In anticipation of an Oakland Education Association (OEA) strike — now set for Thursday, Feb. 21 — a small group of parents has begun organizing around the effort of supporting...   Read More

All Tech parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to please fill out this 2018-19 California Healthy Kids Survey right here and now! It only takes a few minutes. Your honest –– and anonymous ––...   Read More

The Oakland Tech Music Department proudly presents “Oakland Tech Q’d Up!” — our 2019 fundraiser featuring the music of Quincy Jones. Join us — and support us! — as we...   Read More

Congratulations to the Oakland Tech Jazz Band for earning an Unanimous Superior rating at the California Music Educators Association Jazz East Festival on Jan. 18 at Northgate High School in...   Read More

In early October, 9th grade students participated in an Academy Assembly, which provided an overview of Tech’s academies for 10-12th grade students and the application process. Be sure to review academy descriptions...   Read More

We are delighted to announce that once again a number of Tech seniors have been recognized for their exceptional academic promise by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Please join us...   Read More

Attendance matters. Be sure to acquaint yourself with Tech’s new, beefed-up attendance policy regarding unexcused absences and tardies.  Unexcused Absences Unexcused absences impact academic grades. Teachers do not have to give...   Read More

The Alameda Country Food Bank Backpack Program provides identified students with a backpack of non-perishable food every two weeks throughout the school year. A family may enroll at any time...   Read More

Hello Oakland Tech Parents and Community, Oakland Tech’s Administration wants all of you to be aware of an issue that involves the safety of your children. With the proliferation of...   Read More

At an Athletic Directors meeting on Aug. 20, the Oakland Athletic League (OAL) announced drastic cuts for the 2018-19 school year. Ten of 20 OAL sports were been eliminated. (Non-OAL Tech...   Read More

ALL STUDENT BODY (ASB) Congratulations to Tech’s newly elected Student Government Officers for the 2018-19 school year. (9th grade class officers will be elected in early fall.)   * denotes...   Read More

In their CA Studies classes, Tech’s 9th grade students explore relevant and timely topics for a project called “Take Action.” Here is one recently completed video and a student-written introduction...   Read More

5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 – GO!  With a rush, dozens of bikers push away from the starting line, cycling hard to gain a good position...   Read More

Recently, Oakland Tech parents, teachers and community members attended an enlightening presentation by Ralph Cantor, “Marijuana & the Teenage Brain.” Cantor is a former Alameda County Health Dept. Administrator and an...   Read More

  Great news…the Oakland Tech Paper Drive goal has been reached! To everyone who ordered paper or toner or supplies for our school, the teachers and staff greatly appreciate it....   Read More

Here at Oakland Tech — and at schools throughout the state — teachers and staff have been working hard to implement Common Core in the classrooms. We’ll be conducting testing...   Read More

The first day of school for the 2018-19 school year is Monday, Aug. 13.  2018-19 School Year Calendar Spanish / Español Chinese / 中文 Khmer / ភាសាខ្មែរ

At Oakland Tech, all students enrolled in AP classes are strongly encouraged to take the corresponding AP exams in May.    When word spread that OUSD was not going to cover...   Read More

Dear Oakland Tech Family, The time has come for me to transition out of my position as Co-Principal of our school. This year marks my 18th year as an educator,...   Read More

Greetings Oakland Tech Community, As many of you are aware, our school’s budget for the remainder of the 2017-2018 academic year has been cut by Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)...   Read More

As a Sanctuary District, OUSD does not ask for or require proof of legal immigration status upon enrollment, nor is any such information gathered at our schools. Hundreds of undocumented, newcomer...   Read More

Recently, we have experienced a serious increase in the number of wifi interruptions in our classrooms. This has affected teacher laptops and chromebooks as well as the chromebook carts.  ...   Read More

Wondering where many of our most recent graduates — the proud Bulldog Class of 2017 — are attending college? Here’s the list below, which is also included in our detailed...   Read More

A scan of the referenced article is below this response from OUSDs High School Network Superintendent and Executive Director of Instruction: Dear Oakland Tech Community, We write to you in...   Read More

Why look who showed up for Tech’s football practice the other night … alum Marshawn Lynch (Class of 2004). Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! Watch … (Video via Beastmode/Instagram)...   Read More

We are delighted to announce that once again a number of Tech seniors have been recognized for their exceptional academic promise by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Please join us...   Read More

We have been made aware of a possible issue with transferring credits from courses taken online from Silicon Valley High School (SVHS). The Counseling Dept. has worked hard to bring...   Read More

Tech’s field replacement broke ground on July 10 and is slated to be completed by September 1. We’re delighted to report that the district and School Board listened to the Tech community’s concerns about...   Read More

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If you weren’t able to attend to witness first-hand this amazing array of Tech Talent on February 8th, please check out these video clips of each performance.