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Warren2026-06-29 11:26:562026-06-29 11:26:56On the Threshold of AdulthoodWith a membership of 18,000 schools, we were honored to have The National Association of Independent Schools feature the following article about Oak Grove’s Pastoral Care Time (PCT) Program in their June blog and monthly bulletin.
by Jodi Grass, Head of School
For the first 15 minutes of the morning, students and teachers settle into a shared moment of presence. It is a simple transition, from the bustle of home, morning routines, and the outside world into the shared life of the school. Students are invited to notice how they arrive, physically and emotionally.
This daily practice, known as pastoral care time (PCT), is not a class, and it is not advisory in the traditional sense. It is intentionally nonacademic. There are no assignments or learning objectives to meet. Instead, it is a space designed to cultivate attention. During PCT, a class might sit quietly. Another might engage in a brief guided reflection or a short piece of writing. Some mornings include music or poetry. Others open into conversation. Continue Reading »
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Ollie2026-06-22 00:32:102026-06-22 22:16:18Flashback 2006 – OGS Wins Golden Carrot Award
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Ollie2026-06-19 21:36:062026-06-22 22:03:24Juneteenth ReflectionLatest News
Flashback 2006 – OGS Wins Golden Carrot AwardJune 22, 2026 - 12:32 am
Juneteenth ReflectionJune 19, 2026 - 9:36 pm
High School Graduation 2026June 8, 2026 - 8:45 pm
PCT Featured in NAIS PublicationJune 4, 2026 - 11:50 pm
Student Newspaper, Summer 2026June 3, 2026 - 10:09 pm
Thank you to the remarkable Class of 2026! We love you! Congratulations ❤️🎉🎶 🎓
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To all of our students, alumni, parents, friends, and neighbors who joined us to celebrate 50 years of Oak Grove School, thank you.
It was a weekend filled with music, hugs, dancing, laughter, stories, and memories. Most of all, it was a beautiful reminder of the people and joy that have shaped our school across generations.
Thank you for being part of this remarkable community, and for helping us celebrate 50 years of living and learning together.
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