hands-on courses and fun activities.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is in the process of gathering information to create a new strategic plan. We are seeking your help to develop a strategic plan that combines the current strengths of our schools with everything we’ve learned in the pandemic.

Neighborhood and Magnet Schools are hosting information nights/Open Houses. At this event, students and their families will tour the school, meet the principal, get a school supply list and learn all about what to expect at Kindergarten. 

School start times will change beginning in the 2022-23 school year. The change in start times will affect all schools in our district including elementary, middle and high schools and our Early Learning Programs.

The community is invited to two free events at HTC. The HTC open house takes place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 at the college’s Brooklyn Park campus, 9000 Brooklyn Blvd. in Brooklyn Park.

Whether you are looking for entertainment inside or outdoors, our spring productions have something for everyone.

In the all-new Summer Explorers Program, each week features a different theme and adventure. Offered through Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education, Summer Explorers invites K-5 students to have fun as they learn through science, nature and creative projects.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking your input in selecting new high school science materials for the 2022-23 school year.

Check out amazing artwork from our middle and high school students at the Secondary Students Show. Visit Robbin Gallery, located at 4915 42nd Ave N. in Robbinsdale, from Thursday, April 7, through Saturday, April 30.

Eric Zuccola, who teaches English at Cooper High School and is advisor to its award-winning student newspaper The Quill, is one of 11 finalists for the 2022 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is developing a new strategic plan that embraces the new realities of our world, while maintaining what continues to work for our students. We are counting on you, our staff, to share your ideas and dreams for what comes next.

The district has again received national recognition for strongly supporting and providing access to music education. Robbinsdale Area Schools recently received the 2022 Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). 

Join the Community Golf Classic, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 21. This is a four-person scramble event that will take place at New Hope Village Golf course, 8130 Bass Lake Rd. in New Hope. 

Ask anyone who has attended a powwow and they will likely describe the amazing sights and sounds they witnessed. They might tell you how they heard drum beats that matched the rhythm of their hearts. Or that the skilled and graceful dancers wore beautiful and elaborate regalia (traditional clothing) crafted with vibrant colors as they circled the dance area.

The Seven Dreams Education Foundation’s Bird Bash on April 9 raised funds for Reinvigorating Band and Orchestra: Spreading the Joy of Music to All Students. The goal of this project is to revitalize Robbinsdale Area Schools band and orchestra programs by welcoming all students and building community. 

Career and College Now! is a great opportunity for incoming students in grades 9-12 to take college courses -- earning both high school and college credits.

Connect with other parents, learn ways to promote children’s kindergarten readiness skills, and discover ideas to support literacy, math, and social-emotional development over the summer.

Robbinsdale Area Schools offers a variety of no- cost, engaging camps and programs for all ages coming this summer, like academic camps, CDF Freedom Schools, a cosmetology sampler, College 4 Kids, and more. The district is also offering fee-based school-age child care this summer.

Join us as we explore the relationship between Native people and the environment during this engaging series of conversations to be held over three nights

Robbinsdale Indian Education, in partnership with Manidoo Ogitigaan – The Spirit’s Garden, invites the community to our spring powwow. Experience singing, dancing, and other honored traditions from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, at  Armstrong High School.

With the support of the Seven Dreams Education Foundation, Robbinsdale Area Schools has added 2,000 books and eBooks to our school libraries. We are grateful to our community for their support and generosity.

Cooper High School teacher Brooke Schaffer was recently awarded a BestPrep Educator of Excellence Award. The Educator of Excellence Award recognizes the top 2 percent who go above and beyond in their commitment to educating youth in Minnesota.

In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, Robbinsdale’s graduation rate climbed to 83.1 percent in 2021, an increase of 2.9 percentage points compared to the district’s 2020 graduation rate of 80.2 percent. It’s also the highest graduation rate in nine years.

Sophia Pung from Armstrong High School (AHS) and Morgan Stromberg from Cooper High School (CHS) have been selected as their school’s 2022 Athena Award winners.

With winter sports and activities nearing an end at both Robbinsdale Armstrong and Cooper high schools, here’s a look at who’s heading to state and how teams performed.

I am inviting you to join me in creating a better school district. It is time to develop a new strategic plan that embraces the new realities of our world, while maintaining what continues to work for our students.

