2018 McClymonds High Graduate and Football Champion Now in Fight Against Cancer

McClymonds High School graduate, Ramone Sanders had his first year of college football come to an early end when he suffered a broken leg in practice. It turns out the injury was a blessing in disguise.

01.09.19 2019 Board of Education Sworn in Before First Full Meeting of Year

On Monday, January 7, the OUSD Board of Education held its swearing in ceremony for one new and two incumbent Directors.

12.24.18 Three-Time State Champion McClymonds High Football Team To Be Honored at Tonight's Oakland Raiders Game

The Warriors, who won the Division 4A California Championship - their third state championship in a row, will receive VIP treatment before and during the game.

12.13.18 OUSD Strengthens Commitment to Equity and Gender Parity

African American Female Excellence Initiative moves to Superintendent’s Office to Bring the Needs of Girls and Young Women Into Sharper Focus

12.11.18 Twelve Former OUSD Students are on Laney College Football Team that Won California Junior College Championship on Saturday

For the first time in the history of Laney College, the school’s football team won the California Community College Athletic Association Championship and among the players are twelve former OUSD students.

12.07.18 150 Girls of Color from Schools Across OUSD Come Together for a Day of Empowerment

Students from across OUSD gathered at Mills College on Saturday, December 1 for a day unlike most others. The girls in grades 6-12 came together for the 2nd Annual Black Girl Power Conference, hosted by the District’s African American Female Excellence (AAFE) initiative.

12.03.18 Students, Staff and Families Come Together at Crocker Highlands Elementary on Saturday To Help City’s Homeless

“We are working together for Family Volunteer Day to create care packages for Oakland’s homeless,” said parent Pamela Erickson, who is the school’s Community Service Coordinator.

12.03.18 Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse Jackson Visits Oakland High School and Inspires Students

Students at Oakland High School had a special visitor on Friday, November 30. A leadership class came to attention when Reverend Jesse Jackson walked in.

11.30.18 OUSD Informs Families of Possible Challenges They Could Face Because of Public Charge Rule Change Proposed by Trump Administration

OUSD families and people across Oakland and the Bay Area need to know the details of this plan, that there is time for them to work to stop the change, and what to know if the rule change takes effect.

11.21.2018 OUSD and Oakland Athletic League Celebrate Fall Sports Champions

The competition for 2018-19 fall sports in Oakland came to a sudden halt for some sports because of the recent smoky conditions across Oakland, but some sports were able to finish their seasons and crown champions.

11.19.2018 OUSD Celebrates Success: District Continues Upward Trajectory with Improving High School Graduation Rates

Overall, the District’s four-year cohort graduation rate increased 2.8% percentage points to 73.5% from 2016-17’s rate of 70.7%.

11.09.18 OUSD Middle School Music Students Learn, Rehearse and Perform Among California Redwoods

120 music students from Roosevelt, Westlake, Claremont, Edna Brewer and Montera middle schools spent an October weekend at the Cazadero Performing Arts Camp doing the seemingly impossible. They learned enough music in 16 hours to hold a public concert among the California Redwoods.

11.06.18 All Female Students at Westlake Middle School Come Together for Women’s Empowerment Assembly

It falls outside the three R’s of education, but what the girls of Westlake Middle School recently learned may be just as important. The entire female student body gathered for a Women’s Empowerment Assembly.

10.24.18 Principal's Perspective: Major Change Is Underway at Alliance Academy and Elmhurst Community Prep Middle Schools

Special Q&A Feature with Principal Kilian Betlach about what’s happening at the schools, and how it’s already benefiting students.

10.15.18 OUSD Vision Clinic is Open for Business to Help All Students in Need See Their Work (and Their Futures) More Clearly

Optometry services will fill a persistent gap for Oakland students who have no insurance by providing year-round access to vision care and glasses, free of charge.