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Rooted in DignityJanuary 29, 2026 - 4:02 pm
Day of Reading Votes Raptor CenterJanuary 27, 2026 - 9:43 pm
Parent Ed: Data to DialogueJanuary 23, 2026 - 3:13 pm
MLK Day 2026January 20, 2026 - 7:10 am
Garden Dispatch: Connection to the EarthDecember 22, 2025 - 7:53 pm
What began as a joyful day of delivering Singing Grams ❤️ 🎶 culminated in a spirited assembly celebrating our students and their efforts to raise funds for both Oak Grove and @ojairaptorcenter . Thank you, wholeheartedly, for supporting this year’s Day of Reading. Here’s to a restful break filled with great books and inspired reading! 🎉📚🎶❤️🦎🦎
#studentfundraiser #community #gratitude #dayofreading #loveofreading #reading #oakgroveschoolojai #ojaicalifornia
Three days to go to support Day of Reading! 📚🎉❤️
oakgroveschool.org/reading
Thanks to students for sharing about their love of reading! Friday is our special DAY OF READING and we`re looking forward to a cozy day of reading together and celebrating the success of our annual 2-week fundraiser supporting classroom teaching tools with 20% going to a local nonprofit. This year, students chose @ojairaptorcenter !
#DayofReading #inspiration #gratitude #studentfundraiser #readforfun #theartoflivingandlearning #oakgroveschoolojai #ojaicalifornia #prekthru12
Grateful for our recent alumni gatherings in San Francisco and Santa Cruz that included recent Oak Grove alumni studying biology and political science, and those beyond their college years, pursuing careers in law and technology. It was so wonderful to catch up, and even more, how they connected with each other and the depth of our conversations. A special thanks to Brett `96 for taking the time to share his work at Joby Aviation!
We love to hear from OGS alumni! Reconnect by visiting: oakgroveschool.org/alumni to update your contact info. ❤️🦎
@jobyaviation #ucberkeley #sanfranciscostate #ucsantacruz #alumni #humanity #community #sanfrancisco #SantaCruz
On Feb 13th students will spend the day in cozy pajamas reading books with friends and buddies! Until then, they`ll be FUNdraising for classroom teaching tools, with 20% of proceeds going to Ojai Raptor Center. Thanks to our amazing community for supporting students, the importance of reading and love of books, and an amazing Ojai non-profit organization. 🦎❤️📚🦅
oakgroveschool.org/READ
@ojairaptorcenter #studentfundraiser #TeachingTools #loveofreading #community #inspiration #oakgroveschoolojai
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Middle School Sports
Blog, Images, NewsMiddle School sports have kicked off with friendly volleyball and flag football games with Villanova Preparatory School.
9th Grade Environmental Science Class Visits Poco Farm
Blog, High School, NewsOur 9th grade Environmental Science class takes a trip to Poco Farm, a local nonprofit regenerative farm that opens its doors for hands-on learning opportunities.
Why We Give
Blog, Giving, Parent PerspectiveWatching our children learn and grow on this campus is something we will forever be grateful for.
Meet Our Gardening Teacher
Blog, News, Student PerspectiveGardening Teacher and OGS alumna, Arianne offers first, second, and third graders the chance to get immersed in our school garden.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Blog, NewsAs we enjoy our three-day weekend, it is important to think about what it is we commemorate and celebrate on Indigenous Peoples Day. Historically, Americans have not learned much that is authentic about the people who lived on these lands before, during, and after the arrival of the Europeans, and we seek to change this narrative at Oak Grove.
Age & Stage Meetings
Blog, News, Parent Education, Staff & FacultyAli Danch, our Director of Pastoral Care, School Counselor, and Parent Education Coordinator, talks about our recent and upcoming Age & Stage meetings.
Oak Grove Update
Blog, Parent EducationIn this Oak Grove School update, Head of School Jodi Grass explains how, as of this year, Oak Grove is 49 years old and is showing all the signs of a healthy middle adulthood.
Peace Day 2024
Blog, Parent EducationWe acknowledge Peace Day with a week-long exploration into the notion of peace and culminating in a Peace Day assembly and Lizard Group fun.
Letters of Intent
Blog, Parent EducationLetters of intent are communications that teachers write to families at the beginning of the school year which share their beliefs about children’s competence, identify key concepts that children will be learning, and reflect on the local and global community.
Age & Stage Booklet
Blog, Parent EducationOak Grove School’s Age & Stage Booklet provides a snapshot of child development recognizing that development unfolds in separate, predictable stages and is a measure of individuality, not conformity.