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Robbinsdale Area Schools

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Robbinsdale Area School District is An 'Energy Star' Leader

Robbinsdale Area Schools has been named a Top Performer with Energy Star and is proud to join EPA's list of Energy Star Leaders, an elite group of organizations that have improved energy efficiency across entire portfolios of commercial buildings.

Volunteer Opportunity With Robbinsdale Area Schools

The New Hope Learning Center in Robbinsdale Area Schools is getting a new playground, and needs volunteers 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 31, and 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Join the fun and to provide a fun, safe place for kids to play!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Sonnesyn Elementary School Teacher Honored By District 281

Fifth grade teacher Jill Bryan was named Robbinsdale Area Schools Teacher of the Year 2013.

Described as “warm, welcoming and patient,” Jill Bryan, a fifth grade teacher at Sonnesyn Elementary, was named Teacher of the Year for Robbinsdale Area Schools.  “I could not be more pleased that Jill Bryan is being recognized for her talents as she is a truly gifted educator,” said Leia Ward, Sonnesyn Elementary’s Principal. “Jill has the passion and skills to help all students reach their potential.”  It is the second year the district has been involved in the competition. The news came at a reception on Wednesday evening at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School, which combined recognition by the Seven Dreams Education Foundation (SDEF) for their Hands-on Learning Grant winners and the announcement of Teacher of the Year.  “I hope that …

Friday, May 3, 2013

Changes in School Start and End Times for Some Robbinsdale Area Schools

Changes due to transportation efficiencies, district says.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Armstrong Earns Bronze, Cooper Takes Gold in Statewide Competition

The two high schools placed among top in state public service competition.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Middle School Receives $10,000 Grant From Cargill

The money will go to buy iPads for STEM students.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Neil Elementary Students Advance to Global Science Competition

The "Ostriches" won second place at a recent statewide competition.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

"Darcy's Cinematic Life" Opens Thursday

Robbinsdale Middle School students feature in new musical.

Task Force Releases Report on Integration's Impact on Health

Robbinsdale schools board member helped craft report as task force member.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

QUIZ: Fiat Dealership, Concert and Police

Test your knowledge of west metro news with Patch’s weekly news quiz.

From the small to the large, decisions, people and projects make our communities what they are. Events take place every day that shape our communities and add to their unique character. How much do you know about what happened in your community this week? Patch invites you to test your knowledge of this week’s events by taking the news quiz above. Don’t feel bad if you get an answer wrong. There’s a link after every question so you can read up on the news you missed. Want to find out even more? Check out this week’s “Pick of Our Patches” to see highlights of the area’s biggest news this week. (NOTE: The quiz may not appear in some mobile browsers.)

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