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July 1, 2022

Summer is in session on The Hill

Summer is a time for learning and growing here at Oak Hill Academy! We welcome students from across the country and around the world to take part in our summer session from June 26 to July 23. For those asking why students choose to spend four weeks in a… Read More
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June 8, 2022

Oak Hill’s COVID Procedures

Updated June 8, 2022 Oak Hill Academy continues to follow COVID mitigation guidelines provided by the CDC.  Our campus is currently mask-optional: students, staff, and visitors are encouraged to wear a mask if they wish, but masks are not required. Oak Hill continues to follow CDC guidelines for quarantine… Read More
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June 6, 2022

It’s all about the fit: What educational consultants wish parents knew

“It’s all about the fit.” Finding the right boarding school can be an overwhelming process for parents and families. Every student is one-of-a-kind, and their needs are unique. How do families know at the outset of the search process which school is right for them? That’s where educational consultants… Read More
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May 27, 2022

College Lab readies students for success in college

Oak Hill Academy is a college preparatory high school, and our curriculum sets students up to succeed in higher education. Academics are at the forefront of our college readiness program. But we also support students through the College Lab, where our counselors work one-on-one with students to assess… Read More
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May 17, 2022

Oak Hill Academy’s year-end celebrations

As the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, Oak Hill Academy is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and to carry on timeless traditions. The days of May are busy ones on The Hill as seniors get ready for graduation, all students prepare for exams, and… Read More
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May 12, 2022

JED Foundation and wellness update

At the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, Oak Hill Academy announced its new partnership with the JED Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness for students and schools. This collaboration tied in well with this year’s theme of… Read More
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May 5, 2022

Coach Yerrick Stoneman: New Leader of Oak Hill Hoops

In February 2022, Oak Hill Academy announced Yerrick Stoneman as the incoming head basketball coach for the Gold Team. Previously, Stoneman had been Oak Hill’s assistant Gold Team coach alongside Coach Steve Smith for 11 years. Oak Hill Academy boasts three different basketball teams:… Read More
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April 29, 2022

Community Service through environmental stewardship

Being located in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, Oak Hill Academy is uniquely positioned to incorporate hands-on learning for environmental sciences. Oak Hill introduced our Environmental Literacy Initiative (ELI) in September 2020; the ELI has helped to shape students’ advocacy and understanding of our natural… Read More
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April 23, 2022

Parents’ Days on the Hill

It’s tradition at Oak Hill Academy to have Parents’ Days each spring. The purpose of Parents’ Days is to promote the Oak Hill community and celebrate each other. This year, Parents’ Days consisted of various events. On Thursday, students had the opportunity to explore a career fair… Read More
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April 13, 2022

Christian Ethics community service project

At Oak Hill Academy, we incorporate hands-on learning as much as possible, whether it’s inside or outside the classroom. Recently, Reverend Turnmire’s Christian Ethics class had the opportunity to practice what they’ve learned in the classroom: “virtue ethics.” This past semester, students have been studying virtue ethics, which… Read More
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