Oak Hill Blog / Page 26

February 22, 2019

Elements of OHA Structure: Highlighting Cell Phone Use

The topic of cell phone use in admission conversations is nearly as pervasive as cell phones themselves! The importance and impact of cell phone and social media use by teens (and adults) cannot be overstated. In our continuing series about the structured boarding school environment offered by Oak Hill Academy,… Read More
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November 15, 2018

Small Boarding School in Virginia Promoting Social Skills and Community

MOUTH OF WILSON, VIRGINIA – Oak Hill Academy is a small, college preparatory, coed boarding school.  It is also an exceptionally tight-knit community.  I know this component of our school is key for many of the prospective families who find us, especially those seeking a change in social habits and… Read More
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October 22, 2018

Oak Hill Academy Boarding School Wrestling Program Gains Momentum

Dennis Wymer, art teacher and wrestling coach at Oak Hill Academy, is seeing a vision come to life in the second year of the fledgling Oak Hill Wrestling Program.  Billed as a great opportunity for our students to push themselves and become extremely fit, Coach Wymer invites any interested student… Read More
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October 3, 2018

Oak Hill Academy Boarding School Students Experience Local Appalachian Culture

Author: Tobi S. ’20 On Sunday, September 30th, Mr. Aaron Butt took a group of eight students to the Grayson Highlands Fall Festival in the nearby mountains at Grayson Highlands State Park. The festival celebrated the culture of the southwest Virginia Appalachian mountain region. Mr. Butt stated, “Students enjoyed walking… Read More
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July 9, 2018

Oak Hill Academy Athletics: Strength and Conditioning Program Garners Industry Recognition

Micah Kurtz Oak Hill Academy’s nationally prestigious basketball program, along with its soccer, tennis and volleyball programs, are supported by a top-notch strength and conditioning team of Consultant Micah Kurtz and Strength and Conditioning Coach Bryan Meagher.  Two years ago, Coach Kurtz was recognized as the nation’s High School Strength and Conditioning Coach… Read More
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June 19, 2018

Oak Hill Academy Boarding School Promoting Confidence and Motivation

With Oak Hill Academy’s 95% college acceptance rate over the last 12 years, we are squarely positioned in the college prep boarding school market.  However, it is our unique approach, and emphasis on personal growth, that makes Oak Hill Academy stand out from the crowd.  Our ideal student fit is… Read More
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June 16, 2018

Anxiety Issues Addressed in a Small Boarding School Setting: Oak Hill Academy

For the current generation of adolescents, anxiety issues are becoming THE biggest obstacle to being able to function at a high level, according to many mental health reports. According to a recent Small Boarding School Association presentation given by James Madison University’s  A. Renee Staton, Ph.D., LPC, the trends are… Read More
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