Parent Perspective Archives

Why We Give

Watching our children learn and grow on this campus is something we will forever be grateful for.

Why We Give

“For me, donations to Oak Grove are more than just a financial contribution; they are an investment in a brighter, more thoughtful future.”

Annual Report 2023-24

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.

High School Graduation 2024

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

Families, staff, alumni, and friends gathered to commemorate the class of 2024. Enjoy video of the commencement ceremony and photos from the day.

DEIB Committee

Blog, News, Parent Education, Parent Perspective

Oak Grove’s committee for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) met in early October to welcome new members and shape our hopes for this school year.

Community of Learning

Blog, Events, News, Parent Education, Parent Perspective

The Stanford psychologist, Carol Dweck said: “If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning.” How can we extend this philosophy to our larger learning community of teachers, coaches, and staff members?

High School Graduation 2023

Alum, Blog, Boarding Program, Frontpage Article, News, Parent Perspective, Staff & Faculty, Student Perspective

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.

Podcast Interview with Jodi Grass

Blog, News, Parent Education, Parent Perspective

In Episode 23 “Education as a Vehicle for Social Change,” Founding Mothers Podcast host Emily Race and Head of School Jodi Grass discuss the freedom that Oak Grove’s teachers have to implement activities that foster personal and social growth, outdoor and travel experiences to prepare youth and parents for the transition to adulthood, how students can support their mental health, and the value of questioning one’s thoughts to develop compassion.

End of Year 2022

Alum, Blog, News, Parent Perspective, Student Perspective

On June 10, we officially said goodbye to the 2021-22 school year and to the Class of 2022. Saying goodbye to a teacher, friend, school, or classmate can be difficult, sad, or perhaps even joyful with expectation for what is to come.

Why We Give

Blog, Giving, Parent Perspective

At Oak Grove School, students learn without competition. They learn in an environment where teachers call them by their first names, in classes small enough where every voice can seek and be heard.