Oak Hill Academy News

by admin | March 15, 2019 | Academic Support Boarding School, Admissions, College Planning, College Prep Boarding School | 0 Comments

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...

by admin | March 6, 2019 | Academic Support Boarding School, Admissions, Boarding School, Boarding School for Learning Differences, College Prep Boarding School, East Coast Boarding School, Oak Hill Academy, Virginia Boarding School | 0 Comments

Are you looking for a high school boarding option for your struggling student?  Do these struggles stem from learning differences or self-esteem issues? These types of internal battles can wreak havoc on motivation and success for any high school student, and...

by Laura Phipps | January 30, 2019 | Admissions, Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents | 0 Comments

We talk to prospective students and parents a lot about the structured and supportive boarding school environment we offer at Oak Hill Academy. To facilitate academic and personal growth in our students, we create a framework made up of components like the one Mr....

by admin | January 25, 2019 | Admissions, Boarding School, Oak Hill Academy | 0 Comments

Students at Oak Hill Academy are given the chance to redefine themselves in ways that are not always realized in their current school environment.  Our structured, nurturing approach provides a healthy climate for students to branch out and explore themselves from a...

by admin | January 9, 2019 | Admissions, Oak Hill Academy | 0 Comments

Oak Hill Academy students are bright. Once they are here, they realize quickly that there is more to gain from their high school experience than they might have believed from their previous experience.  Here on the beautiful and serene campus of Oak Hill Academy,...

by admin | December 11, 2018 | Admissions, Oak Hill Academy | 0 Comments

Is Oak Hill Academy the right place for your student?   From the perspective of admissions, families and their students who are in need of personal or academic growth can find a great fit here. Oak Hill’s most successful students understand that a fresh start in a new...

by Admission Department | December 6, 2018 | Admissions, Oak Hill Academy | 0 Comments

Oak Hill Academy offers a Turning Point for students, most noticeably in the area of under-performance in the classroom.  Through the admission process, we seek to understand the obstacles that have been standing in the way of a student's academic success. We don't...

by Admission Department | November 28, 2018 | Admissions, Oak Hill Academy | 0 Comments

One of the most frequently asked questions in my initial admission consultations with prospective families is, "What do your students do outside of the classroom?"  Boarding School is a nebulous concept for many families just starting the research phase....

by Admission Department | November 15, 2018 | Admissions, Oak Hill Academy | 0 Comments

MOUTH OF WILSON, VIRGINIA - Oak Hill Academy is a small, college preparatory, coed boarding school.  It is also an exceptionally tight-knit community.  I know this component of our school is key for many of the prospective families who find us, especially those...

by Admission Department | November 12, 2018 | Admissions, Oak Hill Academy | 0 Comments

Oak Hill Academy, in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, offers a unique college preparatory boarding school opportunity.  While maintaining rigor through a college prep curriculum, we specialize in helping students who need to grow into better academic habits.  Our structured...

by Laura Phipps | April 25, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Tobi Salami '20, 21st Century Journalism class Energy and anticipation were high on Thursday, April 18th, as the Oak Hill Academy chapter of the National Honor Society inducted its newest members. Students who have shown leadership, academic excellence, service and...

by Laura Phipps | April 24, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Lauren Oberman '20, 21st Century Journalism class On Saturday, March 30, the Saturday evening social was sponsored by the "A-Team." This select group of leadership students focuses on character growth and the Oak Hill community. Kyra Souliere ’19 and Lauren Oberman...

by Laura Phipps | April 24, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Tobi Salami '20, 21st Century Journalism class The Oak Hill Academy Praise Band is a group of musically inclined students who perform contemporary praise and worship songs during church services at Young's Chapel Baptist Church as well as during Vespers services....

by Laura Phipps | April 10, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents | 0 Comments

The Principal's Office recently announced that Stephanie H. has been awarded "Student of the Week" honors. Stephanie is a freshman from North Carolina, in her first year at Oak Hill Academy. In nominating her for this award, a staff member described Stephanie as "a...

by Laura Phipps | April 9, 2019 | OHA Parents, Today on the Hill | 0 Comments

by Laura Phipps | April 3, 2019 | JV Team Updates, OHA Parents, Red Team Updates | 0 Comments

by Laura Phipps | April 3, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Red Team Updates | 0 Comments

The "Battle of the Badges" is a basketball tournament fundraiser for Carroll County (VA) Special Olympics. Held at Carroll Co. Middle School in Hillsville, Virginia, on March 30th, this year's event included several members of the Oak Hill Academy Red Team. They were...

by Laura Phipps | March 15, 2019 | JV Team Updates, Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Red Team Updates, Student News | 0 Comments

We are excited to present to you 2018-19's third issue of the student newspaper, Word of Mouth. This is a sports issue featuring our winter athletes. We hope you enjoy these season overviews, and are having a restful Spring Break. With warm ‘Spring-like’ regards, Ms....

