by Phil Cocchiola | Aug 23, 2026 | Blog
When parents begin searching for the right high school for their son, they naturally look at the opportunities a school can provide. How many courses are offered? How many teams and clubs are available? What facilities are on campus? What will the college counseling...
by Admissions | Oct 6, 2025 | Blog
The start of a new school year at Oxford Academy always brings excitement—fresh opportunities for growth, renewed goals, and the energy of boys returning to campus ready to learn. Along with our traditions and familiar rhythms, each fall also introduces new faces who...
by Oxford Academy | Aug 30, 2025 | Blog
Every summer has its own rhythm, and at Oxford Academy, that rhythm is set by curiosity, laughter, and the steady hum of activity both in and out of the classroom. This year’s Summer on the Shoreline program brought together students from near and far—boys and girls...
by Helen Waldron | Aug 22, 2025 | Blog
“Sometimes, the most meaningful legacy isn’t what you create, but whom you inspire when no one else can.” — Phil Cocchiola, Head of School, 2025 Graduation is always a milestone, but at Oxford Academy in Westbrook, Connecticut, each commencement carries a special...
by Helen Waldron | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog
For parents of teenage boys with ADHD, executive function challenges, or other learning differences, the search for the right school can feel overwhelming. These are often bright, capable young men—sometimes even gifted—whose talents are obscured by their inability to...
by Helen Waldron | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog
At Oxford Academy, we are committed to sharing innovative research on learning, particularly as it relates to adolescents navigating the formative years of education. Our goal is to provide families and educators with diverse and evolving perspectives that enable them...
