by Laura Phipps | Jan 29, 2020 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Health, OHA Parents
The following letter from Dr. Groves was forwarded to OHA parents today: Hello from the President’s Office at Oak Hill Academy. As the second semester settles into the healthy routine of boarding school life we are mindful that our small community is comprised of many...
by Laura Phipps | Nov 8, 2019 | Admissions, Oak Hill Academy, OHA Health, OHA Parents
At Oak Hill Academy our campus is our classroom. Beyond academic achievement, honing the basic principles of self-care and good decision making is among the most valuable behavioral gains for students at small boarding schools. While these traits aren’t visible on a...
by Laura Phipps | Sep 12, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Health, OHA Parents
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...
by Laura Phipps | Jan 29, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Health, OHA Parents
As you may be aware, many of us in the Oak Hill community have shared a dreaded stomach bug in the last few weeks. Several students and staff (and their families) have succumbed to the very contagious germ. Thankfully, the illness was short-lived! Here are some tips...
by Laura Phipps | Oct 19, 2018 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Health, OHA Parents
The influenza season is upon us. I noticed in the news that the state of Florida has reported its first flu-related death–a young child who had not been vaccinated. Now, I don’t know any specific facts about this particular case beyond the short news article I...
by Laura Phipps | Sep 21, 2018 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Health, OHA Parents
At Oak Hill Academy students have the opportunity to tryout for and participate in many athletic programs. We have basketball teams, soccer, tennis, cheerleading, volleyball, horsemanship, wrestling, etc. There are also many opportunities for physical activity...
