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March 16, 2026

Why Parents Continue to Choose Oak Hill Academy

Parents want more than good grades for their children. They want resilience, confidence, purpose, and a real sense of belonging. They want a safe environment where academic focus and social growth matter equally. That is one reason so many families continue to choose Oak Hill Academy. Read More
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March 2, 2026

Spring Semester at Oak Hill Academy: Finish Strong in Virginia

Spring in the Appalachian Mountains feels like a fresh start. As the fog lifts from the hills of Southwest Virginia and sunlight stretches across campus, something shifts at Oak Hill Academy. The spring semester is not just the final stretch of the academic year. It is… Read More
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August 21, 2025

Back-to-School Guide: Boarding School’s First 30 Days

Families who consider boarding school for their student are often seeking a meaningful opportunity for growth and positive change. Whether it’s developing stronger study habits, finding a supportive new friend group, exploring extracurriculars not available at home, or building interpersonal skills through shared living with peers from… Read More
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August 7, 2025

New Tax Rule Rewards Giving to Boarding Schools

At Oak Hill Academy, we’ve always believed that giving—no matter the size—is powerful. Every gift strengthens the foundation of a school community built to guide young people toward independence, confidence, and lifelong success. Across the United States, independent schools like… Read More
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January 17, 2024

How Do Parents Feel About Oak Hill Academy?

Unlike a public school or larger private school environment, Oak Hill Academy is small enough to offer your student personalized attention meant to support their specific learning needs. The average public school class size in Virginia and North Carolina is 21 students, while at Oak Hill Academy our average… Read More
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November 3, 2023

A Fresh Start: Embracing new opportunities at Oak Hill Academy

As the holiday season approaches and year-end reflections take place, families tend to evaluate their children’s academic progress and overall well-being. Questions arise such as: Is my child flourishing academically and socially? Could there be a more conducive environment for them? For those contemplating these pivotal questions, Oak… Read More
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April 4, 2023

Oak Hill parents on what sets our boarding school apart

At Oak Hill Academy, parents and families are an integral part of our tight-knit community. As educators, we understand that sending your child to boarding school is a momentous decision. In many ways, it is a leap of faith. So from the moment parents reach out to learn… Read More
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March 1, 2023

Step foot on The Hill: Take a personalized campus tour

Parents and students alike agree—there is nothing quite like visiting the Oak Hill Academy campus in person. While you can learn most everything you need to know about our school at a virtual open house, we highly encourage individual tours for the most vibrant picture of life at Oak… Read More
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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,… Read More
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