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NYC VisitOctober 28, 2025 - 3:38 pm
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NYC Visit
Alum, Blog, Head of School, NewsThis month I traveled to New York City, meeting with alumni and longtime Oak Grove donors. Seeing how our alumni carry Oak Grove into the world, I am reminded of the deep roots our school has nurtured over fifty years.
Garden Dispatch: Autumn Colors
Blog, Garden, NewsAs autumn paints our school garden with vibrant hues, we’re thrilled to share the heartfelt, organic magic unfolding in our outdoor gardens. The children’s creativity and connection to nature are blooming!
Why We Give
Alum, Blog, Giving, Parent PerspectiveWe support Oak Grove because we know just how transformative its education can be for students and the wider world. It is a place where students can learn more than just the content of traditional subjects.
Thank You, Ojai!
Blog, NewsWe are deeply touched to be recognized as “Best Private School in Ojai” for the tenth year in a row in Ojai Valley News’ 2025 edition of “Best of Ojai.”
Peace Week 2025
Blog, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectivePeace Week invites our students and staff to explore the notion of peace in their own lives and in our shared world.
First Day of School 1975
Alum, Krishnamurti, News, Staff & FacultyDavid Moody reflects on first day of Oak Grove School, September 15, 1975 at 8:30, on the upper portion of the back lawn at Arya Vihara, in the east end of the Ojai Valley.
The Art of Living & Learning
Head of School, NewsThis year, as we mark our 50th, we chose the theme The Art of Living and Learning. Krishnamurti said that true learning begins with direct observation of “what is,” free from judgment or distortion – a clear attention unclouded by fear, comparison, or the pressure to become.
Garden Dispatch: Growth & Garden Dreams
Blog, Garden, NewsWe’re thrilled to share the latest from our school garden program, a heartfelt space where our community connects with nature and each other.
Annual Report 2024-25
Alum, Blog, News, Parent Perspective, Staff & FacultyMore than just the financial numbers, our Annual Report is a magazine-style publication filled with stories, letters, news, and donor gratitude.
Happy 50th Birthday, Oak Grove!
Alum, Blog, Events, Head of School, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveWhat began 50 years ago, with just a few children and teachers sitting cross-legged in the grass, has blossomed into a vibrant, thriving community.