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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.

Armstrong High School is earning national recognition for the way it supports every student. The school has been named a BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) School of Excellence, the highest honor awarded by the BARR Center.

Having demonstrated their proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking in another language besides English, 108 graduating Robbinsdale Area Schools seniors will receive Minnesota Bilingual Seals.

Four student-athletes — two from Armstrong High School and two from Cooper High School — have been recognized by their coaches and teachers for their hard work.

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.

The verdict came quickly.

“The honey sriracha chicken taco is amazing,” said Armstrong High School senior Abdi Bootaan after taking a bite. “That one needs to be on the menu.”

Around him, a group of students debated the merits of dill pickle grilled cheese, sampled Nepalese dumplings dipped in coconut curry sauce and compared notes on whether a retro pizza burger deserved a place in the school lunch lineup.

It wasn’t just lunchtime at Armstrong High School—it was a taste test.

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.

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.

Across Rdale, teams are actively preparing for the 2026-27 school year. Our focus is simple and steady: ensuring that every student enters next year supported, welcomed, and ready to learn.

Centered on the powerful theme “Unity Over Division,” Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) will come together to celebrate Black excellence, honor cultural legacy, and uplift student voices during its annual Black History Month Celebration on Friday, Feb. 20.

As the winter season unwinds at Armstrong High School (AHS) and Cooper High School (CHS), we’re celebrating the dedication, resilience and accomplishments of our student-athletes and activity participants.

Robbinsdale Area Schools has had 12 students selected for the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota (ACDA-MN) honor choirs.

With the knowledge and skills required to provide emergency medical care, 11 Armstrong High School students and seven Cooper High School students are now graduates of the Emergency Medical Responder program.

Lucinda Anderson, Armstrong High School Class of 2019, will make her Olympic debut this February at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games in the sport of biathlon.

This is an important update about in-district transfers for students entering grades 6-12 in the 2026-27 school year.

On Jan. 16, 32 students from Robbinsdale Area Schools took an exciting step toward their futures in healthcare and were celebrated at a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pinning ceremony at Hennepin Technical College.