10.31.20 Polling Locations Open at Ten District-Run Schools and One Charter School

Eleven schools in OUSD, including one charter, are open as polling locations.

10.30.20 OUSD Board of Education Votes to Adopt Climate Emergency Action Resolution

District Will run on 100% Clean Electricity by 2030 and Eliminate Fossil Fuels in all Operations by 2040.

10.28.20 OUSD Celebrates New Central Kitchen with Capacity to Create 35,000 Meals Per Day

OUSD is proud to show off its new and unique Central Kitchen that’s approaching completion.

10.28.20 OUSD Girls from Across OUSD Come Together for Spooky Science Night

A virtual event aimed at giving girls a deeper appreciation for science.

10.27.20 OUSD Highlights Major Facilities Projects Funded by Measure J

Recent facilities that came to fruition largely through support of Oakland voters.

10.27.20 Relaunch of Fall Family Survey

We are relaunching the Fall Family Survey, will remain open through November 12th.

10.25.20 Public Safety Power Shutoff Expected Tonight for Parts of Oakland; Some Schools Affected

Oakland Unified School District is set to be affected by a Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS that is expected in parts of Oakland on Sunday night.

10.24.20 Message About Likely Upcoming Public Safety Power Shutoff

There is expected to be a major weather event in the coming days that will likely prompt PG&E to issue a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).

10.23.20 OUSD Issues Apology for Problem with Community Survey Sent out on Thursday

We are closing a survey after finding it contained a historically racist term.

10.22.20 OUSD Announces Winners of District Fair Trade Essay Contest

OUSD teamed up with Fair Trade USA and Pottery Barn to hold a District wide essay contest for 6th through 12th graders

10.19.20 Eleven OUSD Schools Serving as Polling Locations

To help Oaklanders exercise their constitutional right to vote, OUSD is providing ten District-run schools and one charter school as polling locations.

10.16.20 McClymonds High Campus has been Deemed Safe for Students and Staff to Occupy

Testing shows it is safe for the school community to return when in-person teaching and learning resumes.

10.14.20 #OaklandUndivided Reaches Major Milestone

This week, the campaign expects to reach the halfway mark and hand out the 12,500th computer of the original 25,000 units.

10.08.20 Oakland Lacrosse Club to Hold Annual Fundraiser to Support Thousands of OUSD Students

The Oakland Lacrosse Club (OLC) is hosting a virtual fundraiser to raise money to help it serve its student athletes.

10.07.20 OUSD Ready To Celebrate National School Lunch Week with Golden Ticket Prizes

For all families who take advantage of the grab and go this Thursday, October 8, the team has a special celebration.

05.21.20 19th Annual African American Honor Roll Celebration Set for Thursday Evening with Help from OUSD Educators, Leaders, and Celebrities

“This school year has been marred by enormous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it is especially important to show Oakland’s African American scholars that their hard work is recognized and appreciated,” said Jerome Gourdine, OUSD Director of Targeted Strategies.

05.20.20 Within Days of Announcing $12.5 Million Campaign to Close the Digital Divide, OUSD and City of Oakland Meet the Goal with Final $700,000 Donation from Zynga Founder, Mark Pincus, as Next Fundraising Phase Ramps Up

05.15.20 Emerson Elementary First Grade Teacher Who Hosts Special Virtual Story Time for Students to Appear on The Ellen Degeneres Show This Afternoon

“I am so thrilled that Peter has received this amazing recognition,” said Emerson Principal, Heather Palin. “He is a tremendous educator and asset to his students and our community."

05.15.2020 Twitter’s Jack Dorsey Sends Huge Donation to Help Close Digital Divide

Less than 24 hours after we announced a plan to close the digital divide by raising $12.5m to pay for technology and internet access for all Oakland students, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced he is supporting the effort with a $10 million donation.

05.13.2020 Press Conference Scheduled: OUSD and City of Oakland Announce Plan to CLOSE the Digital Divide; Bold $12.5 Million Plan Launches on Thursday!

“This is about equity in education. Every student deserves the ability to study and learn at home, but here in the 21st century, that’s just not fully possible if you cannot access the internet,” said Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell.