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.

This morning, several of our buildings experienced isolated power outages. Power has been restored, and the school day is continuing as normal.

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.

At 2:35 p.m., per our safety and severe weather protocols, we delayed dismissing students due to a brief tornado warning, which has now passed.

Hello Roadrunner Families!  

It is hard to believe the school year is winding down--we only have 14 days left!  As we come to the end of the year, make sure you are looking at home for any school owned items.  This includes books from the media, Chromebooks, Ipads, Chargers and Cases.  Everything is due back in the media center by Friday May 23rd.  If there are items that are lost, stolen, or not returned you will be charged a fee for replacement.  Also, if your child is missing any of their own items, please let their teacher know and have them check our lost and found.  Items in the lost and found that are left after the last day of school are donated and not held over the summer months.  

If you are looking for activities for your children over the summer months, check out the posts below about Summer Activities, and our Summer Targeted Services Program.  Summer Activities vary on date and costs.  Targeted Services is free of charge and runs from June 9 - 26 and reviews your students current grade level math and literacy content.  

Please check out the posts below for more important end of year information!

In Partnership,

Principal Smith

It is important we always have the most up to date information for you so we are able to notify you of important school information, school closings, or in an emergency.   If your phone number or email address have changed simply call the main office and they can update it for you. 

If your address has changed please visit the Enrollment tab on our website, or complete the online address change form with the most accurate information. After completing the form, please email proof of address to enrollment_options@rdale.org.

Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) is entering the third year of its opt-in transportation system. The past two school years have demonstrated the opt-in system works because it helps decrease the number of routes while increasing efficiency in our transportation system.

Beginning April 22, all families with students enrolled in Rdale schools must fill out the bus transportation survey for the 2025-26 school year. The survey needs to be completed for each student by Monday, May 19.

To fill out the survey, families should log in to their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. For those who haven’t accessed their Parent Portal account before, Rdale has video tutorials demonstrating how to do so from a phone or from a computer. Families can also contact district support staff with questions about accessing the Parent Portal at registrar@rdale.org.

Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) is the perfect summertime place for your student to unplug, have fun, and socialize with friends. 

Featuring small class sizes and no tests or worksheets, the district has a variety of summer camp-like and programs that we think will spark your student's curiosity, while also allowing them to play games, get outside, and hang with friends.

Read more for details and registration.

.Are you going to be in 5th grade next year?  It's time to sign up for band!  If you are interested in participating in band as a 5th grader next year, please see the links below and sign up as soon as possible so we can order books and plan for next year.   I hope to see you soon! :)

Please join us for the second annual Arts Celebration featuring artwork from current and future Falcons! The event will take place on Tuesday, May 20 from 3:30-6:30pm in the auxiliary gym at Armstrong High School.  Student artwork will be on display from the following schools: AHS, PMS, SMS, Fair Crystal, Zachary Lane, Fair Pilgrim Lane, RSI, SEA, Noble, Neill, and Sonnesyn.  Highlights of the event include AP Art student showcases, face painting, spin art, and community art making. We hope to see you there!  Please contact katie_bacon@rdale.org with any questions.

This summer, eligible families can receive up to $120 per child through the Summer EBT program—now called SUN Bucks

Dr. Staloch: More than 16,000 voices are shaping the future of Rdale as we navigate budget challenges and boldly plan for the schools our students need—today and tomorrow.

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. 

This week, the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Team met at FAIR School Crystal to continue shaping the future of Robbinsdale Area Schools.

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.