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October 21, 2021

Faculty Feature: Mrs. Joy Groves

Teenagers in high schools across the world are undergoing social, emotional, and academic challenges. It is no different at Oak Hill Academy, where we help guide our students with an understanding of their common struggles and unique needs. As the OHA Director of Counseling, Mrs. Joy Groves leads these… Read More
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October 6, 2021

Dual enrollment offers head start on college coursework

An Oak Hill Academy education isn’t your typical high school experience. Our dedication to college prep sets us apart, but beyond standardized testing and college counseling, our dual enrollment program provides a unique opportunity for students to get a jump start on college coursework. What… Read More
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September 24, 2021

Faculty Feature Friday: Todd Giszack

At every school, the principal must represent the core values, mission, and community of the school’s environment. At Oak Hill Academy, Mr. Todd Giszack does exactly that. We caught up with Mr. Giszack to find out what he loves about being the principal at OHA. Q&A What… Read More
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September 20, 2021

Expanding our commitment to Warrior Wellness

Oak Hill Academy is all about #WarriorWellness this academic year! As our chosen theme for the year, #WarriorWellness provides a focal point for our advisory program and for the entire school community. With this as our guiding motto, Oak Hill will emphasize intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, and social well-being… Read More
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August 20, 2021

Faculty Feature Friday: Brian Bunn

The future of our children’s professional and mental development heavily relies on their educators. Educators require knowledge, patience, and understanding with a nurturing hand. Brian Bunn exhibits these qualities as an educator and as a Dean of Faculty, ensuring that Oak Hill Academy continues the legacy of relational education. Read More
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August 19, 2021

Announcing our 2021-2022 COVID procedures

View our updated Spring Semester 2022 COVID procedures. Hello from the President’s Office at Oak Hill Academy. We are so excited for students to be returning to campus to experience The Hill in person. We are a boarding school, after all. We live here! Over the course of the… Read More
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August 13, 2021

6 Ways to improve study habits

As the school year approaches, students are tasked with more academic challenges than the previous year, especially after online learning. Students’ study habits are becoming more of an independently-learned skill. Studying is just that: a skill. Developing effective study skills takes practice and direction. Where do I begin?… Read More
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August 6, 2021

Faculty Feature Friday: Dennis Wymer

Encouraging individual artistic expression is important for growing minds. Mr. Dennis Wymer encourages originality and confidence for his students and peers. Mr. Wymer is an art teacher and head wrestling coach at Oak Hill Academy, and has been inspiring our classrooms for five years. He earned his B.F.A. Read More
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July 28, 2021

Back to school checklist: boarding school edition

It’s that time of the year! Pencils, backpacks, calculators, oh my… For many students, this year will be their first year at a boarding school. Supplies will vary depending on the school. However, the most common and recommended supplies include but are not limited to: PencilsBall… Read More
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