Oak Hill Blog

January 27, 2023

Staying connected to Oak Hill alumni—the fruit of our work

When you step foot on The Hill and join our student body, you become part of the Oak Hill family. And that connection doesn’t end when you graduate—our Oak Hill alumni remain an important part of our community. A long history As we mark our 144th year, Oak Hill is… Read More
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January 13, 2023

Oak Hill introduces women’s speaker series for students

As a co-educational high school, Oak Hill Academy is home to young men and women who are experiencing some of the most fundamental growth and development of their lives. Adolescence is a formative time period, and as a small-by-design boarding school, Oak Hill is proud to… Read More
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December 21, 2022

Holidays on The Hill

Hot cocoa by the fireplace. Picking out the perfect tree and decorating it with your family. Watching your favorite Christmas movie. Every year, our annual traditions bring us comfort and joy during the holiday season. It’s no different here at Oak Hill Academy, where year after year, we celebrate the… Read More
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December 9, 2022

The importance of the arts at Oak Hill Academy

The arts at Oak Hill Academy are a rich and integral part of our community. While “fine arts” offerings vary at different schools, at Oak Hill, our Fine Arts Department offers a robust series of courses and student activities, centered around three distinct element: visual arts, performing arts, and musical… Read More
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November 12, 2022

Mid-year enrollment at Oak Hill Academy

With the holiday season around the corner, folks are preparing for a special and busy time of year. At boarding and day schools alike, as classes end and exams begin, students and families are reflecting on how the first semester went. Are my grades okay? Is my child thriving in… Read More
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October 28, 2022

Young women flourish at Oak Hill Academy

Oak Hill Academy is small by design—we proudly offer a wealth of resources to each and every student who calls The Hill home. And as a co-educational boarding school, we curate programming for the young women on our campus to flourish. From equestrian and the arts to leadership groups, there… Read More
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October 21, 2022

From far and wide, international students call Oak Hill home

Oak Hill Academy has a diverse student body. What does our diversity mean to us? It means a school community filled with young people from completely different backgrounds and from all over the United States and around the world. Our students hail from places like France,… Read More
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October 4, 2022

A visit from the Family Resource Center

We at Oak Hill use every opportunity to help our students take real steps to becoming their best selves. Most recently, in late September, we hosted a special event for our students with the Family Resource Center (FRC). Read More
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September 22, 2022

Building community through a thoughtful advisory program

Creating an enduring and welcoming community among students is a challenge every boarding school faces. At Oak Hill Academy, our advisory program is one of the most important tools we have to help us in this effort. Advisory group meetings The advisory program centers around small group meetings. These are… Read More
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September 8, 2022

Why Are Virtual Open Houses Important?

Parents and families know better than any of us that finding the right fit for boarding school is a labor of love. Each child has unique needs, and while visiting a school is the best way to get to know the environment, it isn’t always possible to tour every campus… Read More
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