Back to School Information
The first day of school is Thursday, August 14, 2025.
On this page, you can find enrollment information for new and returning students, school supply lists, dress code, important back-to-school dates, & other helpful links related to the 2024-2025 school year. We are looking forward to another great year at ROISD! If you have any questions, please contact your child's school or ROISD Administration at 972-617-2941.
See the tabs below for Back to School Information for the 2025-26 School Year.
- Back to School General Information
- Back to School Events and Activities
- Campus Directory and Leadership
- Registration - PreK and Gr. K-12
- ROISD School Board
Back to School General Information
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.
- 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 – /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 /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 /Page/1937 or contact your school for availability and registration.
Back to School Events and Activities
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)
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- AM SESSION – 8 -11:30 a.m.
- PM SESSION – 12:30-4 p.m.
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- 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.
- 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.
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.
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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!
Campus Directory and Leadership
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 (6-8th grades)
- Red Oak Middle School
- 154 Louise Ritter Blvd. Red Oak, Texas, 75154
- 972-617-0066
- Principal: Lanoria Washington
HIGH SCHOOLS (9-12th grades)
- Red Oak High School
- 220 South SH 342, Red Oak, Texas, 75154
- 972-617-3535
- Principal: Brett Haugh
Registration - PreK and Gr. K-12
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:
- Current water, electricity, or gas bill (no telephone bills) indicating the address and the parent/guardian's name;
- The most recent tax receipt indicating home ownership;
- A current lease or rental agreement;
- Other timely documents that indicate location of residence, as approved by the campus principal;
- 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.
- 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.
- Complete the New Student Online Enrollment process.
- Contact the zoned campus to bring enrollment documents.
- 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.)
- DOCUMENTS TO BRING TO CAMPUS (upload into online portal if able to)
- Parent’s Driver’s License or Texas ID Card
- Student’s Proof of Identity
- Immunization/Vaccination Record
- Two (2) Proofs of Residency (ROISD defines current documentation as anything within the last 30 calendar days.)
- Current Electric, Gas or Water Bill
- Current Rental or Lease Agreement
- 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:
- Be unable to speak and comprehend the English language;
- Be educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program [NSLP];
- Be homeless;
- 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;
- 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;
- Have ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas DFPS (foster care) following an adversary hearing,
- Is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award such as:
- a peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code; or
- a firefighter under Section 3106.003, Government Code; or
- an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004, Government Code.
ROISD School Board
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