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June 20, 2023

Alumni: The fruit of our work

Alumni are particularly important to us here at Oak Hill Academy. It’s easy to understand why when you consider that this coming school year will mark our 145th year. That’s a long time, with new students arriving and old students graduating each year since 1878. Our historic past led us… Read More
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May 12, 2023

Transformation: The core value we wait for

At Oak Hill Academy, our core values are community, moral courage, responsibility, and transformation. These concepts provide the framework for what we do, how we build, and where we go. Each depends on the others, and all are integral to our school’s mission. Transformation takes time and can’t be measured… 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 more about… 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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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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May 17, 2022

Oak Hill Academy’s year-end celebrations

As the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, Oak Hill Academy is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and to carry on timeless traditions. The days of May are busy ones on The Hill as seniors get ready for graduation, all students prepare for exams, and everyone… Read More
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May 12, 2022

JED Foundation and wellness update

At the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, Oak Hill Academy announced its new partnership with the JED Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness for students and schools. This collaboration tied in well with this year’s theme of Warrior… Read More
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May 5, 2022

Coach Yerrick Stoneman: New Leader of Oak Hill Hoops

In February 2022, Oak Hill Academy announced Yerrick Stoneman as the incoming head basketball coach for the Gold Team. Previously, Stoneman had been Oak Hill’s assistant Gold Team coach alongside Coach Steve Smith for 11 years. Oak Hill Academy boasts three different basketball teams: White (advanced… Read More
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