RED OAK ISD ADMINISTRATION

109 W. Red Oak Road, Red Oak, TX 75154      
Phone: 972-617-2941
Brenda Sanford, Superintendent – brenda.sanford@redoakisd.org

ADMINISTRATION

• Brenda Sanford, Superintendent
• Michelle Ailara, Deputy Superintendent 
• Kevin Freels, Assistant Superintendent of District Operations (retiring in August)
• Dr. Thurston Lamb, Chief Operations Officer
• Israel Cordero, Chief of Secondary Schools and Programs
• Dr. Bill Johnston, Chief Financial Officer
• Michelle Owen, Chief Academic Officer
• Beth Trimble, Chief Communications Officer
• Megan Corns, Chief Technology Officer

SOCIAL MEDIA

• District Website: Visit the Website for up-to-date calendars, activities, and information. Plus, sign up online for the ROISD App and receive emails about school and district activities, check menus, transportation routes, and more.

www.redoakisd.org

• Facebook: ROISD:   /redoakisd    Athletics:  /RedOakAthletics 
• Instagram: /redoakisd
• YouTube: ROISDHawks
• Twitter: ROISD @redoakisd ROISD Athletics @roisdathletics

First day of school is Wednesday, August 14.

INCLEMENT WEATHER / EMERGENCY ALERTS

In the event of inclement weather, Red Oak ISD officials will notify the media by 6 a.m. of the day in question. In addition, the district utilizes a parent alert system to contact all Red Oak ISD families as well as the district App and website, social media, and local media. The first bell rings at the time listed; the tardy bell rings five minutes later.

STUDENT UNIFORMS

Red Oak ISD has a standardized dress code for all grades and all campuses. In general, students may wear collared, polo-style, button-up, or T-shirts in any color, print, pattern, or graphic. Bottoms must be jeans, slacks, capris, or pants or shorts in any color. Clothing cannot show through to exposed skin nor can it contain inappropriate words or graphics. Sleeveless or spaghetti straps, halters, tube tops, tanks, cropped/half shirts; pajamas; house shoes/slippers are not allowed.

For safety purposes, no hoodies/hoods, hats, or head coverings (except religious) will be allowed. Students can wear jackets or sweatshirts with hoods, but the hood cannot be on the head in the building. Student IDs must be visible at all times; and secondary backpacks must be clear (preferred for elementary as well). For complete details, see the District website – https://www.redoakisd.org/Page/4505.

STUDENT ATHLETICS and EXTRA-CURRICULARS

Seventh- through twelfth-graders are eligible to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) competitive athletics.

ALL student-athletes, fine arts, and other UIL competitors must have a new (2023-24) physical form, the medical history portion of the UIL physical completed, parental acknowledgment form, and emergency information on file BEFORE the first practice.

Drug Testing for 2024-25

All students in extra-curricular activities must have the parental consent form on file BEFORE participating in any extra-curricular activity. Random drug testing of all active extra-curricular students will be conducted during the year per FNF Board Policy.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Transportation is available for students living two (2) or more miles from their home schools. For more information, visit the Transportation website at https://www.redoakisd.org/Page/2005 and, if needed, complete the online transportation request forms. For additional information, contact the ROISD Transportation Department.

AFTER THE BELL

Red Oak ISD offers an after-school program called After the Bell for students in grades
K-5 at each elementary school from the end of school until 6 p.m. For program rates and details visit https://www.redoakisd.org/Page/1937 or contact your school for availability and registration.

Red Oak ISD Back to School BASH – Saturday, August 3 from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

At Red Oak High School - courtyard, cafeteria, PAC, and more! FREE immunizations and health screenings, plus a limited supply of clear backpacks and school supplies (1,000) for Red Oak ISD students who meet eligibility criteria (must be currently enrolled). Assistance is available for those needing to enroll (new) or register as a returning student. 

• Visit with over 100 District and community vendors
• Buy your spirit shirts and sweatshirts
• Enjoy fun games and activities for the whole family
• Sample student nutrition food, and
• Support the Mighty Hawk Band with food purchases!

Meet the Teacher - All Elementary Schools

Monday, August 12, 6-7 p.m. at each campus
During this time, you will be able to meet your child’s teacher and drop off their school supplies (lists available online).

Events and schedules for Secondary Schools

Schedules and/or class assignments for 2024-25 will not be released to your child until the online registration process is complete, including the two (2) Proof of Residency documentation.