Last school year the district introduced a new safety tool called Gaggle, which is designed to promote cyber safety. Our district is now using a Gaggle feature called Speak Up, a confidential safety tip line for students. It provides a mechanism for students to share concerns regarding school safety.

Hennepin County Public Health is hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics March 10, 24 and 31, from 1-6 p.m., at the Brookdale Library.

Join the upcoming Special Education Advisory Council meeting from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14. The Summer Programming Resource Fair will include information from Three Rivers Parks, the City of Brooklyn Park, Reach for Resources, Robbinsdale Area Schools, and GiGi’s Playhouse. 

Cooper High School will host its Fine Arts/IB Expo from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21.

Everyone is invited to the Bird Bash on Saturday, April 9. Put on your party attire and enjoy dinner, games, music and auctions at the Marriott Northwest.

In recognition of Women's History Month, local Indigenous female leaders share their stories and experiences. Join us for this virtual event from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022.

VIDEO: Rose McGee, a resident of Robbinsdale Area Schools and founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, provided her renown dessert to students in the district on Feb. 25. McGee talks about working with the district was so meaningful and why having the chance to provide students with the "sacred dessert" of Black people was so meaningful to her.

Early Childhood Programming registration for the 2022-23 school year opens at 8 a.m. Monday, March 28.

Four schools recently sent teams to the Regional Math Masters Competition. Fourth-grade students from Zachary Lane, Lakeview, FAIR Pilgrim Lane, and Neill participated. Congratulations to the Zachary Lane team, which took first place in the team round.  

Face coverings and masks will now be optional across Robbinsdale Area Schools effective Thursday, March 3. This includes inside all schools and sites and aboard all school buses and vans, and applies to spectators and guests at district-sanctioned activities and events.

VIDEO: Students from Plymouth Middle School and Armstrong and Cooper high schools took time to deliver a number of spoken word performances in honor of Black History Month. 

VIDEO: FAIR School Crystal, a middle school dedicated to fine arts, has an acclaimed school choir, which took the time to perform two songs for Black History Month.

We are happy to share that the district now has two kinds of COVID tests available for students and families: BD Veritor rapid antigen home tests, and Vault (ACON Flowflex) supervised rapid antigen home tests. 

Cooper High School’s student newspaper “The Quill” was awarded a First Class designation from the National Scholastic Press Association for its 2020-2021 issues.

Join us for our 2022 Empty Bowls Event. This community fundraiser hosted by the Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education department benefits PRISM and NEAR Food Shelves.

While it seems like summer is still far away, it will be here before we know it. As families begin exploring summer  options, keep our programs in mind.

Learn more about this year’s band and orchestra project and why it matters to our students.

The annual K-12 District Art Show is almost here. You can view our student artwork on display at the Brookdale Library.

Looking for a fun family activity? Check out Armstrong’s production of High School Musical.

As a district, Robbinsdale Area Schools, in partnership with Cooper High School, assert this incident occurred as described. This incident has caused trauma to the Cooper High School girls basketball team and the school community as a whole. We believe our Cooper student-athletes and coaches and the first-person statements they’ve made regarding the incident. 

In celebration of I Love to Read month, we have put together a list of fun and engaging activities for our students to participate in.

Have you ever wondered how and when your school or the district will contact you when an incident affects students?

The Basement is especially designed for students in middle school as they grow into responsible teens.

Summer Adventure Club goes on one to two field trips each week. Some of the trips your child may attend include bowling, parks, water parks, zoos, walks around the community, and museums.

Armstrong and Cooper high schools have a number of students who earned all-conference music honors this year.

A number of student-athletes from Armstrong and Cooper high schools participated in National Signing Day on Feb. 2. At the signing day events, student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at colleges and universities across the country. 

In celebration of I Love to Read month, we have put together a list of fun and engaging activities for families to participate in.

In our efforts to incorporate student voice into professional development for our staff, we asked students to talk about their feelings regarding use of the N-word in their schools. 

A reminder of some important dates this month.

Armstrong High School junior Noah Breker was recently named the 2021-22 Gatorade Minnesota Boys Cross Country Player of the Year.

Armstrong seniors James Higgins and Nora Conzemius, and Cooper seniors Morgan Stromberg and Tarnue David have been nominated for this year’s Minnesota State High School League Triple “A” Award.

