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Learn more: Forest Elementary School

At Forest Elementary School, everyone is part of the pack! Learn more about the school today | Watch the video
 

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Individual focus. Limitless potential.
We inspire and educate all learners to develop their unique potential and positively impact their community.
 

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We are committed to ensuring an equitable and respectful educational experience for every student.
 

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Forest Elementary

Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment to help our students reach their full potential.

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Melissa Jackson

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VIP Lunch Opportunity!

VIP Lunch:

Students can now earn a VIP Lunch as a special reward!

Students who earn VIP Lunch will get to sit at a designated specials table in the cafeteria and may invite ONE guest to join them the following day. Guests can be:

✔️ One adult (18+)
✔️ One staff member
✔️ One classmate (from any grade!)

Important Reminders:
If an adult guest attends, outside food will not be permitted at the VIP table.

If you bring lunch from a restaurant, you will eat in the Adventure Club room.

If you would like to purchase a school lunch, the cost is $5.25, cash or check only.

We’re excited to celebrate our students and give them this fun opportunity!

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Families and community members are invited to join a series of graduation ceremonies and end-of-year celebrations honoring Rdale students, staff, and academic achievement across the district this spring.

Forest Carnival

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming School Carnival—a fun-filled evening of games, food, and activities for the whole family!

To make entry quicker and easier, we’re offering pre-sale wristbands for students and families. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the PTO's website.

Discounted Price: Now-May 12th!

Regular Pricing: May 13th-15th

Pre-purchased wristbands can be picked up in the will call line at the carnival.

A limited number of wristbands will also be available for purchase on the day of the event, but we highly encourage pre-ordering to save time.

We look forward to seeing you there for a wonderful day of community and celebration!

Now Live: Robbinsdale’s K–12 Virtual Art Show!

Get ready to be amazed! 🎉

Robbinsdale Area Schools’ K–12 Virtual Art Show is now LIVE, and it’s packed with incredible student artwork from across the district during the 2025–2026 school year. 

This virtual gallery showcases a wide variety of artistic styles, mediums, and creativity from our talented students. You can explore artwork by school, view individual pieces up close, and even learn more about the techniques used by each artist.

Whether you’re celebrating your own student or simply enjoying the creativity across our district, this is a wonderful way to experience the arts from the comfort of home—and to share with family and friends near and far!

👉 View the Virtual Art Show Here

We are so proud of our student artists—take a moment to explore and celebrate their hard work and creativity!

🎶 Lights, Camera, Talent! Forest Talent Show 🎭

Get ready, Forest Families! 🎤✨

The Forest Talent Show is coming up on Thursday, May 21, and we can’t wait to see our students shine on stage!

Does your student have a special talent they’d love to share? Singing, dancing, comedy, magic, or something totally unique—this is their moment!

Follow this link to learn more about auditions and how to sign up.

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Henning at sarah_henning@rdale.org

Let the talent shine! 🌟

School Transition Events

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 transitioning to a new building due to a school or program closure, these moments matter. To help make that transition smoother, families are invited to attend upcoming school transition events designed to support students heading into new buildings for the 2026-27 school year.

🚲 Ride Your Bike to School! 🌞

Bike to School!

In May we will start our spring Bike Bus!  On Fridays Ms. Henning and Officer Wilkes will bike through the neighborhood around Forest.  Students are welcome to join us along the route on their bikes.  If you are interested in learning more about Bike Bus and registering to join us this spring visit the site below:

tinyurl.com/ForestBikeBus

 

Armstrong High School Summer Basketball Camps – Registration Now Open!

Students entering grades 3–8 (Fall 2026) can join us this June for fun, skill-building camps including Youth Camp, Shooting Camp, and Ball Handling & Finishing. All camps take place in the AHS Main Gyms and are designed to help players grow their game in a positive, high-energy environment.

Click “Read More” for full details, dates, and how to register!

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