What an unforgettable day for our 3rd graders on their race to excellence!
Earlier this month, every student received their very own copy of Wings of an Eagle. Today, they had the incredible opportunity to hear directly from Olympic champion and author Billy Mills, author Donna Janell Bowman, and illustrator S.D. Nelson at the Monument.
The stories, wisdom, and inspiration they shared fueled our students’ engines with hope and determination. It was exciting, educational, and truly inspiring—a pit stop on their journey they’ll remember for years to come!
Earlier this month, every student received their very own copy of Wings of an Eagle. Today, they had the incredible opportunity to hear directly from Olympic champion and author Billy Mills, author Donna Janell Bowman, and illustrator S.D. Nelson at the Monument.
The stories, wisdom, and inspiration they shared fueled our students’ engines with hope and determination. It was exciting, educational, and truly inspiring—a pit stop on their journey they’ll remember for years to come!
Tonight is our family event - Uniting Hearts and Minds. Doors open at 4:30, activities from 4:30 - 5:30, and a light meal served 5:30 - 6:30. You will also have an opportunity to provide feedback on our School Improvement Plan. See you tonight!
🍎✨ Our kindergarteners (and their families!) celebrated the bounty of fall in the most delicious way! Parents joined us in the classroom to explore apples through math, science, and reading activities, and the day concluded with everyone making homemade applesauce together. 🥄🍏
Thank you to our wonderful families for sharing in the fun and learning — and for tasting the sweet rewards of curiosity and community. 💛
#FallLearning #FamilyEngagement #RobbinsdaleCommunity
Thank you to our wonderful families for sharing in the fun and learning — and for tasting the sweet rewards of curiosity and community. 💛
#FallLearning #FamilyEngagement #RobbinsdaleCommunity
Gourd-geous news, everyone! 🎃
We're so excited to host a booth at The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival this Saturday! Come find the Rapid City Area Schools booth for free temporary tattoos, cool swag, and a chance to chat with us! We can't wait to see you there!
We're so excited to host a booth at The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival this Saturday! Come find the Rapid City Area Schools booth for free temporary tattoos, cool swag, and a chance to chat with us! We can't wait to see you there!
Our third graders had a very special opportunity today—a virtual author and illustrator event featuring the book Wings of an Eagle by Billy Mills and Donna Janell Bowman, illustrated by S.D. Nelson.
Students learned about the writing and art process while also hearing powerful messages about never giving up, setting goals, taking action, and racing toward their dreams.
Each student received their very own copy of the book to add to their home library - plus a packet of fun activities to keep the momentum going at home. They even enjoyed Haribo Goldbears as a sweet reminder to “go for the gold” in all they do!
A huge thank you to United Way of the Black Hills, the Statewide Family Engagement Center, and the South Dakota Humanities Council for fueling this experience.
The excitement doesn’t stop here… next week our 3rd graders will get to hear from the team in person at The Monument!
Students learned about the writing and art process while also hearing powerful messages about never giving up, setting goals, taking action, and racing toward their dreams.
Each student received their very own copy of the book to add to their home library - plus a packet of fun activities to keep the momentum going at home. They even enjoyed Haribo Goldbears as a sweet reminder to “go for the gold” in all they do!
A huge thank you to United Way of the Black Hills, the Statewide Family Engagement Center, and the South Dakota Humanities Council for fueling this experience.
The excitement doesn’t stop here… next week our 3rd graders will get to hear from the team in person at The Monument!
We’re hiring at Robbinsdale!
• Life Skills Parapro – 8 hrs/day (from $17.50/hr + benefits)
• Lunch/Noon Duty – 1.5 hrs/day
Apply 👉 https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/careers
#RCAS #Hiring #EducationJobs
• Life Skills Parapro – 8 hrs/day (from $17.50/hr + benefits)
• Lunch/Noon Duty – 1.5 hrs/day
Apply 👉 https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/careers
#RCAS #Hiring #EducationJobs
🌟 Community Day Recap: Being Proactive & Assertive 🌟
Today our Robbinsdale School Family came together to learn how to be proactive problem solvers with strong voices and wise choices.
We kicked off the day with a School Family Assembly where students explored three ways of responding when someone hurts us:
🐢 Turtle – quiet and shy
🦈 Shark – mean and aggressive
🦉 Owl – wise and clear
Our goal? To be like the Owl—responding with wisdom, strength, and respect.
In our Community Classrooms, students read stories about assertiveness, like Sophie’s Big Voice and Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon. We also practiced using the Time Machine—a strategy that helps us tell others to stop doing something we don’t like and explain how we want to be treated instead.
We wrapped up the day with creative fun—Owl masks and Owl snacks—as a reminder that every child has the power to problem solve with courage and clarity.
🦉💙 At Robbinsdale, we’re growing wise Owls who use their voices to build a stronger, kinder community!
#RobbinsdaleRocks #GrowLeadExcel #OfftotheRaces
Our first family event is scheduled for September 25 from 4:30 - 6:30.
Robbinsdale is hiring! 🎉
Come make a difference with an amazing team and our incredible kids.
Open Roles:
• Life Skills Paraprofessional – 8 hrs/day — starts at $17.50/hr + benefits
• Lunch/Noon Duty – 1.5 hrs/day
If you’re patient, positive, and love helping students grow, we’d love to meet you!
