MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Red Oak ISD is to create lifelong learners who are academically and socially prepared to be productive citizens by providing a safe environment with strong parental and community involvement where all children are challenged through stimulating learning experiences to meet the community goal of “Realizing Our Individual Students' Dreams.”

ABOUT

The Red Oak Independent School District was founded in 1912. Currently, Red Oak ISD proudly serves about 5,800 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten to 12. Red Oak ISD is prepared for growth and committed to continuing with the family atmosphere that makes us the right choice for many families. Red Oak High School (5A) is touted for the diverse opportunities that are offered to each student in both academics and extracurricular.

HISTORY

The Red Oak Independent School District was officailly established in 1912. The first school was a white-frame building at the corner of Red Oak Road and Methodist Street (current location of the ROISD Education Service Center). All students attended that school. Earliest available records show an enrollment of 245 students.

A storm in April of 1913 swept across Ellis County destroying the first school buidling by fire from a lightning strike. In 1913, a two and half story brick building was constructed at the same location with a gymnasium added in 1937. Ironically, both buildings were also destroyed by fire in 1963. Eventually the site housed the first elementary school in the district, Red Oak Elementary.