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50th Anniversary WeekendMay 25, 2026 - 11:42 am
High School Spring Showcase 2026May 23, 2026 - 1:35 am
8th Grade Goes Into the WildMay 15, 2026 - 4:58 pm
As Our Circle GrowsApril 28, 2026 - 2:07 pm
Trust in Human ConsciousnessApril 28, 2026 - 1:08 pm
Thank you to the remarkable Class of 2026! We love you! Congratulations ❤️🎉🎶 🎓
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Thanks for a wonderful school year! Happy summer! 🦎😎🎉🙏
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A few spots left for our upcoming Summer Chess Camp, Preschool Camp, Acting, Doll Clothing Making, and more. ☀️ Details & Sign Up ( linktree in bio) :
https://oakgroveschool.org/summer
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To all of our students, alumni, parents, friends, and neighbors who joined us to celebrate 50 years of Oak Grove School, thank you.
It was a weekend filled with music, hugs, dancing, laughter, stories, and memories. Most of all, it was a beautiful reminder of the people and joy that have shaped our school across generations.
Thank you for being part of this remarkable community, and for helping us celebrate 50 years of living and learning together.
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Parent Ed: Data to Dialogue
Blog, Events, News, Parent EducationA Parent Ed tech-talk to shine a light on youth mental health and discuss ways to support families and children in our modern tech culture.
MLK Day 2026
Blog, Events, NewsOak Grove’s Martin Luther King, Jr. all-school assembly, Lizard Group activities, and celebration in downtown Ojai provided thoughtful moments for our community to reflect on the values Dr. King championed: unity, progress, and shared responsibility.
Garden Dispatch: Connection to the Earth
Blog, Garden, NewsAs winter whispers in, we’re reflecting on a vibrant season in our school garden—a space that’s blooming with creativity, learning, and connection to the earth.
Reciprocity
Blog, Head of School, NewsWhen done in balance with the quiet reciprocity of all beings, the ecosystem may move beyond survival; it may thrive.
Student Newspaper, Winter 2025 Edition
News, Student PerspectiveEnjoy student articles, essays, and opinion pieces on policy, local surf spots, the environment, freedom of expression, sports, a teacher interview, and more. Find poetry and artwork from all grade levels and enjoy student riddles and games for our younger audience!
High School Winter Showcase 2025
Arts, Blog, Events, High School, HS Showcase, News, Student PerspectiveFeaturing creative work from high school elective classes, including studio art, ceramics, woodworking, photography, dance, and music.
Annual Fundraising Tea
Alum, Blog, Events, GivingThank you to all parents, volunteers, students, teachers, staff, board members, and alumni for coming together to make our Annual Fundraising Tea a success.
Gratitude is Humbling
Blog, Head of School, NewsHelping children to build the muscle of gratitude can also aid in a sense of humility – when we can see how interdependent we are on others for everything we have, everything we are, from the most basic level.
High School Info Night 12-2-25
Blog, Events, High School, News, Parent EducationJoin us on Tuesday, December 2nd for an adult-only rotation through classes to meet our faculty, learn about the curriculum, and Discover Oak Grove High School.
Why We Give
Blog, Giving, Parent PerspectiveIn today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world, Oak Grove stands out as a breath of fresh air: a low-tech space focused on outdoor learning, mindfulness, and real connections.