Last year the School Board voted to change the 2022-23 school year calendar. To accommodate two holidays – Yom Kippur on Oct. 5, 2022, and Eid celebrated on April 21 and 22, 2023.

Before school starts, download the free Durham Bus Tracker app to view routes and scheduled stops, see messages related to route delays and track buses.

I am happy to report that we currently have drivers to staff all transportation routes and busing to school activities. In addition, we believe we have hired enough staff to be able to cover our routes if our drivers call out sick or need to take extended leaves. 

A reminder to families that school start times are changing beginning with the 2022-23 school year.

Starting this fall, school meals will no longer be free to all students. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals through the Educational Benefits application will have access to meals at no cost or a reduced cost.

With monkeypox in the news, we know students and families may be concerned about the national outbreak and how it could affect our schools. 

Students who attend public schools in Minnesota are required by state law to have specific immunizations (or written proof of exemption) before they can attend school

Every year we ask all families to complete an Educational Benefits application. This is a big request, and we ask you to take a few moments to apply right now.

Families whose students ride the bus to school should have received a postcard with transportation information in the mail. If you didn’t get a postcard, bus information can also be found in the Parent Portal.

Families and staff can continue to wear face coverings and are encouraged to do so if they believe it is best for them. 

If your family has not yet scheduled your pre-screening appointment you can make an appointment by calling 763-504-4180. Staff will also be visiting schools throughout September to work with students who have not yet completed a screening. 

Visit our Tools for Families page to make an online payment, get help with our parent portal or Schoology, and learn about community resources. Check it out at rdale.org/tools

The Robbinsdale Area Schools department of communications and marketing recently earned eight awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).

Robbinsdale Area Schools recently earned a national award recognizing the district for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. 

I am excited to announce that Michelle Azure will be the new assistant principal of our school.