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The Pines Cleanup Service WeekendMarch 11, 2026 - 5:44 pm
OGS 50th Featured in Ojai Magazine ArticleMarch 10, 2026 - 6:32 pm
50th Anniversary Weekend RSVPMarch 6, 2026 - 5:24 am
India Night 2026February 27, 2026 - 2:49 pm
Day of Reading Puts the FUN in Fundraising!February 20, 2026 - 12:16 am
Last weekend, a group of our high school and 8th grade students backpacked up Horn Canyon to The Pines campground on Friday evening and spent time continuing to restore the campground—pulling weeds, cutting back brush, leveling tent areas, and helping with general camp maintenance.
On Saturday afternoon, a group hiked up to the ridge and towards Chief’s Peak, enjoying incredible views of the Ojai Valley, and all the way out to the Channel Islands.
We headed back to town on Sunday morning with tired bodies, but energized souls.
It was a rewarding experience, a great adventure, and a lot of fun. We’re grateful for the students’ hard work and adventurous spirit, and we look forward to more opportunities for trips like this in the future.
Thanks to everyone who participated and supported!
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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?"
We are so grateful to Ojai Magazine for featuring our 50th Anniversary in this compelling article written by Kerstin Kuhn. Enjoy the full article by picking up your very own copy or enjoy the full article online here by visiting the Lizard Blog (linktree in bio).
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Oak Grove School warmly invites you to RSVP and join us for an unforgettable weekend dedicated to connection, reflection, and celebration, honoring all those who have played a vital role in shaping our vibrant community over the years. The 50th Anniversary Weekend of May 16-17 includes special events on campus and a farm dinner Saturday evening with a family-style meal, music, speakers, dancing, and connection. For those coming from out of town, be sure to check out the special rates from nearby accommodations. 🎉🦎🎶❤️
Details & RSVP @ oakgroveschool.org/50 (linktree in bio)
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#oakgroveschoolojai #grateful
Spring snacks ☀️ 🌱
#gardenclass #foraging #minerslettuce #snapdragonflowers #sourgrass #yum #theartoflivingandlearning #healthyliving #nature
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Is This Place Sacred?
Blog, Krishnamurti, NewsOften, people visit Oak Grove School for the first time and share a feeling of peacefulness, of oneness, of familiarity.
High School Graduation 2021
Blog, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveEnjoy video and photos from our 2021 high school graduation ceremony!
Unconditioning and Education
Blog, Events, Krishnamurti, Staff & FacultyOak Grove families and friends gathered on campus for a socially-distanced outdoor screening of our all-school musical production of Matilda.
Students on Big Screen for Matilda the Musical!
Arts, Blog, Events, NewsOak Grove families and friends gathered on campus for a socially-distanced outdoor screening of our all-school musical production of Matilda.
Press – Our Pandemic Story
Blog, Events, News“Our Pandemic Story,” installed inside the school’s new Reflective Classroom, gives students, families and staff the opportunity to share their individual pandemic stories and to create a shared, community-wide story, according to Head of School Jodi Grass.
Parent Ed – Social Relationships & Health
Blog, Events, News, Parent EducationHumans are social animals. Does the quantity and quality of our social relationships impact our state of health, future risk of disease, and our life span? Are the effects of relationships via social media the same or different from those of in-person relationships? Please join our presenter Dr. Pathik Wadhwa in a discussion that will touch on the biological and behavioral science behind social relationships, both in-person and virtual.
Embracing The Agile Mind
Blog, Events, News, Parent Education, Staff & FacultyFormer Head of School, Meredy Benson Rice, now the Director of Teaching and Learning spoke about her personal journey as an educator and how students experience education at Oak Grove School as part of the 2015 Do Lecture Series.
Parent Ed – Unplugging in Pandemic Life
Blog, Events, News, Parent EducationIf you were not able to join us for this timely Parent Education event, or would like to review, we have provided this recording of parenting expert Dolly Klock’s special presentation on the challenge of finding a balance between screen life and real life. The recording includes attending parents’ Q&A.
Journey to the Present
Blog, NewsIt’s Back to the 80’s for Unplug Day!
Blog, Events, News, Student PerspectiveTo make Unplug Day more festive for our students and staff, we are embracing a theme – School Day in 1984. We invite our students to join our staff and dress as if it were the 1980’s! Parent Council will add to our celebration by creating a “1984 Museum” in the Gazebo, where students will see items like VCRs, Reebok high-tops, cassette tapes, and rubix cubes.