The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the Federal Government shutdown will affect SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. We know this may create concern for some in our community, and we want to share resources that can help.

Robbinsdale Area Schools administration shared updated recommendations for building closures and facility repurposing at the Nov. 3 Board of Education meeting, marking another step forward in Phase I of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 and the district’s plan to address its statutory operating debt (SOD).

Robbinsdale Area Schools’ Board of Education is seeking interested district residents to apply for appointment to complete the remainder of a four year term of a board member who resigned.

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2025, at 1 p.m., Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) sent winter weather test messages to families and staff. Did you receive them?

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, has been changed from a no school day to an asynchronous learning day for all middle school and high school students. This change does not impact elementary or Early Learning students or families.

District administration presented the first round of facility options to the Board of Education Oct. 20 as part of the ongoing Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 process and the district’s statutory operating debt (SOD) plan to restore long-term financial stability.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is continuing to work on the creation of a Statutory Operating Debt Plan, while focusing on what is best for students and balancing short-term and long-term goals.

With the Vision 2030 Team’s recommendations complete, Rdale is entering the implementation phase: a multi-year, community-informed process that will stabilize finances, align programs and facilities, and fulfill the district’s long-term vision by 2030.

When Zoraba Ross learned that he was being honored for the 2025 Excellence in Education Award from The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology, he was deeply grateful, humbled and emotional. 

Music, cheers and applause filled the air around the new community schoolyard at FAIR School Crystal at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 18.

In this post you will find the slide deck for the 25-26 Expectations for Students at FAIR Crystal

The application for Educational Benefits (formerly known as Free and Reduced can be completed online now! All families should apply now!

After eight months of study, learning, and collaboration, the Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Team presented its final report and recommendations to the Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) Board of Education on Sept. 23, 2025.

The Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Team will present its final report and recommendations to the School Board during the board’s work session on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.

At its final meeting on Sept. 9, the Vision 2030 Team reached consensus on academic and facilities recommendations, completing its draft roadmap for Rdale’s future.