Oak Grove School 50th Anniversary Weekend

PAST • PRESENT • TOGETHER

MAY 16-17, 2026

Our 50th anniversary events will be open to anyone who has been part of the Oak Grove School community over the past 50 years: current and former students, staff, parents and grandparents – everyone is welcome.

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Saturday, May 16th

50th Anniversary Celebration at Oak Grove School

11am – 3pm

Campus Tours · Open Classrooms · Student Performances ·
OGS Film Screenings · Alumni Events · Food Trucks · Art · Soccer Game

Saturday, May 16th

Farm Dinner at Earthtrine Farm

5pm – 9pm

Family-Style Meal · Speakers · Music · Dancing · Community

Sunday, May 17th

Reflect & Connect at Oak Grove School

9am – 3pm

K Talk Audio & Discussion · Guided Meditation · Yoga · Nature Walk · Tree Planting

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Recent Blog Posts:

Benjamin Mertz speaking at Pavilion

Welcoming Artist in Residence, Benjamin Mertz

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Through student assemblies, class meetings, faculty and staff in-service, and parent education, students of all ages, parents and staff will have the opportunity to engage with Benjamin throughout his stay in April.
Seeds of Belonging

Seeds of Belonging

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Seeds of Belonging Ojai is an anti-bias/anti-racism initiative for early childhood educators and parents that aims to cultivate futures of understanding, accountability, accommodation, and respect among differences in the local community and in the world at large.

Theater Production of Shrek

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After months of rehearsal and countless hours put in by the Oak Grove Theater Team, student performers & crew members, as well as inexhaustible parent & caregiver volunteers, the curtain was finally raised on four delightful performances of Shrek the Musical.

How Much is Too Much – Technology

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At what age should children have a Smartphone? Should an 11-year-old watch PG-13 movies? When is a good time to introduce video games (my child is begging to play!)? How much time in front of a screen is too much?
High School Mini Projects

High School Mini Projects

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While the high school senior class is visiting our sister schools in India each year, the High School at Oak Grove dedicates two weeks to our "Mini Projects." Teachers lead small groups of students through an in-depth learning experiment into a craft, skill, or concept that piques the curiosities of both teachers and students. Examples have included: screen printing, song writing, sewing, cooking, screenwriting, ornamental mending, and improv.

Podcast Interview with Jodi Grass

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In Episode 23 “Education as a Vehicle for Social Change,” Founding Mothers Podcast host Emily Race and Head of School Jodi Grass discuss the freedom that Oak Grove’s teachers have to implement activities that foster personal and social growth, outdoor and travel experiences to prepare youth and parents for the transition to adulthood, how students can support their mental health, and the value of questioning one’s thoughts to develop compassion.