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.

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Oak Grove School 50th Anniversary, Ojai CA

50th Anniversary Weekend

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Oak Grove School’s 50th Anniversary weekend was more than a celebration of a milestone. It was a living expression of our community.
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High School Spring Showcase

High School Spring Showcase 2026

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Featuring creative work from high school elective classes, including studio art, ceramics, cooking, photography, dance, poetry, and music. 
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Students on swing set

Are We Bored Enough?

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Research continues to affirm that quiet, unstructured moments, even moments that feel boring, are not empty. They are essential.
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8th Grade Into the Wild

8th Grade Goes Into the Wild

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8th-grade students step beyond the familiar rhythms of the classroom and into a yearlong journey of inquiry, independence, and discovery.
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East–West Psychology Field Trip to Taft Gardens

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In our most recent outdoor activity, students and teachers had the unique privilege of immersing themselves in the rich natural environment of Ojai’s hidden gem, Taft Gardens.
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As Our Circle Grows

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A tree’s life can be read in the circles of its rings. Each year held within the next, not separate, but part of a living whole. Oak Grove has grown in much the same way. With each passing year, another ring is added, and our circle widens, shaped by the care and commitment of this community.
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Trust in Human Consciousness

Trust in Human Consciousness

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Is Oak Grove a bubble, removed from the “real world”? It’s an important question, and one worth looking at carefully.
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All staff meeting

Difficult Conversations

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Healthy communities aren’t free of conflict. They’re communities where people have the courage and clarity to speak honestly and listen deeply.
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The Art of Living and Learning

The Art of Living & Learning

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This year, as we mark our 50th, we chose the theme The Art of Living and Learning. Krishnamurti said that true learning begins with direct observation of “what is,” free from judgment or distortion – a clear attention unclouded by fear, comparison, or the pressure to become.
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