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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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High School Mini Projects 2025
Blog, Events, News, Student PerspectiveEach year, while the senior class embarks on their trip to visit our sister schools in India, Oak Grove’s remaining high school students dive into an immersive week-long period known as “Mini Projects.”
Day of Reading Votes OYES
Blog, Events, News, Student PerspectiveAhead of this year’s Day of Reading launch, Oak Grove students voted to support the local non-profit Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio (OYES).
MLK Day 2025
Blog, Events, NewsOak Grove’s Martin Luther King, Jr. all-school assembly, Lizard Group activities, and celebration in downtown Ojai provided thoughtful moments for our community to reflect on the values Dr. King championed: unity, progress, and shared responsibility.
Oak Grove Inquirer, Winter Edition!
Blog, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveStudent articles, essays, and opinion pieces include 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!
A Run for Mayor
Alum, Blog, High School, News, Staff & FacultyOak Grove’s current High School Social Studies teacher Andy Gilman, a long-standing community leader in Ojai, has won his candidacy for mayor of Ojai!
High School Winter Showcase 2024
Arts, Blog, Events, High School, HS Showcase, News, Showcase, Student PerspectiveEnjoy video and photos from this year’s High School Winter Showcase highlighting theater, dance, studio arts, ceramics, woodworking, & music.
Alumni Profile: Eric Olsen ’12
Alum, BlogEric worked as a communications director and senior advisor on Capitol Hill before returning to California to join the USC Rossier School of Education.
Fourth Grade Field Trip to Santa Cruz Island
Blog, News, Outdoor EducationBy integrating literature, history, geography, art, and science, this experience of visiting the Channel Islands helps students to build a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Annual Fundraising Tea 2024
Blog, Events, NewsWatch the full Annual Fundraising Tea event including a musical performance and speakers, all reflecting on our theme for the year.
Why We Give
Blog, Giving, Parent PerspectiveWe feel strongly that the world needs more places like this. Krishnamurti talked about education and “the flowering of goodness.” That is a perfect way of explaining what we see in the students all around this campus.