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October 11, 2019

Boarding School helping to establish a sense of belonging and being known

Belonging & Being Known What does it mean to belong and how can we provide our children with a sense of belonging? Even from a young age, children scan their environment looking for a place of safety and security—a place where they are valued and accepted. Over time, expectations of others… Read More

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October 10, 2019

Get the latest OHA news by “Word of Mouth.” The year’s first issue is out!

From the Word of Mouth staff and sponsor, Ms. Mikki Haas: Welcome to the Word of Mouth, our student newspaper, now in its 14th season! The newspaper staff hopes that you enjoy their hard work. Featured in this issue are the newest members of… Read More

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October 9, 2019

Oak Hill’s fall magazine is out: The Arrow

In this issue, read and see how our small boarding school started its 141st year! This issue also profiles our new faculty and staff, and honors those who have retired. There is a blurb about our upcoming Homecoming, and a report on last summer’s Alumni Weekend. The outlook for this… Read More

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October 8, 2019

Join OHA on Reddit and “Ask Me Anything!”

Oak Hill Academy is hosting an AMA, which stands for “Ask Me Anything” on the subreddit /r/IAmA. In our post we will be responding to your questions. We’d love to have you participate in our AMA. Our panelists for this AMA are Dr. Michael Groves, our President; Steve… Read More

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October 3, 2019

OHA student commended by National Merit Scholarship Program

Will ’20 after the presentation. The President of Oak Hill Academy, a historic college prep boarding school in southwestern Virginia, announced today that 12th grader William H. of Severna Park, Maryland, has been named a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. President Michael Groves noted that this… Read More

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October 2, 2019

OHA Soccer fights hard to the finish in home opener

By Senior Journalism students AJ B. and Ramsey R. Francesco sees an opportunity to command the ball for OHA. The Oak Hill Academy soccer team played their home opener against Providence Academy from Johnson City, TN, on Monday, September 30. The match was filled with excitement as the teams traded… Read More

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September 30, 2019

OHA Equestrian Team makes bright showing at first horse show of the year

by Journalism student AJ B. ’20 The Oak Hill Academy Equestrian Team participates in horse shows throughout the school year. The first show for the 2019-20 team took place in Ivanhoe, Virginia, on Saturday, September 28th. Competing in the Southwest Virginia Fall Fun Horse Show, our Riding Warriors all… Read More

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September 25, 2019

Of Rocks, Dreams, and Embracing Opportunity

During each morning’s assembly at our small boarding school, various faculty, staff, and students share devotions with the campus community. Wednesday devotions often come from our Director of Student Affairs, who shared the following on Sept. 25th, 2019. In my pocket I always have a rock. In the morning… Read More

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September 20, 2019

Admission Open House to be held October 14th

There’s no better time than fall to visit the mountains! We invite prospective students and their families to experience Oak Hill Academy for themselves as we showcase our community on Monday, October 14th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kindly RSVP to… Read More

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September 20, 2019

First “Warrior Wednesday” kicks off activity initiative

by Senior Journalism students AJ B. and Ramsey R. Evan tries out one of OHA’s new mountain bikes. The newest tradition at Oak Hill Academy is “Warrior Wednesday,” which is an initiative brainstormed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Mr. Aaron Butt. The purpose is to be active and be… Read More