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September 17, 2019

Meet Oak Hill Academy’s new “Student of the Week”

The Principal’s Office announced Monday that Tre C. has been named “Student of the Week.” In his first year at Oak Hill Academy, Tre is a junior from Kennesaw, Georgia, near Atlanta. During the selection process, Tre was described with words like “motivated from within”; “focused”; “puts in a lot… Read More
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September 13, 2019

New Student Activities Initiative Unveiled

From Oak Hill Academy’s Director of Student Affairs… We have found that, overwhelmingly, the students who are most successful at Oak Hill Academy are the students who are plugged in, invested, and active in our boarding school community.  One of the best ways for students to get involved in campus… Read More
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September 12, 2019

E-Cigarettes and Vaping @ a Small Boarding School

Lately it seems I cannot turn on the radio or TV without hearing and seeing stories about the concerns of vaping (the use of electronic cigarettes). To date, there have been approximately 450 reported U.S. cases of vaping-related lung illnesses; and 6 deaths have been attributed to vaping. While I… Read More
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September 4, 2019

Invitation to Fall Parents’ Day 2019

Parents’ Day for the fall semester at Oak Hill Academy is scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2019.  This time provides you with an opportunity to meet with teachers and staff to discuss your student’s progress.  The day has an informal, open-house feel. Students will be in School Dress and will… Read More
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September 3, 2019

September update from the Director of Student Affairs

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the Director of Student Affairs at Oak Hill Academy, and welcome you to our community. September just began, and the past ten days have been a blur as we help students settle in to a new environment and routine. Read More
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September 2, 2019

President’s “Welcome to OHA” Picnic and Advisory Competition

by Journalism student AJ B. ’20 The crowd gets into the “Face the Cookie” challenge. On Saturday, August 30th, all of the Oak Hill Academy community gathered in the Mississippi Pavilion next to Lake Samuella at Noonkester Park. Mrs. Groves asked a blessing on all gathered, and prayed over the… Read More
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March 15, 2019

How does boarding school motivate, engage, and help students become successful?

A structured, personal environment where academic and character growth is nurtured helps develop students’ self-confidence to express themselves and move toward their goals.  Small, college-prep classes address learning styles and engage students at a level they may be missing in their current school’s environment. Oak Hill Academy’s supportive… Read More
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March 6, 2019

High School Boarding School for Academic and Personal Growth

Are you looking for a high school boarding option for your struggling student?  Do these struggles stem from learning differences or self-esteem issues? These types of internal battles can wreak havoc on motivation and success for any high school student, and they have very little to do with ability. Read More
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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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