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:

Oak Grove School 50th Anniversary, Ojai CA

50th Anniversary Weekend

, , ,
Oak Grove School’s 50th Anniversary weekend was more than a celebration of a milestone. It was a living expression of our community.
Read more
High School Spring Showcase

High School Spring Showcase 2026

, , , , , ,
Featuring creative work from high school elective classes, including studio art, ceramics, cooking, photography, dance, poetry, and music. 
Read more
Students on swing set

Are We Bored Enough?

, , , , ,
Research continues to affirm that quiet, unstructured moments, even moments that feel boring, are not empty. They are essential.
Read more
8th Grade Into the Wild

8th Grade Goes Into the Wild

, , ,
8th-grade students step beyond the familiar rhythms of the classroom and into a yearlong journey of inquiry, independence, and discovery.
Read more

East–West Psychology Field Trip to Taft Gardens

, , , ,
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.
Read more

As Our Circle Grows

, ,
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.
Read more