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January 17, 2024

How Do Parents Feel About Oak Hill Academy?

Unlike a public school or larger private school environment, Oak Hill Academy is small enough to offer your student personalized attention meant to support their specific learning needs. The average public school class size in Virginia and North Carolina is 21 students, while at Oak Hill Academy our average… Read More
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December 21, 2023

Celebrating the holidays with boarding school traditions

Boarding school life at Oak Hill Academy thrives on traditions. We are a family, and as is the case with any family, traditions are useful for celebrating milestones – be they holidays, academic ceremonies, or community events.  Here on The Hill, our focus on traditions is part of the… Read More
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December 12, 2023

Nurturing well-rounded young adults: Oak Hill Academy’s life skills program

At Oak Hill Academy, our curriculum transcends the classroom.  We provide our students with a strong scholastic foundation, but preparing students for college classrooms is not enough.  Our aim is to spend equal time equipping students to manage themselves independently. Our Life Skills Curriculum helps us accomplish this goal… Read More
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November 10, 2023

Oak Hill Academy provides learning support for teens with ADHD

At Oak Hill Academy, our commitment to fostering academic and developmental growth is reflected in our comprehensive learning support program. Understanding that approximately 20% of American students grapple with learning, organizational, or attention issues, including ADHD, we recognize the critical need for personalized attention and reasonable accommodations. Surprisingly, only… Read More
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November 3, 2023

A Fresh Start: Embracing new opportunities at Oak Hill Academy

As the holiday season approaches and year-end reflections take place, families tend to evaluate their children’s academic progress and overall well-being. Questions arise such as: Is my child flourishing academically and socially? Could there be a more conducive environment for them? For those contemplating these pivotal questions, Oak… Read More
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September 29, 2023

Fall Parents’ Day 2023

One of the many things that sets the Oak Hill Academy experience apart from other schools is the international culture our student body has to offer. Our students and their families aren’t from our neighborhood- they’re from around the world. That’s why we’re intentional in our efforts to… Read More
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September 6, 2023

Warrior club initiative

At Oak Hill Academy, we are excited to be starting our new club initiative this fall! This initiative is focused on furthering student interests by way of small-group meetings with mentorship from faculty and staff. Program Goals: Solidifying our club program 100% Student involvement Student engagement with… Read More
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August 23, 2023

Introducing Oak Hill Academy’s new warrior wellness center

This year Oak Hill Academy created a physical space dedicated solely to our students’ wellness needs: the Warrior Wellness Center. Conveniently located within the heart of our academic building, this initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to nurturing the holistic wellness of our student community.Why did we do this?Well, as… Read More
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