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Robbinsdale Area Schools has had 14 students selected for American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota honor choirs.
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Registration for 7th and 8th graders interested in joining the AHS Boys Developmental Golf Team is now open.
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This week marked a major milestone in the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 process as we kicked off student engagement.
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Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch: I want to share some important information about recommendations that have been made and what the administration is still studying.
![Winter Weather closure, March 5, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741141554/rdaleorg/apf9r2gxqsvfvwbwsckn/Wintermessage10.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741141554/rdaleorg/apf9r2gxqsvfvwbwsckn/Wintermessage10.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741141554/rdaleorg/apf9r2gxqsvfvwbwsckn/Wintermessage10.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741141554/rdaleorg/apf9r2gxqsvfvwbwsckn/Wintermessage10.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741141554/rdaleorg/apf9r2gxqsvfvwbwsckn/Wintermessage10.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741141554/rdaleorg/apf9r2gxqsvfvwbwsckn/Wintermessage10.png","width":1800}])
With a significant winter storm and blizzard conditions in the forecast, Robbinsdale Area Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This includes all schools and programs, and no e-learning will take place.
![MN Teacher of the Year Semifinalist Garrett Bruce]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741021325/rdaleorg/mqc0uglnfpegtgoek8yq/2025MNTeacheroftheYearSemifinalist.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741021325/rdaleorg/mqc0uglnfpegtgoek8yq/2025MNTeacheroftheYearSemifinalist.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741021325/rdaleorg/mqc0uglnfpegtgoek8yq/2025MNTeacheroftheYearSemifinalist.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741021325/rdaleorg/mqc0uglnfpegtgoek8yq/2025MNTeacheroftheYearSemifinalist.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741021325/rdaleorg/mqc0uglnfpegtgoek8yq/2025MNTeacheroftheYearSemifinalist.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741021325/rdaleorg/mqc0uglnfpegtgoek8yq/2025MNTeacheroftheYearSemifinalist.png","width":1800}])
When Garrett Bruce learned he was in the running to be named Minnesota’s top teacher for 2025, he was surprised and humbled.
![ramsultimate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738340560/rdaleorg/xsexokjnbthoplnns1jw/ramsultimate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738340560/rdaleorg/xsexokjnbthoplnns1jw/ramsultimate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738340560/rdaleorg/xsexokjnbthoplnns1jw/ramsultimate.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738340560/rdaleorg/xsexokjnbthoplnns1jw/ramsultimate.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738340560/rdaleorg/xsexokjnbthoplnns1jw/ramsultimate.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738340560/rdaleorg/xsexokjnbthoplnns1jw/ramsultimate.png","width":2048}])
Join middle school ultimate frisbee on a combined all MS team!
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SMS yearbooks for the 2024-25 school year are on sale.
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Registration is open for SMS spring sports--Boys Tennis and Boys & Girls Track!
![Middle School Students with Crocheted Chickens]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740668227/rdaleorg/vfgd0ixfk42hiweifdjf/IMG_4457.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740668227/rdaleorg/vfgd0ixfk42hiweifdjf/IMG_4457.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740668227/rdaleorg/vfgd0ixfk42hiweifdjf/IMG_4457.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740668227/rdaleorg/vfgd0ixfk42hiweifdjf/IMG_4457.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740668227/rdaleorg/vfgd0ixfk42hiweifdjf/IMG_4457.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740668227/rdaleorg/vfgd0ixfk42hiweifdjf/IMG_4457.jpg","width":2200}])
At Sandburg and Plymouth Middle Schools, band teacher Nicki Whelan is raising a flock. Not only her students, but also crocheted chickens.
![Reimagine Rdale: Vision Team February meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740603233/rdaleorg/d44vusl6hw5sxf239gnk/01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740603233/rdaleorg/d44vusl6hw5sxf239gnk/01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740603233/rdaleorg/d44vusl6hw5sxf239gnk/01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740603233/rdaleorg/d44vusl6hw5sxf239gnk/01.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740603233/rdaleorg/d44vusl6hw5sxf239gnk/01.jpg","width":1221}])
The Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Team reconvened on Feb. 25 at Cooper High School for its second meeting, continuing its comprehensive study of the district.
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As part of a culture of academic integrity, we would like to remind families and students of the importance of test security.
![Kindergarten students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740079874/rdaleorg/d8e2s6cwzyvxpec3pbne/Kindergartenstudents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740079874/rdaleorg/d8e2s6cwzyvxpec3pbne/Kindergartenstudents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740079874/rdaleorg/d8e2s6cwzyvxpec3pbne/Kindergartenstudents.jpg","width":800}])
Families with students currently attending one of our magnet schools, and who also have a student who will begin kindergarten next year, are invited to apply for the magnet lottery.
![Winter Weather Update, Feb. 18, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739823650/rdaleorg/t1udltz7uwzvrjjvueor/Wintermessage5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739823650/rdaleorg/t1udltz7uwzvrjjvueor/Wintermessage5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739823650/rdaleorg/t1udltz7uwzvrjjvueor/Wintermessage5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739823650/rdaleorg/t1udltz7uwzvrjjvueor/Wintermessage5.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739823650/rdaleorg/t1udltz7uwzvrjjvueor/Wintermessage5.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739823650/rdaleorg/t1udltz7uwzvrjjvueor/Wintermessage5.png","width":1800}])
Robbinsdale Area Schools will move to e-learning tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, due to extreme cold and dangerous wind chills in the morning.
![Third grade students performing at the 2025 Black History Month celebration.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739565673/rdaleorg/zwbtjioota0ghjcqd048/IMG_8181.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739565673/rdaleorg/zwbtjioota0ghjcqd048/IMG_8181.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739565673/rdaleorg/zwbtjioota0ghjcqd048/IMG_8181.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739565673/rdaleorg/zwbtjioota0ghjcqd048/IMG_8181.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739565673/rdaleorg/zwbtjioota0ghjcqd048/IMG_8181.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739565673/rdaleorg/zwbtjioota0ghjcqd048/IMG_8181.jpg","width":2200}])
On Feb. 12, the Robbinsdale Area Schools community came together for an unforgettable celebration of Black History Month.