August 18, 2026
Roland Public Schools has been awarded a $225,000 21st Century Community Learning Center grant through the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), as part of more than $3.2 million in new grants awarded to 13 organizations across Oklahoma.
The five-year grants will support high-quality out-of-school programs for students and families. With the addition of the 13 new recipients, OSDE now supports 50 grantees with more than $13 million in federal funding each year.
The 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) initiative provides academic enrichment and learning opportunities for students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a focus on high-poverty communities and schools needing targeted support.
Programs operate before and after school, during the summer, and over holiday breaks. Across Oklahoma, 21st CCLC programs serve more than 16,000 students annually.
Students participating in these programs can receive additional support in reading, math, and tutoring, as well as enrichment opportunities including robotics, chess, debate, art, music, drama, science, college and career readiness, and health and fitness. Families also have access to literacy and educational services designed to strengthen connections between home and school.
Oklahoma currently has 50 organizations managing 57 grants across 92 locations statewide, continuing OSDE's efforts to expand safe, supportive, and academically focused out-of-school programming.
New 21st CCLC Grant Recipients
Atoka Public Schools — $299,992
Boys and Girls Club Red River Valley — $115,000
Checotah Public Schools — $247,000
Cottonwood Public Schools — $169,000
Macomb Public Schools — $232,000
Morris Public Schools — $300,000
Roland Public Schools — $225,000
Sand Springs Public Schools — $300,000
Shawnee Public Schools — $300,000
Stigler Public Schools — $299,785
Watts Public Schools — $196,000
Westville Public Schools — $251,689
Zion Public Schools — $271,597
Authorized under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, 21st CCLC provides annual awards through a competitive application process to both school districts and community-based organizations.
Roland Public Schools is excited about the opportunities this grant will provide for our students and families. Additional information about Roland's 21st Century Community Learning Center programming will be shared as it becomes available.
Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education: https://shorturl.at/tyf6E