Forest Elementary

05/22/2026

📣 There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 25, as we close for Memorial Day. We’ll see students back on Tuesday, May 26. District offices will be closed.

📣 El lunes 25 de mayo NO HABRÁ CLASES, puesto que cerraremos por motivo del Día de los Caídos (Memorial Day). Los estudiantes regresarán a la escuela el martes 26 de mayo. Las oficinas del distrito estarán cerradas.

📣 ISKUUL MA JIRI DOONO Isniinta bisha Maajo 25 ay tahay Xusidda Maalinta (Memorial Day) dadka wadanka difaaciisa u dhintay awgeed. Ardaydu waxa ay iskuulka dib ugu soo noqon doonaan, Talaadadda bisha Maajo 26 ta tahay. Xafiisyadda maamulku waa ay xirnaan doonaan.

05/18/2026

💕 Today is National Speech and Language Pathologist Day! ✨ We are incredibly grateful for the continued dedication of our Speech and Language Pathologists to helping our students with their communication skills. Their tremendous support ensures that all learners have the tools they need to succeed in academic and social situations. Please join us in showing them some love! 💕

05/16/2026

📚 In classrooms across Robbinsdale Area Schools, more young students are learning to read on grade level, and the growth is happening early.

During the 2024-25 school year, every kindergarten through third grade classroom in the district implemented Bridge2Read, bringing evidence-based instruction, coaching, and tutoring to thousands of students. Early results show promising gains, particularly among students who entered the year behind in reading. ✨ Learn more in the linked story

In classrooms across Robbinsdale Area Schools, more young students are learning to read on grade level, and the growth is happening early. During the 2024-25 school year, every kindergarten through third grade classroom in the district implemented Bridge2Read, bringing evidence-based instruction, co...

05/15/2026

🚌 The annual Rdale transportation opt-in survey will be included in a new annual update available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on July 1. The annual update survey must be completed for each student before the start of the 2026-27 school year.

The annual update survey will allow families to review and update key information, such as contact information, emergency contacts, opt-outs, and more, all in one place. 🔗 Learn more in the linked story.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is entering the fifth year of its opt-in transportation system. The past four school years have demonstrated the opt-in system works because it helps decrease the number of routes while increasing efficiency in our transportation system. The annual transportation opt-in surv...

05/11/2026

📣 Rdale will host a community-wide engagement event this Wednesday, May 13, at Cooper High School, 6:30-8 p.m.

This session will provide opportunities for community members to:
✅Learn more about the district’s current reality, including enrollment, finances, and facilities
✅Share perspectives that will help guide future decisions

Rdale is continuing community conversations this May as part of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030. Join us to learn more, ask questions, and help shape the future of our schools.

05/08/2026

✨ School Communicators Day is today! ✨ We greatly appreciate our school communicators across the district for their continued work to shape and share messages with families, staff, and the greater community. Their daily work of keeping everyone informed supports our schools operating smoothly. Thank you!

05/06/2026

🩹 It is National School Nurse Day, as we celebrate our nurses throughout this week! 💕 Our School Nurses and health office staff ensure that our schools are healthy and safe learning environments for all of our students. Their daily care for our students' health and well-being shows their immense dedication and compassion. Please join us in celebrating our nursing staff this week! 💕

05/05/2026

💕 As part of National Teacher Appreciation Week, it is National Teacher Appreciation Day! 🎉 Every day, our teachers have the vital role of educating and inspiring all learners to develop their unique potential and positively contribute to their community. We are all tremendously grateful for the care, passion, and dedication of our teachers as they support students and families, developing strong communities in our schools! Thank you, teachers! 💕

05/04/2026

📣 Whether your student is moving up to a new grade level, such as elementary to middle school, or transitioning to a new building due to a school or program closure, families are invited to attend upcoming school transition events designed to support students entering new buildings for the 2026-27 school year.

📅 Zachary Lane Elementary: Tuesday, May 5, 5:30-7 p.m.
📅 Lakeview Elementary: Wednesday, May 6, 5:30-7 p.m.
📅 Neill Elementary: Thursday, May 7, 5:30-7 p.m.
📅 Sandburg Middle School: Thursday, May 7, 5:30-7 p.m.
📅 Plymouth Middle School: Thursday, May 7, 6-7:30 p.m.

🔗 Check out the linked story for more information.

Change can feel big, for students and families alike. But this spring, Robbinsdale Area Schools is opening its doors to help make those next steps feel smaller, more familiar, and filled with possibility. Whether your student is moving up to a new grade level, like elementary to middle school, or tr...

05/02/2026

📣 Rdale will host two community-wide engagement events in May:
📅 Wednesday, May 6, at Armstrong High School, 6:30-8 p.m.
📅 Wednesday, May 13, at Cooper High School, 6:30-8 p.m.

Event formats are being finalized and will be shared soon.

These sessions will provide opportunities for community members to:
✅Learn more about the district’s current reality, including enrollment, finances, and facilities
✅Share perspectives that will help guide future decisions

Rdale is continuing community conversations this May as part of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030. Join us to learn more, ask questions, and help shape the future of our schools.

05/01/2026

🍎 In recognition of Student Nutrition Staff Appreciation Week, it is National School Lunch Hero Day! ✨ We are incredibly grateful for the daily dedication of our many Nutrition Staff across the district! Every day, they work incredibly hard to ensure all of our students have high-quality, healthy, tasty, and well-balanced meals and snacks. Please join us in thanking our Nutrition Staff! 💕