Seniors Amanda Bratsch, from Armstrong High School, and Andrew Tan, from Cooper High School have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

This week is National School Counseling Week, bringing attention to the impact of school guidance counselors in helping our students be successful in school. 

Looking for some Friday night entertainment? The Cooper High School Music Department is hosting its annual Variety Show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25 in the Cooper Auditorium.

This winter and spring, Robbinsdale Area Schools students in grades 5, 8, 9 and 11 will be participating in the Minnesota

This winter and spring, Robbinsdale Area Schools students in grades 5, 8, 9 and 11 will be participating in the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS).

In celebration of I Love to Read month, we have put together a list of fun activities.

In celebration of I Love to Read month, we have put together a list of fun and engaging activities involving reading.

With winter sports and activities nearing an end at both Robbinsdale Armstrong and Cooper high schools, here’s a look at who’s heading to state and how teams performed.

This year’s Bird Bash has been rescheduled. We hope you can join us at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 9.

The recording for Equity in Education: Reimagining Education through a Diverse Lens is now available. 

Robbinsdale Area Schools will welcome students and staff back to our schools on Monday, Jan. 31, as we resume in-person learning at all sites.

Join us tonight as we explore ways to end “business as usual” in public education and discuss education through racially and culturally diverse perspectives.

A reminder that school start times will change beginning in the 2022-23 school year.

Our Indian Education Department is hosting an annual winter storytelling event and we hope you can join us.

January is National School Board Recognition Month, and we'd like to express our gratitude to our School Board members.

Gov. Tim Walz has proclaimed this week, Jan. 24–30, 2022, as Paraprofessional Recognition Week. 

Have a student who will be starting kindergarten next year? Learn more about our magnet schools during our upcoming virtual information nights.

Students and staff during school, students participating in district-sanctioned athletics, activities, performances and events, across all grade levels, will be subject to Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) COVID-19 protocols. These guidelines are different from the updates the district made earlier this week.

District is extending this period of distance learning at all district schools through Friday, Jan. 28.

Congratulations to Cooper High School’s AVID students who ranked in the top 20 for the 2022 Educational Forum Student Spotlight Competition.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently updated their isolation and quarantine recommendations for individuals who have tested positive for, or have symptoms of, COVID-19, or who have been exposed to the virus. 

School Board member Helen Bassett has been elected as the newest chair of the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education. 

A message was shared with families earlier today that beginning Tuesday, Jan. 18, through Friday, Jan. 21. Students will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, Jan. 25.

Even though we are in Distance Learning through Jan. 24, now is still a good time to download and set up our free bus tracker app.

Our communities are always changing. New immigrants arrive bringing with them new foods, languages, and traditions.

Increase your understanding of your neighbors, their culture, history, and experiences through the free Who are Our Neighbors series.

The Seven Dreams Education Foundation collects used musical instruments that are repurposed and used by our students. 

School meal bundles can be picked up at eight sites in the district  from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Additionally, two sites will have an evening pick up from 3:30-5:30 p.m. 

We had hoped to continue with in-person learning without disruption, but many of our staff have tested positive or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. As a result, all district schools will shift to distance learning beginning Tuesday, Jan. 18, through Friday, Jan. 21. Students will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, Jan. 25.

Robbinsdale Indian Education would like to invite you to attend upcoming Ojibwe and Dakota language tables: free, informal classes – offered virtually and open to everyone.

Due to the current number of positive and symptomatic COVID cases among students and staff at Armstrong High School and Sandburg Middle School, we made the decision today to shift to distance learning beginning Thursday, Jan. 6, through Monday, Jan. 17. Students will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, Jan. 18.

With school set to resume on Monday, Jan. 3, Robbinsdale Area Schools would like to remind families that students who are not feeling well should stay home from school. 

Local and state law enforcement do not believe threats through this challenge are credible.

A reminder to families there is no school Monday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Dec. 31. Classes will resume in the new year on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

The district is changing two days on the 2021-22 school calendar due to educational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In-person school will not take place on Friday, Jan. 14, and Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. Instead, students will engage in learning activities from home.

During winter break, families will receive postcards from transportation with updated bus route information. They will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service to your address on record.

If your student is using their device over winter break, our safety management tool, called Gaggle, will continue to proactively identify potential safety concerns online.

