OGS 50th Featured in Ojai Magazine Article

“More than 50 years ago, in the spring of 1975, Fred Hall, then editor of the Ojai Valley News, asked philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti a simple but pointed question: In a valley already full of public and private schools, why start another one?”

We are so grateful to Ojai Magazine for featuring our 50th Anniversary in this compelling article written by Kerstin Kuhn. Enjoy the full article by picking up your very own copy in Ojai or read online.

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The Living Movement of Relationship

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So much joy and creativity on campus today! Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween! 🧡🖤🧡
#oakgroveschoolojai #HalloweenCostumes #Halloween2026

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So much joy and creativity on campus today! Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween! 🧡🖤🧡
#oakgroveschoolojai #HalloweenCostumes #Halloween2026

Each year, we choose an annual theme that invites us to pause and reflect on our deepest purpose. This year, we have chosen the theme “The Living Movement of Relationship.” In this short video, students and faculty share their reflections on the theme and how it connects to their experiences at Oak Grove School.

#theartoflivingandlearning #oakgroveschoolojai #jkrishnamurti

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Each year, we choose an annual theme that invites us to pause and reflect on our deepest purpose. This year, we have chosen the theme “The Living Movement of Relationship.” In this short video, students and faculty share their reflections on the theme and how it connects to their experiences at Oak Grove School.

#theartoflivingandlearning #oakgroveschoolojai #jkrishnamurti

The Lizards are headed to the CIF playoffs! 🦎🏐

After winning the Condor League, the Oak Grove Girls Volleyball team will travel to Irvine this Wednesday for a 5 pm playoff match vs TVT Community Day School.

If you’re in the area or up for making the drive, come help us cheer on the Lizards!
#bumpsetspike #theartoflivingandlearning #oakgroveschoolojai #jkrishnamurti

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The Lizards are headed to the CIF playoffs! 🦎🏐

After winning the Condor League, the Oak Grove Girls Volleyball team will travel to Irvine this Wednesday for a 5 pm playoff match vs TVT Community Day School.

If you’re in the area or up for making the drive, come help us cheer on the Lizards!
#bumpsetspike #theartoflivingandlearning #oakgroveschoolojai #jkrishnamurti

Join us for Open House on Saturday, November 7th, and enjoy campus tours, a complimentary vegetarian lunch, meetings with faculty in open classrooms, student exhibits, and live entertainment. Always such a joyful day filled with community spirit!

Please RSVP at: https://oakgroveschool.org/open-house/ (link in bio). See you here!

#theartoflivingandlearning #jkrishnamurti #oakgroveschoolojai

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