Happy 50th Birthday!

On September 15, 2025, we marked a big milestone: Oak Grove School’s 50th birthday!

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.

This morning, our students gathered for a joyful assembly where we sang a special Happy Birthday Oak Grove song, before heading to the field to form a giant 50 – a living symbol of our past, present, and future.

As our Head of School, Jodi Grass, shared: “The art of education is not separate from the art of living. It is found in the quiet moments of care, in the courage to inquire, in the joy of play, and in the relationships we nurture every day. May we carry forward the spirit of those who came before us, and may we, in turn, plant seeds of love and understanding for the generations still to come.”

Here’s to 50 years of learning and growing together. Happy birthday, Oak Grove!

Recent Blog Posts:

East–West Psychology Field Trip to Taft Gardens

Blog, High School, Krishnamurti, Outdoor Education, Student Perspective

In our most recent outdoor activity, students and teachers had the unique privilege of immersing themselves in the rich natural environment of Ojai’s hidden gem, Taft Gardens.

As Our Circle Grows

Blog, Giving, News

A tree’s life can be read in the circles of its rings. Each year held within the next, not separate, but part of a living whole. Oak Grove has grown in much the same way. With each passing year, another ring is added, and our circle widens, shaped by the care and commitment of this community.

Trust in Human Consciousness

Head of School, News

Is Oak Grove a bubble, removed from the “real world”? It’s an important question, and one worth looking at carefully.

Difficult Conversations

Blog, News, Parent Education, Staff & Faculty

Healthy communities aren’t free of conflict. They’re communities where people have the courage and clarity to speak honestly and listen deeply.

The Art of Living & Learning

Head of School, News

This year, as we mark our 50th, we chose the theme The Art of Living and Learning. Krishnamurti said that true learning begins with direct observation of “what is,” free from judgment or distortion – a clear attention unclouded by fear, comparison, or the pressure to become.