Ozark Adventist Academy

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Ozark Adventist Academy is a boarding high school offering a friendly, family type atmosphere. It is owned and operated by the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.


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    This Week at OAA

    Each week OAA puts out a schedule called This Week at OAA. It gives a detailed daily view of exactly what is happening on campus and when it is happening. The previous This Week at OAA is available HERE.

    Sept. 22 - Oct. 1



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    Online Calendar

    This Week at OAA tells what is happening each week. Our online calender shows what is happening throughout the entire year. It is constantly being updated. From fall home leave, to leadership camp, to Sunday school, it's all on the calendar.

    Online Calendar



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    Apply Online!

    Ozark's application process is online. If you would like to request more information about Ozark Adventist Academy, please click HERE. New students can apply online via the button below. Returning students can re-enroll HERE.

    New Students

Latest Photo Galleries and Video


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This Week Around Campus

September 21, 2023

This week on campus, Ozark's Ladyhawks won their volleyball match against Providence Academy (20-25, 25-18, 15-9), and students were out kayaking on City Lake on Sabbath enjoying a beautiful afternoon. View images HERE.


Ladyhawks vs. Providence

September 12, 2023

Photos from Tuesday nights volleyball game against Providence Academy in Rogers. Ozark didn't win this first matchup against Providence but our students demonstrated great attitudes, team spirit, and sportsmanship. View photos HERE.


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Soccer Scrimmage

September 11, 2023

Photos from the Skyhawks' Monday night soccer scrimmage against members from the West Siloam Springs Spanish Church. The final score was a 1-1 tie. Full resolution images may be viewed online and downloaded HERE.


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Community Service

September 10, 2023

Ozark Adventist Academy's athletes on the boys' soccer and girls' volleyball teams were lending a hand on Sunday. Students scraped paint and hauled donations at the Total Life Community Center in Gentry. View images HERE.


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High Jump & Skills

September 9, 2023

Saturday night was Ozark's Student Association High Jump and Basketball Skills Challenge. The gym was so loud there were probably some students who lost their voices on Sunday. Full resolution images may be viewed and downloaded HERE.


Senior Retreat

September 1-3, 2023

Ozark's annual Senior Retreat was held on September 1-3, 2023, at the Sutherland's Barn in Siloam Springs. Thank you Simon A., from the Class of 2024, for sharing the diving board video clips. View video on YouTube HERE.


More Photo Galleries

Each week while school is in session, we are continually posting new photos. There is often a camera on campus somewhere. More photo galleries are available via the link below.

Photo Galleries


Press the play button to watch the video on YouTube.

Eden W.'s Speech Project

Mr. Gil, Ozark Adventist Academy's speech teacher, gave an assignment to his students to write a letter to an inanimate object, thought, idea, or concept. Students could choose to record it or present it to the class. Here is one of the projects by Eden W. from the Class of 2027. We have so much amazing talent at Ozark Adventist Academy!


Latest Schedules and Announcements


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Peru Mission Trip

OAA is planning a mission trip to Peru! We will be partnering with Maranatha International to complete a church and conduct a VBS for the Maravillas SDA Church in Juliaca, Peru, March 20 - April 2, 2024. The letter to parents regarding the 2024 Peru Mission Trip is available to read online HERE.


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Senior Night

Join us on Saturday night, September 23, 2023, in the OAA Auditorium for Senior Night. OAA's Class of 2024 has been working on a special program you won't want to miss. There will be a silent auction and bake sale to raise funds for the class. Donations are also accepted. Thank you for supporting OAA's Senior Class of 2024!


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Junior Breakfast

A benefit breakfast to raise funds for the junior class will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 7:30 am to 9:30 a.m. The breakfast will be held in the Gentry SDA Church's Youth Center. Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025!


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Community Vespers

Join us for vespers on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the OAA Auditorium. Friends, family, and the community are invited. One of the guest speakers we had for community vespers this year was Harvey Gil, Pastor of the Norman, Oklahoma SDA Church. Check out a short video HERE.



Upcoming Events
  • Senior Dedication Weekend
    September 22 and 23

  • Junior Breakfast
    September 24 @ 7:30 a.m.

  • Fall Home Leave
    September 24 - October 1, 2023

  • Alumni Reunion Weekend
    October 13 -14, 2023


The Upward Look Magazine


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Spring 2023 Edition

Check out what has been happening on campus from student baptisms to Heritage Tour.

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Fall 2022 Edition

From Fall Tournament to Ms. Bazzy's English IV field trip, news and information from around campus.

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Spring 2022 Edition

From the Earth Science trip to Kentucky to the rafting down the Mulberry River, news and information from around campus.



About Us


Ozark Adventist Academy is a Christian co-educational college preparatory boarding school dedicated to educational excellence in a Christ-centered environment. We strive to educate students to lead a life of significance by discovering a love for God, developing respect for themselves and others, and by acquiring skills for active Christian living. If you would like more information about Ozark Adventist Academy we would love to visit with you.

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Social Media


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To keep up with the latest on campus follow us on Facebook @ozarkadventistacademy.

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From graduation to music concerts, if it's live-streamed, it's on YouTube.

Contact Us


Ozark Adventist Academy
20997 Dawn Hill East Road
Gentry, AR, 72734
Fax (479) 736-2224
Phone (479) 736-2221
Email
[email protected]