The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education held a study session on Monday, Dec. 8, as part of its ongoing work to address the district’s plan to address its statutory operating debt (SOD) and move forward with Phase I of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030. Board members reviewed the facility recommendations previously discussed, received additional information requested at the Nov. 24 meeting, and previewed procedures for the Dec. 15 public hearing on school closures. 

Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, regarding potential school closures. Community members who wish to provide testimony must sign up in advance using an online Google Form.

We are aware of recent reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Minnesota that is causing fear and uncertainty for some in our community, especially among our Somali families and other immigrant families.

We want to reaffirm our commitment to each and every student, parent/guardian and staff member: You are valued. You are welcome here. Your children belong in our schools.

The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education has selected DJ (Richard) Brynteson to serve on the Board through December 2026.

The Cooper High School cafeteria buzzed with energy on Nov. 21 as students gathered for the fifth annual CHS Student Summit.

The School Board has scheduled an extra Listening Time on Dec. 1 to provide more opportunities for public comment as the board navigates statutory operating debt (SOD) planning.

Cooper High School and the Robbinsdale Area Schools Early Learning program are collaborating closely, offering opportunities for their students to build relationships and share their skills. This fall, two different CHS classes visited the New Hope Learning Center, which houses the Early Learning program.

The Robbinsdale Debate Team, composed of students from Armstrong High School and Cooper High School, has had three students qualify for the 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament, which will be held June 13-19 in Richmond, Virginia.

Families of soon-to-be kindergarteners attended our Kindergarten Information Fair on Nov. 22 to explore Rdale programs, meet staff, and learn about enrollment.

The Board of Education will interview four finalists for the open school board seat during a special, public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20.

The School Board took required steps on Nov. 17 to move potential school closures to a December public hearing following extensive discussion about elementary options.

Winter Sports registration is now open! Click here to check last day to register dates and practice start dates - along with instructions on registration information. 

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).

The Quill, Coopers award winning student run newspaper has launched its October issue of the 2025-26 school year! Click here to read what's new!