September 14, 2017
Dear Hawk Family,

It has been a whole month since our First Day of School, and it has been AWESOME!
 
I love seeing how our students and staff have embraced the vision and mission of the Graduate Profile. When you see pictures on social media or visit the campuses, be sure to notice how pervasive the 4 Talons of the Red Oak ISD Graduate is represented. You won't just see posters describing it, but you will observe it live and in action through our classroom preparation, our interventions when we struggle to learn a concept, the building up of GRIT in our students, our reinforcement of positive behaviors through our REACH program and in our giving back through service - "We Before Me".
 
We hold each and every one to that same standard and strive to build capacity in our students each and every opportunity by becoming 1% better each day.  When you see the Hawk Claw, it means much more than a representation of our mascot. It means that we collectively, as a community, are working to grow and develop the leaders of tomorrow- right here in Red Oak ISD!
 
Dr. Mike Goddard, Superintendent
Red Oak Independent School District
#ROISDSoaringToNewHeights
ROISD partnering with Texas Rural Education Association for Hurricane Harvey Relief

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Red Oak ISD is partnering with the Texas Rural Education Association to aid in the relief efforts for the coastal schools that have been devastated by the storm. Red Oak High School student council members will be at the Homecoming game collecting money for this great cause. We would like to encourage everyone to do what they can to help.

Learn more about the Texas Rural Education Association.


HOMECOMING PARADE & PEP RALLY
THEME: SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS
2:00 p.m. (Early release day)
Route begins at ROHS and ends at Billy Goodloe Stadium with a Community Pep Rally.
Homecoming Parade Entry Form and Route Map
 
ROHS ALUMNI RECEPTION
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Billy Goodloe Stadium
 
ROHS HOMECOMING COURT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pre-game
7:00 p.m.
Billy Goodloe Stadium on Field
 
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI PRESENTED
Halftime
Billy Goodloe Stadium on Field
 
RED OAK HAWKS VS. ATHENS FOOTBALL GAME
7:30 p.m. Kick-Off
Billy Goodloe Stadium
Grading reports will be electronic for 2017-2018

Red Oak ISD will be sending out report cards and progress reports electronically for the 2017-18 school year. These reports will be available on the Red Oak ISD website through the Skyward Family Access portal after each grading period and an electronic signature will be required to view grading reports. If a parent is unable to view their student's progress electronically, you may request a hard copy from the campus front office. If a student receives a six week grade of less than 70 in any class or subject, the parents are requested to schedule a conference with the teacher of that class or subject.

Parents will receive an email when the reports are ready for review.

Instructions for viewing grading reports in Family Access are below:


Red Oak Education Foundation is sponsoring a Campus Coin Drive to celebrate 15 years of service to Red Oak ISD. From Sept 18-29, students and staff are invited to join in on the celebration and bring coins (or bills) as a donation to the Red Oak ISD Education Foundation. Each campus will be customizing the coin drive in their own way and communicating with students during the week. The winning campus (highest average per student) will receive a campus wide celebration party.

Join the celebration and give a gift to the Red Oak Education Foundation. This year's fundraising goal is $150,000. Click to donate online.


Date: Wednesday, September 20 , 2017
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Waxahachie Civic Center
Ellis County College & Career Fair Registration Information:
  • Go to www.gotocollegefairs.com
  • Click "Students Register Now"
  • Select "Texas" as your state
  • Check the correct "TACRAO" icon to register (be sure to scroll down & select the icon with the appropriate dates: 9/18/2017-9/22/2017. These fairs are not individually listed.)
  • Click "Register Now".
  • Complete the requested participant information.
  • Print your personal barcode or take a screen shot of your personal bar code.
  • Take your printed barcode or screen shot to the Ellis County College & Career Fair.
Talon TV

The Red Oak High School Practicum and Advanced AV students were busy during the summer  creating "Talon TV," a school news production.
The students designed sets, created the branding, and attended learning sessions with local television professionals. 

Talon TV produces a weekly show that can be seen every Friday on their webpage. The broadcasts include current events, announcements, sport reports, updates on social media, and special interviews. 

You can watch Talon TV by visiting the  ROHS Talon TV webpage on the high school website.
Red Oak ISD - In the News
Red Oak ISD has been making news lately. Read all about it below:



Red Oak High School students complete Veterinary Medical Certification

The Red Oak High School Agricultural program understands the importance of preparing students for their future in more ways than one.

As always, ROHS Veterinary Medical students strive to exemplify the FFA motto: "Learning to do, doing to learn." The Veterinary Medical classes offered at ROHS educates students by teaching the essential skills and knowledge needed to become productive contributors to the veterinary medical profession.

Recently, three ROHS students completed all program requirements, which consisted of 500 hours work experience under the supervision of a DVM or LVT and an agricultural science teacher. Each ROHS student mastered all required Level I materials, demonstrated the hands-on skills required by TVMA and successfully completed the certification examination.  Read more...

Waxahachie Daily Light
By SPECIAL to Daily Light
September 8, 2017
Upcoming Events
September 15
Early Release
K-5 @ 12:00 
6-8 @ 12:30
9-12 @ 1:00

September 15
Homecoming Parade & Game [see article for more information]

September 18
Regular School Board Meeting @ ROISD Education Service Center at 7 p.m.

September 18-29
ROISD Education Foundation sponsors Campus Coin Drive
[see article for info]

September 19
ROMS Open House from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

September 20
College Day - wear your favorite college shirt & jeans

September 20
Ellis County College & Career Fair @ Waxahachie Civic Center from
6 - 8 p.m.

October 16
Regular School Board Meeting @ ROISD Education Service Center at 7 p.m.




 
 
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PO Box 9000
Red Oak, Texas 75154
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