Oak Grove School Alumni

Welcome to the Oak Grove Alumni page, a resource for all former students and staff to connect, stay in touch and support each other and the school.

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Recent Videos

The Art of Living and Learning

Our theme for the 2025/26 and 50th! school year

Each year we choose a school theme as a way to frame our ongoing inquiry into the intent of the school as articulated by our founder, J Krishnamurti. The following is a short video based on this year’s theme, “The Art of Living and Learning,” produced for our Annual Fundraising Tea.

What’s New at Oak Grove?

News & Updates Lizard Blog Student Newspaper Monthly E-Newsletters

From the Alumni Lizard Blog 

Peace Day art

Peace is Not the Absence of Conflict

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Perhaps peace asks something more of us. To stay present. To listen with curiosity. To speak honestly without causing harm. To remain connected even when we disagree.
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Oak Grove School Annual Report 2025-26

Annual Report 2025-26

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More than just the financial numbers, our Annual Report is a magazine-style publication filled with stories, letters, news, and donor gratitude.
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Alumna Siya

Alumni Spotlight: Siya Dahanukar ’23

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My time at Oak Grove reinforced a lesson that had begun at Rishi Valley: Growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone.
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Alumna Beth

Alumni Spotlight: Beth Hankoff ’86

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The school’s emphasis on inquiry, autonomy, and relationship continues to influence how she thinks about learning today.
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threshold of adulthood

On the Threshold of Adulthood

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The work of liberation calls us to listen deeply, learn continuously, & dismantle racism & the structures that perpetuate inequality and oppression.
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High School Graduation 2026

High School Graduation 2026

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Families, staff, alumni, and friends gathered to commemorate the class of 2025. Enjoy video of the commencement ceremony and photos from the day.
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Oak Grove School 50th Anniversary, Ojai CA

50th Anniversary Weekend

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Oak Grove School’s 50th Anniversary weekend was more than a celebration of a milestone. It was a living expression of our community.
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John & Toni Visit Oak Grove

A Visit Through Fresh Eyes

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This Spring, we had the pleasure of welcoming two longtime friends of Oak Grove to experience campus and our students.
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Pines Cleanup Weekend

The Pines Cleanup Service Weekend

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During a recent Spring weekend, a group of our high school and 8th grade students backpacked up Horn Canyon to The Pines campground for a weekend of fun and community service.
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Ojai Magazine 5oth Article

OGS 50th Featured in Ojai Magazine Article

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"More than 50 years ago, in the spring of 1975, Fred Hall, then editor of the Ojai Valley News, asked philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti a simple but pointed question: In a valley already full of public and private schools, why start another one?"
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50th Anniversary Weekend RSVP

50th Anniversary Weekend RSVP

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Join us for a weekend of connection, reflection, and celebration with all those who have helped shape our community over the years.
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India Night 2026

India Night 2026

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Each year, India Night is a special gathering for parents and the school community to come together to celebrate our senior class and hear their stories about their extraordinary trip.
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