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, The Wholeness of Responsibility, produced in the fall for our Annual Fundraising Tea.

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La Spada family

Why We Give

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We feel strongly that the world needs more places like this. Krishnamurti talked about education and "the flowering of goodness." That is a perfect way of explaining what we see in the students all around this campus.
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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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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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Middle School Age and Stage Meeting

Age & Stage Meetings

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Ali Danch, our Director of Pastoral Care, School Counselor, and Parent Education Coordinator, talks about our recent and upcoming Age & Stage meetings.
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Krishnamurti

Theme for 2024

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Our theme for the 2024-25 school year, based on the teachings of our founder, J. Krishnamurti, is “A Light to Oneself, A Light to the World.”
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We Can Do It sign

Oak Grove Update

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In this Oak Grove School update, Head of School Jodi Grass explains how, as of this year, Oak Grove is 49 years old and is showing all the signs of a healthy middle adulthood.
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