A Light to Oneself, A Light to the World

Our theme for the 2024/25 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, “A Light to Oneself, A Light to the World,” produced for our Annual Fundraising Tea.

Recent Blog Posts:

Annual Report, 2024-25, Cover

Annual Report 2024-25

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More than just the financial numbers, our Annual Report is a magazine-style publication filled with stories, letters, news, and donor gratitude.
Happy Birthday Oak Grove

Happy 50th Birthday, Oak Grove!

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What began 50 years ago, with just a few children and teachers sitting cross-legged in the grass, has blossomed into a vibrant, thriving community.
50th Anniversary, May 16-17,2026

50th Anniversary Weekend

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Join Us May 16-17, 2026! Our 50th anniversary events will be open to anyone who has been part of the Oak Grove School community over the past 50 years – everyone is welcome.

First Day of School 2025

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From joyful skips to heartfelt hugs, and high-fives flying everywhere, it was wonderful to see the community together again. This year is extra special as we celebrate Oak Grove’s 50th anniversary — a milestone that makes today’s beginning even brighter.
VC Star Article

VC Star Article: Supporting Children to Build the Struggle Muscle

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Solving problems is how children build competence – both in the classroom and in life. The aim of a healthy life is not to eliminate hardship but to develop the skills and inner resources to meet it.
High School WorldExpo2025 Japan

High School Visits World Expo in Japan

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The High School World Expo trip to Japan created memories and insights that will continue to shape students' lives for years to come.
Maia Portrait

Alumni Profile: Maia Friedman ’05

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For Maia, Oak Grove offered a dramatic shift: a smaller, creative, and deeply supportive environment where individuality was not only accepted, but celebrated.
Kindergarten students explore

Inner Inspirations

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Children learn continuously, drinking in the world through their senses, then work to make sense of their experiences.
OGS Alumni Gathering

Alumni Gathering, Spring 2025

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Thank you to all our former students, staff, and friends of Oak Grove who joined us at our 2025 Alumni Gathering on campus.