FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE HAWK FAMILY!

Check out the amazing Summer Activities happening in Red Oak ISD and around the City of Red Oak! Don't miss the opportunity to stay engaged all summer long and participate as much as possible!

Red Oak ISD Academic Summer School Programs

Red Oak ISD has high expectations for academic achievement. The District offers elementary and secondary students a variety of educational opportunities designed to support our students’ individual academic needs. 

Elementary Summer School 

• Elementary students who are eligible for Summer School will be notified directly by their campus. This program will be held at Schupmann Elementary and is free of charge. 
  June 1 - June 18, half-day mornings for elementary students 7:30-11:30 a.m., Monday-Thursday 
• Emergent Bilingual Summer Language Enrichment  - PreK and Kinder students who are eligible for the Language Enrichment Program will be notified directly by their campus. This program will also be held at Schupmann Elementary and is free of charge. 
  June 1 - June 19, all-day for Language Enrichment students (PreK/Kindergarten Bilingual/ESL students) 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 
• If you have any questions about elementary summer programs, please contact the Elementary Summer School Principal, Emily.Martinez@redoakisd.org. 

Secondary Summer School 

• Secondary students who need support and were not successful on the End-Of-Course (EOC) exam(s) will be invited to attend summer intervention free of charge. This program will be held at Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School. 
  June 1 - June 18, half-day mornings for secondary school students 7:45-11:45 a.m. Monday-Thursday 

• Summer EOC retest dates are as follows: Tuesday, June 16 – English I and US History; Wednesday, June 17 – Algebra I; Thursday, June 18 – English II and Biology 

• Secondary students who failed a course (or a semester) and need to make up credit also have an opportunity to attend for a small fee.  Secondary students needing summer school to recover course credit ONLY, will be charged $125, except for students who qualify based on the income verification forms completed at enrollment, their fee will be $75. This program will also be held at Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School. 

• Most students will focus on a single subject for full credit, or two subjects for .5 credit each. 

• Counselors and school staff have been and will continue to reach out as we close out the school year. Please watch emails/calls and respond in a timely manner to secure your student’s spot for summer school, if needed. 
• If you have any questions for secondary summer programs please contact Secondary Summer School Principal, Brian.Nelson@redoakisd.org. 

Extended School Year Services 

• Extended School Year Services are offered to our special education students K-12+ through the ARD process. If your student qualifies, you will receive communication from their campus. This program is split across both summer campuses. Students in grades K-5 will attend Schupmann Elementary and students in grades 6-12+ will attend Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School. 
• If you have any questions for ESY, please contact the ESY Administrator, Tanya.Baberis@redoakisd.org. 

Red Oak ISD READS!

• Are you ready for a FUN FILLED adventure to reach the SUMMIT? Join the Red Oak ISD Office of Curriculum & Instruction for an exciting summer reading challenge! Using the information below, participate each day to increase your reading and comprehension skills!
  • Click here to access the Summer Reading Challenge Log

A Few Tips from Red Oak ISD

Keep Learning Alive This Summer!

READING ACTIVITIES:

• Read together 20 min daily
• Create a blog or journal about summer experiences
• Visit the Red Oak local library for free summer programs
• Create a family book club and discuss stories
• Write and illustrate your own stories or comics
• Write reviews of books, movies, shows, etc.
• Listen to audiobooks during car rides
• Work on your iReady Personalized Instruction Pathway

 

EVERYDAY LEARNING:

• Keep a summer journal with drawings
• Plan a family budget for a fun outing
• Research and plan a day trip together
• Play "I Spy" observation games
• Manage a summer budget for personal spending
• Reseach colleges, careers, and opportunities
• Stay active and healthy with this calendar of recipes and fitness activities.

 

MATH ACTIVITIES:

• Cook together and measure ingredients

• Play card games and board games

• Count money and practice making change

• Look for shapes and patterns in nature

• Set up a pretend store at home

• Practice Math Facts Fluency

• Work on your iReady Personalized Instruction Pathway

Athletic Summer Camps | Hawk Mode: Activated

• The Athletic Department offers multiple summer camps for various sports. Visit the Athletic Summer Camp website.

