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Dr. Kenneth Wutoh has officially joined the Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) Board of Education after taking the oath of office during the Board’s regular meeting on Monday, April 7.
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Join a Super Summer Explorer Course for grades 6-9 through Robbindale Community Education.
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This week, the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 process turned its focus squarely on the student experience, with powerful conversations across schools and within the Vision 2030 Team.
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The Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Team convened for its third session on March 25 at Armstrong High School, continuing its work to build a sustainable and student-centered future for Robbinsdale Area Schools.
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March 17-21, the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 process continued to grow deeper and more inclusive as we held another targeted community engagement event and wrapped up student conversations at Cooper High School.
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Join the SMS & RMS Theatre for a fundraiser at Nouvelle Brewing on April 8th.
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This week, we continued our Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 engagement efforts, ensuring that voices from across the district—students, families, staff, and community members—are helping shape the future of Robbinsdale Area Schools.
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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.
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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.
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When Garrett Bruce learned he was in the running to be named Minnesota’s top teacher for 2025, he was surprised and humbled.
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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.