👉 Apply here: https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/careers
Know someone perfect for these roles? Please tag or share! 💬✨
#RobbinsdaleElementary #WeAreRCAS #NowHiring #EducationJobs #MakeADifference
Come make a difference with an amazing team and our incredible kids.
Open Roles:
• Life Skills Paraprofessional – 8 hrs/day — starts at $17.50/hr + benefits
• Lunch/Noon Duty – 1.5 hrs/day
If you’re patient, positive, and love helping students grow, we’d love to meet you!
👉 Apply here: https://www.rcas.org/o/rcas/page/careers
Know someone perfect for these roles? Please tag or share! 💬✨
#RobbinsdaleElementary #WeAreRCAS #NowHiring #EducationJobs #MakeADifference
🏁✨ Robbinsdale is officially off to the races! ✨🏁
At today’s School Family Assembly we:
🚦 Welcomed our new Robbinsdale Racers to the track
🏎️ Revved up our Kindness Challenge for the year
🍧 Crossed the finish line with popsicles for everyone!
It was the perfect way to start our engines—building community, showing kindness, and fueling up for an amazing year ahead. 💙🐾
#RaceToExcellence#RobbinsdaleElementary #WelcomeBack #KindnessChallenge #Community #RobbinsdaleRocks #GrowLeadExcel
At today’s School Family Assembly we:
🚦 Welcomed our new Robbinsdale Racers to the track
🏎️ Revved up our Kindness Challenge for the year
🍧 Crossed the finish line with popsicles for everyone!
It was the perfect way to start our engines—building community, showing kindness, and fueling up for an amazing year ahead. 💙🐾
#RaceToExcellence#RobbinsdaleElementary #WelcomeBack #KindnessChallenge #Community #RobbinsdaleRocks #GrowLeadExcel
Looking forward to a great year at Robbinsdale! The first day of school is on Tuesday, August 19.
District Opener – Building Closure Notice
On Monday, August 18, all Rapid City Area Schools buildings will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. for our annual District Opener event. This is a special tradition where all RCAS staff gather to celebrate the start of the new school year and align for success. We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to connect, inspire, and ring in the new year together.
On Monday, August 18, all Rapid City Area Schools buildings will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. for our annual District Opener event. This is a special tradition where all RCAS staff gather to celebrate the start of the new school year and align for success. We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to connect, inspire, and ring in the new year together.
We can't wait to see you tonight at Robbinsdale's Open House from 4:00 - 6:00!!
Robbinsdale's open house and meet-the-teacher night is August 14, from 4:00 to 6:00. We can't wait to see our Roadrunners!
A huge thank you to all who attended our 4th Annual Robbinsdale Alumni Breakfast! We were thrilled to welcome four former Roadrunners back for a celebratory time. Each of these amazing alumni shared their exciting plans for the future, inspiring our fifth-grade student leaders who served them and heard firsthand about life in middle school and high school. It was a joy to reminisce about their elementary years and hear the cherished memories that have shaped their journeys.
We are incredibly proud of each of you and wish you all the success in your future endeavors. Remember, you will always be a part of our Robbinsdale family! #RobbinsdaleRocks #GrowLeadExcel #RoadrunnerRoots #RobbinsdaleAlumni #RoadrunnerPride #FutureLeaders
Our 5th graders had an amazing opportunity to tour South Middle School! They had a chance to meet with students and administrators to learn all about what life is like in middle school. It was a great way to help them prepare for the exciting transition ahead! #GrowingLeadersThroughExcellence #FutureMiddleSchoolers #RobbinsdaleRocks!
🌟 Big shoutout to Carol Christensen and Kristi Harris for being recognized by the Rapid City Public School Foundation for going "Above and Beyond"! 🌟
Carol and Kristi exemplify excellence in everything they do, and we are so proud to have them on our team. The Above and Beyond Program celebrates staff members who consistently go the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of our students. Congratulations to both of them for this well-deserved recognition! 👏
#RobbinsdaleRocks! #GrowLeadExcel #AboveAndBeyond #StaffExcellence #RobbinsdaleProud
🌱🌸 Robbinsdale Elementary's May Community Day 🌸🌱
This May, our students came together for a special Community Day filled with growth, both literally and figuratively! 🌿
Our community time began with a read-aloud of *The Tiny Seed* by Eric Carle, a story that teaches us about resilience, growth, and the power of potential. After the reading, students planted their own seeds, symbolizing the growth of their dreams and goals. 🌱
In line with our vision of *Growing Leaders Through Excellence*, every student made a leadership pledge, committing to values that will help them grow into strong, successful leaders in our school and beyond. ✨
It was a wonderful day filled with community, growth, and the spirit of excellence. We’re so proud of our students for embracing their leadership potential and for making this Community Day one to remember!
#GrowingLeadersThroughExcellence
#RobbinsdaleRocks
#RobbinsdaleStrong #CommunityDay #LeadershipInAction #GrowingTogether 🌟
Happy Principal Appreciation to our amazing principal, Mrs. Keeney! She embarked on a fun scavenger hunt around the school! With clever clues leading her to various spots, Mrs. Keeney visited different people and places, collecting little gifts and letters along the way. As she unscrambled the letters, it became clear that her main gift was a symbol of our gratitude for her unwavering support and dedication. We are so grateful to have Mrs. Keeney as our guiding light! Thank you for everything you do for our students, families, and staff. You truly make Robbinsdale a special place! #KeeneyDay #PrincipalAppreciation #RobbinsdaleRocks #GrowLeadExcel
