Welcome to 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
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ROISD Facility Survey
Please complete the survey so that ROISD can best meet the needs of the district based on the opinions and priorities of the community.
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ROISD construction update on Shaw Middle School
Construction on the second middle school for Red Oak ISD, named for Dr. Joy Shaw, is moving quickly with concrete poured over 95% complete, steel beam framework in the final section, and roofs and walls following the sectional progress.
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Ellis County Family Event this Saturday, October 5
Don't miss this amazing Ellis County Family Event this Saturday, October 5 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Coleman Junior High in Waxahachie.
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ROISD Board approves school name - Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School
The Red Oak ISD School Board approved the naming of the second middle school, under construction off Westmoreland Road in Ovilla, in honor of longtime educator and former Board Member Dr. Joy Shaw, who passed in 2022.
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ROISD Gifted and Talented Meeting
Please join us for a parent information meeting where we will review the gifted and talented testing and identification process for Red Oak ISD.
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Hawks Family Focus - Navigating Skyward
Red Oak ISD has created a helpful video guide for parents to navigate Skyward and stay up-to-date with your child's grades, attendance, and school communications. Learn how to navigate the platform, set up grade notifications, and keep track of your child's progress throughout the school year!
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ROISD Board approves 2024 Tax Rate
The Red Oak ISD School Board unanimously approved the tax rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, reducing the rate and meeting the guidelines set by TEA to prevent further state funding reductions. Overall, the ROISD tax rate has been reduced by over 35.5% over the past six years.
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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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Free Meals For All Students in 2024-25
Made possible through the federally-funded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. All ROISD students can receive FREE breakfast and lunch beginning in 2024-2025.
Site Shortcuts
- Annual School Calendar
- Bullying/Harassment Policy
- Bus Routes
- CrowdFunding (staff only)
- Digital Subscriptions
- District Calendar
- Education Foundation
- Inclement Weather Procedures
- Learning Commons
- New 2 ROISD
- Parent Volunteer Program
- Report an Absence
- Return 2 Campus Safety Plan
- Return 2 Learn
- School Supply Lists
- Skyward Family Access
- Student Nutrition Menus
- Title IX
Shields Clubs/Extra Curriculars
Shields Newsletters
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October Newsletter
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September Newsletter
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August Newsletter
Upcoming Events
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Today
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Fall Picture Day
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Tomorrow
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Big Kahuna Fundraiser Money Due
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Thursday
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Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Parent-Teacher Conference/Student Holiday
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Monday
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October 18, 2024
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November 8, 2024
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November 15, 2024
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November 20, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Big Kahuna Product Delivery
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November 25, 2024
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November 26, 2024
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November 27, 2024
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November 28, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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December 20, 2024
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December 21, 2024
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December 22, 2024
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December 23, 2024
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December 24, 2024
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December 25, 2024
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December 26, 2024
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December 27, 2024
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December 28, 2024
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December 29, 2024
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December 30, 2024
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December 31, 2024
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January 1, 2025
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January 2, 2025
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January 3, 2025