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The August and September health data shows a downward trend in reported COVID-19 numbers. This means we are preparing for a potential shift in our learning model for early childhood, elementary, middle and high school students, beginning Monday, Oct. 19.

Robbinsdale Area Schools students had the opportunity to participate in a summer program to help them prepare for the upcoming ACT tests. The program included orientation days, a pre-assessment, post-assessment and virtual self student components.

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about how Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) can help you and your children get to know other families, even while our communities are physically apart. 

Make sure to check out our first week in review Newsletter

Welcome back staff, students and families! We are so excited for the new school year ahead.

Did you know Robbinsdale Area Schools uses various platforms to communicate with families? To ensure you are receiving important communications, families are encouraged to check their Infinite Campus settings. 

During our open house watch our introduction Flip Grid videos, read the student expectations for this year, learn more about materials pick up and check out a tour of Armstong.

Nancy Froelich and Jeff Stovall have accepted positions as administrators of 281 Distance Learning School at the elementary and secondary levels, respectively. This assignment will last throughout the 2020-2021 school year; they will continue to support their current buildings.

Is your family in need of a hotspot? Our district will be providing hotspots to families who do not currently have quality internet access.

Families who prefer to not have their student(s) take the school bus to or from school (if the district is in hybrid or in-person learning) have the choice to opt-out of transportation services for the 2020-2021 school year. Opting out is completely voluntary. 

While we will begin our school year in a Distance Learning PLUS model, we will continue to prepare for hybrid or in-person learning. Due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the District's plan may shift throughout the year. As we continue to work with our principals and staff, we would like to share the following updates.

Larry Tate has been selected as the new Activities/Athletic Director for Armstrong High School. Mr. Tate has been an employee with Robbinsdale Area Schools for more than 15 years. He will begin his new role effective Tuesday, August 18, 2020. 

The following fall sports will begin as scheduled on August 17, 2020: Cross-Country – Boys/Girls; Soccer – Boys/Girls; Swimming & Diving – Girls; Tennis – Girls. Reductions to seasons and game schedules may occur for these fall sports. Revised game schedules and season dates will be communicated to families in the coming weeks. Football, volleyball, fall dance, cheerleading and marching band will be moved to a modified winter/spring season.

Cap and Gown Drop Off will beThursday, August 6: 1-4 p.m. and Friday, August 7: 9-noon. Please wear a mask and if a line forms, please maintain a 6-foot distance between others.

Yearbooks are in! We will have yearbook pick up Thursday, Aug. 6 and Friday, Aug. 7 at Plymouth Middle School.  A table will be set up outside of Plymouth Middle School in the front of the building. Armstrong students will need to bring their student ID for pickup. We are asking that students and parents who come to pick up their yearbook wear a mask as we want to practice social distancing and keep everyone safe. If a line forms, please maintain a 6-foot distance between others.

Community Education in Robbinsdale Area Schools is offering Summer Academy this summer with flexible programming in response to COVID-19. Almost 400 students have participated in the weekly program offerings, which began June 6 and continue through August 14, 2020. Program activities are divided into four main categories: Arts & Crafts, Fitness & Sports, Life Skills, and STEM.