OHA BLOG
Empowering Female Athletes: Inside Oak Hill Academy’s Girls’ Sports Programs
Girls’ sports are an essential part of Oak Hill Academy’s athletic identity. As a boarding school for girls and boys, we believe the lessons learned through athletics are as profound and lasting as any material taught in the classroom. Leadership, overcoming adversity, patience, the value of consistency, goal-setting, and the
Back-to-School Guide: Boarding School’s First 30 Days
Families who consider boarding school for their student are often seeking a meaningful opportunity for growth and positive change. Whether it’s developing stronger study habits, finding a supportive new friend group, exploring extracurriculars not available at home, or building interpersonal skills through shared living with peers from around the world—boarding
Oak Hill’s Equestrian Program: Training Riders for Life
As a new academic year begins at Oak Hill Academy, our equestrian program comes alive—welcoming new and returning riders to an experience built for growth, skill-building, and leadership. For families seeking a boarding school in Virginia that helps students thrive beyond the classroom, the Oak Hill Equestrian Program delivers a
New Tax Rule Rewards Giving to Boarding Schools
At Oak Hill Academy, we’ve always believed that giving—no matter the size—is powerful. Every gift strengthens the foundation of a school community built to guide young people toward independence, confidence, and lifelong success. Across the United States, independent schools like ours depend on more than tuition alone. Private education often
It’s Not Too Late to Apply to Boarding School with Rolling Admission
If you’ve been wondering whether it’s too late to apply to a boarding school for this academic year, the answer is encouraging: not quite. Many private high schools—including Oak Hill Academy—still accept applications through a system called rolling admission. This means students are considered for enrollment as long as space
As St. Margaret’s School Closes, Oak Hill Is Here to Help
A compassionate community. A fresh start. The support your family deserves. The announcement that St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in Tappahannock, Virginia, is closing has left many families searching for answers. When your daughter’s school is closing, it can feel overwhelming. There’s the immediate concern—Where will we go now?—but also deeper