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

Senior Bulletin – May 2013

The May 2013 Senior Bulletin contains info about Graduation, the Prom, the Senior Exit Check-Off List, Senior Sunset, Yearbooks, Cap & Gown orders, and a ‘gentle reminder’ about Senior behavior.

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!

Road to College Events

The PTSA College Mentoring Committee and the Counseling Department invite all students and parents to our upcoming Road to College events on October 10th and October 30th.

First PTSA Meeting

All Oakland Tech community members (parents, guardians, grandparent, students, staff…) are welcome to join us for the first PTSA meeting of the year on Monday, September 10, 7pm in the library.

Health Academy Helping at Blood Drive

The Health Academy students will help at the 102 Heroes Blood Drive at Studio One on September 22. There will be free food, an art show, raffle prizes and more!

2012-2013 Handbook

The Oakland Tech Handbook, containing important information about the 2012-2013 school year, is now available for Tech students and parents to view or download.

Sports Booster Club

Consider joining the Sports Booster Club as your volunteer role to help Oakland Tech’s sports programs and student-athletes continue to excel.