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August 30, 2018

From A Student’s Perspective: First Impressions of Boarding School Life at Oak Hill Academy

As a new feature, our 21st-Century Journalism Class will be submitting guest blog posts throughout the school year. The first in this series is from Ian R. who shares his impressions of the first few days as an Oak Hill Academy student. It may resonate with your student, as the… 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 22, 2018

Oak Hill Academy Summer Session Offers a View of Boarding School Structure and Academic Support

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. The past few days have been a blur here on campus as we help the students settle in to a new environment for the… 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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May 8, 2018

Oak Hill Academy Boarding School Stories – Kneiko’s Story of International Student Success

Improving grades. That was Kneiko’s expressed goal when he came to Oak Hill Academy. His parents added the goals of having school become important to him; improving a college-ready work ethic; and having Kneiko open up opportunities for himself to study outside of his home in Bermuda. For him, the… Read More

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May 8, 2018

Oak Hill Academy Boarding School Stories – Mr. Bunn Explains Meeting Different Learners’ Needs

Mr. Bunn has taught in the Social Studies Department at Oak Hill Academy for 26 years and has raised his family while living on the campus, located in Southwest Virginia. He can often be found sitting backwards on a school desk, face to face with the front row of his… Read More

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May 8, 2018

Oak Hill Academy Boarding School Stories – Carritah’s Story of International Student Success

Many times, students from countries outside the United States choose boarding school as an opportunity to completely change their educational goals. The U.S. approach to education comes with a greater degree of individualism than many countries’ systems provide. International students like Carritah are choosing to study in the U.S. because… Read More

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May 8, 2018

Oak Hill Academy Boarding School Stories – Chase’s Story of Personal Growth

Many Oak Hill Academy students come to us already motivated to get good grades. But that is just the beginning of their goals. They are also choosing boarding school for the opportunity of self discovery, and as a giant step toward maturity and college readiness. Chase’s story represents the Oak… Read More

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April 18, 2018

Oak Hill Academy College Prep Boarding High School With Successful Outcomes

A quick look at the Oak Hill Academy website reveals that we are a school that is very good at meeting students where they are and helping them grow. For many, what that looks like is changing bad study habits and developing a new engagement in school that results in… Read More