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- Our Theme for 2024-25April 6, 2025 - 4:54 pm
- A Sense of PresenceMarch 31, 2025 - 12:38 pm
- News from Our School GardenMarch 28, 2025 - 4:18 pm
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Why We Give
Blog, Giving, Parent PerspectiveWe feel strongly that the world needs more places like this. Krishnamurti talked about education and “the flowering of goodness.” That is a perfect way of explaining what we see in the students all around this campus.
Video: A Light to Oneself, A Light to the World
Blog, Krishnamurti, News, Outdoor Education, Parent Education, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveEach year, a guiding theme for the year is chosen. This theme provides opportunities, throughout the year, for our entire school community to reflect on a specific topic of discussion.
Violet’s Tea Poem
Blog, High School, News, Student PerspectiveViolet McMurray ’25, a student passionate about writing and horse riding, shared a poem during this year’s tea.
Alumni Profile: Shannon Ross ’14
Alum, BlogAfter studying and traveling the world, she is back in Ojai and runs her company Springer, which develops innovative products for pets.
Alumni Profile: Malika Lindsay ’90
Alum, BlogMalika attended Oak Grove from 1984 to 1990 when she graduated as the school’s first Black student and first OGS class to travel to India. She currently lives in Mississippi, where she works as a college counselor and independent educational consultant.
In Service of Our School for Open House
Blog, High School, NewsIn preparation for welcoming all of our current students and families for Open House, our high school held its first Service Day of the year.
Middle School Sports
Blog, Images, NewsMiddle School sports have kicked off with friendly volleyball and flag football games with Villanova Preparatory School.
9th Grade Environmental Science Class Visits Poco Farm
Blog, High School, NewsOur 9th grade Environmental Science class takes a trip to Poco Farm, a local nonprofit regenerative farm that opens its doors for hands-on learning opportunities.
Why We Give
Blog, Giving, Parent PerspectiveWatching our children learn and grow on this campus is something we will forever be grateful for.
Meet Our Gardening Teacher
Blog, News, Student PerspectiveGardening Teacher and OGS alumna, Arianne offers first, second, and third graders the chance to get immersed in our school garden.