Red Oak Middle School 

TALON Camp for 6th Grade Students (and 7/8 students new to ROISD)
Thursday, August 1 (Pick one, RSVP link sent to families in July)

• • • AM SESSION – 8 -11:30 a.m.
    • PM SESSION – 12:30-4 p.m.
      
      
• Schedule Pickup - ROMS Main Cafe
  
  • Students MUST have a ID photo taken and ID picked up BEFORE your schedule will be released. IDs MUST be worn and visible beginning on the first day of school.
    • 6th Grade – August 6, 12 - 8 p.m.
    • 7th Grade – August 7, 12 - 8 p.m.
    • 8th Grade – August 8, 12 - 8 p.m.
  Staff will be on hand to assist with registration and accept documentation. 

Red Oak High School

Students MUST have a photo ID taken and the ID picked up BEFORE the schedule is released. IDs are worn and visible on the 1st day of school.

• SCHEDULE PICKUP – ROHS Main Café
  All GRADES - August 7-9, 8 a.m. to noon, 2-6 p.m. daily

• FLIGHT SCHOOL - Hawk Freshman (9th graders) Camp & Schedule Pickup
  Monday, August 5 ROHS PAC
  • • Pick one time slot - 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

MEET THE HAWKS

• Wednesday, August 21 at 7 p.m. at Goodloe Stadium
  Come and meet the 2023-24 Hawks Fall Sports Teams, buy your Hawks spirit wear, and enjoy some fun!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (PreK-5 grades)

Eastridge Elementary

• 725 E. Ovilla Road, Red Oak, Texas 75154
• 972-617-2266
• Principal: Kelly Barbe

Red Oak Elementary

• 200 Valley Ridge Drive, Red Oak, Texas, 75154
• 972-617-3523
• Principal: Braylon Linnear

Russell P. Schupmann Elementary

• 401 E. Ovilla Road, Glenn Heights, Texas 75154
• 972-617-2685
• Principal: Ashley Jackson

Donald T. Shields Elementary

• 223 W. Ovilla Road, Glenn Heights, Texas, 75154
• 972-617-4799
• Principal: Allyson Bell

H.A. Wooden Elementary

• 200 Louise Ritter Blvd., Red Oak, Texas, 75154
• 972-617-2977
• Principal: Jessica Trezza

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8^th grades)

• Red Oak Middle School
• 154 Louise Ritter Blvd. Red Oak, Texas, 75154
• 972-617-0066
• Principal: Lanoria Washington

HIGH SCHOOLS (9-12^th grades)

• Red Oak High School
• 220 South SH 342, Red Oak, Texas, 75154
• 972-617-3535
• Principal: Brett Haugh

PROOF OF RESIDENCY

ALL RETURNING AND NEW STUDENTS must provide two (2) Proof of Residency documents as part of the New Student Enrollment or Returning Student Registration process. ROISD defines current documentation as anything within the last 30 calendar days. The parent or legal guardian must present two (2) Proof of Residency documents in the Attendance Zone of the school where they are seeking enrollment/registration in the form of one or more of the following:

1. Current water, electricity, or gas bill (no telephone bills) indicating the address and the parent/guardian's name;
2. The most recent tax receipt indicating home ownership;
3. A current lease or rental agreement;
4. Other timely documents that indicate location of residence, as approved by the campus principal;
5. A copy of parent or legal guardian's current Texas Driver's License or Government issued ID. The name and address on current Driver's License or Government ID must match the name and address on the proof of residency presented. 

New Student Enrollment (all grades)

Enrollment for students NEW to Red Oak ISD.

1. Only students who are legal residents of Red Oak ISD and between the ages of 5-21 (as of September 1) are eligible for enrollment into ROISD.
2. Complete the New Student Online Enrollment process.
3. Contact the zoned campus to bring enrollment documents.
4. Bring your documentation to the campus at a scheduled time or before start date. (Documents must be brought to the campus for review before online application will be approved.)

1. DOCUMENTS TO BRING TO CAMPUS (upload into online portal if able to)
2. Parent’s Driver’s License or Texas ID Card
3. Student’s Proof of Identity
4. Immunization/Vaccination Record
5. Two (2) Proofs of Residency (ROISD defines current documentation as anything within the last 30 calendar days.)
   1. Current Electric, Gas or Water Bill
   2. Current Rental or Lease Agreement
   3. Most recent Tax Receipt 

Pre-K Enrollment
Children must be four years of age as of September 1 of the current school year and must meet one (1) of the following requirements:

1. Be unable to speak and comprehend the English language;
2. Be educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program [NSLP];
3. Be homeless;
4. Be the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority;
5. Be the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty;
6. Have ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas DFPS (foster care) following an adversary hearing,
7. Is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award such as: 
1. a peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code; or
2. a firefighter under Section 3106.003, Government Code; or
3. an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004, Government Code.

