Hargrave News
Hargrave Hosts 34th Annual Order of the Sabre Banquet
November 8, 2022
Hargrave’s 34th Annual Order of the Sabre Banquet was held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, North Carolina. The banquet began with a cocktail reception where members of the Order could mingle and catch up. After cocktail hour, Mr. and Mrs. John Alexis ‘89, the emcees for the night, welcomed ... Read more
Hargrave Fencing Goes Undefeated at First Tournament
October 31, 2022
This past Saturday, members of the Hargrave fencing program attended our first-ever competition. They had a great time, made some connections with other fencers, and, most impressively, won first place and went undefeated against four other schools! This was an incredible accomplishment for them. All three Hargrave competitors are new to foil fencing and only met one hour twice a ... Read more
Hargrave Partners With Orion Military Scholarship Fund
October 24, 2022
Hargrave Military Academy has partnered with Orion Military Scholarship Fund, Inc. to offer military families the opportunity for their children to attend Hargrave through a combination of merit-based scholarship funding and need-based financial aid. Hargrave is the 11th boarding school to partner with Orion, supporting their mission to provide stable, uninterrupted high school experiences to ... Read more
Tigers Gear Up for Late Season Push
October 20, 2022
As hard as it is to believe, the Hargrave Tigers find themselves in the home stretch of the Fall seasons. Our Varsity Football, Varsity Soccer, and Varsity Cross Country teams are making a late push to get ready for the final weeks of their seasons and postseason play. Here’s a look at the remaining schedules ... Read more
Changing Schools is Scary (We Can Help!)
October 19, 2022
A mid-year school change can be a daunting experience for families and students. At Hargrave, we have found that a mid-year transition, when handled well, is an opportunity for renewed success. Active parental involvement, and a willing spirit on the part of the student make a mid-year school change a great opportunity to improve educational, ... Read more
Parents’ Weekend Parade
October 18, 2022
Johnson Shines in Cross Country Victory!
October 11, 2022
On Friday afternoon, the Tigers hosted Chatham High School in the Hopkins Invitational to kick off Parent’s Weekend! Hargrave ran hard and score a 25-30 victory over their Pittsylvania County foes. Phoenix Johnson placed first overall (21:07), followed by Andrew Francis (23:47) fourth place, Tahir Thomas (24:14) fifth place, Owen Jones (25:55) seventh place and ... Read more
Tigers Take Down the Bishops!
September 13, 2022
In their home opener, the JV Soccer team took down the Bishops of Virginia Episcopal by a score of 3-0! The Young Tigers are 1-1 so far this season. Below is a recap from their Head Coach, Elliott Perkins: Please congratulate JV soccer for their 3-0 victory against VES yesterday evening. The boys played with ... Read more
Athletic Schedule for Parent’s Weekend Set!
September 13, 2022
Hargrave Athletics is excited to announce a full slate of games and events for the Academy’s upcoming Parent’s Weekend (October 7th-8th)! Friday afternoon, the athletic events will kick off with a JV Soccer match as the Tigers play host to Blue Ridge School (Simpson Parade Field; 4:30 PM). Following the start of the JV Soccer ... Read more
Varsity Soccer falls to Southside Soccer Club
September 13, 2022
The Hargrave Tigers hit Simpson Parade Field on Saturday afternoon in the pouring rain to take on local squad, Southside Soccer Club. After notching the match’s first goal, the Tigers fell 4-1, moving to 0-4-1 overall on the season. Saturday’s game was intended to be part of the annual Hargrave Soccer Classic but due to ... Read more
Tigers Stumble Against Blue Ridge
September 13, 2022
On a gloomy, rainy Saturday in Chatham, the Hargrave Tigers hosted the Barons of Blue Ridge School for a Blue Ridge Athletic Conference football game. The Tigers braved the elements but ultimately fell short 56-0 moving their record to 1-2 on the season. Despite the final score, this young group showed great potential as they ... Read more
Runnin’ Tigers Place 10th in Vikings XC Invitational
September 13, 2022
The Hargrave Runnin’ Tigers Cross Country squad trekked out to Roanoke, Virginia to compete in the Vikings XC Invitational last Saturday. Despite only being their second meet of this young season, the Tigers showed promise! In the Boys’ 5000 Meter Run, Hargrave’s 5 man team ran alongside 84 other runners in a jam packed field! ... Read more
Hargrave Athletics Announces New Tiger Club Initiative
September 13, 2022
Hargrave Military Academy is excited to announce an incredible new initiative that should enhance our Athletic Department for years to come! The Tiger Club is an athletic based booster club that will allow our Athletic Department the opportunities and flexibility to provide the most enriching experience possible for our athletic programs and student-athletes. In addition ... Read more
Summer Program First Week Video Recap
July 7, 2022
Hargrave Military Academy, in Partnership With Averett University, Welcomes the Return of Its Flight Program
July 5, 2022
Hargrave Military Academy, in partnership with Averett University and their FAA-approved Part 141 flight school, welcomes the return of its flight program. Students participating in the Hargrave-Averett Aeronautics Partnership will have the opportunity to complete Private Pilot Ground School and Flight 1, earning dual enrollment credits for each course. Students participating in the Hargrave-Averett flight program are required ... Read more
What Does it Mean to Be a Military School
June 30, 2022
For many, “military school” evokes images of young boys in lockstep with someone akin to a drill instructor barking orders. Others envision a place where troubled boys go for their second or last chance. But, the truth is that military schools don’t generally look anything like what people imagine. First and foremost, military schools are ... Read more
One Week Left to Register for Summer 22!
June 16, 2022
Our Summer Program is open to current students and students new to Hargrave. Students take classes in the morning, followed by sports and activities like Leadership Challenge or High Adventure in the afternoon. Hargrave’s Summer Program is built on the same character-building standards as our academic year. We focus on academic growth and physical development for all students. The Academy’s structure provides the ... Read more
Alumni Spotlight: Josh Howard
June 10, 2022
A natural-born sportsman, Josh Howard played Post Graduate basketball in Hargrave in 1998 while sharpening his knack for leadership. As team captain, he showed up for every practice 15 minutes early and always made it a point to stay on the court for an extra 15 minutes. “I had to lead by example,” he says. ... Read more
Hargrave Military Academy Earns Prestigious VAIS Accreditation
May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022 Hargrave Military Academy has earned full reaccreditation from the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS). Accreditation is a major event in the life of a school, providing validation that high standards are being met in all aspects of school operation. The voluntary accreditation process is a rigorous undertaking involving a comprehensive self-study, ... Read more
Graduation 2022
May 16, 2022