School News

Oakland Tech Lacrosse players participated in a lacrosse clinic in January, organized by the Oakland Lacrosse Club and hosted by UC Berkeley at the newly renovated Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Szymankowsk)
Come celebrate the end of a superb school year, thank each other for supporting this great school, and extend a warm welcome to new students joining us in the fall!
The 2013 Scholarship Award Ceremony will be held at Oakland Technical High School on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm in the Tech auditorium.
STAR testing takes place next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for grades 9-11 from 8:30-12:45 (breaks are scheduled). Students in those grades should be in class and ready to begin at 8:30.
Again yesterday (4/24) and initially last Monday (4/15) a driver in a grey, 80's era car with a dark roof and white trunk tried to get a female Oakland Tech student to get in his car. Click the link above for additional information and to view photos of the vehicle.
The Senior Paideia class is conducting a T-shirt sale fundraiser to stop gun violence. Find out how and where you can purchase T-shirts to support this cause.

More News from the OT

Tech Junior Wins 2nd Place in Italian Writing Contest

Zachary Calbo Jackson won second prize in the Northern California division of “Scrivo in Italiano,” a statewide contest for high school students of Italian language.

Special Announcement from Principal Andujar

Ms. Andujar is leaving Oakland Tech after 10 years as principal to become the Oakland Unified School District’s Executive Officer for Special Education.

Tech Graduates awarded over $1.8M in scholarships

The 2013 Scholarship Award & Recognition Ceremony honored more than 71 remarkable seniors receiving over $1.8M in scholarship money.

Bulldog Bytes – May 2013

In this issue: Read Principal Andujar’s year-end column plus learn about our incredible TechniClinic and meet some of the OT teachers, staff and students in the May issue of Bulldog Bytes.

Summer Reading Assignments

Every entering student to Oakland Tech H.S. will be expected to complete a summer reading assignment for his/her grade level.

FADA Senior Class Celebration

You’re Invited to the Fashion Art & Design Academy Senior 2013 Celebration & Creative Showcase! Come out and Celebrate our seniors and their creative achievements, Friday, June 7th 5-6:30pm.

Tech featured on NBC Bay Area

“The Transformation at Tech”, which aired on NBC Bay Area on May 9th, shows how Oakland Technical High School has become “one of the most sought-after public schools in the city”.

Safety on the Street Workshop

In response to recent incidents targeting OTHS students as well as a rise in neighborhood crime, the Oakland Schools Police Department will conduct a safety workshop on Monday, May 6th.

Parent Cafe

You are invited to a Parent Cafe, focused on school nutrition and health, Tuesday April 30, 5-7pm, in the Oakland Tech cafeteria. Free dinner featuring OUSD recipes will be served!

PTSA Board Nominations

All PTSA Executive Board positions for the 2013-14 school year are open. We need your experience & talents to fill them! Complete and submit your board nomination here.

Athletic Team Photos

Members of Oakland Tech Spring sports should report to the athletic field on Wednesday, April 17th, to participate in their team photo. View this schedule listing the photo times by sport.

FADA Art, Fashion & Talent Show

Come to the Fashion Arts and Design Academy “Art, Fashion, and Talent Show”, showcasing work by FADA students and staff, on Friday, April 12th.

2013 Credit Recovery Program

The 2013 High School Credit Recovery (HSCR) program will be held at Oakland High School. Please click here to view the OUSD Summer Credit Recovery FAQ.

Tech Parent University

Learn about this new program for parents and caregivers of Tech students to connect with each other, share skills, learn important information and build a stronger, more supportive community.

HP & AP Information Sessions

Informational sessions are being offered for students who are interested in taking HP or AP courses next year.

College Information Night for Juniors

Tech Juniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend College Information Night on Tuesday, April 9th, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the library.

Healthy Kids Survey

The California Healthy Kids Survey is being administered in Oakland Schools during February, collecting input from students, parents, and staff to guide school improvement decisions.

Academy Program Recruitment Information

The application and selection process for Oakland Tech’s four Academies will take place from February 11th – 28th.

School Beautification

The iris and daffodil blubs are starting to bloom in the new beds in front of school. Thank you parents and students for your work!

Ride for a Reason 2013

Join us on May 11, 2013 for the fifth annual bike ride from Oakland to the State Capitol to support public education, and raise essential funds for Oakland schools.

Rowing Team: Team Meeting

Students interested in joining the Oakland Tech Rowing Team are encouraged to attend the informational meeting on January 12th.

Alumni College Lunch and Q&A

On January 9th from 1:15-2:30, all students are welcome to bring their lunch to the Library to hear recent Tech alumni share their college experiences at the Tech Alumni College Panel.

Faculty-Staff Appreciation Breakfast

The Teacher/Staff Appreciation Breakfast is fast approaching, and we’re looking for donations of food or time . . .

College Crunch Days

Oakland Tech Seniors can receive free college application submission assistance, November 8, 15, and 27, from period 2-5 in the Library.

Senior Sunrise

Senior Sunrise will take this Friday, October 5th starting at 6:30 at the Tech upper campus…..food donations needed!