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Boarding School helping to establish a sense of belonging and being known

by | October 11, 2019 | Admissions, Boarding School, Oak Hill Academy | 0 Comments

Belonging & Being Known What does it mean to belong and how can we provide our children with a sense of belonging? Even from a young age, children scan their environment looking for a place of safety and security—a place where they are valued and accepted. ...
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Oak Hill’s fall magazine is out: The Arrow

by | October 9, 2019 | Admissions, Alumni News Events, Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents | 0 Comments

In this issue, read and see how our small boarding school started its 141st year! This issue also profiles our new faculty and staff, and honors those who have retired. There is a blurb about our upcoming Homecoming, and a report on last summer's Alumni Weekend. The...
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Join OHA on Reddit and “Ask Me Anything!”

by | October 8, 2019 | Admissions, Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents | 0 Comments

  Oak Hill Academy is hosting an AMA, which stands for “Ask Me Anything” on the subreddit /r/IAmA. In our post we will be responding to your questions. We’d love to have you participate in our AMA. Our panelists for this AMA are Dr. Michael Groves, our...
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Admission Open House to be held October 14th

by | September 20, 2019 | Academic Support Boarding School, Admissions, Alumni News Events, Boarding School, Boarding School for Learning Differences, Christian Boarding School, College Prep Boarding School, East Coast Boarding School, Equestrian Boarding School, Girls' Boarding School, Girls' Christian Boarding School, Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Personal Growth Boarding School, US Boarding School, Virginia Boarding School | 0 Comments

There’s no better time than fall to visit the mountains! We invite prospective students and their families to experience Oak Hill Academy for themselves as we showcase our community on Monday, October 14th (Columbus Day), from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m....
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How does boarding school motivate, engage, and help students become successful?

by | 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...
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High School Boarding School for Academic and Personal Growth

by | 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...
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Elements of OHA Structure: Highlighting “Quiet Time”

by | 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....
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Boarding School for High School Success

by | 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...
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Boarding School for Unmotivated Students

by | 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,...
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Is Oak Hill Academy the right place for your student? 

by | 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...
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“Today on the Hill” for Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

by | October 16, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Today on the Hill | 0 Comments

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“Today on the Hill” for Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

by | October 15, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Today on the Hill | 0 Comments

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“Today on the Hill” for Monday, October 14th, 2019

by | October 14, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Today on the Hill | 0 Comments

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“Today on the Hill” for Friday, October 11th, 2019

by | October 11, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Today on the Hill | 0 Comments

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Be Careful–Your Words are Powerful

by | October 11, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents | 0 Comments

Each morning, our small boarding school's campus community assembles for announcements, a prayer, and a "good word" from various faculty, staff, and students as they share devotions. Wednesday devotions often come from our Director of Student Affairs, who shared the...
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Get the latest OHA news by “Word of Mouth.” The year’s first issue is out!

by | October 10, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

From the Word of Mouth staff and sponsor, Ms. Mikki Haas: Welcome to the Word of Mouth, our student newspaper, now in its 14th season! The newspaper staff hopes that you enjoy their hard work. Featured in this issue are the newest members of the Faculty and Staff, as...
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“Today on the Hill” for Thursday, October 10th, 2019

by | October 10, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Today on the Hill | 0 Comments

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Oak Hill’s fall magazine is out: The Arrow

by | October 9, 2019 | Admissions, Alumni News Events, Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents | 0 Comments

In this issue, read and see how our small boarding school started its 141st year! This issue also profiles our new faculty and staff, and honors those who have retired. There is a blurb about our upcoming Homecoming, and a report on last summer's Alumni Weekend. The...
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“Today on the Hill” for Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

by | October 9, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Today on the Hill | 0 Comments

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Join OHA on Reddit and “Ask Me Anything!”

by | October 8, 2019 | Admissions, Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents | 0 Comments

  Oak Hill Academy is hosting an AMA, which stands for “Ask Me Anything” on the subreddit /r/IAmA. In our post we will be responding to your questions. We’d love to have you participate in our AMA. Our panelists for this AMA are Dr. Michael Groves, our...
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Oak Hill Academy: Small Boarding School Environment Promoting Leadership and Community

by | 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...
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Student Leadership Training

by | 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...
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Oak Hill Academy Boarding School is an Opportunity to Learn Leadership and Become Who You Are

by | 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...
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Oak Hill Academy Leadership Students learn from their college counterparts

by | 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...
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Get the latest OHA news by “Word of Mouth.” The year’s first issue is out!

by | October 10, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

From the Word of Mouth staff and sponsor, Ms. Mikki Haas: Welcome to the Word of Mouth, our student newspaper, now in its 14th season! The newspaper staff hopes that you enjoy their hard work. Featured in this issue are the newest members of the Faculty and Staff, as...
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OHA Soccer fights hard to the finish in home opener

by | October 2, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

By Senior Journalism students AJ B. and Ramsey R. The Oak Hill Academy soccer team played their home opener against Providence Academy from Johnson City, TN, on Monday, September 30. The match was filled with excitement as the teams traded the lead five times. Justin...
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OHA Equestrian Team makes bright showing at first horse show of the year

by | September 30, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Journalism student AJ B. '20 The Oak Hill Academy Equestrian Team participates in horse shows throughout the school year. The first show for the 2019-20 team took place in Ivanhoe, Virginia, on Saturday, September 28th. Competing in the Southwest Virginia Fall Fun...
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First “Warrior Wednesday” kicks off activity initiative

by | September 20, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Senior Journalism students AJ B. and Ramsey R. The newest tradition at Oak Hill Academy is “Warrior Wednesday,” which is an initiative brainstormed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Mr. Aaron Butt. The purpose is to be active and be involved. All students...
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Excitement at the Girls’ Volleyball Home Opener

by | September 18, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Journalism students AJ B. '20 and Ramsey R. '20 The Oak Hill Academy Lady Warriors Volleyball Team took the home court September 10th in its season opening match against Appalachian Christian Academy from Rural Retreat, Virginia. Turner Gymnasium was filled with...
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President’s “Welcome to OHA” Picnic and Advisory Competition

by | September 2, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Journalism student AJ B. '20 On Saturday, August 30th, all of the Oak Hill Academy community gathered in the Mississippi Pavilion next to Lake Samuella at Noonkester Park. Mrs. Groves asked a blessing on all gathered, and prayed over the food. Students, with the...
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Fourth Quarter Student Newspaper is out!

by | May 22, 2019 | Campus Life, Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

Read about Youth Sunday, the Spring Play, and Spring Sports on "the Hill" in the last of the 2018-19 issues of "Word of Mouth," the Oak Hill Academy student newspaper.
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Students get insider info on careers at annual fair

by | April 26, 2019 | Oak Hill Academy, OHA Parents, Student News | 0 Comments

by Lauren O. '20, 21st Century Journalism class On Thursday, April 18th, Oak Hill Academy held its annual Career Fair. Parents and friends of the Academy came from a wide variety of career sectors such as business, medicine, and even law enforcement. Students filled...
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National Honor Society inducts new members

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

by Tobi S. '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...
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A-Team Takes the Lead in Saturday Socials

by | 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...
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