Alum Archives

India Night 2026

Each year, India Night is a special gathering for parents and the school community to come together to celebrate our senior class and hear their stories about their extraordinary trip.

Annual Fundraising Tea

Alum, Blog, Events, Giving

Thank you to all parents, volunteers, students, teachers, staff, board members, and alumni for coming together to make our Annual Fundraising Tea a success.

This month I traveled to New York City, meeting with alumni and longtime Oak Grove donors. Seeing how our alumni carry Oak Grove into the world, I am reminded of the deep roots our school has nurtured over fifty years.

Why We Give

Alum, Blog, Giving, Parent Perspective

We support Oak Grove because we know just how transformative its education can be for students and the wider world. It is a place where students can learn more than just the content of traditional subjects.

First Day of School 1975

Alum, Krishnamurti, News, Staff & Faculty

David 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.

Annual Report 2024-25

Alum, Blog, News, Parent Perspective, Staff & Faculty

More 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 Perspective

What 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, News

Join 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.

Alumni Profile: Maia Friedman ’05

Alum, Blog

For Maia, Oak Grove offered a dramatic shift: a smaller, creative, and deeply supportive environment where individuality was not only accepted, but celebrated.