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March 15, 2019

How does boarding school motivate, engage, and help students become successful?

A structured, personal environment where academic and character growth is nurtured helps develop students’ self-confidence to express themselves and move toward their goals.  Small, college-prep classes address learning styles and engage students at a level they may be missing in their current school’s environment. Oak Hill Academy’s supportive… Read More
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December 20, 2017

Oak Hill Academy – Providing Structure in a Non-Military Boarding School

We often encounter families who’ve looked at military schools, led by the desire for structure for their student, only to find that the military school approach may not be the right fit.  We often encounter families who’ve looked at military schools, led by the desire for structure for their student, only to… Read More
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November 30, 2017

Oak Hill Academy – A Christian Boarding School in Virginia

Oak Hill Academy, a small boarding school in Virginia that is coeducational and college prep focused, has a mission to provide growth in many areas, including spiritual growth in a Christian setting. Many of the families who choose Oak Hill Academy place a high priority on finding a college prep boarding… Read More
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March 31, 2017

Oak Hill Academy’s Educational Tour of Spain

A contingent of travelers from Oak Hill Academy spent part of Spring Break on an educational tour of Spain. The journey took seven students and two faculty member chaperones to six cities. Kudos to our student adventurers for taking advantage of this opportunity to broaden their experience with… Read More
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March 1, 2017

Oak Hill Red Wins Back-to-Back NACA National Championships

  Today’s post is a recap of the fantastic 3-day experience at the National Association of Christian Academies (NACA) National Championship our Red Team had last week. While the season is not over, this tournament represented a main season-long goal.  Please read on to see Coach Burns’ report:  Every… Read More
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November 16, 2016

Oak Hill Academy Stories: Marius Hoetzel ’12

We were pleased to welcome Marius back to campus for an impromptu visit yesterday!  One of our most memorable international students in recent years, Marius is from Germany and, upon graduation, he returned to his home country.  So, our happiness to see him was compounded by more than a little… Read More
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July 20, 2016

Students Learn Who They Are At Oak Hill Academy

At my old (large, public) school, I had my “school self” that I was 8 hours a day.  At home, I had my “family self” and with my friends, I was my “friend self.”  Since I’ve attended Oak Hill Academy, I’m able to be Myself. – T.V.,… Read More
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July 5, 2016

Oak Hill Academy Stories: RJ Currington, Class of 2013

I first met RJ as a somewhat shy, reserved rising 8th grader while he attended Oak Hill Academy’s summer basketball camp.  RJ is a 2013 graduate who spent 5 years on The Hill and the growth I saw in him was phenomenal.  8th graders at Oak… Read More
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