Although social media apps allow for communication between friends, they are undoubtedly affecting the communication skills, mental health, and body image of young girls.
On a recent Sunday morning, as thousands of runners took to the streets for the annual Surf City Marathon, OVS senior Eli Roston and junior Benjamin Scordamaglia joined the crowd on the 26.2-mile journey, equipped with the shoes on their feet, the gels in their packs, and the determination to conquer the trail ahead of them.
Ukranian senior Bohdan Cherkai has been deeply affected by the Russo-Ukrainian war, but he maintains a positive attitude and takes advantage of every opportunity that comes his way.
Students weave their way through the crowd to get to the middle of the room, where a table of traditional Chinese and Japanese dishes beckons. The celebration does feel like a family gathering. Loud conversations and shrieking laughter overlap the blasting of Chinese music through speakers.
Five seniors in the Class of 2024 have already committed to college, easing the anxiety that can be felt this time of year as college applications go out and acceptances start to come in.
As the senior class starts to receive college acceptances, the juniors are beginning college counseling. The class of 2025 is very diverse in what they want to possibly major in, the sports they want to pursue, and their general college preparedness.
Adelynn Todd is among the 30 seniors preparing to deliver Capstone presentations this spring. Her presentation centers on retraining the horses from OVS Lower Campus so they can gain the confidence to be ridden by the future riders.
The Boys Lounge at Ojai Valley School has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving into a vibrant hub for social interaction and personal growth.
Seniors are sadly wrapping up the end of their OVS sports careers, from which they have gained so much from. These sports have brought the seniors a stronger bond with their classmates and they have learned and improved so much throughout their years here.
During certain sport seasons at Ojai Valley School, students feel limited by the available sports options and desire a new addition to the program. This year, five girls in this situation worked hard to introduce a yoga program.
Ojai Valley School's AP Spanish class teams with the Upper Campus ceramics program to create cultural ocarinas, showcasing one of the.unique aspects of the curriculum at Ojai Valley School -- the ability to cross seemingly dissimilar academic missions.
Senior Allyanna Westcott has been named the winner of the school's annual Lunar New Year Greeting Card contest, providing a digital depiction of a colorful dragon.
This year, Woodshop has made a comeback at OVS, becoming incorporated into the curriculum as a credited art class taught by the passionate Doug Colborn.
Travis Kelce's presence at Swift's performances has been celebrated, while Swift has been villainized for attending football games to support her boyfriend.
On MLK day of 2024, OVS students of every grade participated in the Nation Day of Service. While some volunteered with the Ojai Land Conservancy or made blankets to donate to HELP of Ojai, a lucky few did restoration work on Anacapa Island.
The newly introduced Mayor's Youth Council gives OVS students and other high-schoolers the opportunity to learn more about local politics, to be a voice for Ojai’s youth, and to effect change in the community.