Winter has arrived, and, we want to remind families to make sure their students stay safe and warrm. 

Although it is too early to know how this potential storm will impact us, we do not expect to call off school for tomorrow. However, we will be watching the weather forecast closely.

For families looking to enroll their students at FAIR School Pilgrim Lane, Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion (RSI), and the School for Engineering and Arts (SEA), the magnet lottery for kindergarten is now open. The deadline to apply for the lottery is Feb. 25, 2022. Interested families can apply at magnetlottery.rdale.org.

Robbinsdale Area Schools provides a list of resources available to families over the holidays or any time.

To help with worsening road and travel conditions, Robbinsdale Area Schools will dismiss all grade levels early today, Friday, Dec. 10, due to heavy snowfall. In addition, all afternoon and evening activities are canceled. 

Join us virtually for our annual World's Best Workforce public meeting from 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.

Robbinsdale Area Schools joins Gov. Tim Walz and the state of Minnesota in recognizing Dec. 6-12, 2021, as Inclusive Schools Week.

To ensure a smooth transition of rerouting buses on Jan. 3, we need to begin making updates in our student information system starting Friday, Dec. 10. This means we will not be able to use Infinite Campus or the Durham Bus app to notify families of late or canceled buses during this time.

Winter’s coldest months are nearly upon us, so this is a good time to remind families that sometimes Robbinsdale Area Schools may be forced to close school because of extreme temperatures or significant snow.

Be sure to visit the district’s weather closing website to learn more about the process that goes into determining if a school closure is necessary, as well as the ways you’ll be notified about cancelations.

Robbinsdale Cooper Theatre will be live on stage again when Clue opens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Cooper High School auditorium.

General admission tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students at the box office. All guests need to be masked.

Winter courses are now available through Robbinsdale Community Education.

Whether your next adventure includes oil pastel drawings, glassworking, or an introduction to ham radio, there is something for everyone with 190 courses to choose from. Explore winter classes today!

Do you know someone looking for a rewarding job? Do you enjoy working with young people? If you or someone you know would like to consider becoming a guest teacher, contact our Human Resources Department. Guest teachers work up to eight hours per day, and we pay $165 per day.

Hennepin Healthcare is hosting its Black Men with Stethoscopes Youth Summit from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at its Clinic and Specialty Center in the Stillman Community Room, Level 1, which is located at 715 South 8th St. in Minneapolis.

District to host COVID vaccine mini-clinics Wednesday, Dec. 8. At these clinics, eligible people will be able to receive their first or second dose, or booster of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Robbinsdale Area Schools will hold its annual World's Best Workforce public meeting from 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9.

Join the virtual meeting to learn how the district is addressing its World's Best Workforce goals. Virtual meeting information can be found on our district calendar.

By applying for educational benefit, you support your school community by providing funding for counseling services and social workers, technology funding, Early Childhood education funding, and reduced fees for athletics, instrument rentals and more.

Th district asks that every family apply every year. If you prefer a paper application, please contact us at 763-504-8050. Complete your application today!

’Tis the season for spreading kindness and cheer. It’s also a great time to thank a Robbinsdale School District employee and support a dedicated organization that works on behalf of the district. When you make a $20 contribution to the Seven Dreams Education Foundation, you can thank a staff member with a small gift and, at the same time, support the Foundation to provide extra educational opportunities in Robbinsdale Area Schools. 

We would like to remind families that students have access to COVID-19 test kits. The saliva test kits are available for take-home use by both students and staff. 

The state is looking to gather the voices of all educators, all enrolled families, and students in grades six through 12, regarding their public school experiences through participation in the MN Safe Learning Survey. The survey is open through Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Beginning Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, we will be able to transport about 430 students who have not had an active bus route to and from school.

Children aged 12-17 who receive their vaccination series before the end of 2021 are eligible for a $200 Visa Gift Card as well as other incentives.

A reminder to families: face coverings are required for all preK-12 students, staff and visitors over the age of 2 – regardless of vaccination status – while on the school bus, or while indoors at all schools and district facilities.

This week is American Education Week, honoring those who work in our nation’s public schools.

After waiting 25 years to get back to the state tournament, the Robbinsdale Cooper High School football team is one win away from a chance to compete for a state championship.

