Campus Life Archives - Oak Hill Academy

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January 23, 2026

Oak Hill Academy’s Christian Approach to a Classic Boarding School Experience

Encouragement at Oak Hill Academy flows in many different directions. In our daily home room devotions, our students receive a steady stream of positive reminders, some spiritual, some character-driven, but always encouraging. On Mondays, our faculty and staff meet to share plans for the week, communicate and… Read More

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January 5, 2026

How Oak Hill Academy Supports Students Every Step of the Way

Returning to boarding school after winter break isn’t just about unpacking bags and finding your class schedule again. It’s a transition, one that Oak Hill Academy approaches with intention, structure, and care. After time away from campus, students are stepping back into a full school schedule,… Read More

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December 17, 2025

Oak Hill Academy Announces the Return of Its Elite Girls Basketball Program for the 2026–2027 School Year

Oak Hill Academy is thrilled to announce the relaunch of its elite Girls Basketball Program for the 2026–2027 school year, marking the return of a powerhouse tradition and ushering in a bold new era of opportunity, development, and national-level competition. A Legacy of Excellence Returns Oak… Read More

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December 1, 2025

Giving Back: How Oak Hill Students Make a Difference Through Service

Each November, Oak Hill Academy celebrates gratitude, compassion, and the meaningful ways students give back to others. Service is woven into daily life on The Hill from community care to outreach in the local neighborhood helping students grow in character, confidence, and purpose. These experiences… Read More

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November 15, 2025

Supporting Mental Health at Boarding Schools: Oak Hill Academy’s Holistic Approach

At Oak Hill Academy, we understand that the high school years are a time of tremendous growth—intellectually, emotionally, and personally. For students living away from home, those years also bring unique challenges: learning independence, managing responsibilities, and discovering who they are While Oak Hill is not… Read More

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October 15, 2025

The Blue Ridge Advantage: How Oak Hill Academy Turns Nature Into a Pathway for Student Success

At Oak Hill Academy, the Blue Ridge Mountains are more than a scenic backdrop—they are central to the student experience. Surrounded by rivers, forests, diverse wildlife, and extraordinary geological landscapes, our boarding school offers perhaps the best outdoor classroom in education. For high school students… Read More

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October 1, 2025

A Fall Day in the Blue Ridge: Student Life at Oak Hill Academy

Oak Hill Academy is in a beautiful location in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains on the border of Virginia and North Carolina. It offers the perfect blend of peaceful natural surroundings with a very active and exciting campus life, where students grow academically, socially, and personally. Autumn is one… Read More

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September 2, 2025

Empowering Female Athletes: Inside Oak Hill Academy’s Girls’ Sports Programs

Girls’ sports are an essential part of Oak Hill Academy’s athletic identity. As a boarding school for girls and boys, we believe the lessons learned through athletics are as profound and lasting as any material taught in the classroom. Leadership, overcoming adversity, patience, the… 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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March 6, 2025

First Annual Friends of Oak Hill Academy Golf Tournament

Oak Hill Academy is proud to introduce the 1st Annual Friends of Oak Hill Academy Golf Tournament, a special charity event dedicated to supporting student success. This exciting fundraiser will take place on April 17, 2025, at the scenic Blue Ridge Country Club… Read More

1st Annual Friends of Oak Hill Golf Tournament.