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Make sure to check this section each week for a story or video that serves to inspire and provoke thought.
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Members of the Class of 2020 participated in an orientation program on Monday and Tuesday. The students met with the Associated Student Body (Student Council), Dragon Ambassadors and other student leaders, joining them in social and fun get-to-know-you activities.
They also received extensive laptop training and had the opportunity to get to know fellow classmates and become familiar with the Bishop O'Dowd High School campus.
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New Faculty and Staff for 2016-17
Bishop O'Dowd High School welcomed more than a dozen new faculty and staff members in August, each of them bringing special talents and skills to share with our students. Read more...
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Dragon Golf Classic - Don't Miss the Early Bird Rate
Is a New Car an Incentive for a Hole in One?
 This is the final call for the Early Bird rate for the event. Help us save you a bit of hard-earned cash by registering by midnight Aug. 19. A Hole in One! Shooting one is every golfer's dream. And, back by popular demand, we have an added incentive - the chance to shoot for a new car, thanks to Jim Moran '69 of FH Dailey Chevrolet. Golf with Celebrities! Did you know that 2015 NBA Finals MVP and Golden State Warrior Andre Iguodala and Oakland native and NBA Hall of Famer Gary "The Glove" Payton will play in the golf tournament?
Volunteers! We still need some event volunteers. If you want to be a part of this wonderful event we have just the position for you! Contact us at dragonclassic@bishopodowd.org. Come join the fun and support our students at the same time. This event has something for everyone! For the non-golfers, there's a small silent auction and 19th Hole Reception. Golfers will enjoy fun, food, and foursomes at the beautiful Claremont Country Club in Oakland. Arrange your own foursome, or we'll pair you with other golfers. Register today...
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Student Orientation Sessions Continue
Check the orientation schedule on the Parents page of the school website for details about sophomore and junior orientation, scheduled for today, Aug. 17, and senior orientation, which will be held tomorrow, Aug. 18. All students are expected to attend orientation days, and must be in dress code on these days.
Friday, Aug, 19, is the first official day for all students.
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Start of School Information Online
Important information pertaining to the start of school was e-mailed to parents/guardians. You can find this information and additional helpful documents on the Parents page of the school website.
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BART shuttle service to and from the San Leandro BART station will begin on Friday, Aug. 19. Get details...
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Meeting for Baseball Players
All prospective baseball players should come to a meeting in the Annex on Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 1:20-2 p.m. This is an early dismissal day, so all players should make arrangements to attend.
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Parents are encouraged to attend Back to School Night, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 1, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to meet your student's teachers and see the improvements that have been made to the campus over the summer.
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Theater Productions for 2016-17 Announced
The Bishop O'Dowd High School Theater Arts Department has announced the shows for the 2016-2017 school year. The fall production will be A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, a slapstick musical farce based on the Roman comedies of Plautus, and the spring production will be Legally Blonde, a musical adaptation of the popular romantic comedy starring Reese Witherspoon. Get more details...
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Auditions for Fall Production Begin Monday
Auditions for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - the Theater Arts Department's fall production - begin Monday, Aug. 22. There are 17 exciting and hilarious roles, so be prepared to sing, dance and act. Get more details...
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Dragon Parents Group Event
Welcome on behalf of the Dragon Parents of Bishop O'Dowd High School to the 2016-17 school year. As an O'Dowd parent you are automatically a member of the Dragon Parents Group.
Please join us for the first Dragon Parents Group meeting & Wood-Fired Pizza Extravaganza on Wednesday, Sept. 21 (note this is a date change from Sept. 14), beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Center for Environmental Studies. RSVP for the event...Special note for freshmen parents: Be sure to look for Dragon Parents Group board members at the orientation event on Sunday, Aug. 14. Read more about the Dragon Parents Group...
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Athletic Registration is Open for 2016-17
We are excited to announce our partnership with FamilyID, an online mobile-friendly registration platform for O'Dowd athletic participation.
All students intending to participate in athletics at O'Dowd are required to complete our online athletic registration process. Students may not participate or tryout until this process is completed. Register...
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Greetings all musically talented students! O'Dowd's growing music department is always on the lookout for new talent. If you play an instrument and are interested in participating in String Orchestra, Symphonic Band, or one of our jazz bands contact Director of Instrumental Music Mr. Fred Randolph at frandolph@bishopodowd.org right away to set up an audition. We can't wait to hear you play!
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Materials Needed for Design Hub
The Design Hub is a new initiative at O'Dowd that coordinates student-centered design and fabrication ventures throughout the school. The Hub supports collaboration between academic, clubs, the student government, and service activities.
As part of the emphasis on sustainability at the school, the Hub plans to utilize reused materials as much as possible. Check the list of needed items...
Please bring you materials to Dr. Dave Hodul in Room 110.
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Is it Time for a Reunion?
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New Amazon Program
If you shop at Amazon through the Parent Portal on our website, up to 10 percent of all of your purchases made during that shopping session are donated to O'Dowd. You can still shop through Amazon Smile (see above), but this is another opportunity to support O'Dowd.
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eScrip
 Have you registered with eScrip and designated O'Dowd as a beneficiary? Register so that proceeds from your everyday purchases at eScrip merchants benefit our students. Back to Top
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About Bishop O'Dowd High School
Bishop O'Dowd High School believes that innovative curriculum, cutting-edge technology and leadership development are essential elements for student success in the 21st century. Every day we engage our students in programs and activities that foster their academic, moral and spiritual growth because we believe our graduates will be leaders who transform the world.
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