Today, Give to the Max Day (Thursday, Nov. 18), please consider a gift to the Seven Dreams Education Foundation (SDEF).

Our schools honored our veterans in a variety of ways this past week.

This time of year some families may need additional support. You can find community support including meal and gift programs on our website, under ”Other helpful resources.”

Due to supply chain issues, families should expect menu changes in the coming days and weeks. Not only do these supply chain issues impact our district’s school meal program, but are also impacting other school districts, restaurants and businesses across the nation. 

This Give to the Max Day (Thursday, Nov. 18), please consider a gift to the Seven Dreams Education Foundation (SDEF). 

Visit our upcoming All About Kindergarten Event and find the best choice for your child. Ask questions and learn all you need to know about our schools. Meet our staff and have some fun!

Join us from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Cooper High school.

Let’s Talk! Do you have a question and don’t know who to contact? Want to provide us with feedback? 

This new site, in the former Office Max building next to the Panda Garden Buffet, offers free testing for people experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

We hope you can join us Nov. 8 for our Fall Music Festival

Don’t forget, there is no school for all students on Oct. 21 and 22.

Jessica Richter has been a specialist in the field of early childhood for 19 years and is thrilled to work for Robbinsdale Area Schools as the new Early Learning Supervisor of the Early Childhood department.

Check out the exhibit “Artists Who Teach'' currently on display at the Robbin Gallery in Robbinsdale.

Paul Magnuson, author and Robbinsdale Area Schools alumnus, returned home this week and visited classrooms at Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion and FAIR Pilgrim Lane.

Students from the Cooper Step Team are making blankets for upcoming fundraisers. The team is looking for fleece fabric, new and used, which may include blankets.

Looking for employment or know someone who might be? Plan to attend the upcoming job fair,  2-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3.

This week is National School Bus Safety Week. Wave and thank your drivers who keep our students safe!

Visit a kindergarten open house and find the best Robbinsdale Area School for your child.

Please complete the Transportation Opt-Out Survey by Friday, October 15.

Learn about the additional steps Robbinsdale Area Schools is taking to address the bus driver shortage.

Sharon Brooks Green was appointed to the Board and will serve beginning Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Meet the new head of Community Education for Robbinsdale Area Schools

With humility, I apologize for the serious transportation issues affecting our students, families and schools this week.

Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 8, Robbinsdale Area Schools will provide Vault saliva test kits for both students and staff to be administered at home over Zoom. 

The School Board of Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking applicants for a vacant School Board Director seat. There is currently one open seat with a term set to expire on Dec. 31, 2022.

Read more to learn about important COVID plans for the 2021-22 school year

With the first day of school quickly approaching, this is a reminder of the immunization requirements for students enrolled in Robbinsdale Area Schools.

Robbinsdale Area Schools recently earned the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO).

With the first day of school rapidly approaching, we know many families have started making plans for their student’s return.

Beginning Monday, July 19, 2021 all Board of Education meetings, to include Special meetings, Regular meetings, Work Sessions and Listening Times, will now be held in-person at the district Education Service Center.

Every summer the district takes on construction and maintenance projects that are part of a long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) plan.

The School Board for Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking candidates for the Financial Advisory Council (FAC).

The district is making a number of updates to its Safe Learning Practices.

See the latest news included in our Discover family and community newsletter!

Robbinsdale Area Schools demonstrated consistent strength with a four-year graduation rate of 80.2 percent in 2020.

The recording is now available for those who missed the Community Reads event on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Families who are eligible for free or reduced meals for the 2020-2021 school year may qualify for an additional meal benefit. 

A  second round of community mini-vaccination clinics are scheduled to start next week at Robbinsdale Middle School

The District will celebrate its class of 2021 beginning today with festivities culminating next week. 

Next week's mini-vaccination clinics at Armstrong and Cooper High Schools and Robbinsdale Middle School will now be open to the public as well as students.

See the latest news included in our Discover family and community newsletter!

The recording for our event Indigenous From the Americas: Building Solidarity Between Latinos and American Indian People is now available.

Over the summer, students in Robbinsdale Area Schools will have a unique opportunity to remain connected to their education, but also their community, thanks to a historical program being offered.

Check out this week's Virtual High Fives for May 26, 2021!

The recording is now available for our event An Epidemic Within a Pandemic!

