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March 27, 2017

Oak Hill Academy Trip to Spain: El ultimo dia

Dear Parents and Friends,    We are in Barcelona and will depart to the airport in a few hours. We ended our trip with a couple of gorgeous days here in the northeast of España. We visited sites including Park Güell, Montjuic, Sagrada Familia and the Gothic Quarter. We had… Read More
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March 23, 2017

Oak Hill Academy Spring Break Trip to Spain: Day 3

Today, Kristina K. updates us again from Spain.  Apparently, they are moving fast and taking in a lot of cultural experiences. The first day was very tiring because of the overnight flight. That night (Saturday), we went into town (Granada), which was… Read More
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March 20, 2017

Oak Hill Academy Spring Break Trip to Spain: Day 2

Today’s blog post comes courtesy of junior, Kristina K. and recaps the group’s experience in Grenada. We just finished our 2nd day in Granada, which is in the heart of the Andalusia region in southern Spain and the region in Dosin closest to Northern Africa. The proximity to Northern… Read More
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March 15, 2017

Students and Chaperones Excited About Upcoming Trip To Spain

Greetings!/Saludos! We are getting more excited with each passing day for Oak Hill’s 2017 Educational Tour of Spain. All seven students and two chaperones depart from Charlotte, NC on Friday, March 17th. Some of the seven students arrive in Charlotte the night before, and the others arrive in Charlotte… Read More
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March 14, 2017

International Learning Opportunity at Oak Hill Academy

In just a few short days, a group of Oak Hill Academy students and two faculty chaperones will embark on an immersive tour of Spain.  We are pleased this year to offer this option for interested students who wish to spend part of their Spring Break in a… Read More
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March 8, 2017

Boarding School Traditions – Being A Part of Something Bigger

Oak Hill Academy is a small boarding school located in the rural, Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.  These two facts lead to a campus that is extremely tight-knit.  Since 1878, Oak Hill Academy has done “community” exceptionally well.  Today’s homeroom devotion, delivered by our Head of School, Dr. Michael Groves,… Read More
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March 1, 2017

Oak Hill Red Wins Back-to-Back NACA National Championships

  Today’s post is a recap of the fantastic 3-day experience at the National Association of Christian Academies (NACA) National Championship our Red Team had last week. While the season is not over, this tournament represented a main season-long goal.  Please read on to see Coach Burns’ report:  Every… Read More
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February 13, 2017

Boarding School Summer Session at Oak Hill Academy is a Great Investment

Space Available for Summer 2017.    Oak Hill Academy has served as the point of growth for generations of students looking to improve grades, get focused and change their trajectory.  Our annual summer session is often the starting point in that journey. Summer Session on The Hill (June 19-July 21,… Read More
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November 16, 2016

Oak Hill Academy Stories: Marius Hoetzel ’12

We were pleased to welcome Marius back to campus for an impromptu visit yesterday!  One of our most memorable international students in recent years, Marius is from Germany and, upon graduation, he returned to his home country.  So, our happiness to see him was compounded by more than a little… Read More
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September 6, 2016

Oak Hill Academy Has a Culture of Fitness

The daily pursuit of superior physical skills through strength and conditioning is a keystone of any premier athletic program. Being an athlete on any of Oak Hill’s teams, including basketball, soccer, tennis, cheer and volleyball, comes with regimens aimed at building flexibility, endurance and coordination. And that’s to be expected. What… Read More
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