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October 2, 2019

OHA Soccer fights hard to the finish in home opener

By Senior Journalism students AJ B. and Ramsey R. Francesco sees an opportunity to command the ball for OHA. The Oak Hill Academy soccer team played their home opener against Providence Academy from Johnson City, TN, on Monday, September 30. The match was filled with excitement as the teams traded… Read More
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September 30, 2019

OHA Equestrian Team makes bright showing at first horse show of the year

by Journalism student AJ B. ’20 The Oak Hill Academy Equestrian Team participates in horse shows throughout the school year. The first show for the 2019-20 team took place in Ivanhoe, Virginia, on Saturday, September 28th. Competing in the Southwest Virginia Fall Fun Horse Show, our Riding Warriors all… Read More
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September 25, 2019

Of Rocks, Dreams, and Embracing Opportunity

During each morning’s assembly at our small boarding school, various faculty, staff, and students share devotions with the campus community. Wednesday devotions often come from our Director of Student Affairs, who shared the following on Sept. 25th, 2019. In my pocket I always have a rock. In the morning… Read More
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September 20, 2019

Admission Open House to be held October 14th

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.3″ z_index_tablet=”500″] There’s no better time than fall to visit the mountains! We invite prospective students and their families to experience Oak Hill Academy for themselves as we showcase our community on Monday, October 14th (Columbus Day), from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kindly RSVP to… Read More
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September 20, 2019

First “Warrior Wednesday” kicks off activity initiative

by Senior Journalism students AJ B. and Ramsey R. Evan tries out one of OHA’s new mountain bikes. The newest tradition at Oak Hill Academy is “Warrior Wednesday,” which is an initiative brainstormed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Mr. Aaron Butt. The purpose is to be active and be… Read More
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September 18, 2019

Excitement at the Girls’ Volleyball Home Opener

by Journalism students AJ B. ’20 and Ramsey R. ’20 The Oak Hill Academy Lady Warriors Volleyball Team took the home court September 10th in its season opening match against Appalachian Christian Academy from Rural Retreat, Virginia. Turner Gymnasium was filled with cheers from student fans. The team worked together… Read More
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September 17, 2019

Meet Oak Hill Academy’s new “Student of the Week”

The Principal’s Office announced Monday that Tre C. has been named “Student of the Week.” In his first year at Oak Hill Academy, Tre is a junior from Kennesaw, Georgia, near Atlanta. During the selection process, Tre was described with words like “motivated from within”; “focused”; “puts in a lot… Read More
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September 13, 2019

New Student Activities Initiative Unveiled

From Oak Hill Academy’s Director of Student Affairs… We have found that, overwhelmingly, the students who are most successful at Oak Hill Academy are the students who are plugged in, invested, and active in our boarding school community.  One of the best ways for students to get involved in campus… Read More
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September 12, 2019

E-Cigarettes and Vaping @ a Small Boarding School

Lately it seems I cannot turn on the radio or TV without hearing and seeing stories about the concerns of vaping (the use of electronic cigarettes). To date, there have been approximately 450 reported U.S. cases of vaping-related lung illnesses; and 6 deaths have been attributed to vaping. While I… Read More
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September 4, 2019

Invitation to Fall Parents’ Day 2019

Parents’ Day for the fall semester at Oak Hill Academy is scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2019.  This time provides you with an opportunity to meet with teachers and staff to discuss your student’s progress.  The day has an informal, open-house feel. Students will be in School Dress and will… Read More
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