Principal’s Message:

Hello Neill Families,

It has been wonderful having our students back at school following our Spring Break.  Staff and students are recharged and ready to continue their learning for the remainder of the school year.

Yearbook orders are due by tomorrow, April 9th.  If you would like to order a yearbook for your child, please use the following link: Neill Yearbook

As part of safety requirements, we practice various safety drills throughout the school year. On Monday we practiced our annual severe weather drill, "Shelter".  We have 2 Evacuation drills and 1 Lockdown drill remaining for the year.  We are very proud of our students' response to staff directions while we practice so everyone knows what to do to stay safe.

Next week is an important week for our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students as they will be taking the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) Reading test! They will test in the mornings on April 14th, 15th, and 16th.  Please ensure that your students get a good night's rest and arrive at school on time for testing.  The MCA Math test will be the following week on April 21st and 22nd. 

We are excited to invite you all to our upcoming Neill School Carnival that is sponsored by our PTO.  Join us on Friday, April 24th from 5:30 - 7:30 for an evening of fun.  Please see details in the posting below. 

The end of Quarter 3 was on March 19th.  Teachers have completed report cards and will be sending them home with students this Friday.  Please review your students' progress and reach out to their teacher with any questions.  We ask that you return the report card envelope to school with your child. 

Finally, join me in congratulating our Assistant Principal, Emily James, as she has been selected as the Head Principal of Zachary Lane Elementary for the 2026-27 school year.  She has been an incredible addition to our Neill community, and we wish her all the best in the year ahead.

Warmly,

Lana Lindeman

Interim Principal

📅 Upcoming Events 

• April 24th - Neill School Carnival 5:30 - 7:30
• NO SCHOOL - May 1st - Staff Professional Development
• Last Day of School K-8 - Monday, June 1

Join us for the Neill carnival Friday, April 25th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. 

Fun for the whole family!  Hope to see you there!

This is a cash-only event.  All students must be accompanied by an adult. 

Yearbooks are available for sale!

Follow the link below to order your yearbook by 04/09/2026.

https://store.plicbooks.com/projects/e10fcefc-4789-4713-8ea9-0d636ccbd362

Rdale is launching a new phase of community engagement this spring as part of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030, including an April 27 Community Conversation. These efforts expand opportunities to learn, share input, and help shape the district’s future.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is excited to offer its in-person summer academic program this year.

This camp-like offering has two different opportunities for students enrolled in the district -- one for elementary students in grades K-5, and another for middle school students in grades 6-8. Featuring small class sizes and no tests or worksheets, we think the summer academic program will spark your student's curiosity, while also allowing them to play games, get outside, and hang with friends. 

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5NUVVUzhR2ND6b7zQRfO83PAVu_j2pGS6k2g1_C6sWG0bng/viewform

Save up to 30% sitewide on all Neill spirit wear and get free shipping on orders over $85. Shop now before it’s gone: https://1stplace.sale/50081

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

Last year, Robbinsdale Area Schools asked our community a simple but important question: What should education and our schools look like in the years ahead? 

Through Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030, we listened carefully to students, families and staff about what matters most as we build the school district our students want, need and deserve. Those conversations were honest, thoughtful and sometimes difficult, but they were exactly what our district needed to begin shaping a stronger future together.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is asking families to share honest, anonymous feedback about your school so we can celebrate what’s working—and improve what isn’t.