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Service LearningSeptember 25, 2026 - 8:12 pm
Peace WeekSeptember 25, 2026 - 3:49 pm
The Living Movement of RelationshipSeptember 25, 2026 - 11:10 am
Garden Dispatch: Our Living EcosystemSeptember 20, 2026 - 7:16 pm
Flashback 2006 – OGS Wins Golden Carrot AwardJune 22, 2026 - 12:32 am
Our 9th-grade Environmental Science and 10th-grade Biology students headed into the field this week for the first visit in a new partnership with Ojai’s Turtle Conservancy. Through fieldwork, guest speakers, and classroom learning, students are excited to explore our local ecology while contributing to the Conservancy’s work through service learning. ❤️ 🐢
@turtleconservancy #highschoolojai #highschoolscience #turtleconservation #servicelearning #conservation #naturelovers
Oak Grove`s Cross Country team ran alongside @besanthillofficial @midland_school on a beautiful but hot day this week. Everyone showed up with perseverance and positivity. Thanks to students and coaches! ☀️
#crosscountry #highschoolojai #highschoolsports #teamspirit
Imagine Peace
#peaceweek #InternationalDayOfPeace #oakgroveschoolojai #humanity
🏐 Fall sports are underway!
Our JV and Varsity volleyball teams kicked off the season last week with plenty of energy and positivity on the court. Over these first few weeks, they’ve been learning their roles, finding their footing, and starting to come together on the court.
Come cheer on the Lizards this Wednesday!
🏐 Volleyball vs. VCC, 3 PM at Oak Grove
🏃 Cross Country season opener, 3 PM at Besant Hill
Go Lizards! 🦎
#oakgroveschoolojai #jkrishnamurti #bumpsetspike
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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.
Reflections from the KFI Teachers’ Conference
Blog, Events, News, Staff & FacultyFor all three Oak Grove educators, the experience reaffirmed their connection to Krishnamurti’s educational vision and strengthened their ties to the wider KFI network.
NYC Visit
Alum, Blog, Head of School, NewsThis month I traveled to New York City, meeting with alumni and longtime Oak Grove donors. Seeing how our alumni carry Oak Grove into the world, I am reminded of the deep roots our school has nurtured over fifty years.
Garden Dispatch: Autumn Colors
Blog, Garden, NewsAs autumn paints our school garden with vibrant hues, we’re thrilled to share the heartfelt, organic magic unfolding in our outdoor gardens. The children’s creativity and connection to nature are blooming!
Thank You, Ojai!
Blog, NewsWe are deeply touched to be recognized as “Best Private School in Ojai” for the tenth year in a row in Ojai Valley News’ 2025 edition of “Best of Ojai.”
Why We Give
Alum, Blog, Giving, Parent PerspectiveWe support Oak Grove because we know just how transformative its education can be for students and the wider world. It is a place where students can learn more than just the content of traditional subjects.
Peace Week 2025
Blog, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectivePeace Week invites our students and staff to explore the notion of peace in their own lives and in our shared world.