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Free food, music and plenty of Rdale pride! Join students, families, staff, alumni and neighbors Oct. 14 for the Great Rdale Get Together before the Armstrong-Cooper rivalry football game.

In recognition of sustained excellence in student journalism, Cooper High School's student newspaper, The Quill, has earned national awards for the nine issues published during the 2025-26 school year. 

Robbinsdale Area Schools has earned national recognition for its financial reporting for the 25th consecutive year.

Earlier this summer, Robbinsdale Area Schools launched the Annual Update for the 2026-27 school year, available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The Annual Update requires families to review and update important student information—including transportation preferences, parent/guardian contact information, emergency contacts, annual opt-outs, and more—all in one place.

Your action is needed: If you want to view your child’s schedule and bus route information, you will need to complete the Annual Update, if you have not already done so. 

Watch the presentation Robbinsdale Area Schools is sharing with city leaders, community organizations and district partners to learn more about the Nov. 3 Bond Referendum and the plan for Rdale’s future.

Practice for fall sports starts Monday, August 17 at Cooper High School. There is still plenty of time to register for fall sports and activities. Click her to learn when practices are and how to register. We look forward to seeing you!

The application may qualify your student for reduced fees on transportation, athletics, and activities, and it also helps schools access additional funding, discounts, and meal programs that benefit all students.

Facing a critical crossroads for its future, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education has approved three bond referendum questions to be placed before voters on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot.

My name is Norman Bell, and I am the proud principal of Cooper High School, and I believe every student can achieve academic excellence.

Robbinsdale Area Schools has launched the Annual Update for the 2026-27 school year, available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The Annual Update allows families to review and update important student information—including transportation preferences, parent/guardian contact information, emergency contacts, annual opt-outs, and more—all in one place.

Cooper Activities registration opens at NOON on July 13, 2026. All Fall sports will begin practice on Monday, August 17. Click here to learn about the new one-stop page for Cooper Activities - registration, schedules, ticketing and more. 

What started as an ordinary seventh period class quickly turned into an unforgettable moment for Cooper High School graduate Jazmin Tlaseca.

Surrounded by classmates, teachers and staff, Tlaseca was surprised with the announcement that she had been selected to receive a Robbinsdale Area Schools Grow Your Own Scholarship, which will help her pursue a career in education.

As Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) continues its Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 planning process, the School Board met June 15, 2026 (watch the meeting | see the agenda) to provide direction on the next phase of long-range facilities planning and a potential building bond referendum.

Check your mailbox for the latest Rdale Roundup, featuring updates on Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 and the future of Robbinsdale Area Schools.

Years of financial pressures, declining enrollment, and rising costs led Robbinsdale Area Schools into Statutory Operating Debt (SOD). Learn more about the factors behind the district’s financial challenges and the steps being taken to restore long-term stability.

A staffing implementation error in 2024-25 accelerated Robbinsdale Area Schools’ financial challenges and contributed to the district’s entry into Statutory Operating Debt (SOD). Learn what happened and the steps taken to prevent it from happening again.

As Robbinsdale Area Schools works to restore financial stability, the district is also planning for the future through Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030. Learn more about the long-term ideas being explored to create a more efficient, sustainable district while expanding opportunities for students.

The School Board is reviewing early financial scenarios related to a potential building bond referendum. Learn more about the options under consideration, what they could mean for district facilities, and the estimated impact on taxpayers.