Roland Public Schools - Home of the Rangers

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨 Due to the potential for inclement weather on Thursday and Friday, we have made adjustments to the bracket for the Armstrong Bank Sequoyah County Classic. 📌 Please see the updated bracket for the revised schedule. Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!

As winter weather conditions become increasingly variable, staying informed about potential school closures, delays, and other updates is essential. Here’s how you can stay connected this season:

Welcome Back, Roland Rangers! We hope all our students and families had a wonderful and restful Christmas break! 📅 Classes resume tomorrow, Monday, January 6. ❄️ Important Reminder: With frigid temperatures forecasted for tomorrow morning, please ensure all students are dressed appropriately to stay warm. 🚌 Bus Route Update: Mrs. Shoemaker (Bus #7) will be driving a new, unmarked bus labeled only as "Public School." If you ride her route, be sure to look for her personally. We’re excited to see everyone and kick off the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year! Let’s make it a great one! 🧡🖤 #GoRangers Stay warm and safe!

Join Us for the 2024 Football Banquet! 📅 When: Thursday, Dec. 19 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Where: Middle School Cafeteria 💵 Cost: $5 per person Come celebrate and honor our 2024 football team!

🏀 Congratulations to our Varsity Basketball Teams! 🏀 We are so proud of their outstanding performances at the Choctaw Nation Invitational Tournament: 1st Place – Roland Runnin’ Rangers 2nd Place – Roland Lady Rangers All-Tournament Team Honors Lady Rangers: Haven Freeman & Ryanne Nelke Runnin’ Rangers: Raesean Perryman, Kade Shook, and MVP Damonte Owens

🎄🎅 It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Rangers! 🎅🎄 Next week is Christmas Spirit Week at Roland Public School, leading up to Basketball Homecoming on Friday, December 20th! Get ready to celebrate the season with festive fun and school spirit all week long.

🌟 Friendly Reminder for Parents & Educators! 🌟 Join us for an informative session with Anthony Meter from Homeland Security, where he’ll share valuable insights about keeping children safe in today’s world. Topics include: ✅ Online safety and digital awareness ✅ Recognizing potential dangers ✅ Practical strategies for protecting children ✅ Resources for parents and teachers This is essential information for anyone involved in raising or teaching children. 📌 Please Note: Children are NOT allowed at this event. We highly encourage all parents, guardians, and educators to attend and learn these important tools to help protect the kids in our community.

🎄✨ Upper Elementary Christmas Program ✨🎄 Join us for a festive evening of holiday cheer! 📅 Date: December 12th 🕕 Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Roland Middle School Gym Come support our talented students as they celebrate the season with music and joy!

🚨 Important Event for Parents & Educators! 🚨 Join us for a powerful session with Anthony Meter from Homeland Security as he shares critical information about keeping our children safe in today’s world. Topics include: ✅ Online safety and digital awareness ✅ Recognizing potential dangers ✅ Practical strategies for protecting children ✅ Resources for parents and teachers This is must-know information for anyone raising or teaching children. 🚸 Please note: Children are NOT allowed at this event. We encourage all parents, guardians, and educators to attend and gain these vital tools for ensuring the safety of the kids in our community.

Get Ready for the Middle School Book Fair! Join us for a week full of adventure, imagination, and great reads. Whether you're looking for the next thrilling novel, inspiring stories, or fun activity books, there’s something for everyone!

Roland Middle School Student Council, Gifted and Talented and Roland 4-H students volunteered their time Friday, December 6 with the Christmas Honors Program. It was an honor to honor those who have fought for our Freedom.

🎉🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀🎉 The Roland Lady Rangers and Runnin' Rangers are hitting the road to take on the Quinton Savages tonight! 📽️ Girls Game: https://www.youtube.com/live/6xwhOZb3hJU?feature=shared 📽️ Boys Game: https://www.youtube.com/live/stu61VXVUEI?feature=shared

🚨 Schedule Update 🚨 Tonight, Thursday, December 5th, the 9th Grade Girls' Basketball Game has been canceled due to Poteau not having a 9th Grade team. Thank you for your understanding!

Roland Middle School would like to congratulate the following students on being selected as our Students of the Month for October 2024: Crash Denny and Nicole Peterson (8th Grade) • Johnathan Street and Mati Martin (7th Grade) • Hunter Barnes and Esther Good (6th Grade)

🏀 Game Day, Rangers! 🏀 Roland Varsity Basketball kicks off the 2024-2025 season tonight at Tahlequah Sequoyah! Come out and cheer on your Rangers! Let’s start the season with a win!

Roland Upper Elementary would like to congratulate our STAR Students of the Month for December: 3rd Grade - Jude Buchfink & Harlen Chronister, 4th Grade - Bentley Dunn & Sadie Barnes, 5th Grade - Alicyn Howard & Caleb McKown.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Roland Public Schools! We are so grateful for our wonderful administration, teachers, staff, students, and the incredible community we serve. Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday!

Congratulations to Roland High School FCCLA! Our students shined at the District STAR Events in Poteau this Thursday! Level 2 Repurpose and Redesign Khloe Harmon, Kara Johnson, & Makenzie Pratt Project: Lego Birdhouse/Feeder 1st Place - Advancing to Region in February! Level 3 Repurpose and Redesign Alexa Ashley, Brittani Martin, & Kimberly Muncy Project: Holiday Trees 2nd Place - Advancing to Region! Level 2 Cake Decorating Alivia Haggard Theme: Graduation 2nd Place 👏 A big shoutout to our other competitors: 📚 KayeLeigh Wynn – Children's Literature 📜 Blaise Horn – FCCLA Creed 🎂 Aerionna Byrd – Cake Decorating We are proud of all your hard work and dedication!

Join Us for Roland's 1st Wrestling Showcase! 📅 Monday, December 2nd ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Roland High School Gym 🎉 Highlights: **Introduction of Youth League Wrestlers **Debut of Roland’s First-Ever High School and Middle School Wrestling Teams **Silent Auction with items available for purchase **Individual photos available for purchase by sports photographer Austin Collins Admission: $5 for Adults Kids: FREE Come out, cheer on our wrestlers, and support Roland Wrestling!

Math Achievements at OSU's 7th Annual Math Day! In October, 14 of our students represented Roland Public Schools at OSU's 7th Annual Math Day! These students tackled approximately 25 challenging multiple-choice math questions, competing alongside over 300 students from schools across Oklahoma and Alabama. 🌟 A HUGE congratulations to Junior Danielle McElhaney for earning 3rd place overall on the test scores! What an incredible accomplishment—way to make Roland proud, Danielle! We’re so proud of all our students who participated.