Principal’s Message:

Hello Neill Families,

As we step into the final stretch of the school year, May is always a time filled with energy, reflection, and celebration. Our students have grown tremendously—academically, socially, and emotionally—and we are proud of the hard work they’ve shown each day.

🌼 Celebrating Learning
Throughout this month, classrooms will be wrapping up key units, completing projects, and preparing for end-of-year assessments. This is a great time to encourage your child to stay focused, finish strong, and take pride in all they’ve accomplished.

🌼 Grade Level Enrichments
Thanks to the generous support and sponsorship of our PTO, each grade level has had the opportunity to participate in a variety of enriching, hands-on learning experiences. We are truly grateful for their ongoing commitment to enhancing student engagement and learning here at Neill. This year, students have taken part in programs such as Sustainable Safari, The Water Shed, Sunflower Supreme, The Works, Plant Mobile, and Kelley Farm. The funding for these experiences are raised through our PTO sponsored school events.  We also extend our sincere thanks to our community for supporting these efforts by attending and participating in these events. 

📚 Important Dates

• May 7th - Neill Community Gathering to welcome new students and families who will join us for the 2026-27 school year - 5:30 - 7:00
• May 22, Neill Talent Show 8:45 - 9:45
• May 28th - 1:00 - 1:30 Kindergarten Graduation
• June 1st - 5th Grade Celebration - 12:30 - 1:30
• Last Day of School K-8 - Monday, June 1

We look forward to seeing you at the many upcoming school events. Thank you for your continued partnership,

Lana Lindeman

Interim Principal

Students who read have the power to succeed. Join our team at Neill Elementary as a Reading Tutor, and you can support students as they become stronger readers.

Reading Tutors serve during the school day and work with pairs of K-3 students to help them build skills and confidence. With great training and support from an onsite coach, you’ll use proven activities that help students improve as readers.

This is a paid AmeriCorps member position with Reading Corps. No teaching experience is required! All you need is a passion to help kids succeed. By giving your time as a tutor, you can make an incredible impact and help our students thrive!

Tutor Perks

• A paycheck every two weeks
• Additional money for college tuition or student loans. Tutors aged 55 and older may gift this to their child, grandchild, stepchild, step-grandchild, or foster child
• Child care assistance – based on family size and income
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment
• Predictable schedule – daytime hours with no evenings or weekends
• Time off over most school release days and holidays

Ready to make a difference for students in your community? Learn more and apply at https://servicesite-ampact.icims.com/jobs/59131/reading-tutor---neill-elementary/job or Join.ReadingandMath.org

Have questions? Email Join@Ampact.US or call 866.859.2825.

Perpich Arts High School faculty and professional artists from the community offer outstanding arts experiences for Perpich Summer Camp 2026. Camps are offered in half-day sessions with the option to create a full-day experience. For students entering 6th grade – 10th grade in the 2026-2027 school year. Located at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley, MN.

https://perpich.mn.gov/arts-high-school/summer-camp-2026/

Rdale is continuing community conversations this May as part of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030. Join us to learn more, ask questions, and help shape the future of our schools.

Rdale is sharing state-provided resources to support safe environments for students at home and in the community.

Change can feel big, for students and families alike. But this spring, Robbinsdale Area Schools is opening its doors to help make those next steps feel smaller, more familiar, and filled with possibility.

Whether your student is moving up to a new grade level, like elementary to middle school, or transitioning to a new building due to a school or program closure, these moments matter. To help make that transition smoother, families are invited to attend upcoming school transition events designed to support students heading into new buildings for the 2026-27 school year.

The Robbinsdale Area Schools annual virtual art show, created by visual art teachers from across the district, is now available for families to view and share. 

Armstrong High School will be hosting a two day football camp for incoming 4th-8th graders on June 4th&5th. Please see flyer for details.

At its April 6, 2026, study session, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education continued its work on long-range facilities and program planning as part of Phase II of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030.

At its March 16, 2026, meeting, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education continued discussion on long-range facilities planning as part of Phase II of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030.

We are writing to share an update about the temporary online learning option that was offered beginning in January. This option will end on Friday, March 27, which is the last day of school before Spring Break.

At its March 2 meeting, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education approved a calendar adjustment for the 2025-26 school year affecting K-8 students.

As part of a culture of academic integrity, we would like to remind families and students of the importance of test security.

At its March 2, 2026, meeting, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education provided early direction on Phase II of the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 process, signaling support for continued planning toward a one-high-school model centered on renovating and repurposing existing district facilities.

Our mission at Ready, Set, Smile is to prepare and empower all children in our community to care for their oral health through education and preventive services.  We have partnered with your school to provide dental screenings, cavity prevention, and education to your family at NO COST! 

Our goal is to ensure every child has access, information and a positive dental experience.  Classroom education and treatment are completed during the school day.  No needles or drills are involved in our treatment to allow children to have a positive experience.  

Your child will receive:

• A dental screening
• A tooth brush and floss cleaning
• Fluoride
• Cavity-prevention-fluoride and sealants
• Silver diamine fluoride
• (SDF) and temporary fillings if needed and authorized by parent 
• Instructions on brushing and flossing
• A toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and a prize
• A report to take home

https://www.readysetsmile.org/patient-registrationconsent-forms