Spring Alumni Gathering 2024

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A heartfelt thank you to all our former students, staff, and friends of Oak Grove who joined us at our 2024 Alumni Gathering on campus. It was a truly special day filled with reconnection, reminiscing, and reliving memories.

Once a lizard, always a lizard!

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Peace Week 2025

Blog, Events, News, Staff & Faculty, Student Perspective

Peace Week invites our students and staff to explore the notion of peace in their own lives and in our shared world.

First Day of School 1975

Alum, Krishnamurti, News, Staff & Faculty

David Moody reflects on first day of Oak Grove School, September 15, 1975 at 8:30, on the upper portion of the back lawn at Arya Vihara, in the east end of the Ojai Valley.

Garden Dispatch: Growth & Garden Dreams

Blog, Garden, News

We’re thrilled to share the latest from our school garden program, a heartfelt space where our community connects with nature and each other.

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Day of Reading Votes Raptor CenterJanuary 27, 2026 - 9:43 pm
Parent Ed: Data to DialogueJanuary 23, 2026 - 3:13 pm
MLK Day 2026January 20, 2026 - 7:10 am
Garden Dispatch: Connection to the EarthDecember 22, 2025 - 7:53 pm

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Grateful for our recent alumni gatherings in San Francisco and Santa Cruz that included recent Oak Grove alumni studying biology and political science, and those beyond their college years, pursuing careers in law and technology. It was so wonderful to catch up, and even more, how they connected with each other and the depth of our conversations. A special thanks to Brett `96 for taking the time to share his work at Joby Aviation!

We love to hear from OGS alumni! Reconnect by visiting: oakgroveschool.org/alumni to update your contact info. ❤️🦎

@jobyaviation #ucberkeley #sanfranciscostate #ucsantacruz #alumni #humanity #community #sanfrancisco #SantaCruz

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Grateful for our recent alumni gatherings in San Francisco and Santa Cruz that included recent Oak Grove alumni studying biology and political science, and those beyond their college years, pursuing careers in law and technology. It was so wonderful to catch up, and even more, how they connected with each other and the depth of our conversations. A special thanks to Brett '96 for taking the time to share his work at Joby Aviation!

We love to hear from OGS alumni! Reconnect by visiting: oakgroveschool.org/alumni to update your contact info. ❤️🦎

@jobyaviation #ucberkeley #sanfranciscostate #ucsantacruz #alumni #humanity #community #sanfrancisco #SantaCruz

On Feb 13th students will spend the day in cozy pajamas reading books with friends and buddies! Until then, they`ll be FUNdraising for classroom teaching tools, with 20% of proceeds going to Ojai Raptor Center. Thanks to our amazing community for supporting students, the importance of reading and love of books, and an amazing Ojai non-profit organization. 🦎❤️📚🦅

oakgroveschool.org/READ

@ojairaptorcenter #studentfundraiser #TeachingTools #loveofreading #community #inspiration #oakgroveschoolojai

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On Feb 13th students will spend the day in cozy pajamas reading books with friends and buddies! Until then, they'll be FUNdraising for classroom teaching tools, with 20% of proceeds going to Ojai Raptor Center. Thanks to our amazing community for supporting students, the importance of reading and love of books, and an amazing Ojai non-profit organization. 🦎❤️📚🦅

oakgroveschool.org/READ

@ojairaptorcenter #studentfundraiser #TeachingTools #loveofreading #community #inspiration #oakgroveschoolojai

Ahead of this year’s Day of Reading, our annual student-led fundraiser that celebrates a love of books while supporting meaningful causes, Oak Grove students cast their ballots to choose a local nonprofit to support. Through this student vote, they selected the Ojai Raptor Center @ojairaptorcenter, directing 20% of the funds they raise to the organization and its work rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned birds of prey. ❤️🦅

By voting to support the Ojai Raptor Center, students are extending the spirit of Day of Reading beyond campus—demonstrating civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful giving in action. We’re looking forward to another successful Day of Reading and the positive impact it will have on both our classrooms and the broader Ojai community.

The Day of Reading campaign will launch on February 2 and culminate on the official Day of Reading on Friday, February 13. On that day, students come to school in their pajamas with a favorite book and stuffy to spend the day immersed in reading and storytelling! 🦎🚀❤️📚📚

#dayofreading #studentfundraiser #loveofreading #readmorebooks #gratitude #community #theartoflivingandlearning #oakgroveschoolojai #prekthru12 #ojaicalifornia

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Ahead of this year’s Day of Reading, our annual student-led fundraiser that celebrates a love of books while supporting meaningful causes, Oak Grove students cast their ballots to choose a local nonprofit to support. Through this student vote, they selected the Ojai Raptor Center @ojairaptorcenter, directing 20% of the funds they raise to the organization and its work rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned birds of prey. ❤️🦅

By voting to support the Ojai Raptor Center, students are extending the spirit of Day of Reading beyond campus—demonstrating civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful giving in action. We’re looking forward to another successful Day of Reading and the positive impact it will have on both our classrooms and the broader Ojai community.

The Day of Reading campaign will launch on February 2 and culminate on the official Day of Reading on Friday, February 13. On that day, students come to school in their pajamas with a favorite book and stuffy to spend the day immersed in reading and storytelling! 🦎🚀❤️📚📚

#dayofreading #studentfundraiser #loveofreading #readmorebooks #gratitude #community #theartoflivingandlearning #oakgroveschoolojai #prekthru12 #ojaicalifornia

As part of our Parent Ed series, Dr. Sara Marnell and Dr. Allie Binkowski facilitated a timely talk entitled "Data to Dialogue: Shining a light on youth mental health and discussing ways to support families and children in our modern tech culture." They shared evidence-based data and cautionary stories from the frontlines. In addition to specific professional recommendations, they shared helpful parenting hacks and ways in which we can better protect our children in the online world. We hope anyone attending felt better informed, connected, and supported. Thank you to Sara and Allie and all who were able to take part in this important discussion!

Find a summary of this Parent Ed event with links to resources on our blog (link in bio).

#parenteducation #technologysolutions #techsafekids #theartoflivingandlearning #science #earlychildhood #middleschool #elementaryschool #highschool #oakgroveschoolojai #prekthru12

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