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:

Why We Give

Blog, Giving, Parent Perspective

We feel strongly that the world needs more places like this. Krishnamurti talked about education and "the flowering of goodness." That is a perfect way of explaining what we see in the students all around this campus.

Video: A Light to Oneself, A Light to the World

Blog, Krishnamurti, News, Outdoor Education, Parent Education, Staff & Faculty, Student Perspective

Each year, a guiding theme for the year is chosen. This theme provides opportunities, throughout the year, for our entire school community to reflect on a specific topic of discussion.

Violet’s Tea Poem

Blog, High School, News, Student Perspective

Violet McMurray '25, a student passionate about writing and horse riding, shared a poem during this year's tea.

Alumni Profile: Shannon Ross ’14

Alum, Blog

After studying and traveling the world, she is back in Ojai and runs her company Springer, which develops innovative products for pets.

Alumni Profile: Malika Lindsay ’90

Alum, Blog

Malika attended Oak Grove from 1984 to 1990 when she graduated as the school’s first Black student and first OGS class to travel to India. She currently lives in Mississippi, where she works as a college counselor and independent educational consultant.