The Pandemic School Year

Ojai Valley School has carefully navigated the coronavirus pandemic by offering full-time in-person instruction for grades PK-12 since last fall. Safety protocols include testing, mask wearing, frequent hand washing and social distancing. Students have continued to participate in outdoor education, sports and equestrian. Here are a few statistics that tell our story:

COVID-19 tests, administered to students, faculty & staff members between January-April 25

2,089

248 Students enrolled during 2020-21 school year

Positive test results for COVID-19 for students, faculty, and staff since testing began

6%

Students attending online from China, Korea, Taiwan and other regions

115+ Days spent riding horses in the equestrian program

94% Students attending in-person classes

11 Baseball games on the spring schedule

5 Cross Country meets held at Upper Campus

85%

Faculty & staff members vaccinated by spring 2021

58 Virtual events including college admissions presentations, musical performances, open houses, parent club meetings and more

880 OVS facemasks ordered for community members

13+ Outdoor classroom areas created to minimize COVID-19 virus exposure

20+ Outdoor trips,