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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
FRC logo, purple people hugging.
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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April 29, 2022

Community Service through environmental stewardship

Being located in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, Oak Hill Academy is uniquely positioned to incorporate hands-on learning for environmental sciences. Oak Hill introduced our Environmental Literacy Initiative (ELI) in September 2020; the ELI has helped to shape students’ advocacy and understanding of our natural environment. Read More
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April 23, 2022

Parents’ Days on the Hill

It’s tradition at Oak Hill Academy to have Parents’ Days each spring. The purpose of Parents’ Days is to promote the Oak Hill community and celebrate each other. This year, Parents’ Days consisted of various events. On Thursday, students had the opportunity to explore a career fair to learn about… Read More
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March 30, 2022

Our teens aren’t perfect, but are they “troubled”?

Oak Hill Academy is a coeducational, boarding high school for students in grades 8-12, all of whom are going through their adolescent years. As such, we regularly receive the question: “Do you work with troubled teens?” The answer to this sensitive question depends on your definition of the phrase “troubled… Read More
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March 17, 2022

Emphasizing spiritual and mental wellness

To be well means taking care of yourself in all aspects: physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. At Oak Hill Academy, we are committed to the wellness of our students. This year’s theme of #WarriorWellness has helped us to integrate daily activities that promote not only… Read More
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February 8, 2022

Basketball coach Steve Smith announces retirement

Oak Hill AcademyThe President’s Office  Steve Smith, legendary head basketball coach at Oak Hill Academy for the past 37 years, has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2022.  Coach Smith’s legacy at our school and his influence on the game of basketball is immeasurable. With over 1200 wins, he ends… Read More
Coach Steve Smith.
February 3, 2022

Oak Hill welcomes new horsemanship teacher, Fran Jones

Oak Hill Academy has a proud equestrian tradition, and we know that the benefits of horseback riding are limitless. Equestrian programs build confidence, promote emotional and physical strength, and improve responsibility and empathy among children, adolescents, and adults alike. And as with our academic program, it… Read More
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