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August 12, 2025

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… Read More
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July 24, 2025

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… Read More
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July 14, 2025

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… Read More
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June 16, 2025

Is There Financial Aid for Private School? Yes!

Dreaming of a private school for your child, but worried about the cost? You’re not alone! Choosing a boarding school is a major decision—one that brings both incredible opportunity and significant financial considerations. Many parents wrestle with the common misconception that… Read More
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June 13, 2024

The Benefits of Boarding School:  Preparing for College and Beyond

Boarding school education provides a unique opportunity for personal growth and development. For students, attending a boarding school can feel like stepping outside their comfort zone. But that’s where growth happens! The boarding school experience immerses students in a new, diverse, supportive, and challenging… Read More
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May 23, 2024

Alumnae Profile: Leona Romeo, Class of ’89

There is no question that Oak Hill Academy has historically benefitted greatly from having a strong international presence on campus. As Dr. Groves, President of Oak Hill, likes to point out each May at our graduation ceremony, “The world comes to Mouth of Wilson, Virginia—a tiny spot in the… Read More
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May 16, 2024

Graduation Day 2024

Graduation Day at Oak Hill Academy is a blend of cherished traditions and tangible excitement for what lies ahead. This year’s ceremony unfolded on Saturday, May 11, as we celebrated the achievements of 29 seniors who have reached significant milestones during their time at OHA. As they embark on… Read More
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April 29, 2024

Boarding School Vs. Therapeutic School

What does it mean that Oak Hill Academy is a college preparatory, co-educational boarding school with a nurturing approach? Is it a therapeutic boarding school? What exactly is a therapeutic school? In general, therapeutic treatment centers or residential therapeutic boarding schools offer a certain amount of medical oversight… Read More
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April 11, 2024

Student Sense of Belonging at Oak Hill Academy

All boarding schools will tout a “family feel,” and most do have that.  It’s a hallmark of boarding school to live closely with others and to share a common experience that leads to forming strong relationships — there is a lot to bond over in a boarding school.  So,… Read More
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