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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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April 1, 2022

Outdoor adventures & new summer session course

A group of adventurous Oak Hill Academy students spent part of their 2022 Spring Break backpacking on Cumberland Island, a national seashore off the coast of Georgia. Mr. Butt, our Director of Student Affairs, along with his family, chaperoned the four day trip to… Read More
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March 30, 2022

Our teens aren’t perfect, but are they “troubled”?

Oak Hill Academy is a coeducational, boarding high school for students in grades 8-12, all of whom are going through their adolescent years. As such, we regularly receive the question: “Do you work with troubled teens?” The answer to this sensitive question depends on your definition of… Read More
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March 17, 2022

Emphasizing spiritual and mental wellness

To be well means taking care of yourself in all aspects: physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. At Oak Hill Academy, we are committed to the wellness of our students. This year’s theme of #WarriorWellness has helped us to integrate daily activities that promote… Read More
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March 10, 2022

Faculty Feature: Mr. Carlos Barreda

Learning an entirely new language can be a daunting task. There are variations in grammar, sentence structure, verbiage, and more. However, learning a new language also opens the door to understanding other cultures, expanding your horizons, and becoming overall more well-rounded. Teaching a language takes patience, dedication, and… Read More
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February 28, 2022

What makes basketball at Oak Hill great?

Basketball at Oak Hill Academy is more than a sport. It’s a community. You can almost physically touch the excitement on campus on game day. What makes basketball at Oak Hill Academy different from other schools? The most obvious reasons are the dozens of NBA players who… Read More
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February 25, 2022

OHA school spirit

During the dark and cold days of February, there’s a bright spot at Oak Hill Academy… school spirit days! These fun days are opportunities for the OHA students, and faculty and staff alike, to show their school spirit and to have a little friendly competition. This year’s… Read More
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February 16, 2022

Yerrick Stoneman named Oak Hill’s next Head Coach of basketball

Oak Hill AcademyThe President’s OfficeMichael D. Groves, Ph.D. Yerrick Stoneman of Columbia, SC, has been named the next Head Coach of basketball at Oak Hill Academy. Coach Stoneman presently serves as the Head Coach for boys basketball at Ridge View High School, where his teams have captured… Read More
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