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February 8, 2022

Basketball coach Steve Smith announces retirement

Oak Hill AcademyThe President’s Office  Steve Smith, legendary head basketball coach at Oak Hill Academy for the past 37 years, has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2022.  Coach Smith’s legacy at our school and his influence on the game of basketball is immeasurable. With over 1200… Read More
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February 3, 2022

Oak Hill welcomes new horsemanship teacher, Fran Jones

Oak Hill Academy has a proud equestrian tradition, and we know that the benefits of horseback riding are limitless. Equestrian programs build confidence, promote emotional and physical strength, and improve responsibility and empathy among children, adolescents, and adults alike. And as with our academic program,… Read More
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January 21, 2022

2022 Greeting from Head of School, Dr. Groves

Again and again, Bob Seeger’s song “Like a Rock” echoed during the NCAA Basketball Tournament commercials. Again and again, “Like a Rock … as strong as I can be.” Chevy trucks may have purchased the rights, but eventually the 30 second ad earned the mute button from me! I… Read More
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December 16, 2021

Study skills highlights

At Oak Hill Academy, our learning environment is built around one-on-one instruction in small classes. This structure helps students improve their focus during class time. We also know that studying is a learned skill, and so we provide extra support to help students build their… Read More
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December 10, 2021

Shaping healthy habits with #WarriorWellness

Mental and physical wellness are at the forefront for Oak Hill Academy this year. Thanks to our theme of #WarriorWellness, students are learning healthy habits and different ways of taking care of themselves. A commonly overlooked health concern for teenagers and adults is dehydration. Cause and effect of… Read More
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December 3, 2021

Senior Arthurline Mulbah on self-evaluation and personal growth

During the Friday morning school-wide assembly at Oak Hill Academy, the school gathers to reflect on the past week and to prepare for the week ahead. Over the years, senior devotionals have come to be a cherished highlight of this time, as the 12th-grade students take turns sharing an… Read More
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November 16, 2021

Oak Hill students serve their community at local food pantry

Community . . . it’s one of the four core values of Oak Hill Academy: community, responsibility, transformation, and moral courage. Our students strive to live these traits on a daily basis, and that means serving as active and gracious members of our… Read More
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October 27, 2021

Oak Hill welcomes Guatemalan exchange students

A few extra students are calling Oak Hill Academy home these next couple of months. Thanks to our partnership with “Faces & Our Cultures,” a cultural exchange program for students aged 10 to 17, we welcomed our first “Student Ambassadors” to campus on October 16. Read More
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