Hopkins Education Foundation Picks Director With Strong Local Ties

Jennifer St. Clair has three generations of Hopkins schools connections.

Noble Elementary Receives ‘Reading Rockstar’ Award

The award recognizes the students’ reading outside the classroom.

Golden Valley Student Wins $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

Nicholas J. Thyr was selected from a pool of 15,000 finalists.

Golden Valley’s Dooher Ousted as Education Minnesota President

Tom Dooher, a Sandburg Middle School physical education teacher, had been president since 2007.

Hopkins, Robbinsdale Cooper Named Two of the Most Challenging Schools in MN

The high schools were among 27 schools in the state that made the Washington Post’s High School Challenge list.

WATCH: DECA Helps Students Grow Into Business Leaders

The organization teaches students about business and finance.

April's Fool: Another Half Foot of Snow Expected in Golden Valley

The National Weather Service in Chanahssen has issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of East and Central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. The storm will hit Thursday night into Friday morning.

Hopkins Schools Trainer Honored By National Football Foundation

Scott Westermann will be presented with the Fred Zamberletti Award at an event April 28.

Study Gives Hopkins, Robbinsdale Schools Mixed Grades for Achievement Gap

The Minnesota Campaign for Achievement Now graded schools on student performance, subgroup performance, performance gains and the achievement gap.

'The Voice' Contestant, No-Hitter and Data Center News: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selection includes a new Islamic U of M, a malt shop's anniversary, Lyndale Gardesn final plans, a new church, a city's surplus and I-94 headaches on the way.

Water Main Break Closes Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School Monday

The Robbinsdale Area School district planned to bring RSIS students to the School of Engineering Arts in Golden Valley, where parents could pick them up.

Winkler Introduces Bill That Would Allow Perpich to Operate Woodbury School

According to the Pioneer Press, Rep. Ryan Winkler’s bill “cleared its first hurdle” Tuesday.

Photos: Breck Wins Over Marshall in Minnesota State Class A Boys Hockey Tournament Quarterfinals

Breck School in Golden Valley advances to the semifinal round of the 2013 Class A state boys hockey tournament after the 6-1 win March 6.

Robbinsdale Cooper Among Seven Schools to Form Metro West Conference

The new alignment would begin play in the fall of 2014 with a complete slate of high school sanctioned activities.

Robbinsdale Area Schools Close Tuesday Due to Snow

Winter Storm Saturn has dumped enough snow on the Golden Valley area to cancel school today for Robbinsdale Area Schools.

Slow Morning Commute, School Closures as Winter Storm Saturn Advances in Golden Valley

The City of Golden Valley issued a snow emergency Tuesday morning.

Armstrong, Cooper Students Qualify for National Speech and Debate Tournament

Armstrong junior Andrew Urevig and Cooper junior Olivia Heusinkveld both qualified for the 2013 National Debate Tournament in Congressional Debate.

SEA Students, Staff Celebrate 100 Days of Learning With School Dance

An auditorium in the Sandberg Learning Center in Golden Valley was packed Friday night as School of Engineering and Arts students, staff and parents danced.

District 281 Students Meet Civil Rights Leader, Freedom Singer

As a member of the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee in the 1960s, Bettie Mae Fikes worked along side leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Students met her last week and listened to her story.

Section 2A Hockey: Breck Players Prepare for Semifinals

The Breck School boys hockey team beat Waconia High School last Friday.

Robbinsdale Area Schools Students Win MSHSL Triple A Award

Winners of both of the Minnesota State High School League Region 6AA Triple A awards hail from Robbinsdale Area Schools.

Hockey Update: Armstrong Falls to Benilde-St. Margaret's

Armstrong athletes took on the number one seed on Thursday.

Golden Valley Lions Donate Hundreds to SEA

Dollars raised will go toward the school’s playground project.

Perpich Center for Arts Education Students Do Harlem Shake

A video of Perpich students taking on the popular new dance craze was posted on YouTube a few days ago. It already has almost 4,000 views.

VIDEO: Decision on Hopkins Junior High IB Program Coming Soon

This week, the School Board will discuss what the district has learned while investigating IB over the past year.

We Day Minnesota: Breck Student To Co-Host Community Service Celebration

Breck School senior Hutton Phillips will join The Jonas Brothers and thousands of youth as she and her brother co-chair We Day, a celebration of youth service coming to the Xcel Energy Center next fall.

Robbinsdale Area Schools Teacher Nominated for Teacher of the Year

Education Minnesota nominated 135 teachers in total for the award.

Sixteen Armstrong and Cooper Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

Fourteen Cooper football players and two Armstrong soccer players will play collegiate sports next year.

Safer Schools: Robbinsdale Area Schools Enhance Visitor Security

A new electronic system tracks visits and records visitor identity. New procedures begin this week.

Area Schools to Participate in Conference Music Festival

Bands and choirs from 11 schools will flock to Armstrong High School Monday for the Northwest Suburban Conference Music Festival.

When Is School Canceled Due to Weather?

With dangerous wind chills settling into Golden Valley, you may be wondering: When is it too cold to go to school?

Breck School Aims for Construction Completion in 2013

The Golden Valley-based school is adding to their school space off of Ottawa Avenue North.

Robbinsdale Cooper High School Begins Search for New Principal

Robbinsdale Cooper High School Principal Michael Favor will begin a new role as Executive Director of Student Services and Secondary Schools beginning July 1.

Perpich Center for Arts Education Could Take Over Woodbury’s Crosswinds School

However, District 833 could claim the school if the Perpich Center fails to obtain approval for state funding.

Community Fights Hunger Through Robbinsdale Empty Bowls Event

Bowl making will take place on Feb. 9 and 23. All bowls will be donated for an Empty Bowls fundraiser in March.

Local Businesses, Nonprofits Team with Cooper Students to Celebrate MLK Day

Find out how Cooper High School students will leave a mark on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

7 Fun Places to Take The Kids This MLK Weekend

Children attending Robbinsdale and Hopkins schools have Monday off.

Breck Lower School Character Education Program Recognized

The program has been recognized by the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education, a national association.

ISD 281 Taking Preventative Measures Against Flu

District officials say absences have not increased due to the flu.

How Will ISD 281 Budgets Change Next Year?

School board members discussed budget assumptions at a recent meeting.