My time at Oak Grove was brief, just the last two years of high school, but I think its emphasis on living in coexistence with what we often call the natural world really impressed itself on me, as well as the school’s sense, received from Krishnamurti, of a more international and philosophical sense of being in and with the world.
Our Fall camping trips are designed to bring the High School (9th-12th) and the Middle School (6th-8th grade) together early in the year to orient and integrate new and returning students and teachers.
For our first Lizard Talks series of the year, we welcomed Geetha Waters. Geetha, parent of Oak Grove School alum Jayson Waters ’10, is an educator and writer, who facilitates programs at the Krishnamurti Study Centre in Summer Hill, Australia.
Today was our first day of school! There were hops and skips, and hugs and high-fives all around as we said hello to our returning students and welcomed our new incoming students.
Congratulations to our Second Grade Teacher Karen and Science Enrichment Teacher Eric, whose Roxaboxen student project won an IMPACT II award.
Oak Grove School celebrated its 12 graduating seniors last week. During their commencement ceremony, which took place in the beloved oak-bordered Pavilion on the Oak Grove campus on June 9th, students, teachers, parents and the wider community gathered to commemorate the class of 2023.
Enjoy this short story about Lucky, Oak Grove’s resident hawk, along with a song performed by preschool and high school students together.
Our student newspaper The Oak Grove Inquirer is one of many outlets students have for sharing their passions, expressing their artistic visions, and guiding community conversations.
Digital Media class offers students many ways to explore the power of image making, storytelling, and conveying messages through digital art, digital photography, and video.
We are always learning. Not only is implicit learning offered from minute to minute in our interactions with our students, with parents, and with colleagues, but we also have ample time throughout the year for explicit learning as a community of educators.
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A book, a poem, singing together, and art projects. Today`s assembly in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. left our hearts full and imagining a more peaceful world.
MLK Day invites us to hold both urgency and hope. History shows us that change is slow, uneven, and often met with resistance. It also shows us that progress is real, that courage multiplies, and that new generations continue to insist on dignity and equity. The question is not whether change is possible, but whether we are willing to participate in it now.
Please join us for Ojai`s 26th Annual MLK Day Celebration on Monday 1/19 at Libbey Park from 10:00am - 1:30pm. The theme for this year is "Building a Beloved Community." Oak Grove`s younger students host a sing-along at 10:30am, and words shared from older students at 1pm.
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Bay Area Alumni! Save the date and join us for a gathering on Friday, January 30th, from 4 to 6 PM in the city.
To receive event details, please take two minutes to visit our alumni page at oakgroveschool.org/ALUMNI and click the event link.
Looking forward to seeing you there! 🎉🦎🎶
A crisp morning welcomed families and friends as they returned to campus today after winter break. High school students tossed their origami reflections into the fire, while parents gathered in the Main House for coffee, tea, and conversation. Middle schoolers made their way to the flowing river bottom, and the flow of the day continued with classes, lunchtime, friendships, and laughter. The song was performed by faculty and staff during the in-service meeting last week as we prepared the campus, classrooms, and ourselves for the new semester. One interpretation of this traditional Nepalese piece is: "In the eyes of a flower, the world is a flower. In the eyes of a thorn, the world is a thorn." 🌻
#happynewyear2026 #gratitude #schoolcommunity #peace
#oakgroveschoolojai #ojaicalifornia #theartoflivingandlearning
Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉 It`s been a wonderful school year as we celebrate and reflect on 50 years of Oak Grove School made possible by the dedication of those who believe in a unique and transformative style of education. We invite you to check out our December newsletter (link in bio) for the latest stories and updates. If you haven`t already received it in your inbox, be sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter so you can stay informed.
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