Alum Archives

Why We Give

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.

Alumni Gathering, Spring 2025

Alum, Blog, Events, News

Thank 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 Perspective

Families, staff, alumni, and friends gathered to commemorate the class of 2025. Enjoy video of the commencement ceremony and photos from the day.

India Night – Class of 2025

Alum, Blog, Krishnamurti, News, Student Perspective

The Class of 2025 shares their experiences in India, a trip that exemplifies how Oak Grove students gradually travel further away on increasingly more challenging journeys.

A Run for Mayor

Alum, Blog, High School, News, Staff & Faculty

Oak 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!