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First Day of School 2025
Blog, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveFrom joyful skips to heartfelt hugs, and high-fives flying everywhere, it was wonderful to see the community together again. This year is extra special as we celebrate Oak Grove’s 50th anniversary — a milestone that makes today’s beginning even brighter.
Why We Give
Blog, Giving, Parent PerspectiveOur time here is limited, but perhaps if we can help the school to thrive in our own way, then we can trust that our small gifts will be amplified through the larger efforts of the community.
VC Star Article: Supporting Children to Build the Struggle Muscle
Head of School, NewsSolving problems is how children build competence – both in the classroom and in life. The aim of a healthy life is not to eliminate hardship but to develop the skills and inner resources to meet it.
High School Visits World Expo in Japan
Blog, High School, News, Student PerspectiveThe High School World Expo trip to Japan created memories and insights that will continue to shape students’ lives for years to come.
Alumni Profile: Maia Friedman ’05
Alum, BlogFor Maia, Oak Grove offered a dramatic shift: a smaller, creative, and deeply supportive environment where individuality was not only accepted, but celebrated.
Inner Inspirations
Blog, Early Childhood, Outdoor Education, Parent EducationChildren learn continuously, drinking in the world through their senses, then work to make sense of their experiences.
Alumni Gathering, Spring 2025
Alum, Blog, Events, NewsThank you to all our former students, staff, and friends of Oak Grove who joined us at our 2025 Alumni Gathering on campus.
High School Graduation 2025
Alum, Blog, News, Parent Perspective, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveFamilies, staff, alumni, and friends gathered to commemorate the class of 2025. Enjoy video of the commencement ceremony and photos from the day.
Student Newspaper, Spring 2025 Edition
News, Student PerspectiveOur student newspaper includes student articles, essays, and opinion pieces, including submissions on local government, the environment, local theater, sports, science, and more. Find poetry and artwork from across all grade levels and enjoy student riddles and games!
An Oasis?
Head of School, NewsCertainly, this is a place where the children are seen and known, a place where adults and children ask meaningful questions together and individually without the limits of an answer. But is this an oasis?