Robbinsdale Area Schools now has a virtual, online school option for all students, and if your scholar excelled in a distance learning environment, RVA may be the right fit for your family. 

A letter from Interim Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Burrage regarding the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s untimely death.

District middle and high schools hosting mini-vaccination clinics starting this week.

Parents and Guardians of incoming kindergartners for the school year 2021-2022 are invited to attend this virtual event!

We hope you can join us for our virtual Community Reads Event!  Register for the reading event and discussion, and receive the book for free!

Indian Education is hosting a new guest speaker series. Guest Speaker Dr. Gabriela Spears-Rico will be discussing Indigenous from the Americas: Building Solidarity between Latinos and American Indian People. 

Learn more about our upcoming Colleg 4 Kids program!

This communication regarding face coverings was shared wuith staff and families on May 14.

Annette Davis, an education assistant in a center-based special education setting at Cooper High School, has been named 2021 Education Assistant (EA) of the Year by the Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers.

Check out this week's Virtual High Fives for May 11, 2021!

Incoming 9th through 12th grade students are eligible to participate in a tuition-free, three-week cosmetology program. Saint Paul College instructors will guide students via Zoom.

Accelerate learning with Robbinsdale Area Schools summer academic program! In-person and virtual sessions will be offered in June and July for students currently in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Robbinsdale Area Schools will be adopting new instructional materials for Mathematics K-12. Visit the in-person vendor fair, May 3-5 -- or the online fair, May 1-10.

College and Career Now! is a free program for incoming students in 9th through 12th grade. Students take college courses, earning both high school and college credits.

Storytelling is a key part of literacy, no matter what language a person speaks. That’s why teachers in the Family Literacy program for adult learners and their preschool age children developed a unique, collaborative project for their students.

See the latest news included in our Discover family and community newsletter!

Lakeview Elementary School second grade teacher Susan Cunningham has been named 2021 Teacher of the Year by the Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers.

Robbinsdale Redesign, which is the school district’s family service collaborative, recently won a state award for its efforts in preventing child abuse and neglect.

Armstrong High School senior Mio Aoki-Sherwood has achieved a feat very few students nationwide accomplish: a perfect score on the ACT test.

The following statement will be shared with the media in an effort to dispel rumors.

From Dr. Burrage: Today continues to be a challenging day for our students and staff at Plymouth Middle School. I’m writing to you in an effort to dispel rumors that are making their way around social media and may be shared in other ways.

Updated information about the firearm incident today at Plymouth Middle School.

The School Board approved a plan to launch a new STEAM middle school program at FAIR School Crystal beginning in the fall of the 2021-2022 academic year.

In December 2020, the School Board voted to change school start times, but didn’t determine when the change would happen. At the Monday, April 19 meeting, the Board voted unanimously in favor of making the shift beginning in the 2022-23 school year. 

The School Board of Robbinsdale Area Schools has selected David Engstrom as the preferred candidate to be the district's next superintendent.

See the latest news included in our Discover family and community newsletter!

Armstrong seniors Mio Aoki-Sherwood and Matthew Spickelmier have been named National Merit Finalists.

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has named Robbinsdale Area Schools a recipient of the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education Award.

The School Board selected two superintendent candidates to advance to final round interviews. The finalists are Dr. Kim Hiel and David Engstrom. Community webinars will be held April 15-16 to meet the candidates.

Check out this week's Virtual High Fives for April 13, 2021!

This technology update includes information for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade about returning devices (iPads, Chromebooks, accessories) to school.

On Thursday, April 8, the School Board approved seven first round candidates. First round and finalist interviews will take place the week of April 12.

If you traveled outside of Minnesota during Spring Break, please review these COVID-19 testing and quarantine reminders.

The 2021 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments will take place in April. Students will need to complete the test in person, in school.

As we look forward to students returning to school tomorrow, we want to remind families and staff that they should remain home if feeling ill.

Dr. Burrage announces she has accepted a position with the Minnesota Department of Education to serve as deputy education commissioner.

See the latest news included in our Discover family and community newsletter!

With the winter sports and activity season wrapping up at both Robbinsdale Armstrong and Cooper high schools, here’s a look at who’s heading to state, and how teams performed.

Armstrong High School senior Ryley Frye and Cooper High School senior Andrea Tribble have been named 2021 Athena Award winners, which recognizes the achievements of female student-athletes from public and private high schools in the greater Minneapolis area.

