2030 Summit

Oak Hill’s Strategic Plan for Growth and Innovation

Our 2030 Vision

Oak Hill is the premier private school in Lane County and is nationally recognized as a leading experiential learning school in the United States.

Our Mission

At Oak Hill School, we nurture each student by cultivating a love of learning, encouraging them to think deeply and explore boldly. Through hands-on experiential learning, our students discover the world around them and grow into individuals who care deeply for others.

Our Values

Character
Adventure
Respect
Excellence
Stewardship

Oak Hill is thriving; our mission and values are deeply woven into every aspect of school life.

What does 2030 Look Like?

At Oak Hill, academic excellence is rooted in doing.

As a nationally recognized leader in experiential and outdoor education, we blend rigorous academics with hands-on learning to deepen understanding, build leadership, and spark real-world problem-solving.

Our thriving community is guided by a cycle of experience, reflection, and application. We nurture social-emotional development, thoughtfully integrate technology, and form powerful partnerships to expand opportunities.

Everything we do reflects our mission, values, and bold vision for the future.

Goal One

Differentiate Our School Through Experiential Education

Becoming the Northwest’s Leader in Experiential Education

Establish the school as a leader in experiential education in the Northwest.
Develop interdisciplinary courses that integrate environmental science, sustainability, and outdoor education.
Integrate experiential learning throughout the school. In all grades, students engage in a dynamic experiential learning cycle of experience, reflection, conceptualization, and experimentation; deepening their understanding through hands-on, real-world learning.
Enhance our successful hands-on music, theater, filmmaking, and visual arts programs, incorporating the experiential learning cycle and encouraging more formal reflection on the process.
Build outdoor classrooms and learning spaces that capitalize on the campus’s natural environment.
Partner with local environmental organizations for hands-on learning opportunities.
Thoughtfully integrate technology and AI to enhance hands-on, place-based learning experiences—leveraging tools that deepen inquiry, foster creativity, and build digital literacy, while maintaining a strong connection to nature and community.

Expected Outcomes:

Students are consistently outperforming their peers across the country in academic achievement.
A nationally recognized program that positions the school as a leader in experiential education.
Strong alignment between experiential learning initiatives and the academic core curriculum, ensuring that innovative teaching methods enhance rigor and relevance.
Deepen ties to the school’s values and mission.
Students graduate with a sense of empowerment and purpose, and the skills to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Goal Two

Optimize Our Organization

Enhance Our Leadership Excellence

Develop a sustainable structure that ensures strong leadership, financial stability, and a vibrant, connected community.
Implement a leadership development pipeline for current and future leaders, including mentoring programs and leadership retreats.
Conduct annual board and leadership team evaluations to identify growth areas and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Establish a succession planning framework for key administrative roles.

Expected Outcomes:

Enhanced stability and effectiveness at all leadership levels.
Stronger alignment between governance, strategic objectives, and operational execution, directly supporting academic rigor and program quality.

Inspire Our Advancement and Community Connectivity

Invest in professional development for advancement and enrollment teams, focusing on innovative fundraising, recruitment and retention strategies.
Launch community engagement initiatives, including town halls, family events, and partnerships with local organizations.
Develop targeted marketing campaigns to communicate the school’s mission and unique offerings.

Expected Outcomes:

Increased donor engagement, higher enrollment retention, and stronger community ties.
Greater support for programs that uphold the school’s commitment to rigorous academics and a well-rounded student experience.

Design a Right-Sized Enrollment Growth Plan

Use the market analysis to define the optimal enrollment growth targets based on financial goals, facility capacity, and program quality.
Create an enrollment management plan focusing on diversity, equity, and access.
Regularly monitor enrollment data and adjust strategies as needed.

Expected Outcomes:

A financially resilient small school community that maintains academic rigor and personalized attention.
Optimized enrollment that directly supports teaching excellence and robust
student outcomes.

Goal Three

Align with Like-Minded Partners

Forge Distinct Educational Partnerships

Forge strategic partnerships to amplify the school’s mission and enhance student experiences.
Initiate discussions with like-minded regional institutions to establish mutually beneficial programming models.
Design collaborative programs such as dual-enrollment opportunities, teacher training workshops, and research initiatives.
Formalize agreements to outline mutual benefits and responsibilities.

Expected Outcomes:

National recognition as a model for forging strategic partnerships that build the school’s brand recognition and resilience.
Expanded academic and professional opportunities for students and faculty.

Create Unique Experiential Learning Alliances

Identify and approach organizations to establish strategic alliances for outdoor and experiential learning.
Develop joint programming, including leadership development, environmental studies, and adventure-based education.
Integrate these partnerships into the school’s curriculum and extracurricular activities.

Expected Outcomes:

A dynamic network of regional and national partners providing enriched learning opportunities.
Growth of the Oak Hill School brand and awareness, broadening our potential
market and partnership opportunities.

Oak Hill is expanding opportunity, deepening impact, and continuing to serve as a national model for future-focused education.

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