The Wholeness of Responsibility
Our theme for the 2023/24 school year
Each year we choose a school theme as a way to frame our ongoing inquiry into the intent of the school as articulated by our founder, J Krishnamurti. The following is a short video based on this year’s theme, The Wholeness of Responsibility, produced in the fall for our Annual Fundraising Tea.
Recent Blog Posts:

Student Newspaper, Spring 2025 Edition
Blog, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveOur student newspaper includes student articles, essays, and opinion pieces include submissions on local government, the environment, local theater, sports, science, and more. Find poetry and artwork from across all grade levels and enjoy student riddles and games!

Eighth-Grade Field Trip to the Museum of Tolerance
Blog, Middle School, NewsMore than just an educational outing, the eighth-grade field trip to The Museum of Tolerance was an immersive experience that challenged perceptions and prejudices, evoked deep emotions, and inspired a commitment to fostering a more inclusive world.

High School Spring Showcase 2025
Arts, Blog, Events, High School, HS Showcase, News, Showcase, Student PerspectiveFeaturing creative work from high school elective classes, including studio art, ceramics, woodworking, photography, dance, poetry, and music.

Breath, Reflection, & Inner Discovery
Blog, NewsOver the past three years, 6th grade students have embarked on a truly unique and meaningful journey breath, reflection, & inner discovery.

Letting Kids Fail
Blog, Head of School, NewsFailure is not separate from learning. When a child fails, something essential happens – which we see if we are attentive. In this world of comparison, failure can turn into shame. We live in a culture that idolizes success and recoils at failure. This conditioning can seep into how we raise and educate our children.

Why We Give
Blog, Giving, Parent PerspectiveOur time here is limited, but perhaps if we can help the school to thrive in our own way, then we can trust that our small gifts will be amplified through the larger efforts of the community.

Fifth Grade Visits Apricot Lane Farms
Blog, News, Outdoor EducationFifth graders visited Apricot Lane Farms, exploring regenerative polyculture systems, which work with nature rather than against it.

Why Oak Grove School? Panel Discussion
Blog, Events, High School, Krishnamurti, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveThis year’s 2025 KFA May Gathering panel discussion about Oak Grove School featured a Q&A session with attendees and virtual viewers.

Garden Dispatch: Spring Awakens in Our Garden
Blog, Garden, NewsThe garden is alive with the joyful energy of spring, and we are so excited to share all that’s been happening in our special outdoor classroom.