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India Night 2026February 27, 2026 - 2:49 pm
Day of Reading Puts the FUN in Fundraising!February 20, 2026 - 12:16 am
Middle School Visits Wyoming’s Teton Science SchoolsFebruary 15, 2026 - 1:28 pm
Rooted in DignityJanuary 29, 2026 - 4:02 pm
Day of Reading Votes Raptor CenterJanuary 27, 2026 - 9:43 pm
Join us Thursday night for INDIA NIGHT! Games, snacks, and stories from our seniors about their experiences in India.
#classof2026 #krishnamurtischools #theartoflivingandlearning #worldtravel #experientiallearning #seniortrip #oakgroveschoolojai #globalcommunity #gratitude
A few pics from our recent 7th and 8th-grade trip to Wyoming`s Teton Science School @tetonnationalpark . Guided by the amazing staff @tetonscience , students and chaperones use cross-country skis, snowshoes, vans, and even a horse-drawn carriage to observe wildlife such as moose, elk, and bald eagles. As with outdoor education program across all grades, our annual field trip to the Teton Science Schools truly embodies the Art of Living and Learning. As one student noted: “During the trip I learned that you should always enter an activity with an open mind.”
Learn more about our Teton trip and other recent stories by visiting the Lizard Blog! (link in bio)
#grandtetonnationalpark #tetonscienceschools #wyoming #outdooreducation #middleschool #theartoflivingandlearning #snowshoes #crosscountryskis #learning #science #middleschooltrip #friends
Fun High School "Mini Project" stop motion animation by Freya! Designed to foster curiosity and creativity, Mini Projects offer faculty members the chance to share personal interests and expertise while connecting with students across High School grade levels. These small group activities encourage meaningful interactions, strengthen relationships, and inspire learning outside the traditional classroom setting. #theartoflivingandlearning #miniproject #highschool #curiosity #creativity #transformation #oakgroveschoolojai
What began as a joyful day of delivering Singing Grams ❤️ 🎶 culminated in a spirited assembly celebrating our students and their efforts to raise funds for both Oak Grove and @ojairaptorcenter . Thank you, wholeheartedly, for supporting this year’s Day of Reading. Here’s to a restful break filled with great books and inspired reading! 🎉📚🎶❤️🦎🦎
#studentfundraiser #community #gratitude #dayofreading #loveofreading #reading #oakgroveschoolojai #ojaicalifornia
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What is Education
Blog, NewsAt Oak Grove School in Ojai, California, we often share moments of silence with our students, from preschool through 12th grade, as a whole community, in small groups, and individually.
MLK Day Celebration 2021
Blog, News, Student PerspectiveWe are always honored to be part of this important community celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who said, “Change does not roll on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.”
Talking About Confusing World Events
Blog, News, Parent EducationAs educators and parents, we have an important role in contextualizing disturbing world events like the recent violent takeover of our country’s capitol. After a year of challenge after challenge, this will require reaching into our deepest reserves of energy and resilience. But we must do what we can to provide a sense of understanding and stability amid chaos. We are obligated to take an active role in building a healthier, more just future.
Importance of Touch
Blog, NewsFrom the time we are in the womb through our elderly years, touch plays a primary role in our development and physical and mental well-being.
Final Moments of a Contentious Presidential Election
Blog, NewsThere is a palpable feeling of uneasiness as we find ourselves in the final moments of a contentious presidential election, while continuing to navigate the fallout of the ongoing pandemic. Even with our best efforts to shield our concerns from our children, they feel it.
Happy Halloween!
Blog, NewsThe Friday before Halloween, we had a lively campus full of creative costumes, storytelling, decorating pumpkins, pizza, candy, and a high school scavenger hunt! Enjoy this short Halloween video.
Dia De Los Muertos
Blog, NewsContinuing with what has become a yearly tradition, elementary and middle school Spanish teacher Eva has created a colorful Día de los Muertos altar by the Main House. This week, students have decorated sweets to add to the altar and are also placing photos there of loved ones who have passed away. Also displayed is student artwork created in commemoration of this tradition.
Why We Rock
Blog, NewsWhy does Oak Grove have so many rocking chairs around campus? The benefits of rocking chairs are not just for lulling infants to sleep or helping the elderly gently relax. All people benefit from rocking. Research shows that the rocking motion engages the parasympathetic nervous system and releases endorphins to self-regulate the brain state.
High School & Middle School Back on Campus
Blog, News, Parent UpdateThe California Department of Public Health approved our COVID-19 mitigation plans to allow in-person instruction for our high school and middle school students.
Image-Making and Peace Day
Blog, Events, Krishnamurti, NewsThe 2020 Peace Day Universal Declaration, as set forth by the United Nations, reads: “Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person.”