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:

Middle School trip to Teton Science School

Teton Science Schools Field Trip

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All 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.
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Students Kick Off Day of Reading 2024

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On Wednesday, January 31, students kicked off our annual Day of Reading fundraiser with a fun parade and signs! For the next few weeks we will be raising funds for Teaching Tools along with a donation to the Ojai Valley Family Shelter.
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Sixth grade field trip Matilija Dam

Sixth Grade Field Trip to Matilija Dam

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6th grade students visit Matilija Dam, with Once Upon a Watershed, to learn about the atmosphere, water, and the cycles that happen on earth and how everything is connected.
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Alumni Profile: Erik Huberman ’04

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Meet our latest alum, Erik Huberman, who graduated from Oak Grove School in 2004 and currently runs marketing firm Hawke Media in Los Angeles.
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High School Mini Projects 2024

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While the high school senior class is visiting our sister schools in India each year, the High School at Oak Grove dedicates two weeks to our "Mini Projects." Teachers lead small groups of students through an in-depth learning experiment into a craft, skill, or concept that piques the curiosities of both teachers and students.
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Poco Farm Persimmons

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Middle shool students picked persimmons during a Fall visit to Poco Farm and  learned about Hoshigaki, a Japanese method for drying them.
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Alumni Profile: Aimee Kelley ’96

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Aimee Kelley graduated from Oak Grove in 1996 and now lives in Paris, France, with her husband and two children. She shares her Oak Grove memories.
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Student Newspaper, Oak Grove Inquirer, Winter 2023

The Oak Grove Inquirer Winter Edition is Here!

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Before Winter Break, student editor and high school senior, Surya, visited classrooms to deliver the latest edition of The Oak Grove Inquirer.
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Parent Ed meeting explores Artificial Intelligence

Parent Ed Explores Artificial Intelligence

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During a recent Parent Education meeting, we had the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its implications for education and our children's future.
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