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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Violet's Tea Poem

Violet’s Tea Poem

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Violet McMurray '25, a student passionate about writing and horse riding, shared a poem during this year's tea.
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Alumni Shannon in India

Alumni Profile: Shannon Ross ’14

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After studying and traveling the world, she is back in Ojai and runs her company Springer, which develops innovative products for pets.
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Malika Group D 1985

Alumni Profile: Malika Lindsay ’90

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Malika attended Oak Grove from 1984 to 1990 when she graduated as the school’s first Black student and first OGS class to travel to India. She currently lives in Mississippi, where she works as a college counselor and independent educational consultant.
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Open House 2024

In Service of Our School for Open House

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In preparation for welcoming all of our current students and families for Open House, our high school held its first Service Day of the year.
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Middle School Sports

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Middle School sports have kicked off with friendly volleyball and flag football games with Villanova Preparatory School.
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9th Grade Environmental Science visit Poco Farm

9th Grade Environmental Science Class Visits Poco Farm

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Our 9th grade Environmental Science class takes a trip to Poco Farm, a local nonprofit regenerative farm that opens its doors for hands-on learning opportunities.
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Caldwells

Why We Give

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Watching our children learn and grow on this campus is something we will forever be grateful for.
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gardening teacher

Meet Our Gardening Teacher

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Gardening Teacher and OGS alumna, Arianne offers first, second, and third graders the chance to get immersed in our school garden.
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Julie, Chumash ceremony, Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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As we enjoy our three-day weekend, it is important to think about what it is we commemorate and celebrate on Indigenous Peoples Day. Historically, Americans have not learned much that is authentic about the people who lived on these lands before, during, and after the arrival of the Europeans, and we seek to change this narrative at Oak Grove.
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