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

Bridget Dooley

Tools for families

Make an online payment, get help with your Parent Portal, and learn about community resources.

Kindergarten

Learning to love learning

Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030

Summer Programming

In Rdale's camp-like summer programs, students unplug, have fun, and socialize with friends.

Arts Immersion

Creativity Unleashed 

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

School News

Isolated Power Outages

UPDATE at 8:35 a.m.: Power has been restored to Forest Elementary and FAIR School Crystal. 

Three of our buildings are currently experiencing power outages—Forest Elementary, FAIR School Crystal, and Crystal Learning Center, which houses the Robbinsdale Transition Center. Most of our schools have backup generators, which are running and providing basic power.

Transportation

Don't forget the 2025 - 26 school year transportation opt in is due by May 30. 

PTO DINE TO DONATE - RED ROBIN - MAY 19

MARK YOUR CALENDARS and join us for an ALL DAY opportunity to support FAIR Pilgrim Lane PTO!

On Monday, May 19, our PTO has partnered with Red Robin at 2669 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN, for a delicious fundraising opportunity. Twenty percent of your total bill on dine in, delivery or carryout orders will go back to our PTO! Please mention FAIR Pilgrim Lane when ordering.

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Track and Field Day – Coming Soon!
We’re excited to announce that our annual Track and Field Day will take place on Wednesday, May 28th! This event is always a highlight of the school year—a fantastic celebration of fun, fitness, and school spirit.

To help ensure a safe and smoothly run event, attendance will be limited to parent volunteers only. While we’d love to welcome everyone, we’re unable to accommodate additional spectators this year.

If you’re interested in being part of the fun, we’d be thrilled to have your help!
Sign up to volunteer here: Track and Field Day Link

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You're Invited to the End of Year Party
Hosted by the FAIR Pilgrim Lane PTO

Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
Location: FAIR Pilgrim Lane

Join us as we celebrate the end of the school year with an evening of music, food, and fun for the whole family.

Enjoy live performances by student musicians from Bach to Rock.
Every student will receive a free ice cream ticket from What’s the Scoop.
Food will be available for purchase from El Jefe and Smokin’ J’s BBQ.

Please note: All students must arrive and leave with an adult.

For more information, visit: fair.rdale.org/families/pto

We look forward to seeing you there!

ATTENTION GRADE 4 PARENTS: BAND AND ORCHESTRA REGISTRATION FOR 2025-26

Attention Future Fifth Graders!

Are you going to be in 5th grade next year? It's time to sign up for band and orchestra!

If you're interested in joining the 5th grade band or orchestra, now’s the perfect time to get started. Please check out the links below and sign up as soon as possible so we can order music books and make plans for the upcoming school year.

We’re excited to have you be part of the band and orchestra program!

2025-2026 5th Grade Orchestra Registration

2025-2026 Band Registration Flyer

Band Recruitment Video

Band Registration Link 2025-2026

 

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You're Invited! Armstrong High School's 2nd Annual End-of-Year Arts Celebration

Join us for a vibrant celebration of creativity at Armstrong High School’s second annual Art Show! This exciting event will showcase the incredible work of our talented students from grades K-12, including both current and future Falcons.

Come explore the diverse and inspiring art pieces created by students from Armstrong High School (AHS) and other participating schools: Plymouth Middle School (PMS), Sandberg Middle School (SMS), Fairview Crystal, ZLE, Fair Pilgrim Lane, SEA, RSI, Neill, Noble, and Sonnesyn.

Event Details:

  • Date: May 20, 2025

  • Time: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

  • Location: Armstrong High School
    10635 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55441

This is a wonderful opportunity to support and celebrate the artistic achievements of our students. We can’t wait to see you there!

Don't miss out on this chance to experience the creativity of our future artists!

PTO SUMMER PLAY DATES

Summer Play Dates – Join Us!
The PTO is hosting summer Play Dates to help students and families connect and get to know one another. We hope you can join us!

French Regional Park (weather permitting)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
June 21, July 26, and August 16

FAIR Pilgrim Lane Playground & Garden
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
July 12

We look forward to seeing you there!

Road construction 2023

Significant road construction on 36th Avenue began April 21, impacting access to Armstrong High School and, later this summer, Plymouth Middle School and FAIR School Pilgrim Lane. In addition, the 36th Avenue bridge over Highway 169 will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning on Monday, May 12, for painting work.

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