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:

VC Star Article: Supporting Children to Build the Struggle Muscle

Head of School, News

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 Visits World Expo in Japan

Blog, High School, News, Student Perspective

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

Alumni Profile: Maia Friedman ’05

Alum, Blog

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

Inner Inspirations

Blog, Early Childhood, Outdoor Education, Parent Education

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

Alumni Gathering, Spring 2025

Alum, Blog, Events, News

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

High School Graduation 2025

Alum, Blog, News, Parent Perspective, Staff & Faculty, Student Perspective

Families, staff, alumni, and friends gathered to commemorate the class of 2025. Enjoy video of the commencement ceremony and photos from the day.

Student Newspaper, Spring 2025 Edition

News, Student Perspective

Our student newspaper includes student articles, essays, and opinion pieces, including submissions on local government, the environment, local theater, sports, science, and more. Find poetry and artwork from across all grade levels and enjoy student riddles and games!

An Oasis?

Head of School, News

Certainly, this is a place where the children are seen and known, a place where adults and children ask meaningful questions together and individually without the limits of an answer. But is this an oasis?

Garden Class Booklet

Garden, News, Student Perspective

Enjoy this special end-of-year booklet by Garden Teacher and Consultant Arianne Swaffer. Under her thoughtful guidance, students learn how the garden is a place to care for plants and soil while caring for oneself.