Red Oak ISD Summer Feeding Programs

Red Oak ISD partners with a federal program to provide FREE SUMMER MEALS to all children younger than 18. Healthy, nutritious meals are free at the following locations, dates, and times. Meals must be consumed on site. Campus ID and safety measures are in place during the summer also, please bring your ID and only clear bags to the campus.

Schupmann Elementary, 401 E. Ovilla Rd., Glenn Heights (ID Required)
June 1 – 18 (Monday – Friday) - Breakfast 7:00-8:00 a.m.; Lunch 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School, 340 Westmoreland Rd., Ovilla
June 1 – 18 (Monday – Thursday) - Breakfast 7:00-8:00 a.m.; Lunch 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Red Oak HS – Baseball Concession Stand, 220 South SH 342, Red Oak
June 1 – 25 (Monday – Thursday) - Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.; Lunch 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Click here to access the summer feeding menus!

 

Area Community Summer Camps

• Lone Star Leadership Academy
  Summer Camps for Outstanding 4^th-8^th graders
  Outstanding students from across Texas meet in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, or Houston/Galveston for a week of fun, learning, leadership development, and visits to unique and historically significant Texas destinations. Each day students explore notable Texas sites, learn about unique careers from professionals at sites visited, and develop their leadership abilities during leadership groups with their facilitators. All adult facilitators, one for every ten students, are Texas teachers. In addition to improving their leadership abilities, participants gain self-confidence and independence and develop new friendships with other high-achieving students from across the state. For more information or to apply, visit www.educationinaction.org/LSLA or contact admissions@educationinaction.org or 817-562-4957 x3. 
   

• Enroute Academy of the Art
  Art camp at En Route Academy is full of creativity, art exploration, and SO MUCH FUN! 🎨 Your kids will explore the introductory techniques of fine realistic drawing, cartooning skills, acrylic painting, and sculpting with air-dry clay - all with one of our professional art instructors. All supplies are included, plus cupcakes on the last day! 🧁 Please pack a non-refrigerated, pre-packaged snack and water bottle for your child daily. The camps will be kept to a limited number of students, allowing more attention for each child. Each camp is custom-tailored to its specific age group. Click on one of the camp options below to claim your spot!
   
• 2026 Summer Reading Program Unearth A Story!

Get ready to dig into an unforgettable summer at Red Oak Public Library! The 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” is packed with hands on adventures, exciting performances, creative crafts, family movie days, S.T.E.A.M. activities, reading challenges, and fun for all ages. From dinosaur digs and superhero days to live animal encounters and interactive learning experiences, there is something new to discover every week. Join us all summer long as we read, explore, create, and celebrate the power of stories together!

• Ellis County Children's Theater
  https://www.ecctheater.org/
  Summer camps for a variety of ages and topics include movies, puppet theater, dance, and a variety of audition and theater opportunities. Ellis County Children’s Theater (ECCT) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, founded by Gail Stutts Harrell in 2008. We provide local artists, professional teachers, and directors an organization in which they may collaborate and coordinate skills in creating a rich educational environment for children living in southern Dallas and surrounding counties. It is the mission of Ellis County Children’s Theater to provide exceptional theater arts education to children in Ellis and surrounding counties in grades Kindergarten through twelfth.  We provide transformative, life-changing opportunities with the intention of creating a world of imaginative expression resulting in expanded, positive thinking.
   
• Ellis County Art Association
  https://elliscountyart.net
  Storytime Art, Youth Summer Art Academy for various ages, teen workshops, and open studio group art sessions all summer long!
   
• The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents children’s summer camps that spark imagination in STEM and nature from June 1 to August 7, 2026. Designed for students entering first through sixth grades in fall 2026, all camps run Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pricing for this year’s camps ranges from $285-300 per week, with specific details and registration available at dallasarboretum.org/camps. For additional information, contact 214-515-6540 or education@dallasarboretum.org