SCHOOL BOARD

The ROISD School Board meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month (unless otherwise posted) at the ROISD Education Service Center, 109 W. Red Oak Road.

ROISD School Board

• President - Melanie Petersen, Place 7
• Vice President - Johnny Knight, Place 4
• Secretary - Michelle Porter, Place 6
• Donna Knight, Place 1
• Brian Sebring, Place 2
• John Anderson, Place 3
• Sean Kelly, Place 5

BOARD MEETING DATES

Meetings start at 7 p.m. in the Board Room, 109 W. Red Oak Rd., Red Oak, TX

• Monday, August 19
• Monday, September 16
• Monday, October 21
• Monday, November 18
• Monday, December 16, 6 p.m. at ROHS PAC
• Monday, January 27
• Monday, February 24
• Monday, March 24
• Monday, April 28
• Monday, May 12, 6 p.m. at ROHS PAC
• Monday, June 16
• Monday, July 21

SCHOOL HOURS

Elementary Schools, Pre-K to 5th - 7:20 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Red Oak Middle School, 6th to 8th - 7:55 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Red Oak High School, 9th to 12th - 8:20 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.

SIX WEEKS SCHEDULE

Fall Semester:

• 1st six weeks — Aug. 14 - Sept. 19
• 2nd six weeks — Sept. 23 - Nov. 1
• 3rd six weeks — Nov. 4 - Dec. 19

Spring Semester:

• 4th six weeks — Jan. 8 - Feb. 13
• 5th six weeks — Feb. 18 - April 3
• 6th six weeks — April 7 - May 20

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES

•      First Day of School - Aug. 14
• Labor Day Holiday - Sept. 2
• Staff Development Day - Sept. 20
• District Holiday - Sept. 27
• Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school) - Oct. 11 
• District Holiday - Oct. 14
• Early Release (Homecoming) - Oct. 14
• Early Release/Staff Development Day - Oct. 18
• Early Release/Staff Development Day - Nov. 8
• Staff Development (no school) - Nov. 15
• Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 25-29
•      End of First Semester - Dec. 17
• Winter Break - Dec. 18-Jan. 3
  Staff Development (no school) - Jan. 6-7
•      Start of Second Semester - Jan. 8
• MLK Holiday - Jan. 20
•  Staff Development (no school) - Feb. 14
• Presidents’ Day Holiday - Feb. 17
• Spring Break - March 10-14
• Staff Development (no school) - April 4
• Good Friday Holiday, Break - April 18, 21
•      Last Day of School - May 20
• Staff Development (no school) - May 21-22
• District Holiday - May 23
• Memorial Day Holiday - May 26

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INFORMATION 

Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, all Red Oak ISD students can receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a national program for schools in qualifying areas. The program also eliminates the collection of meal applications which reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

 

The program will allow ALL Red Oak ISD students to choose an entrée, grain, veggie, fruit, and milk for meals at breakfast and lunch. The program does not cover additional items including, but not limited to, second entrees or meal items, ala carte, snacks, etc. Families can still use SchoolCafe for accounts if they wish to purchase items outside the CEP meal.

Red Oak ISD must still collect and report the socioeconomic status of each student via a socioeconomic information form (SIF) which has been added to the enrollment and registration packet. Parents/caregivers may be asked to resubmit the form if the information was not completed during enrollment. Changes to the SIF may be submitted through a paper form at your student’s campus.

 

The information collected is sent to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure campuses receive federal and state funds appropriately and to ensure campuses are compared to similar campuses.

Red Oak ISD provides nutritious breakfast and lunches through the federal meal program for all students (Grades PreK-12). Menus are available at each school and online.

STUDENT MEAL PRICES:

• Breakfast – Elementary and Middle School $1.40; High School $1.60
• Lunch - Elementary $2.90; Middle School $3.00; High School $3.10

STAFF AND VISITOR MEAL PRICES:

• Breakfast – $3.00; Lunch - $4.00

Red Oak ISD uses the SchoolCafe student meal account platform for meals and payments. Parents can now apply for free or reduced meals, check student balances, view menus, and add/transfer funds to their student’s account – all in one easy login. Students who have overdrawn accounts will receive alternative, reduced-cost meals which will still meet the required nutritional values until the balance is paid.

Visit www.schoolcafe.com/REDOAKISD to sign up. For additional information, call the Student Nutrition Department at 972-617-2941.