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Community of Learning
Blog, Events, News, Parent Education, Parent PerspectiveThe Stanford psychologist, Carol Dweck said: “If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning.” How can we extend this philosophy to our larger learning community of teachers, coaches, and staff members?
Alumni Profile: Quinn Latimer ’96
Alum, BlogMy time at Oak Grove was brief, just the last two years of high school, but I think its emphasis on living in coexistence with what we often call the natural world really impressed itself on me, as well as the school’s sense, received from Krishnamurti, of a more international and philosophical sense of being in and with the world.
Fall Camping Trips
Blog, Events, NewsOur Fall camping trips are designed to bring the High School (9th-12th) and the Middle School (6th-8th grade) together early in the year to orient and integrate new and returning students and teachers.
Lizard Talks: Geetha Waters
Blog, Events, NewsFor our first Lizard Talks series of the year, we welcomed Geetha Waters. Geetha, parent of Oak Grove School alum Jayson Waters ’10, is an educator and writer, who facilitates programs at the Krishnamurti Study Centre in Summer Hill, Australia.
A New School Year Begins!
Blog, NewsToday was our first day of school! There were hops and skips, and hugs and high-fives all around as we said hello to our returning students and welcomed our new incoming students.
Second Grade Roxaboxen Recognized
Blog, Events, Frontpage Article, News, Staff & FacultyCongratulations to our Second Grade Teacher Karen and Science Enrichment Teacher Eric, whose Roxaboxen student project won an IMPACT II award.
High School Graduation 2023
Alum, Blog, Boarding Program, Frontpage Article, News, Parent Perspective, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveOak Grove School celebrated its 12 graduating seniors last week. During their commencement ceremony, which took place in the beloved oak-bordered Pavilion on the Oak Grove campus on June 9th, students, teachers, parents and the wider community gathered to commemorate the class of 2023.
High School Honor Band Performs Preschoolers’ Song About Lucky
Blog, News, Outdoor EducationEnjoy this short story about Lucky, Oak Grove’s resident hawk, along with a song performed by preschool and high school students together.
Student Newspaper, Spring 2023 Edition
Alum, Arts, Blog, Frontpage Article, News, Student PerspectiveOur student newspaper The Oak Grove Inquirer is one of many outlets students have for sharing their passions, expressing their artistic visions, and guiding community conversations.
High School Digital Media Class
Blog, News, Student PerspectiveDigital Media class offers students many ways to explore the power of image making, storytelling, and conveying messages through digital art, digital photography, and video.