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Garden Dispatch: Connection to the EarthDecember 22, 2025 - 7:53 pm
ReciprocityDecember 18, 2025 - 11:40 pm
Student Newspaper, Winter 2025 EditionDecember 17, 2025 - 10:40 pm
High School Winter Showcase 2025December 17, 2025 - 4:01 pm
Annual Fundraising TeaNovember 20, 2025 - 10:49 am
A crisp morning welcomed families and friends as they returned to campus today after winter break. High school students tossed their origami reflections into the fire, while parents gathered in the Main House for coffee, tea, and conversation. Middle schoolers made their way to the flowing river bottom, and the flow of the day continued with classes, lunchtime, friendships, and laughter. The song was performed by faculty and staff during the in-service meeting last week as we prepared the campus, classrooms, and ourselves for the new semester. One interpretation of this traditional Nepalese piece is: "In the eyes of a flower, the world is a flower. In the eyes of a thorn, the world is a thorn." 🌻
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Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉 It`s been a wonderful school year as we celebrate and reflect on 50 years of Oak Grove School made possible by the dedication of those who believe in a unique and transformative style of education. We invite you to check out our December newsletter (link in bio) for the latest stories and updates. If you haven`t already received it in your inbox, be sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter so you can stay informed.
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Kicked off Winter Break with a our Winter Assembly and Market, including this original hit from Middle School Honor Band, The Not So Quiet Coyotes. 🎶❤️🦎🎉 Wonderful to see everyone together, including alumni!! HAPPY WINTER BREAK EVERYONE!!!
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This year`s OGS Inquirer editor, Aishy ` 27, presents the winter edition for everyone to enjoy during the winter break! A huge thank you to the newspaper team for another wonderful edition. You can find printed copies in Main House or check out the digital version online. (linktree in bio).
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Garden Class Booklet
Garden, News, Student PerspectiveEnjoy this special end-of-year booklet by Garden Teacher and Consultant Arianne Swaffer. Under her thoughtful guidance, students learn how the garden is a place to care for plants and soil while caring for oneself.
Eighth-Grade Field Trip to the Museum of Tolerance
Blog, Middle School, NewsMore than just an educational outing, the eighth-grade field trip to The Museum of Tolerance was an immersive experience that challenged perceptions and prejudices, evoked deep emotions, and inspired a commitment to fostering a more inclusive world.
High School Spring Showcase 2025
Arts, Blog, Events, High School, HS Showcase, News, Showcase, Student PerspectiveFeaturing creative work from high school elective classes, including studio art, ceramics, woodworking, photography, dance, poetry, and music.
Breath, Reflection, & Inner Discovery
Blog, NewsOver the past three years, 6th grade students have embarked on a truly unique and meaningful journey breath, reflection, & inner discovery.
Letting Kids Fail
Blog, Head of School, NewsFailure is not separate from learning. When a child fails, something essential happens – which we see if we are attentive. In this world of comparison, failure can turn into shame. We live in a culture that idolizes success and recoils at failure. This conditioning can seep into how we raise and educate our children.
Fifth Grade Visits Apricot Lane Farms
Blog, News, Outdoor EducationFifth graders visited Apricot Lane Farms, exploring regenerative polyculture systems, which work with nature rather than against it.
Why Oak Grove School? Panel Discussion
Blog, Events, High School, Krishnamurti, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveThis year’s 2025 KFA May Gathering panel discussion about Oak Grove School featured a Q&A session with attendees and virtual viewers.
Garden Dispatch: Spring Awakens in Our Garden
Blog, Garden, NewsThe garden is alive with the joyful energy of spring, and we are so excited to share all that’s been happening in our special outdoor classroom.
Honor Bands Spring Concert
Blog, Events, News, Student PerspectiveFor the second consecutive year, Honor Bands have performed their annual Spring Concert at The Ojai Underground.
Theme Week 2025
Blog, NewsTheme Week offers a chance to revisit and deepen our engagement with the central question guiding our school year.