Roland Public Schools

The Roland Public School system is located on a 45 acre campus in the middle of the town of Roland. The school district is made up of an upper and lower elementary, a middle school and a high school. The school serves a student population of 1300.

The Roland school district has been an important part of the community since its conception in the 1890's. Before 1921, there was only an elementary school. The first high school was begun in 1921 with J. H. Dodson as superintendent. As the local population grew, so did the school. 

There is a strong commitment to Academics in the Roland Schools over the past 20 years. This has been reflected by the student high placements in Academic Contests held at Connors and Wilburton Colleges. At Connors the students have won the title 19 out of the 20 years and at Eastern College then won 18 times. Our faculty, along with the past and present members, takes pride in these accomplishments.

The students have a wide variety of subjects to choose from ranging in the difficulty from basic core classes to honor classes, advanced placement and distance learning from CASC in Poteau. Because of our curriculum, our students ACT scores have been very competitive with other area schools. Our graduating seniors feel confident to go on to college and excel. We consistently have students go on to the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and the University of Arkansas, as well as many other area colleges and universities. They graduate and go on to successful and rewarding careers. Roland High School has also produced five Academic All State Students. These students represent the top 10 percent in the state of Oklahoma.

The extra-curricular activities program includes a winning football program, championship boys and girls basketball teams, excellent baseball and softball teams, a good golf team, and a fine track program. A very strong and successful FFA program is offered, as well as a successful band and choir program. Speech and Debate are also offered.

We are proud of our high school and hope to continue to provide an educational program that enables all student to learn, achieve, succeed, and to become productive citizens, an to prepare for their future. We recognize the diversity of needs and aspirations among our students, and we are committed to the development of each individual as a successful, responsible and productive citizen who is prepared for the challenges of the 21st Century. For move information se our web site at www.rolandschools.org