A book, a poem, singing together, and art projects. Today`s assembly in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. left our hearts full and imagining a more peaceful world.

MLK Day invites us to hold both urgency and hope. History shows us that change is slow, uneven, and often met with resistance. It also shows us that progress is real, that courage multiplies, and that new generations continue to insist on dignity and equity. The question is not whether change is possible, but whether we are willing to participate in it now.

Please join us for Ojai`s 26th Annual MLK Day Celebration on Monday 1/19 at Libbey Park from 10:00am - 1:30pm. The theme for this year is "Building a Beloved Community." Oak Grove`s younger students host a sing-along at 10:30am, and words shared from older students at 1pm.

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A crisp morning welcomed families and friends as they returned to campus today after winter break. High school students tossed their origami reflections into the fire, while parents gathered in the Main House for coffee, tea, and conversation. Middle schoolers made their way to the flowing river bottom, and the flow of the day continued with classes, lunchtime, friendships, and laughter. The song was performed by faculty and staff during the in-service meeting last week as we prepared the campus, classrooms, and ourselves for the new semester. One interpretation of this traditional Nepalese piece is: "In the eyes of a flower, the world is a flower. In the eyes of a thorn, the world is a thorn." 🌻

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