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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
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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.
A Sense of Presence
Blog, Head of School, NewsWhat does it mean to be fully present? Is it possible to be here in this moment with you and not be distracted by my “to-do” lists or the ever-emerging messages piercing notifications through my many devices and platforms?