Oakland High School (OHS) is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. It has approximately 2,300 students. OHS is part of the fourth largest school system in the state.[3] OHS serves eastern Murfreesboro and the rural areas of northeastern and eastern Rutherford County, including Lascassas, Milton, and Kittrell.[citation needed]
| Oakland High School | |
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| Address | |
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2225 Patriot Drive , 37130 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°52′57″N 86°21′06″W / 35.88258°N 86.35164°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High School, Vocational School (Mechatronics),International Baccalaureate |
| Established | 1972 |
| School district | Rutherford County Schools |
| CEEB code | 431619 |
| Principal | John Marshall |
| Staff | LaToya Leavy, Shayne Martin, Sherry Mullen, Tim Roediger |
| Teaching staff | 137.97 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9−12 |
| Gender | all |
| Enrollment | 1,980 (2022−23)[2] |
| Average class size | 25-30 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.35[1] |
| Campus type | high school |
| Color(s) | Red Navy White |
| Athletics | football, basketball, swimming, soccer, marching band, |
| Athletics conference | TSSAA District 7AAA, Region 4AAA, Football 6A |
| Mascot | Patriot |
| Website | https://ohs.rcschools.net/ |
History
editOHS opened in 1972 along with a sister school Riverdale High School (RHS). The schools were the first two high schools built after Central Magnet School in the Rutherford County school system.[4]
While the school began as a traditional high school, OHS would add specialized programs to its curriculum, such as the AP program, the IB program, and vocational programs like the Mechatronics program. These programs led to the school becoming a choice school through OHS Choice.[5]
In 2022, the Rutherford County School board proposed a renovation to OHS including 140,000 square feet of new construction. The Rutherford County Budget, Finance, and Investment committee met in April 2023 and approved the allocation of $47 million dollars to the project.[6] The constriction will begin in the summer of the 2023.
Leadership
editIn June 2018, Bill Spurlock was assigned the role of Director of Schools after 10 years of service as the principal of OHS. He was replaced by John Marshall in August 2018.[7]
Sports Rivalry
editIn 1972, students from Central High School were split between OHS and Riverdale High School, leading to a fierce rivalry between the students. This rivalry was intensified by fierce competition in football and basketball.[8]
While the rivalry has cooled down in recent history due to the founding of Blackman High School, and Siegel High School, it still remains very strong.[9][10] In October 2022, a shooting occurred in the parking lot of a Riverdale-Oakland football game. Thankfully, nobody was injured.[11]
Mechatronics
editOHS offers an award-winning Mechatronics program in partnership with Motlow State Community College.[12] This program allows students to earn up to 61 college credit hours[13] in Mechatronics Engineering. Optionally, students can enroll in the AAS program, in which they can earn a Mechatronics Associate degree through Motlow while attending OHS. Multiple Tennessee Universities, such as MTSU, UT Chattanooga, and Tennessee Tech offer a "2+2 program",[14] which allows students to obtain a Mechatronics Bachelor's degree in 2 years if they obtain the Mechatronics ASS degree.
Additionally, students can earn multiple certifications, as listed below:
- Siemens Level 1 certification [15]
- FANUC robotic Material Handling Tool and Programming Level 1 certification
- Solidworks CSWA certification
- 6 Precision Measurement Instruments (PMI) certifications
- 3 different Yaskawa Robotics certifications
- Siemens Level 2 certification through Motlow, if the student completes the ASS path.[16]
The school won Tennessee's 2017 Excellence in action, Manufacturing award for its Mechatronics and automotive technology programs.[17] In 2017, Betsy DeVos visited the school to commemorate this achievement.[18]
Leonard Ciletti has led the OHS Mechatronics program since its inception.[19]
The OHS Mechatronics webpage contains the most up-to-date information on the program.
International Baccalaureate Programme
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Since 2007, Oakland High School has offered the IB Diploma Programme.[20]
The OHS IB webpage contains the most up-to-date information on the program.
Notable alumni
edit- Bryan M. Clayton - businessman and real estate investor, CEO and cofounder of GreenPal
- Isaiah Horton, American college football wide receiver for the Miami Hurricanes[21]
- Jordan James, American college football running back for the Oregon Ducks[22][23]
- Bayer Mack, writer, record executive, and film producer[24]
- Stephen McAdoo, NFL/CFL player with the Cleveland Browns and Shreveport Pirates, CFL Coach, currently offensive line coach for the Toronto Argonauts[25]
- Robert J. Schwalb, (writer), Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author, Game Designer
- Emmanuel Smith, American football linebacker and Super Bowl LIV champion
- JaCoby Stevens, American football safety[26]
- Woodi Washington, American college football cornerback for the Oklahoma Sooners[27]
- Chris Young, country music singer
References
edit- ^ a b "School Detail for Oakland High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Oakland High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ OHS Profile
- ^ "Riverdale vs. Oakland 2-17".
- ^ "OHS Choice".
- ^ "Rutherford County Minutes of the Meeting topic 8: Board of Education 5 Year Building Plan".
- ^ "Bill Spurlock named next Director of Schools for Rutherford County". www.rcschools.net. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ "Oakland vs. Riverdale football: Battle of the 'Boro hasn't been a back-and-forth series".
- ^ "Oakland vs. Riverdale football: What to know about Battle of the Boro 2017".
- ^ "Oakland-Riverdale rivalry still exciting for Patriots' veterans, newcomers".
- ^ "No injuries reported after shooting during Riverdale-Oakland football game".
- ^ "Motlow awarded $250K state grant for mechatronics program at Oakland High".
- ^ "Mechatronics is a very rigorous program". Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "HOW DOES THE MOTLOW AAS DEGREE TRANSFER?". Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP)".
- ^ "Mechatronics and Robotics Programs".
- ^ "Oakland mechatronics program among nation's best".
- ^ "U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos visits Oakland High School".
- ^ "'It can't be done without our partners'".
- ^ IB School Link
- ^ Why Oakland four-star wide receiver Isaiah Horton committed to Miami Hurricanes
- ^ Joyce, Cecil (January 28, 2022). "Where would 4-star RB Jordan James fit best between Georgia football, Florida and Oregon?". Daily News Journal. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Hall Jr., Monte (February 2, 2022). "Oakland running back Jordan James flips commitment to Oregon". Main Street Media of Tennessee. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Find Bayer Mack from Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, TN".
- ^ "Steve McAdoo CFL Stats and Bio". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ Kreager, Steve (August 7, 2016). "5 things about Oakland's JaCoby Stevens, who's committing Monday". The Tennessean.
- ^ Joyce, Cecil (July 6, 2018). "Oakland's Woodi Washington commits to Oklahoma". The Daily News-Journal. Retrieved July 14, 2024.