Due to the State of Minnesota government shutdown all testing is postponed until further notice. 

Math, Reading and Writing GRAD testing for July 12, 13 and 19 is postponed. 

The state government shutdown does not affect regular summer school.  Summer school will continue as planned.

If you have any questions regarding GRAD re-tests, please contact the district's Department of Research, Evaluation and Assessment at      763-504-8103 or 763-504-8114.

The School Board met July 11 for a Regular Meeting.
 
For up-to-date School Board news,  click on Minutes, Podcast and Webcast below.
 
School Board Resources:
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- Calendar 

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Golden Valley Patch

Robbinsdale Armstrong Named Among State's Top High Schools

Free Vikings Camp shines positives on exercise

Building diversity with a new generation of teachers

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On Thursday, June 23rd, the district launched its Facebook page.  This is the first time Robbinsdale Area Schools has had a district Facebook page.  Like us and follow our news!  Go to www.rdale.org, and click on the Facebook icon on the homepage.   

Armstrong Ranks Among Best High Schools in the Nation! 

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School ranked in the top high schools nationally and ninth in the state of Minnesota on the High School Challenge List, recently published by the Washington Post. 

 "Students of all readiness levels can and will benefit from challenging curriculum and assessments that better prepare them for post-secondary success," stated Superintendent Aldo Sicoli, "and our district is taking that belief seriously.  The payoff for students is tremendous."

Click here to read more about the Challenge List

Two-Year CAPP Arts Grant Awarded to Robbinsdale Area Schools

Robbinsdale Area Schools has been selected by the Board of Directors of the Perpich Center for Arts Education to participate in the Comprehensive Arts Planning Program (CAPP).  The district is one of only six districts statewide selected for this two-year program.   "This is great news," said Gayle Walkowiak, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, and co-director of CAPP.  "Our district is proud of its rich and extensive arts programming, and this grant will allow us to continue that fine tradition for all of our students."

Click here to read more.

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School Board Approves Updated Policies

The School Board approved three updated policies at the June 20 meeting:  Network/Internet Acceptable Use Policy (524); School Weapons (514); and Bullying Prohibition Policy (514). The Bullying Prohibition Policy contains more language on cyber bullying, and also contains language on staff training and reporting.  The board also approved the new Student Handbook which is based upon recent national research on best practices, including research done in conjunction with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), which is being implemented throughout the district schools.

To view the updated policies, click here.