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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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First Day of School 1975
Alum, Krishnamurti, News, Staff & FacultyDavid Moody reflects on first day of Oak Grove School, September 15, 1975 at 8:30, on the upper portion of the back lawn at Arya Vihara, in the east end of the Ojai Valley.
Garden Dispatch: Growth & Garden Dreams
Blog, Garden, NewsWe’re thrilled to share the latest from our school garden program, a heartfelt space where our community connects with nature and each other.
Annual Report 2024-25
Alum, Blog, News, Parent Perspective, Staff & FacultyMore than just the financial numbers, our Annual Report is a magazine-style publication filled with stories, letters, news, and donor gratitude.
Happy 50th Birthday, Oak Grove!
Alum, Blog, Events, Head of School, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveWhat began 50 years ago, with just a few children and teachers sitting cross-legged in the grass, has blossomed into a vibrant, thriving community.
50th Anniversary Weekend
Alum, Blog, Events, NewsJoin Us May 16-17, 2026! Our 50th anniversary events will be open to anyone who has been part of the Oak Grove School community over the past 50 years – everyone is welcome.
First Day of School 2025
Blog, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveFrom joyful skips to heartfelt hugs, and high-fives flying everywhere, it was wonderful to see the community together again. This year is extra special as we celebrate Oak Grove’s 50th anniversary — a milestone that makes today’s beginning even brighter.
Why We Give
Blog, Giving, Parent PerspectiveOur time here is limited, but perhaps if we can help the school to thrive in our own way, then we can trust that our small gifts will be amplified through the larger efforts of the community.
VC Star Article: Supporting Children to Build the Struggle Muscle
Head of School, NewsSolving problems is how children build competence – both in the classroom and in life. The aim of a healthy life is not to eliminate hardship but to develop the skills and inner resources to meet it.
High School Visits World Expo in Japan
Blog, High School, News, Student PerspectiveThe High School World Expo trip to Japan created memories and insights that will continue to shape students’ lives for years to come.
Alumni Profile: Maia Friedman ’05
Alum, BlogFor Maia, Oak Grove offered a dramatic shift: a smaller, creative, and deeply supportive environment where individuality was not only accepted, but celebrated.