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Robbinsdale Area Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to children ages 1 year through 18 years without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

Principal’s Message:

Hello Neill Families,

I can hardly believe this is my last principal newsletter of the school year! What an incredible year we have had together. Our students have grown academically, socially, and emotionally, and it has been a joy to watch them learn, lead, and support one another throughout the year.

As a follow-up to my email last week announcing that I have accepted the Head Principal position at the School of Engineering and Arts (SEA) for next school year, I would like to share that Michelle Azure will be joining Neill as Assistant Principal for the 2026–27 school year. She will join Mary Jane Adams, who will serve as Head Principal.

Ms. Azure has worked in the Robbinsdale School District for many years and brings a wealth of experience and dedication to student success. Most recently, she served as Assistant Principal at Sonnesyn Elementary for three years and is currently the Assistant Principal at Meadow Lake. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Ms. Azure as she becomes part of the Neill community.

Our school has been a very busy place during these final days of the school year, and we look forward to celebrating all of our students’ accomplishments. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, perseverance, and growth this year. Thank you for the many ways you have partnered with us to support your children and our school community.

📚 Important Dates
• May 28 – Kindergarten Graduation, 1:00–1:30 p.m.
• June 1 – 5th Grade Celebration, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
• June 1 – Last Day of School for K–8 Students

As I finish my final days here at Neill, I want to once again thank each and every one of you for your support, encouragement, and partnership throughout the past six years. It has truly been an honor to serve this community, and Neill will always hold a special place in my heart.

Wishing you and your families a wonderful summer.

Sincerely,
Lana Lindeman
Interim Principal

The Golden Valley Library is proud to offer a number of free events throughout the summer. Check out their various events here.  We want all of our students to continue reading throughout the break!

The Cooper Young Kings are excited to announce that registration for our Fall Youth Football season is now open. Practices will officially begin in July. 

Building on months of work by our Board and the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Team, we recently hosted three public engagement sessions to offer students, families, staff, and community members opportunities to learn more, ask questions, share feedback, and help shape what comes next.

We are pleased to offer this recorded presentation available for the broader community to view

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

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

The annual transportation opt-in survey will be included in a new annual update available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on July 1. The annual update survey must be completed for each student before the start of the 2026-27 school year. 

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.