News & Features
This Month at OVS
April is a busy month at OVS! In between our academic program, our youngest students in grades PK-2 will enjoy their traditional High Tea on April 6, an event that invites them to put forth their best manners at a formal tea with parents, teachers and special guests. Middle School students will depart for […]
Perfect Game!
The Ojai Valley School boys’ baseball team remains undefeated in league play after a 10-0 win Monday against Summit View School. The team as a whole completed one of its best games this season, with sophomore pitcher Tyler Davis leading the way by throwing a perfect game. He struck out 11 batters and retired all […]
Utah Rocks!
It all started Monday morning. A tired, reluctant group of twelve students piled into two vans, packed to the brim with camping backpacks, coolers, a bag of avocados, and extra sleeping bags. That day, we went through four states in 12 hours, from Ojai to Zion. We arrived in Utah much later than expected (thanks […]
Summer Camp Registration
Ojai Valley School Summer Camp is just around the corner, and online registration is now open! Our flexible schedule allows day and resident campers to enroll for 2, 4, or 6-week sessions between June 24 to August 4, 2018 With 75 years of camp experience, Ojai Valley School offers an enriching summer program with […]
Equestrian News
The winter sports season is underway, which means equestrian students find numerous opportunities to improve their riding skills with lessons, trail rides, weekend trips, and more. The OVS Equestrian program emphasizes athleticism, horsemanship, patience, compassion, perseverance, and hard work. Students learn to care for their horses, and enjoy time spent in the barn with close […]
High School Students Explore Canyonlands National Park
The ultimate motivation for getting good grades: qualifying for the Honors trip! This year’s trip found students in Canyonlands National Park. Adventures abound in this red-rock region, where millions of years of erosion from wind and water have created slot canyons, natural arches and a hiking, climbing and bouldering wonderland. Up next for our intrepid […]
We are Grateful
Updated March 2, 2018 Ever since the Thomas Fire burned through Upper Campus and destroyed Lucila Arango Science and Technology Center and Grace Hobson Smith girls’ dorm, we have been overwhelmed by the kindness, generosity, and support of the OVS community, the Ojai community, fire crews from outside the region, and the school’s vendors and […]
We Are Strong
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Dear Parents, Alumni, and Friends: Our resident students, faculty, and horses safely evacuated from the Upper Campus last night in advance of the approaching Thomas Fire. There have been no injuries and our students are safely housed at the Lower Campus, which is not under threat from the fire. It is […]
We Are Safe
The OVS Equestrian staff began evacuating horses from the Upper Campus just as the Thomas Fire started in the nearby community of Santa Paula. All were safely evacuated. Some are now being sheltered at the Lower Campus, and 38 others have been relocated to three ranches in Santa Ynez. “They are all out in the […]
This Month at OVS
November – From community service projects to science labs, analytical essays, woodshop projects, fall sports contests, college early application deadlines, outdoor education trips, and the annual Turkey Trot fundraiser, Ojai Valley School students have tackled a full month of academics and co-curricular activities! Students ventured into the outdoors for fall camping and backpacking trip. See […]
