First Day of School, 2024

And we’re back at school! Our campus became alive with excitement today as we said hello to our returning students and warmly welcomed the new faces joining us this year. From joyful skips to heartfelt hugs, and high-fives flying everywhere, it was wonderful to see our Oak Grove family’s energy light up our campus once more! We’re so grateful to embark on this new school year together as a community and can’t wait to see what it holds in store for us.

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Here are a few sweet photos from the day.

Recent Blog Posts

MLK Day 2026

Blog, Events, News

Oak 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.

Garden Dispatch: Connection to the Earth

Blog, Garden, News

As winter whispers in, we’re reflecting on a vibrant season in our school garden—a space that’s blooming with creativity, learning, and connection to the earth.

Reciprocity

Blog, Head of School, News

When done in balance with the quiet reciprocity of all beings, the ecosystem may move beyond survival; it may thrive.

Rooted in DignityJanuary 29, 2026 - 4:02 pm
Day of Reading Votes Raptor CenterJanuary 27, 2026 - 9:43 pm
Parent Ed: Data to DialogueJanuary 23, 2026 - 3:13 pm
MLK Day 2026January 20, 2026 - 7:10 am
Garden Dispatch: Connection to the EarthDecember 22, 2025 - 7:53 pm

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On Feb 13th students will spend the day in cozy pajamas reading books with friends and buddies! Until then, they`ll be FUNdraising for classroom teaching tools, with 20% of proceeds going to Ojai Raptor Center. Thanks to our amazing community for supporting students, the importance of reading and love of books, and an amazing Ojai non-profit organization. 🦎❤️📚🦅

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@ojairaptorcenter #studentfundraiser #TeachingTools #loveofreading #community #inspiration #oakgroveschoolojai

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On Feb 13th students will spend the day in cozy pajamas reading books with friends and buddies! Until then, they'll be FUNdraising for classroom teaching tools, with 20% of proceeds going to Ojai Raptor Center. Thanks to our amazing community for supporting students, the importance of reading and love of books, and an amazing Ojai non-profit organization. 🦎❤️📚🦅

oakgroveschool.org/READ

@ojairaptorcenter #studentfundraiser #TeachingTools #loveofreading #community #inspiration #oakgroveschoolojai

Ahead of this year’s Day of Reading, our annual student-led fundraiser that celebrates a love of books while supporting meaningful causes, Oak Grove students cast their ballots to choose a local nonprofit to support. Through this student vote, they selected the Ojai Raptor Center @ojairaptorcenter, directing 20% of the funds they raise to the organization and its work rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned birds of prey. ❤️🦅

By voting to support the Ojai Raptor Center, students are extending the spirit of Day of Reading beyond campus—demonstrating civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful giving in action. We’re looking forward to another successful Day of Reading and the positive impact it will have on both our classrooms and the broader Ojai community.

The Day of Reading campaign will launch on February 2 and culminate on the official Day of Reading on Friday, February 13. On that day, students come to school in their pajamas with a favorite book and stuffy to spend the day immersed in reading and storytelling! 🦎🚀❤️📚📚

#dayofreading #studentfundraiser #loveofreading #readmorebooks #gratitude #community #theartoflivingandlearning #oakgroveschoolojai #prekthru12 #ojaicalifornia

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Ahead of this year’s Day of Reading, our annual student-led fundraiser that celebrates a love of books while supporting meaningful causes, Oak Grove students cast their ballots to choose a local nonprofit to support. Through this student vote, they selected the Ojai Raptor Center @ojairaptorcenter, directing 20% of the funds they raise to the organization and its work rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned birds of prey. ❤️🦅

By voting to support the Ojai Raptor Center, students are extending the spirit of Day of Reading beyond campus—demonstrating civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful giving in action. We’re looking forward to another successful Day of Reading and the positive impact it will have on both our classrooms and the broader Ojai community.

The Day of Reading campaign will launch on February 2 and culminate on the official Day of Reading on Friday, February 13. On that day, students come to school in their pajamas with a favorite book and stuffy to spend the day immersed in reading and storytelling! 🦎🚀❤️📚📚

#dayofreading #studentfundraiser #loveofreading #readmorebooks #gratitude #community #theartoflivingandlearning #oakgroveschoolojai #prekthru12 #ojaicalifornia

As part of our Parent Ed series, Dr. Sara Marnell and Dr. Allie Binkowski facilitated a timely talk entitled "Data to Dialogue: Shining a light on youth mental health and discussing ways to support families and children in our modern tech culture." They shared evidence-based data and cautionary stories from the frontlines. In addition to specific professional recommendations, they shared helpful parenting hacks and ways in which we can better protect our children in the online world. We hope anyone attending felt better informed, connected, and supported. Thank you to Sara and Allie and all who were able to take part in this important discussion!

Find a summary of this Parent Ed event with links to resources on our blog (link in bio).

#parenteducation #technologysolutions #techsafekids #theartoflivingandlearning #science #earlychildhood #middleschool #elementaryschool #highschool #oakgroveschoolojai #prekthru12

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As part of our Parent Ed series, Dr. Sara Marnell and Dr. Allie Binkowski facilitated a timely talk entitled "Data to Dialogue: Shining a light on youth mental health and discussing ways to support families and children in our modern tech culture." They shared evidence-based data and cautionary stories from the frontlines. In addition to specific professional recommendations, they shared helpful parenting hacks and ways in which we can better protect our children in the online world. We hope anyone attending felt better informed, connected, and supported. Thank you to Sara and Allie and all who were able to take part in this important discussion!

Find a summary of this Parent Ed event with links to resources on our blog (link in bio).

#parenteducation #technologysolutions #techsafekids #theartoflivingandlearning #science #earlychildhood #middleschool #elementaryschool #highschool #oakgroveschoolojai #prekthru12

How wonderful to welcome our seniors and chaperones back to campus today after their three-week visit to sister schools in India. We are incredibly grateful for the unique care, kindness, and friendships we experience each year. Thank you, Rishi Valley and The Valley School! Welcome home, Class of 2026! 🦎❤️ 🇮🇳 🪷

#gratitude #friendship #worldtravel #classof2026 #India #seniortrip #experientiallearning #theartoflivingandlearning #education

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