Roland Public Schools - Home of the Rangers

The phone service has been restored at the Middle School. 918-427-4601 ext 302

The phone lines at the Middle School are down right now. If you need any information or need to leave a message, please call the administration building at 918-427-4601 option 5. We apologize for any inconvenience and will notify when the lines are working properly.

Roland Public Schools 2020-21 Return to School Plan The 2020-21 school year will begin as scheduled on August 13, 2020 with extensive safety measures in place. The school district will monitor data related to COVID-19 throughout the school year. Decisions regarding the school calendar or attendance will be based on the most current statistics and with the advice of state and local health agencies. New developments or directives could cause other formats for classes to be considered, please be aware that plans are subject to change if events or new directives warrant. Traditional Classes -Resume classes as scheduled August 13, 2020. -Regular school calendar will be followed -Enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures in place for staff -Students and staff will have increased access to sanitizer and handwashing opportunities. -Masks are required on buses, the school district will have disposable masks available, but it is highly suggested that students provide their own mask. -Masks are optional but recommended for students and staff during the school day. State guidance on this may be coming soon. -Health Screening Procedures will be in place for students, staff and visitors. -Students and staff are required to stay home if they have COVID-19 symptoms. -New Cafeteria procedures to allow for social distancing. Virtual Classes -Virtual Classes will be available, students will complete coursework through an online platform. -The decision to attend virtual classes should be made after careful consideration due to the level of commitment required from parents or guardians. -Virtual classes attendance will be a semester long commitment, a student will not be able to change from one platform to the other until the end of the semester.

Here is more information about the Cherokee Nation application. https://www.facebook.com/114167895375664/posts/2998847316907693/?vh=e

Technology Program for students with CDIB benefits, currently enrolled between the ages of 5 - 18. Apply online through these links. Choctawnation.com/covidrelief $400 for technology Cherokee Nation - $400 for technology https://zfrmz.com/ZQH1i5uKRo6sd2oQgsiM Creek Nation will announce their program soon.

The Roland Middle School office will be closed until July 20, 2020. Thank you for your patience.

For those that pre-ordered corn, we will have the corn at the AG ED Building on Friday, July 3rd from 7 AM to 4 PM.

The Roland Band will have a fireworks stand beginning Friday evening, June 26th through Saturday, July 4th. It will be located in the gravel lot just west of the Oasis Car Wash on Hwy 64 in Roland.

Roland FFA will be selling corn the week of June 29th at the Quik Stop (Roland Road and Hwy 64). The cost is $20 a bushel if it is pre-ordered (email mlockwood@rolandschools.org) or $22 per bushel on site.

Graduation Details: Graduation is to be held on June 20th at 10:00 AM at the Carl Matlock Fieldhouse. We ask that you not access the field before 9:00 AM, June 20th. The football field and stands will be locked until that time. We will not be limiting the number of family members who may attend, but we are requesting that social distancing guidelines be used at every opportunity. You must come into the field by the main entrance on the east side, and you must leave the field through the west entrance near the gym. A limited supply of masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance and exit of the field. We suggest that families sit in groups and distance from other groups in the stands. Please do not come onto the field for any reason, and please do not gather on the field after graduation. Rain is not expected; however, if it were to rain, graduation would be held in the gym with details to follow at graduation practice on Friday evening. Your graduate must attend graduation practice Friday evening (5:30 for pizza in the commons with practice to follow) in order to walk in the ceremony on Saturday morning. If you have any questions, feel free to call the high school office.

ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS: This year we are trying something new. Login into gradebook using either your Wengage username and password or the student's google email. Select the Course request tab Click the Add next to the desired electives When complete click the back button to view course requests. Freshmen need to choose either computer app I or Spanish I plus 2 electives. Seniors choose classes you have not taken in the past. All schedules will be individually reviewed by the counselor. To make changes to schedules Seniors may come in August 3, Juniors-August 4, Sophomores-August 5, Freshman-August 6, Open-August 7. 8:30-2 all days. Online enrollment is available until June 26th.

Graduation practice is Friday, June 19th at 6:30 pm. We will be serving pizza for our graduates in the commons area at 5:30 pm. You MUST attend graduation practice in order to walk during graduation. Please dress appropriately for practice as it may be very hot that evening. Please return any textbooks, library books, or athletic equipment that you may have to the high school office before graduation (June 20th). Failure to do so may add your name to the a list which will require you to return the school property before you may pick up your diploma and/or transcript The high school office will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm to assist you. If you have any questions, please call 918-427-4601 option #4.

Our Senior Parade and Pep Rally will be broadcast this evening on 104.3! Congratulations Senior Class 2020!

High School Enrollment Questions? Please call 918-427-4601 X 4 starting June 1 from 8:00 AM to Noon. You do not need to come to the office at this time. Please watch our media for further information.

Friday Night Senior Parade and Pep Rally--Seniors are to meet at Roland Road Hardware and The Assembly of God no later than 6:45 pm to be escorted to the high school. Please do NOT wear your caps and gowns--save those for graduation on June 20th. Seniors are to park at the high school using the band room parking lot, the admin parking area, or if need be, the area by the gym. EVERYONE is to remain in their vehicles except for the seniors who will walk to the specified chairs and be seated--abiding by social distancing protocols at all times. After being addressed by Mrs. Harrell and Mr. Rainwater, the seniors will be expected to exit the facilities utilizing CDC social distancing guidelines.

Sports physicals (athletes in grades 6 through 12) will be held on Thursday, June 4th in the Roland Junior High Gym. Boys' exams will start at 1:00 PM and the girls will follow at 2:00 PM. A $10 fee is due and payable at the time of the exam. The paperwork must be picked up and filled out prior to the exam and requires a parent's signature. Paperwork will be available in the high school office May 27 through June 3rd from 8:00 AM until Noon. You may also pick up the paperwork from the coaches.

SENIOR PEP RALLY AND PARADE! Friday, May 29th at 7:00 PM Decorate your cars and meet at Roland Road Hardware or Assembly of God parking lot and parade up to the high school for the pep rally. Seniors--Check your school email next week for further instructions--remember--CDC guidelines will apply.

If your student has anything in the Jr High gym or the baseball facility, you may pick up the items today, Thursday, May 21 or tomorrow Friday, May 22 from 9 am until noon. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Rutlege.

GRADUATION is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 AM. Please understand, this date is subject to CDC guidelines and may have to be rescheduled. However, we are optimistic that we will be able to proceed with our commencement ceremony at the above date and time. On Friday, May 15th, between the hours of 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM we will have our stadium lights turned on to honor and commemorate our Roland Senior Class of 2020. Please remember that the facilities are closed. If you drive by, please remain in your vehicles.

Roland Schools have chosen Mr. Jeff Brant as the Masonic Teacher of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year. Mr. Brant has taught physical science, 8th grade science and science lab at Roland for the past 15 years and is highly respected by his peers and beloved by his students, past and present. Congratulations, Mr. Brant!