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Flashback 2006 – OGS Wins Golden Carrot AwardJune 22, 2026 - 12:32 am
Juneteenth ReflectionJune 19, 2026 - 9:36 pm
High School Graduation 2026June 8, 2026 - 8:45 pm
PCT Featured in NAIS PublicationJune 4, 2026 - 11:50 pm
Student Newspaper, Summer 2026June 3, 2026 - 10:09 pm
Founded by philosopher and educator J. Krishnamurti, Oak Grove is built around a distinctive approach to education—one that pairs strong academics with inquiry, self-awareness, relationship, and an exploration of what it means to live intelligently and responsibly in the world.
Campus tours are now open for families interested in Preschool through High School. We invite you to experience Oak Grove in person, explore our campus, learn more about our programs and educational approach, and ask questions about what an Oak Grove education might look like for your family.
Prospective families are also invited to our Open House & All School Showcase on Saturday, November 7, from 1–4 PM. Explore the campus, meet faculty, visit open classrooms and student exhibits, and get a feel for the Oak Grove community.
Learn more about our admissions process and timeline, schedule a tour, RSVP for Open House, or begin an application at oakgroveschool.org.
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And away we go! Thank you for a beautiful first day of school. Here`s to many more to come 🧡🦎🔔
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And that’s a wrap on summer! Faculty and staff returned to campus last week to prepare for the year, learn together, and delve into Oak Grove’s philosophy and this year’s theme, The Living Movement of Relationship.
Across campus, teachers and staff are putting the finishing touches on classrooms, preparing materials, refining plans, stocking shelves, and tending gardens. There is that unmistakable feeling of a school on the cusp of beginning.
We’re ready, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back tomorrow! 🧡🦎#onemoresleep #theartoflivingandlearning #jkrishnamurti
The TAN VANS performed a red-hot set of five songs Friday after 2 weeks of Rock & Pop Summer Camp and WOW! 🎶🎶❤️🎉🎉☀️☀️
We still have some fun and creative summer camp options available through August! (link in bio): https://oakgroveschool.org/summer
#ojaisummercamp #schoolofrock #ojaisgottalent #oakgroveschoolojai #redhotchilipeppers #musicstudents #studentband #youthmusicians #theartoflivingandlearning
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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.
Inner Inspirations
Blog, Early Childhood, Outdoor Education, Parent EducationChildren learn continuously, drinking in the world through their senses, then work to make sense of their experiences.
Alumni Gathering, Spring 2025
Alum, Blog, Events, NewsThank you to all our former students, staff, and friends of Oak Grove who joined us at our 2025 Alumni Gathering on campus.
High School Graduation 2025
Alum, Blog, News, Parent Perspective, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveFamilies, staff, alumni, and friends gathered to commemorate the class of 2025. Enjoy video of the commencement ceremony and photos from the day.
Student Newspaper, Spring 2025 Edition
News, Student PerspectiveOur student newspaper includes student articles, essays, and opinion pieces, including submissions on local government, the environment, local theater, sports, science, and more. Find poetry and artwork from across all grade levels and enjoy student riddles and games!
An Oasis?
Head of School, NewsCertainly, this is a place where the children are seen and known, a place where adults and children ask meaningful questions together and individually without the limits of an answer. But is this an oasis?
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.