First, enter your absence in Skyward. Indicate that a sub is needed and you’ll be directed to Red Rover. Alternatively, you can also go to the Red Rover link on the intranet. 


  1. On the home page, the left side is where you can create an absence, the right side displays your upcoming schedule.  You can see that Absences, Non-School Days,  Modified schedules and Teacher work days are all indicated on the calendar.  
    To create an absence, Click on the absence date on the Calendar under Create absence.

  2. Enter the reason (Sick Day, Personal Day, etc.)

  3. Enter your first and last block so your sub knows when they’re starting. You’ll select specific blocks later.

  4. Select Yes, or Requires a substitute.

  5. Checkboxes will appear with block times. Select every block for which you need a substitute to cover your class. 

    1. For Block 3, make sure you only check the times you need covered by a substitute.

    2. If you only need a substitute for ½ of block 1, 2, or 4, select the whole block.

  6. You have two choices at this point:

    1. Click Quick Create to create the absence immediately with no details. 

    2. Click Add Substitute Details to add more information for your substitute and then click Create.

  7. A green confirmation message will appear.


Setup Sub Info

Set up Sub info: Do subs want to work in your classroom? (PDF)



Link to Googe Docs handout