Robbinsdale Area Schools
Pilgrim Lane
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Learn more: FAIR School Pilgrim Lane

Discover what makes FAIR School Pilgrim Lane a place where students can Believe, Belong and Become. Watch the video
 

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Each student has limitless possibilities and we strive to ignite the potential in every student.
 

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Differentiated learning experiences to support our goals for all students to achieve grade-level literacy.
 

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Your path to excellence in fine arts.

We inspire all learners to develop their unique potential.
 

Arts and academic excellence

Our staff are committed to arts education and promoting critical and creative thinking.

Principal's Message

Jen Smith

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Arts Immersion

Creativity Unleashed 

Our commitment to arts education gives students the opportunity to engage in culturally relevant and student-centered curricula.

School News

STAGES: AFTER SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS FOR GRADES 3-5

Students grades 3-5 join Stages Theatre Company for an afterschool musical theatre class here at FAIR Pilgrim Lane on Wednesdays from January 28 - March 4 and put your “triple threat” (acting, singing and dancing) skills to the test! Using today’s top Broadway scripts & scores, you’ll learn how to take a character from the first audition, through the rehearsal process, and all the way to the final bow.  Click here to register!

YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW

2025/2026 FAIR School Pilgrim Lane Yearbooks are now available for order! Don't wait, order today! The last day to place an order is: April 9, 2026. We will not be selling books in person. Order here

SPOTLIGHT ON STAGES

Spotlight on STAGES featuring FIRST GRADE:

First grade students learned a special song and dance to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while discovering how he fought for justice through peace, love, and kindness. Inspired by Dr. King, the students shared their own dreams for making the world a better place.

See videos at the bottom of the newsletter!

FAIR PILGRIM LANE FOOD DRIVE

Help us support Robbinsdale families and community members in need!

Now through January 22, we are collecting shelf-stable food items, personal care items, diapers, and toilet paper. Teachers will have individual collection bins in their classrooms where students can drop off donations.

On Thursday and Friday of next week, all donated items will be distributed to families in our community who are in need, as well as to a local food shelf.

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

PTO: WE NEED SPONSORS FOR THE FUN RUN

Our PTO is looking for sponsors for the FAIR Pilgrim Lane Fun Run! Do you have a business? Have a family friend with a business? Know someone with a business? This is great advertising for the business and helps our school out too! See here for more information!

SECOND STEP FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 19TH

Social Emotional Learning is important. This week we will focus on Emotion Management. Read here for each grade levels information and ways you can help reinforce at home.

Update: Federal ICE activity within the district

As federal ICE and Border Patrol activity continues to impact communities across our region, we are sharing an important update. The safety and support of our students, staff, and families remain our top priority.

Vision 2030 and SOD Update: Board Reviews Draft Statutory Operating Debt Plan; Boundary Changes and Secondary Programming Updates

At its study session on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education continued its work to address the district’s required Statutory Operating Debt (SOD) plan. This included review of proposed boundary adjustments; a draft SOD plan that will need to be finalized, approved by the Board and submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education; and additional updates focused on middle school course offerings and high school programming transitions.

FAIR PILGRIM LANE FOOD DRIVE

FAIR Pilgrim Lane FOOD DRIVE: Help us support Robbinsdale family and community members in need right now!

Starting TOMORROW, January 15, until next Thursday, January 22, we will be collecting shelf stable food items, personal care items, diapers, and toilet paper. Teachers will have individual bins in their rooms where students can drop items. Next Thursday and Friday, the items will be donated to families in our community who are in need, as well as a local food shelf. 

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