The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the Federal Government shutdown will affect SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. We know this may create concern for some in our community, and we want to share resources that can help.

Robbinsdale Area Schools administration shared updated recommendations for building closures and facility repurposing at the Nov. 3 Board of Education meeting, marking another step forward in Phase I of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 and the district’s plan to address its statutory operating debt (SOD).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fall Family Night at New Hope Learning Center on October 27th!
Explore the activities and resources that were shared, learn about upcoming Family Nights, and complete our Family Engagement Survey.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is excited to welcome families to our Kindergarten Information Fair on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at FAIR School Crystal (3915 Adair Ave. N., Crystal).

• W/Th, November 19-20 - New Hope Learning Center picture retakes
• Th/F, November 27-28 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving

Bring in your clean and dry plastic film (such as grocery bags, bread bags, and other soft plastic) to the New Hope Learning Center Main Office. Learn more about the NexTrex Recycling Challenge.

Join us for our upcoming Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes!

Virtual Book Study, The Joy of Grandparenting, Drop-in Play times, and Family Gym times starting soon!

Tu, Nov. 18, 2-7:30 pm
W, Nov. 19, 8 am-3 pm & 5:30-7:30 pm
Th, Nov. 20, 2-7:30 pm

New Hope Learning Center - 8301 47th Ave N, New Hope

Learn more, preview books and set up your book fair eWallet. Online orders are available 11/17-11/30.

PAC is looking for a few volunteers to help on W, Nov 19. Please sign-up for a shift or two!.

Robbinsdale Area Schools’ Board of Education is seeking interested district residents to apply for appointment to complete the remainder of a four year term of a board member who resigned.

Join us at our upcoming PAC meeting on Monday, November 17, from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. View our presentation to learn more about PAC—who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved. A big thank-you to Chipotle and everyone who participated in our recent fundraiser—together we raised over $450 for PAC! You can also support our efforts by donating to help stock the fridge for staff during fall conferences.

United Way 211 offers holiday and winter clothing resources

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2025, at 1 p.m., Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) sent winter weather test messages to families and staff. Did you receive them?

District administration presented the first round of facility options to the Board of Education Oct. 20 as part of the ongoing Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 process and the district’s statutory operating debt (SOD) plan to restore long-term financial stability.

February 3, 2026
Early Learning at New Hope Learning Center

Offered In partnership with Full-Service Community Schools at no cost to your family

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In-school and online services provided through VONA Center for Mental Health.

Learn more and apply for services through VONA.