Check out our transition timeline, which includes important dates by grade level as well as non-school days.

Robbinsdale Area Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Burrage has been appointed to a national career and technical education (CTE) advisory council.

The School Board of Robbinsdale Area Schools has called a Special Work Session for Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m. 

Check out this week's Virtual High Fives for March 15, 2021!

The Robbinsdale Area Public School District Board of Education wanted to have a better understanding of the school community members’ perceptions of the District as they began their search for a new Superintendent. The Board unanimously approved the modified Superintendent Profile

Join Interim Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Burrage, Board Chair David Boone and a slate of other guests for this year’s virtual State of the District presentation at 6:30 p.m. on March 11.

See the latest news included in our Discover family and community newsletter!

Cooper High School’s student newspaper, The Quill, has earned a 2020 All-State Silver Award from the Journalism Educators of Minnesota.

Two teams -- a fourth grade team from Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion (RSI), and a middle school team from Plymouth Middle School (PMS) -- recently earned recognition at the virtual state First Lego League tournament.

Changes to meal services begin March 15. Nutrition Services continues to work to meet the needs to those who are learning in person and students in distance learning.

Check out this week's Virtual High Fives for March 9, 2021!

Robbinsdale Area Schools administrators, teachers and staff share their perspectives from being alumni of a historically black college or university (HBCU).

Check out this week's Virtual High Fives for March 2, 2021!

As you know, Gov. Tim Walz recently issued new guidance to school districts regarding bringing secondary students back to buildings for in-person instruction. Please continue reading for updates to our secondary transition plan.

To assist with the search for the new superintendent, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education has contracted with School Exec Connect, a superintendent search firm. As we strive to make the best selection possible, we would like to encourage you to provide your input. 

See the latest news included in our Discover family and community newsletter!

This year, the combined music departments from Armstrong and Cooper high schools joined for a special virtual performance, which will premier online March 7.

Cooper High School juniors Andrew Tran and Owen Smith were recently named winners of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for District 5 by Rep. Ilhan Omar.

People are encouraged to grab a bowl of soup and tune in to the Robbinsdale Area Schools YouTube page for this year's Empty Bowls virtual event at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2. 

Cooper High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 23 to unveil the the school's new weight room, which was funded with nearly $200,000 in grant money from the Polaris Foundation, Thielen Foundation, and other donors.

We have amazing staff. See this week's Virtual High Fives!

Miriam Manna, a senior at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School, has been selected as a Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Triple A award winner. The award recognizes 32 seniors statewide who excel in academics, athletics and the arts.

Students at Northport Elementary School and Cooper High School had special government lessons Feb. 18 when Rep. Ilhan Omar met with them virtually during separate events.

Earlier today Gov. Walz announced updates to Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan, specifically as it relates to students in middle and high schools. Please continue reading for updates to our secondary hybrid transition plan.

Get in on the fun for I Love to Read Month with these activities.

We have amazing staff. See this week's Virtual High Fives!

Linda Valentine, who has been a graphics teacher at Robbinsdale Academy - Highview since 2008, has been named staff member of the year by the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP).

Stay in the know though our family newsletter!

Armstrong High School AP environmental science teacher Kathy Kneeland is one of 75 educators from around the state named candidates for the award.

Check out our transition timeline, which includes important dates by grade level as well as non-school days.

We have amazing staff! See this week's Virtual High Fives!

Shirrie Jackson testified to the House Education Policy Committee last week. 

This communication shares additional learning model information and information regarding the 281 Distance Learning School.

In anticipation of inclement weather, please take time to review our winter weather weather closing guide. 

The Robbinsdale Area Schools community was invited to hear perspectives from other districts that changed school start times. If you weren't able to join us, you can watch the video recording.

Please read for important updates about welcoming middle and high school students back to in-person, in-school learning. Earlier this week we met with our regional support team to discuss and review our plan to bring students back in hybrid learning. 

Check out this week's Virtual High Fives!

School districts need to have an external audit performed each year, per Minnesota law. Each year, a final audit report is shared with the School Board and made available to the public. While we continue to work to restore our fund balance, the audit report highlighted several positive areas.

