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:

50th Anniversary Weekend RSVP
Alum, Blog, Events, NewsJoin us for a weekend of connection, reflection, and celebration with all those who have helped shape our community over the years.

India Night 2026
Alum, Blog, Garden, NewsEach year, India Night is a special gathering for parents and the school community to come together to celebrate our senior class and hear their stories about their extraordinary trip.

Day of Reading Puts the FUN in Fundraising!
Blog, Events, NewsThank you to everyone for supporting Day of Reading!

Middle School Visits Wyoming’s Teton Science Schools
Blog, News, Staff & Faculty, Student PerspectiveAll the activities Teton Science Schools plan for 7th and 8th grade students encourage them to work together and think critically about our human relationship with the natural world.

Rooted in Dignity
Head of School, NewsWritten in the center of the display is the question, “How can I become a voice for kindness and fairness when someone is being treated unfairly?”

Day of Reading Votes Raptor Center
Blog, Events, Giving, News, Student PerspectiveAhead of this year’s Day of Reading launch, Oak Grove students voted to support the local non-profit Ojai Raptor Center.

Parent Ed: Data to Dialogue
Blog, Events, News, Parent EducationA Parent Ed tech-talk to shine a light on youth mental health and discuss ways to support families and children in our modern tech culture.

MLK Day 2026
Blog, Events, NewsOak Grove’s Martin Luther King, Jr. all-school assembly, Lizard Group activities, and celebration in downtown Ojai provided thoughtful moments for our community to reflect on the values Dr. King championed: unity, progress, and shared responsibility.

Garden Dispatch: Connection to the Earth
Blog, Garden, NewsAs winter whispers in, we’re reflecting on a vibrant season in our school garden—a space that’s blooming with creativity, learning, and connection to the earth.

