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:

Alumni Molly

Alumni Parent Profile: Molly Smith ’98

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“It has been a dream to have Isla go to Oak Grove and a little surreal returning as a parent. Oak Grove was like my second home,”
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Alumni Solorzano

Alumni Parent Profile: Jonothan Solorzano

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Oak Grove is a magical place... I know that the values instilled in me at an early age remain deeply embedded, and I am so happy we are able to share the same experience with Rye.
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End of Year 2022

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On June 10, we officially said goodbye to the 2021-22 school year and to the Class of 2022. Saying goodbye to a teacher, friend, school, or classmate can be difficult, sad, or perhaps even joyful with expectation for what is to come.
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Firefighting Goats

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Check out this article in the Daily Optimist about the goats on campus
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Middle School Graduation 2022

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Join us for the Middle School Graduation!
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Congratulations Class of 2022

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Congratulations Class of 2022!
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Friendship in Early Childhood

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Learning how to make and be a friend is one of the major developmental tasks of early childhood. It’s like learning to read – it’s a foundational skill for building later competencies that depend on this.
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The Art of Relationship

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My relationship with Oak Grove began when I first visited the campus in 1997. I had never been to Ojai before. My husband Kevin and I came up for the day to see the Krishnamurti school. It was a weekend, so quiet, but I felt connected to this place instantly. This campus has a magic that is difficult to put into words.
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Unplug into Nature

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Technology keeps us connected in ways not possible during other times in human history. It has saved lives, improved efficiencies, and made for more effective communication. Technology allows us to work remotely, which can have a positive impact on our carbon footprint. 
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