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October 31, 2020

October 2020 update from student affairs

OHA’s Director of Student Affairs shares a snapshot of campus life: We have entered late October; the leaves have turned, and are now beginning to fall. The weather is crisp and beautiful – cool mornings, pleasantly warm afternoons. A spectacular time of year on “The Hill,” and a great time… Read More
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October 22, 2020

Principal names new OHA Student of Distinction!

Anna N. ’22 OHA Principal Todd Giszack recently announced that Anna N. is OHA’s newest “Student of Distinction.” Anna is a junior from Greenville, South Carolina. Mr. Giszack noted that Anna is a worthy recipient for the Student for Distinction Award for the second interim.  He cited the following recommendations… Read More
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October 9, 2020

OHA adds admission agreement with Mary Baldwin University

  We are pleased to announce that Oak Hill Academy and Mary Baldwin University entered into an admission articulation agreement this week. The agreement essentially guarantees Academy graduates entrance to the university once baseline requirements have been satisfied. MBU is a small, private, coeducational university… Read More
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September 24, 2020

September 2020 update from Student Affairs

A glimpse into Residential Life: Greetings from our “family-like bubble” here at Oak Hill Academy!  We are well into “Phase 3” here on campus, and the past week has felt much more like a normal September.  The weather has cooled, basketball tryouts are in progress, and students congregate at the… Read More
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September 21, 2020

Environmental Literacy program kicks off Friday!

Announcement from OHA’s Principal: On Friday September 25th, Oak Hill Academy will officially introduce a new program called the “Environmental Literacy Initiative.” Offered to students in all grades, the ELI will provide place-based opportunities for students to grow in their understanding of and advocacy for stewardship over our natural environment. Read More
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September 20, 2020

Principal announces first “Student of Distinction” for 2020-21!

Erin B. ’21 Meet Erin B., a senior from Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. Principal Todd Giszack recently announced that Erin is OHA’s newest “Student of Distinction.” Erin is a constant source of empathy and encouragement around campus.  Whether she’s with her fellow students, the faculty, or the administrative staff, Erin… Read More
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July 7, 2020

Reopening of School at Oak Hill Academy

July has arrived, and with it, images of “back to school.”  These days, however, the thought of going back to school has taken on a whole new meaning as students and parents alike find themselves missing the familiar routine of daily life.  Families and educators across the United States continue… Read More
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June 9, 2020

2020 Alumni Weekend – cancellation announcement

To all OHA Alumni and Former students and staff, We here at Oak Hill Academy are saddened to announce that due to circumstances out of our control Alumni Weekend that was to be held on campus July 18 & 19 has been cancelled. We have great faith that Alumni Weekend… Read More
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