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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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Dragon Golf Classic
Time is Running Out...
 We still have room for just a few foursomes, so if you are interested in a great day on the links (as a group or individual) register ASAP. 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?
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.
The 19th Hole Reception! Not a golfer? No worries, you can join in the fun at the 19th Hole Reception. You'll enjoy appetizers, beverages, a Silent Auction and the Putting Contest while socializing with fellow O'Dowd parents, alumni and friends. $25 for non-golfers - register today!
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. Arrange your own foursome, or we'll pair you with other golfers. Register today...
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Parents of Malcolm Graham '09 Share Powerful Message
 The O'Dowd community was devastated to learn Malcolm Rushe Graham '09 died of an apparent heroin overdose on Aug. 14. His parents, Ricci and Vernae Graham, wrote a moving article, which was published in Sunday's San Francisco Chronicle, about Malcolm's struggles. We are providing the text of that article in the hope that it may initiate discussions between adults and young people about the opioid addiction epidemic our country is now experiencing. Read more about O'Dowd's efforts to educate students about healthy lifestyles...
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 A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum is now cast. The show opens November 11, and plays November 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20. Tickets can be purchased at the door or
The cast includes Carl Ballantine, Xavier Brown, Taylor Daniel, Anthony Dodge, Drew Downs, Sophie Friedman, Nora Hurley, Hunter Johnson, Mari Johnson-Dumas, Henry Loren, Cameron McLaurin, Seth Moure, Chuck Novack, Ruby Perez, Jett Roberts, Sophia Rodriguez, Beatrice Velline and Hannah White.
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Bella Mahoney '19 Suits Up for the U16 Philippine Women's Soccer National Team
 When O'Dowd women's varsity soccer players gather for the start of the season, there might not be a better of selection of "What I Did Last Summer" stories than from team member Isabella "Bella" Mahoney '19.
Bella is one of 20 members of the U16 Philippine Women's Soccer Team who traveled to China to compete at the AFC (ASEAN Football Federation) Championship Qualifiers, set for Aug. 27-Sept. 4. Read more...
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Back to School Night Tomorrow
Parents are encouraged to attend Back to School Night, scheduled for tomorrow, 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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Parent Admissions Ambassadors Needed
The O'Dowd Admissions Office is looking for parent volunteers who can help at events and serve as ambassadors to prospective families.
If you are interested in sharing your excitement about O'Dowd and your family's experience with prospective families, we need you. Please email Admissions Associate Tricia Bevilacqua if you interested in becoming a Parent Admissions Ambassador. It is a great way to connect with the O'Dowd community.
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School will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, for Labor Day.
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Purchase Your Dragon Ticket Family Season Pass Today
A Dragon Ticket Family Season Pass provides you and your family members admission to all O'Dowd home football, basketball, and volleyball games.
The Athletic Department pre-sells tickets online for selected football and basketball games. Please check the Athletics page of the website for more information on ticket sales.
For those without a Dragon Tickets Family Season Pass, online ticket sales for designated home football and basketball games will be released in the following order of priority:
1. Dragon Ticket Family Season Pass Holders
2. O'Dowd Student Body
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 O'Dowd is hosting its 35th annual College Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Seniors and their parents are invited to attend "The Right College Fit for You," which begins at 7 p.m. in the theater. Sophomores and juniors and their parents are invited to attend "Sophomores and Juniors Get Ready," which begins at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. All students and their parents will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities in the gymnasiums, cafeteria and annex starting at 7:30 p.m.
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Sojurn to the Past Informational Meeting
O'Dowd Trip to Take Place in April 2017
All O'Dowd families are invited to attend a special presentation about Sojourn to the Past, the civil rights tour, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, beginning 6:30 p.m., in the theater.
The founder of Sojurn, Jeff Steinberg, will be on hand to provide in depth details of this life-changing educational experience. Get more details...
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National Honor Society News
For Juniors, Seniors and Their Parents
Upperclassmen interested in being inducted into the National Honor Society must turn in their student activity forms and resumes to Mrs. Counts in the library by Friday, September 16. These materials will be presented to the faculty council for evaluation. Get more details...
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California Scholarship Federation News
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) applications for the spring 2016 semester are due to Mrs. Promes in Room 11 by Friday, September 16. Four semesters of membership, one being in the senior year, are required for Life Membership status. Students will need a completed application, a copy of their report card (these can be found in the student and parent e-mails sent on June 21) or transcript and a $5 membership fee. Students without a copy of their report card must pay an additional $2. Get more details and application forms...
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Fall Parent Book Club
"The Awakened Family" Book Featured
We are excited to continue the Parent Book Club, with four meetings in the fall semester. The book club is an opportunity to meet in smaller groups with parents to discuss the views of contemporary experts in issues related to parenting adolescents and to share experiences of parenting teenagers. Events will be held on September 6 and 20 and October 4 and 18, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the school library. Please use this form to sign up for any or all of the meetings...
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Sustainability Guest Speaker Series  O'Dowd's Sustainability Guest Speaker Series introduces students to college and career pathways for meaningful environmental, social and economic sustainability fields. The series also furthers community education on pressing sustainability topics and issues. New speakers are featured on a monthly basis.
If you are interested in being a part of this exciting opportunity to give back to the community, and inspire O'Dowd youth, please fill out this brief survey.
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Dragon Parents Group Event
Join the Dragon Parents Group (DPG) and Principal Childs for the first DPG meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 21, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Center for Environmental Studies. Enjoy artisan pizza from the O'Dowd wood-fired oven, meet other parents and learn about DPG activities for the year ahead. RSVP for the event...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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Interested in traveling to Quebec in June 2017? An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 20, at 6 p.m., in Room 109. Organized by the World Languages Department, the trip features activities that focus on history, architecture, science, crafts and food. Contact Zack Polsky for additional information.
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Johnnie Bryant '03 to Represent Utah Jazz at First Basketball Without Borders Camp in Angola
Utah Jazz assistant coach Johnnie Bryant '03 will participate in the first Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa Camp in Angola, which will be held Aug. 31-Sept. 3 at Pavilh�o Multiusos do Kilamba in Luanda. Read more...
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Is it Time for a Reunion?
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New Amazon Program
If you shop at Amazon through Giving page of 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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