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September 20, 2021

Expanding our commitment to Warrior Wellness

Oak Hill Academy is all about #WarriorWellness this academic year! As our chosen theme for the year, #WarriorWellness provides a focal point for our advisory program and for the entire school community. With this as our guiding motto, Oak Hill will emphasize intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, and social well-being in… Read More
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Posted
September 8, 2021

OHA Warrior Wednesdays

Students taking advantage of the sunshine with a game of cornhole! Warrior Wednesdays have returned to The Hill! This is a fun weekly event for all Oak Hill Academy students. Everyone looks forward to the chance to sign up for new activities with a unique line-up of selections each week. Read More
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Posted
August 20, 2021

Faculty Feature Friday: Brian Bunn

The future of our children’s professional and mental development heavily relies on their educators. Educators require knowledge, patience, and understanding with a nurturing hand. Brian Bunn exhibits these qualities as an educator and as a Dean of Faculty, ensuring that Oak Hill Academy continues the legacy of relational education. For… Read More
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Posted
August 19, 2021

Announcing our 2021-2022 COVID procedures

View our updated Spring Semester 2022 COVID procedures. Hello from the President’s Office at Oak Hill Academy. We are so excited for students to be returning to campus to experience The Hill in person. We are a boarding school, after all. We live here! Over the course of the summer, we’ve waited… Read More
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Posted
August 13, 2021

6 Ways to improve study habits

As the school year approaches, students are tasked with more academic challenges than the previous year, especially after online learning. Students’ study habits are becoming more of an independently-learned skill. Studying is just that: a skill. Developing effective study skills takes practice and direction. Where do I begin? Different schools… Read More
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Posted
August 6, 2021

Faculty Feature Friday: Dennis Wymer

Encouraging individual artistic expression is important for growing minds. Mr. Dennis Wymer encourages originality and confidence for his students and peers. Mr. Wymer is an art teacher and head wrestling coach at Oak Hill Academy, and has been inspiring our classrooms for five years. He earned his B.F.A. in Art… Read More
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Posted
July 28, 2021

Back to school checklist: Boarding school edition

It’s that time of the year! Pencils, backpacks, calculators, oh my… For many students, this year will be their first year at a boarding school. Supplies will vary depending on the school. However, the most common and recommended supplies include but are not limited to: PencilsBall point pensErasersHighlightersIndex cardsSticky notes… Read More
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Posted
July 23, 2021

Faculty Feature Friday: Martha Dacons

There is no universal way of learning; we all have our own unique ways of absorbing information. Growing up, it’s important to nurture our children’s different learning styles to promote confidence in the classroom. Learning specialists like Mrs. Martha Dacons help our students reach their full potential. Mrs. Dacons… Read More
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Posted
July 21, 2021

What’s boarding school like in the U.S.?

What comes to mind when you hear “boarding school”? For some, it’s representative of what’s watched on television. Halls filled with drama. Teenagers from elite families who are constantly in trouble. While this may be entertaining to watch (looking at you, Gossip Girl), it isn’t accurate. Not for most boarding… Read More
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Posted
July 21, 2021

How to prepare for studying in the U.S.

Studying in the U.S. Studying in the U.S. allows students the opportunity to develop their professional and academic skills while experiencing different world views and establishing international connections. There are many advantages to studying abroad when receiving a higher education; these same advantages apply when going to boarding school. Read More
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