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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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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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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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January 21, 2022

2022 Greeting from Head of School, Dr. Groves

Again and again, Bob Seeger’s song “Like a Rock” echoed during the NCAA Basketball Tournament commercials. Again and again, “Like a Rock … as strong as I can be.” Chevy trucks may have purchased the rights, but eventually the 30 second ad earned the mute button from me! I get… Read More
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December 16, 2021

Study skills highlights

At Oak Hill Academy, our learning environment is built around one-on-one instruction in small classes. This structure helps students improve their focus during class time. We also know that studying is a learned skill, and so we provide extra support to help students build their study… Read More
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December 10, 2021

Shaping healthy habits with #WarriorWellness

Mental and physical wellness are at the forefront for Oak Hill Academy this year. Thanks to our theme of #WarriorWellness, students are learning healthy habits and different ways of taking care of themselves. A commonly overlooked health concern for teenagers and adults is dehydration. Cause and effect of dehydration… Read More
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December 3, 2021

Senior Arthurline Mulbah on self-evaluation and personal growth

During the Friday morning school-wide assembly at Oak Hill Academy, the school gathers to reflect on the past week and to prepare for the week ahead. Over the years, senior devotionals have come to be a cherished highlight of this time, as the 12th-grade students take turns sharing an inspirational… Read More
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