Donald T. Shields Elementary

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  • Welcome to Donald T. Shields Elementary! We proudly serve students in grades Pre-Kindergarten to 5. Developing positive relationships while establishing and maintaining good communication with our families is an important part of our mission at DTS.

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District News

  •  Bonds pass

    Community approved Bond Propositions

    The Red Oak ISD community approved all three bond propositions on May 3. The propositions address growth, student opportunities, and aging facilities across the school district at a total of $213.9 million.

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  •  girls track

    Lady Hawks - 3 Gold, State 2nd Place in Track

    Congratulations to the 2025 Lady Hawks Track Team for an outstanding showing at the State Meet, May 2-3. They finished with three gold medals and second in 5A overall, scoring 54 points.

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  •  Two doctors with masks looking at each other

    From Red Oak Classrooms to Medical School

    Laney Lord has been a proud part of Red Oak ISD since kindergarten, graduating from Red Oak High School in 2016. Throughout her time in the district, she was very involved, playing softball, participating in agricultural science (Ag), and engaging in a variety of school activities that helped shape her high school experience.

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  • ROISD honors Parents, Partners, and Volunteers at 2nd Annual Reception

    Red Oak ISD and the ROISD Education Foundation collaborated to honor Parents, Partners, and Volunteers at the second annual appreciation reception on April 17.

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  •  Shaw Update

    Dr. Joy Shaw MS - Construction Update

    Red Oak ISD construction of the Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School, a second middle school for the District located off Westmoreland Rd., is on schedule and millions under budget. Read more about progress and see photos of the new school being constructed.

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  •  bee winners

    Red Oak ISD students sweep Ellis Co. Spelling Bee

    Congratulations to the Red Oak ISD campus Spelling Bee champions! In December and January, ROISD students in grades 4-8 participated in the Scripps Spelling Bee at their campus. First-place winners from each campus advanced to the Ellis County Spelling Bee on February 6 in Waxahachie, which was won by Ivana George of Red Oak Middle School (Gr. 6). Ethan Hernandez of Shields Elementary (Gr. 4) was the Ellis County Runner Up.

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  •  Pic of signees

    ROISD adds 13 student-athletes to collegiate signings

    Red Oak High School and ROISD Athletics hosted college-bound student-athletes, their families, friends, and coaches for National Signing Day to complete their letters of intent on February 5, 2025. Thirteen additional student-athletes confirmed their intent to various colleges next fall.

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  •  ROHS Naval JROTC passes Military Inspection

    ROHS Naval JROTC passes Military Inspection

    On Wednesday, January 29, the Red Oak High School Naval JROTC assembled for inspection by Commander Scott Hanna, NJROTC Area 19 Manager. The program consists of approximately 100 cadets in five units.

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  •  HH24

    Hawk Headliner 2024-2025

    Red Oak ISD has released the digital version of the 2024-2025 Hawk Headliner including Back to School information, school supply lists, the calendar, dress code, new FREE meal plan for all students, and much more!

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