Middle School Sports

This Fall, Oak Grove kicked off our newly revamped Middle School Sports Program with abbreviated seasons in Volleyball and Flag Football. Later this year students will participate in basketball and soccer, as well as sessions in hiking, yoga, and pump track biking. The program is designed to give students an opportunity to explore what it means to be part of a team, to push themselves in pursuit of physical excellence, and to learn respect for their opponents, teammates, and the game itself.

Flag Football Video

Below is a highlight video from a recent flag football game versus Villanova Preparatory School.

Middle School Sports Photos

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High School Mini Projects

High School Mini Projects

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While the high school senior class is visiting our sister schools in India each year, the High School at Oak Grove dedicates two weeks to our "Mini Projects." Teachers lead small groups of students through an in-depth learning experiment into a craft, skill, or concept that piques the curiosities of both teachers and students. Examples have included: screen printing, song writing, sewing, cooking, screenwriting, ornamental mending, and improv.
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Podcast Interview with Jodi Grass

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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.
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Alumni Parent Profile: Duncan Winecoff

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Duncan says that what he has learned as a parent is that the school’s environment and philosophy are very important, but it is also vital to have a community where that philosophy is supported outside of the classroom.
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