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The 2021 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments will take place in April. Students will need to complete the test in person, in school.
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The School Board of Robbinsdale Area Schools has selected David Engstrom as the preferred candidate to be the district's next superintendent.
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The School Board selected two superintendent candidates to advance to final round interviews. The finalists are Dr. Kim Hiel and David Engstrom. Community webinars will be held April 15-16 to meet the candidates.
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This technology update includes information for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade about returning devices (iPads, Chromebooks, accessories) to school.
On Thursday, April 8, the School Board approved seven first round candidates. First round and finalist interviews will take place the week of April 12.
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If you traveled outside of Minnesota during Spring Break, please review these COVID-19 testing and quarantine reminders.
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As we look forward to students returning to school tomorrow, we want to remind families and staff that they should remain home if feeling ill.
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Join Interim Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Burrage, Board Chair David Boone and a slate of other guests for this year’s virtual State of the District presentation at 6:30 p.m. on March 11.
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Changes to meal services begin March 15. Nutrition Services continues to work to meet the needs to those who are learning in person and students in distance learning.
To assist with the search for the new superintendent, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education has contracted with School Exec Connect, a superintendent search firm. As we strive to make the best selection possible, we would like to encourage you to provide your input.
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Get in on the fun for I Love to Read Month with these activities.
In anticipation of inclement weather, please take time to review our winter weather weather closing guide.
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Check out our transition timeline, which includes important dates by grade level as well as non-school days.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released updated guidance for close contact with a person positive with COVID-19.
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Registration has begun for Adventure Club School-Age Care to accommodate the shift to an In-Person Learning Model for elementary students
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