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.

All after-school athletics, activities, and programs are canceled today, Monday, April 28, 2025, due to the threat of severe weather this evening.

Families and staff across the district are invited to attend the upcoming K–5 English Language Arts materials adoption vendor fair, scheduled for Friday, May 2, at Sandburg Middle School. The fair, taking place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., will provide an opportunity for attendees to preview and evaluate two ELA curriculum options, which include Wit & Wisdom and EL Education.

All families with students enrolled in Rdale schools must fill out the bus transportation survey for the 2025-26 school year. The survey must be completed for each student by Friday, May 30.

Dannica’s family chose Robbinsdale Area Schools for its diversity—and found a school community where their kids feel seen, supported, and excited to learn every day.

Still looking for Summer opportunities for your student(s)? 
Join us for a summer full of fun, learning, and discovery with a variety of engaging programs for students entering in grades K–9!

Come join all the SEA families for a night of fun at our Spring Fling

The SEA PTA is collecting donations for a Spring Fling Online Silent Auction! Donated items will be used to make themed offerings which will be part of our online auction. Each GRADE has been assigned a theme(s) - Feel free to be creative and donate items that fit your grades theme. Experiences, tickets, & gift card donations are also welcome.

Dr. Kenneth Wutoh has officially joined the Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) Board of Education after taking the oath of office during the Board’s regular meeting on Monday, April 7.

As we approach the upcoming state testing period, we kindly ask for your support in helping your student (Grades 3-5) feel prepared and confident.  Positive words of encouragement and reminders to try their best can make a big difference. Together, we can help them feel ready to show what they’ve learned and to take pride in their efforts.  Students are encouraged to do the following in preparation: 

• Get plenty of sleep the night before the test.
• Eat a healthy breakfast the day of testing.
• Put forth their best effort. 

MCA Dates for Grades 3-5:  (9:45-11:30 a.m.)

April 15-16: Reading (Grades 3-5)

April  23-24: Math (Grades 3-5)

April 30-May 1: Science (5th Grade Only)

Here is the final numbers we reached on our Kids Heart Challenge? Do you think we made it to see Principal Hanson and Delacruz get silly stringed?

Raise $15,500: we are at $14,481.28

225 Students Register: we are at 231 students registered... We made our goal

50 Students Complete Finn’s Mission: we are at 57 have completed Finn's Mission. We passed our goal

Will we get to our goals to see Principal Hanson and Delacruz get silly stringed?

This week, the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 process turned its focus squarely on the student experience, with powerful conversations across schools and within the Vision 2030 Team.

Will we get to our goals to see Principal Hanson and Delacruz get silly stringed?

Here are were we are on our Kids Heart Challenge Goals:

Raise $15,500: we are at $11,792.09

225 Students Register: we are at 207 students registered

50 Students Complete Finn’s Mission: we are at 44 have completed Finn's Mission

Will we get to our goals to see Principal Hanson and Delacruz get silly stringed?

Here are were we are on our Kids Heart Challenge Goals:

Raise $15,500: we are at $10.227.43

225 Students Register: we are at 197 students registered

50 Students Complete Finn’s Mission: we are at 41 have completed Finn's Mission