Dr. Stephanie Burrage, Interim Superintendent of Robbinsdale Area Schools, testified during the House Education Finance Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 27. She and other superintendents told legislators about some of the issues affecting students, families, staff and public education during the pandemic.

Our Discover Family Newsletter will keep you up to date with the latest district news!

Families with students entering high school next year are invited to attend these virtual events!

Check out this week's Virtual High Fives! 

The recording is now available for our event Black Men Impacting Change in Education.

Marti Voight, Interim Assistant Superintendent, has a special message to welcome elementary families back to in-person learning.

Dr. Heather Mueller, MDE Deputy Commissioner, and Dan Huff, MDH Assistant Commissioner, reviewed COVID-19 health data and mitigation strategies along with Minnesota's Safe Learning Plan in order to address staff questions.

Check out this week's Virtual High Five Video!

Our Discover Family Newsletter will keep you up to date with the latest district news!

Check out our transition timeline, which includes important dates by grade level as well as non-school days.

All families are encouraged to watch this in-depth video which reviews cleaning and safety procedures, COVID-19 protocols, as well as answers frequently asked questions. Spanish and Somali versions are also posted.

Please read more for a learning model update for our secondary students.

Dr. Burrage shares a letter with expressing her gratitude to our legislators 

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released updated guidance for close contact with a person positive with COVID-19. 

Dr. Burrage shares a letter with families and staff regarding yesterday's events of civil unrest

We are sharing three things in this letter: information for elementary families, information for secondary families and upcoming non-school days (with several new dates for elementary students).

Check out our recent Virtual High Five video.

Registration for the 8th annual Bird Bash is now open!

Check out the digital art show featuring the work of our elementary student!

Check out the class recipe book created by fourth graders at SEA!

This communication provides additional clarification on a number of topics discussed in communications shared with families last week. 

If you would like to register for or opt-out of our distance learning option (281 Distance Learning School) - the deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 22. We know this is a short timeframe. Based on the Governor’s announcement this week, we are working as quickly as possible to put a revised plan in place.

Dr. Stephanie Burrage, Interim Superintendent, warmly wishes you wonderful winter break! We are looking forward to 2021 with optimism!

Check out this week's Virtual High Five Video!

Governor Tim Walz announced several updates today which impact our students, families and staff. Please read the important updates regarding learning model and athletics.

Stay up to date with district news.

View some of the new Virtual High Five submissions!

During Monday’s School Board meeting, the Board voted 5-2 to change school start times. There has not been a decision about which school year this will begin.

Join us for The Truth-in-Taxation Public Meeting.

View some of the recent Virtual High Five submissions!

Stay up to date with district news!

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about how Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) can help you and your children get to know other families, even while our communities are physically apart. 

Check out what our community has to say about our amazing staff.

In an effort to slow the community spread, the Governor shared the steps that school districts will need to take to help prevent and contain the novel coronavirus. These steps outline changes in some areas and include activities which will impact our students and families. 

The School Board of Robbinsdale Area Schools is currently seeking applicants for the Financial Advisory Council (FAC). There is currently one open seat available (January 2021 – June 2022 term).

Our community has great things to say about our amazing staff.

Within our Distance Learning PLUS model, we are able to offer Student Support Centers at each school. Virtual and in-person options for assistance are available for all students - in all grade levels and in all subject areas. 

As we try to minimize community spread, it is important that we all continue to practice strict safety precautions. If your student gets a COVID test, they should stay home until you receive the test results - even if not experiencing any symptoms.

Families with children entering kindergarten next school year are invited to attend.

Stay up to date with district news with our family newsletter.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we’d like to shine our Alumni Spotlight on Bella Libra. Thank you, Bella, and thank you to all other Robbinsdale Area Schools alumni who have served our country!

Parents/guardians of American Indian students are invited to join the Robbinsdale Area Schools American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC). Meetings will be held virtually this school year.

Dr. Stephanie Burrage, Interim Superintendent, shares a message to families following up on the communication about the decision to remain in Distance Learning PLUS.

We shared the news on 11/5/2020 that the District would remain in Distance Learning PLUS along with updates to our childcare programming. Please continue reading for new and additional information.

Robbinsdale Area Schools will remain in Distance Learning PLUS for all students and will not begin the tiered start into a hybrid learning model on Nov. 16.

We've shared some of the Virtual High Fives submitted about our amazing staff.