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December 9, 2022

The importance of the arts at Oak Hill Academy

The arts at Oak Hill Academy are a rich and integral part of our community. While “fine arts” offerings vary at different schools, at Oak Hill, our Fine Arts Department offers a robust series of courses and student activities, centered around three distinct element: visual arts, performing arts, and musical… 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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October 23, 2019

Learning Issues Series: Executive Functioning Skills

Executive Functioning Skills Most students in grades 8-12, like most adults, struggle to navigate the flood of information swirling around them and often feel overwhelmed by it all. Input from multiple directions pummels today’s students at a rate previously unknown.  Amid myriad distractions in our fast-paced world, educators wonder: how… Read More
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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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November 8, 2017

Boarding Schools Can Answer: Is my student lazy or just not engaged?

One of the advantages boarding schools have, in general, over traditional public and day schools is the ability to provide a residential environment that complements the work being done in classrooms during the school day.  A structured boarding school like Oak Hill Academy has the added advantage of… Read More
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November 8, 2017

Small Boarding School Oak Hill Academy Reflects All Regions of the U.S.

Almost all boarding schools seek to create a diverse school community.  Oak Hill Academy, with a current student body that represents more than 25 States and 15 countries, has incredible diversity.  As a Baptist boarding school, you might be surprised at the spiritual background diversity found among the student… Read More
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