SEA School Recognized by CenterPoint Energy

Students were awarded a gift card by CenterPoint Energy for their work in the community.

Golden Valley Residents Make Holy Angels Honor Roll

Students were placed in one of the three categories depending on their GPA.

Local Schools Ranked Among Nation’s Most Challenging Schools

Robbinsdale and Hopkins school districts have some of the best high schools in the nation when it comes to encouraging students to work hard and providing children with the right amount of challenge.

When Can You Start Buying Girl Scout Cookies?

Find out the date you can start eating Tagalongs, Thin Mints and Samoas—and how you can locate Golden Valley sales.

ISD 281 School Board Members Begin Work Together

Incumbents Helen Bassett and Sherry Tyrrell and newcomer John Vento took the oath of office Monday night.

VIDEO: Forest Elementary Staff Use Pop Music to Encourage Reading

The lyrics to boy band One Direction's hit song Beautiful gave staff at Forest Elementary a chance to encourage students to read.

Students Collaborate with U of M, Professional Dancers to Solve Scientific Problems

Through a method called bodystorming, Perpich Center for Arts Education students will work with University of Minnesota professors and dancers from Black Label Movement to learn more about science.

ISD 281 Employee named Media Assistant of the Year

A Media Assistant at Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School received the honor from the Minnesota Educational Media Organization.

Cooper Teacher Shares ROCORI High School Shooting Experience

Teacher Erin Herberg asks, "What are we doing to prevent these [school shootings,] to educate our children, and ultimately to protect our future?"

Social Workers Help Address Newtown Tragedy in ISD 281 Elementary Schools

The district also sent a letter to parents on Friday, offering condolences and words of advice to parents.

Former Cooper Athletic Director Inducted into Hall of Fame

Barbara A. Lehman was inducted into the Derham Hall Athletic Hall of Fame last weekend.

Armstrong Staff Sends Packages to Troops in Afghanistan

Gift cards, candy canes, letters from students and a Robbinsdale Armstrong High School T-shirt were among the goodies that staff packed in boxes and shipped to five National Guard soldiers in Afghanistan.

Students from Cooper Quill Recognized by ISD 281 School Board

Four Robbinsdale Cooper High School students were recognized during the Dec. 3 school board meeting for outstanding writing achievements.

ISD 281 Will Open STEM Middle School Magnet Program

If there are more applications than seats available, a lottery system will be implemented for the program.

Local Students Attend Youth Summit

Golden Valley's Calvary Lutheran Church hosted more than 100 students last night during an annual Youth Summit.

Plymouth Middle School Students Recognized at School Board Meeting

Superintendent Aldo Sicoli will recognize the performers of the school's Wizard of Oz play on Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Armstrong Students Discuss the Achievement Gap

Fifteen Robbinsdale Armstrong students were part of an educational event this week in Minneapolis.

Armstrong, Hopkins Swimmers to Compete in State Meet

Four Armstrong and four Hopkins High School athletes will compete with the best high school swimmers in the state at the University of Minnesota's Aquatic Center this weekend.

Two Amputees Talk to Students About Prosthetics

On Nov. 13, School of Engineering and Arts students listened to Aaron Holm and Rob Rieckenberg, both amputees, talk about the challenges of living without legs, and the benefits of technology.

Photos: Beatlemania at Cooper High School

Cooper marching band members performed alongside rock legends at a one-of-a-kind concert last week. Upload your photos to this gallery.

Robbinsdale Employee Named Educator of the Year

Victoria Arabanos was awarded the honor by Education Minnesota, a group that represents teachers and educators throughout the state.

District 281 Bus Driver Asks Student to Pick Up Gun

A Robbinsdale Area Schools spokesperson said a bus driver asked a seventh-grade boy to pick up a gun he spotted along the road. The district is shocked by the incident and has communicated with parents and students.

Golden Valley Resident Joins Incumbents on Robbinsdale School Board

Newcomer John Vento is excited to begin work with the school board. Incumbents Helen Bassett and Sherry Tyrrell were re-elected.

Armstrong Students Vote in Mock Election

Armstrong's Social Studies Department Chair said that a mock election helps students see how easy voting is, and encourages them to vote when they're old enough.

SEA Students Launch Pumpkins During Fall Festival

The School of Engineering and Arts students used engineering skills to launch and drop pumpkins during their Fall Festival celebration.

District 45 Candidates Focus on Education Funding, Achievement Gap in Forum

Candidates from District 45 answered education-based questions at a forum last week.

Hundreds Gather For Perpich Foundation Event

Perpich Center for Arts Education alumni, staff, friends and relatives attended an event at the Walker Art Center hosted by the Perpich Foundation.

School Board Candidates Answer Questions at Forum

Four of the five candidates running for the ISD 281 school board responded to audience questions during a candidate forum last week.

Golden Valley Teacher Recognized at School Board Meeting

A first grade teacher at Golden Valley's SEA school was praised for her work in STEM.

Cooper Benefit Concert Features Legendary Rocker, Local Musicians

In order to raise money to replace old uniforms, the Robbinsdale Cooper High School marching band is hosting a concert with Badfinger's Joey Molland, who played alongside the Beatles, and other well-known artists.

Robbinsdale Area Schools See Decline in ACT Scores

School board documents show that Robbinsdale students who graduated in 2012 had an average composite ACT score of 22. For the last five years, average composite scores have been 22.4 or higher.

Meet the School Board Candidates for Robbinsdale Area Schools

Do you know who you'll vote for when it comes time to choose new school board members?

Residents Give Back to Schools Through Volunteers In Partnership

A Robbinsdale Area Schools community volunteer program gives residents a chance to help preschool through adult learners.

Cooper Cares, Music in the Streets: School Review

A look at school news for the week of Oct. 8.

Cooper Students, Honeywell Help Local Veteran

On Oct. 11, 50 local volunteers helped repair and update Air Force veteran William Jaskulke and his wife, Sharon's 90-year-old Minneapolis home.

SEA School Featured in Star Tribune

In an article published this week, the Star Tribune talks about SEA and Robbinsdale Area School's drive to incorporate arts and sciences in the classroom.

Robbinsdale Students Promote Music in the Streets Campaign

In a kick-off event last weekend, Robbinsdale Area Schools students played music in the district's seven cities in order to raise money for a program driven by the Seven Dreams Foundation.

Meadowbrook, Mayor Harris Celebrate New Flag Pole

Mayor Shep Harris and Meadowbrook Principal Greta Evans-Becker raised the flag on a new flag pole last week.

Armstrong's Homecoming Parade Bolsters School Spirit

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School's homecoming parade involves students, homecoming royalty and community members.

KidPack Program Provides Relief to Local Families

Local churches are partnering with some Robbinsdale Area Schools to ensure that children don't go hungry over the weekend.