by Laura Phipps | March 14, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Today on the Hill | 0 Comments

The Oak Hill Academy Gold Basketball Team again has been invited to participate in the national tournament in New York City sponsored by Geico. From the tournament site: "The nation’s top-ranked high school basketball teams will return to New York City for a dynamic,...

by Laura Phipps | March 7, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents | 0 Comments

by Mr. Gary Duranko, OHA Math & Science Teacher The Oak Hill Academy Astronomy Club attended *Tri*Star* (Triad Starfest) 2019 at Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, NC, on March 2. It was an all-day event centered on speakers, astronomy-related...

by Laura Phipps | November 28, 2018 | Leadership, Oak Hill Academy | 0 Comments

Throughout the year, Oak Hill Academy students participate in community service events throughout our Southwestern Virginia area.  Many of the service projects are created by our students with the goal of making an impact on our school community.  Through this focus...

by Aaron Butt | September 24, 2018 | Campus Life, Leadership, Oak Hill Academy | 0 Comments

This summer Oak Hill Academy invited a group of returning students to come back to school early for 2018-19 to participate in a one-day leadership training program.  More than twenty students accepted the invitation, and shortened their summer vacations to return to...

by Admission Department | September 20, 2018 | Campus Life, Leadership, Oak Hill Academy | 0 Comments

One of the biggest benefits of attending boarding school, especially a small boarding school, is the opportunity for self-discovery and deep personal development that comes with being an engaged member of a community.  At Oak Hill Academy, developing leadership in our...

by Laura Phipps | April 18, 2016 | College Planning, Leadership, OHA Parents | 0 Comments

Last Saturday morning, the Leadership Group at Oak Hill Academy participated in a seminar conducted by representatives of Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. The four presenters included two CNU Fellows (graduated last year) and 2 freshmen who...

by Laura Phipps | April 25, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Tobi Salami '20, 21st Century Journalism class Energy and anticipation were high on Thursday, April 18th, as the Oak Hill Academy chapter of the National Honor Society inducted its newest members. Students who have shown leadership, academic excellence, service and...

by Laura Phipps | April 24, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Lauren Oberman '20, 21st Century Journalism class On Saturday, March 30, the Saturday evening social was sponsored by the "A-Team." This select group of leadership students focuses on character growth and the Oak Hill community. Kyra Souliere ’19 and Lauren Oberman...

by Laura Phipps | April 24, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Tobi Salami '20, 21st Century Journalism class The Oak Hill Academy Praise Band is a group of musically inclined students who perform contemporary praise and worship songs during church services at Young's Chapel Baptist Church as well as during Vespers services....

by Laura Phipps | March 15, 2019 | JV Team Updates, Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Red Team Updates, Student News | 0 Comments

We are excited to present to you 2018-19's third issue of the student newspaper, Word of Mouth. This is a sports issue featuring our winter athletes. We hope you enjoy these season overviews, and are having a restful Spring Break. With warm ‘Spring-like’ regards, Ms....

by Laura Phipps | March 5, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Tobi Salami '20, 21st Century Journalism class On Wednesday, February 27th, the final segment of the Oak Hill Academy 2019 Spirit Days occurred. It featured Spirit Dress Day as well as the "Feats of Strength" competition. Students and faculty came to school wearing...

by Laura Phipps | February 25, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Tobi Salami '20, 21st Century Journalism The third in this year's series of Spirit Days at Oak Hill Academy occurred on Wednesday, February 20th. It was "Wacky Tacky" dress down day as well as Trivia Bowl competition day. Students, faculty and staff came to school...

by Laura Phipps | February 19, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Lauren Oberman '20, 21st Century Journalism class As part of the Spirit Days events, Oak Hill Academy recently added “floor curling.” Basically, the objective is to take the "stone" and slide it into the “house”--a white mat with a target of three circles in red,...

by Laura Phipps | February 7, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Lauren Oberman '21, 21st Century Journalism Class At Oak Hill Academy, February is the month of "Spirit Days," a series of special dress-up days and friendly competitions among the classes that brings the whole campus community together for some fun and games. To...

by Laura Phipps | January 31, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Red Team Updates, Student News | 0 Comments

by Tobi Salami '20, 21st Century Journalism class The Oak Hill Academy Red Team took on the Union High Bears from Big Stone Gap, Virginia, in a home game on January 22nd, 2019. The contest started off slowly for the Red Team, but they made a run during the second...

by Laura Phipps | January 28, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

By Tobi Salami '20, 21st Century Journalism class The fifth Warrior Night of the year took place on Saturday, January, 18th. Students of Oak Hill Academy enjoy Warrior Nights, which provide opportunities to check out local attractions, sample various restaurants and...